The refurbishment of Comporta village’s old cinema and adjacent rice barn has resulted in Casa da Cultura (the House of Culture). A local project which now houses exhibitions together with spaces for up to 12 pop-up stores. The white-washed building with local blue trim is located on Rua do Secador and is accessed via its original barn doors. With an interior inspired by the historical Carrasqueira pier, you will find yourself navigating wooden walkways as you discover the wares of local artisans.
Wander the tiny boutiques selling hand-loomed kaftans, hip home furnishings and Portuguese crafted leather shoes. Brands popping-up at Casa Cultura include: Apuro Design, Our Sins, Açaí com Granola, Wamy by Jo, Misssu Dressing, Lua de Champagne, Calçado Artesanal Valentim, Lanidor, Palm 3, Latitid, Verve, Wicked Jones.
Throughout the summer, changing art exhibitions take place in the Cinema Room.
Casa da Cultura is typically open only during summer and over some holiday weekends. For more information, visit the Casa da Cultura website.
Casa da Cultura
Rua do Secador 8
Comporta
Alentejo
Hours – 9 June to 16 September
Tuesday to Sunday – 11:00 to 14:00 and 17:00 to 22:00
Closed on Mondays
Photo at top: Portugal Confidential. Photos in post: Courtesy of Casa da Cultura