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Discovering Authentic Treasures at Vida Dura Melides

PC Staff — Sat, 16 Sep 2023 10:22:34 +0000

Vida Dura is nestled in the small, not-too-far-from-the-beach village of Melides in the western Alentejo. It is a hidden gem offering an array of handcrafted traditional treasures reflecting the heart and soul of this beautiful region as well as interesting pieces from lands far away that have their own special allure. Inside, there’s a captivating array of artisanal products, each with a story to tell. From intricate ceramics adorned with traditional Portuguese patterns to handmade textiles. Many of the products […]

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Fashion Clinic Carvalhal – Resort Wear and Lifestyle Products

PC Staff — Mon, 06 Jun 2022 11:31:00 +0000

For the fashionable set visiting Comporta this summer, Portugal’s premier fashion retailers, Fashion Clinic has arrived in the area offering resort wear for men and women as well as lifestyle and interior design products. Fashion Clinic Carvalhal is open at Avenida de Dezembro, No. 17, in Carvalhal. The mostly-white Comporta resort-inspired shop evokes the summer breezes from the beach and the sand surrounding the region. The lightweight apparel in stock also is a nod to the warm summer days and […]

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Traces of Me Comporta

Ann Abel — Thu, 24 May 2018 18:09:21 +0000

Traces of Me – Portuguese designer Teresa Martins sells her dreamy, drapey clothing and nature-inspired home goods outside her native country, at luxury boutiques around the world. But perhaps nowhere is her hippie-chic, bohemian style as at home as it is in Comporta, with which it shares the same relaxed sophistication. Traces of Me boutique is a destination in its own right, even if you aren’t in the market for a luxurious silk dress or linen tunic (whose prices can […]

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Mercearia Gomes – Gourmet Market in Comporta

Ann Abel — Sat, 19 May 2018 17:49:59 +0000

In business for more than a century in Comporta, the family-owned Mercearia Gomes grocery store has morphed from a small village market into what some locals are now calling Little Harrod’s. It is choc full of gourmet products from around the world, and delicacies you would never expect in any other small Portuguese fishing village. Second-generation proprietor Carlos Gomes prides himself on sourcing whatever a customer wants, whether an Indian chutney or a Russian caviar. It might take a few […]

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Manumaya Made with Love in Comporta

Greg Boegner — Sat, 05 May 2018 16:28:46 +0000

Manumaya is an homage to the shop’s owner and her passion for the central American country of Guatamala. Manuela Gouveia (“Manu”) visited the country in 2004 and immediately fell in love with the local Mayan (“maya”) culture. The colorful arts and crafts, all made by hand, were particularly attractive and endearing. Manuela felt compelled to share these products “made with love” in a shop at the heart of the relaxed community of Comporta. Manumaya shop displays a variety of Guatemalan […]

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Rice – Home Decor from Marta Mantero in Comporta

Greg Boegner — Tue, 01 May 2018 10:58:20 +0000

Rice is the home and lifestyle shop by Lisbon- and Grândola-based interior designer Marta Mantero. More like a showroom, the space in Comporta features sophisticated and stylish furniture, art and decorative items suitable for either beachfront or cosmopolitan homes. Styling here is truly a sort of laid back chic. Unique designs with an artisan’s eye, made from natural materials, maintain a fresh, coastal vibe. For more information, visit the Marta Mantero website. RiceEstrada Nacional 253(Paralela à Rua do Secador)ComportaAlentejo Phone: […]

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Lavanda Concept Shop for the Beach Set in Comporta

Ann Abel — Thu, 19 Apr 2018 18:27:44 +0000

Comporta can be deceptive. The white-and-blue buildings appear to be so humble, but sometimes you step inside and find a fashion playground. Lavanda is one of those surprises, stocking an extensive array of women’s, men’s, and children’s garments, accessories, and home goods that are the picture of breezy bohemian luxe. There are richly textured and toned beach dresses and kaftans, straw bags and hats, classic espadrilles, brightly patterned cushions and throws, candles, understated jewelry, and, of course, impeccably stylish swimsuits. […]

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Barracuda Comporta

Greg Boegner — Sun, 15 Apr 2018 11:05:52 +0000

After generating a successful buzz with his former store, French proprietor Alexander Neimann moves Barracuda to a new, much larger space in the heart of Carvalhal. Alex has an eye for mid-century modern design and a passion for Alentejo beach style. Barracuda Comporta has the unique and appealing furnishing and décor items you need to bring vintage and bohemian design to your home. Alexander fell in love with Comporta on his first visit some years ago. “I was struck by […]

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