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Casa das Portas Sobre a Ponte
This design shop packs an international inventory of decorative items and fair-trade gifts. Find silk scarves by local artisans, paintings of doors (casa das portas translates to 'house of doors' in Portuguese) and striking, hand painted ceramics.
Corte Real Arte
Some time off the beach could be spent in the central Algarve town of Paderne, home to this unassuming yet stylish gallery. The beautifully maintained garden that surrounds its whitewashed facade adds a bucolic sense to the space, and inside is a rotating inventory of paintings from approximately 25 international artists.
Ex Libris Gourmet
About 30 kilometers east of Faro in the seaside town of Tavira, Ex Libris Gourmet is a charming little shop perfect for stocking up on local treats. Under the vaulted stone ceilings of the 19th-century building, peruse craft beers, sea salt from Tavira, wines from the Algarve and sweets packaged in old-fashion tins.
Projecto Tasa
This design initiative strives to maintain and nurture local production techniques. The organization works with area craftsmen on creating beautiful home pieces that boast undeniably vibrant Algarve aesthetics. The shop in Loule packs in color block woven-palm rugs, clay and cork lamp shades, earthenware containers inspired by Islamic pots and colorful tiles perfect for use as serving boards.
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