Category Archives: Art

Artes @ the Spa

Posted on February 4, 2016 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

We love finding new and different things to share with you on our blog – and this little artisan gift shop at Caldas de Monchique really caught our eye and we thought it was worth some further investigation .. and … Continue reading →

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#Carvoeiro Boxes – bringing colour to Carvoeiro

Posted on December 17, 2015 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

Two of the main streets of Carvoeiro are now full of colour thanks to a new initiative which has seen the electricity boxes on Rua dos Pescadores and Rua do Barranco transformed into works of art. The original concept of … Continue reading →

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A Cultural market lit with candles

Posted on July 14, 2015 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

On Sunday night we managed to make it to the last night of the Mercado de Culturas à Luz das Velas in Lagoa. This year’s theme was the Jewish Sephardic culture and the advertising claimed that 10,000 candles were going to be … Continue reading →

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Our Easter Exhibition is now open!

Posted on April 4, 2015 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

We are delighted to be back at the Hotel Carvoeiro Sol – right beside the beach in Carvoeiro – with an exhibition of brand new work showcasing a range of modern acrylic and oil paintings, photographic art and prints. Jazz … Continue reading →

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SOS Algarve Animals Sponsorship 2015

Posted on January 26, 2015 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

I am delighted to be able to inform you that for the whole of 2015 I will again be donating 10% of my profits from my Pet Portrait paintings to the wonderful SOS Algarve Animals Charity here on the Algarve. … Continue reading →

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Culture in the Algarve

Posted on January 16, 2015 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

There are times, we admit, when we miss some of the culture and concerts that the UK has to offer. If a major band or singer is going to do a concert here in Portugal, invariably it will be in … Continue reading →

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Charity Christmas Cards

Posted on November 19, 2014 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

An unashamed plug here! They’re here! I am very proud to share these Christmas Cards with you – they are all printed and ready for you to purchase … and all the profits go straight to the SOS Algarve Animals … Continue reading →

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Faro Old Town

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

We have previously blogged about the delights of Faro, with its many churches, museums, monuments and shops – which you can read about here – Don’t rush away from Faro This time, after dropping off a friend at the airport, … Continue reading →

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The invitations are piling up – it must be Christmas!

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

It has been a busy time at Sheldrake Towers, and the mantelpiece has been full of shiny invitations to events. It might be a quiet time of year for tourism here on the Algarve, but there are still a lot … Continue reading →

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Afternoon at the Museum

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

“I seldom go into a natural history museum without feeling as if I were attending a funeral” John Burroughs Well I’m not normally a big fan of museums, they always seem to conjure up pictures of dark and dingy buildings … Continue reading →

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