Travel - My Faro

In this old pension where travellers used to stop over for the night, it’s time to meet the young Portuguese creators. The Gama Rama gallery blurs the boundaries between the arts, honouring talents from illustration, engraving, ceramics and painting. From exhibition space, artist residency, boutique and workshops they curated the best of the local artistic scene.

The food scene in Faro is booming and creative! One of my favourite restaurants is A Venda, found in a small, hidden street! The space itself is cosy, looks like a Portuguese grandmother’s living room and the creative petiscos to share, the Portuguese version of tapas, have an authentic taste with a twist! A plus are the vegan and vegetarian options. F aro is a sleeping beauty! It is the neglected capital of the Algarve and has so much more to offer than just warm weather and beautiful beaches. I love the very authentic vibe of the city with only locals, vibrant restaurants, arts and culture all year long. The access from Faro’s marina to the Ria Formosa islands gives a very exclusive feeling. Coming from Paris with my family, we fell in love with the slow life, easy access to nature and an interesting entrepreneur network. With my husband Chris we launched The Modernist Hotel Faro in 2021, embracing the city’s

South Modern Architecture movement led by local architects inspired by Oscar Niemeyer, Le Corbusier and Frank Lloyd Wright. I love to spot hidden gems and share them with my community of friends, expats and locals!

My Faro

I discovered Casa Bohemia’s project on Instagram. The creators are based in Sao Bras de Alportel, a village close to Faro. Vegan candles are manufactured by hand using a traditional process of Olaria, a Portuguese pottery factory, with white clay pots and no pesticides. Currently developing a new artisanal and sustainable products line of soaps, solid shampoos and conditioners with locally sourced olive oil.

Angie is an ex-Parisian with a passion for modern architecture. Founder of The Modernist Faro boutique hotel. @Mylittlealgarve

Passionate about architecture, one of my favourite things to do in Faro is to get lost in the Art Deco district. I would always spot an abandoned Art Deco palace that I would love to rescue or notice an interesting detail of a geometric azulejo covering a house’s facade. Such an inspiration!

I am always dazzled by the magical sunsets of Faro. Blue-pink tones reflecting in the Ria Formosa natural park. For a front-line installation, there are many rooftop options like LAB Terrace, Amura, Hotel Eva and Adao where locals and visitors can, with a drink in hand, enjoy the show.