Porches Pottery

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En 125, Porches 8400-451, Portugal

Open today: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

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“Superb pottery”

I adore pottery so this review is slightly biased! We visited on a wet morning and were amazed at... read more

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

987margaretj

Comiac, France

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“Wonderful traditional pottery, love it!”

Been there to buy some pieces. The owner is very friendly, I felt like home. Their cafeteria is... read more

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

zuleica g

Sao Paulo, SP

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4.5 118 reviews

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“hand painted”(8 reviews)

“each piece”(2 reviews)

“small restaurant”(2 reviews)

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987margaretj

Comiac, France

9616

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Superb pottery

I adore pottery so this review is slightly biased! We visited on a wet morning and were amazed at the amount of pottery on display from tiny candle holders to large table lamps. It’s a beautiful place with a great cafe (don’t miss the carrot...More

Date of experience: March 2019

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zuleica g

Sao Paulo, SP

194104

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Wonderful traditional pottery, love it!

Been there to buy some pieces. The owner is very friendly, I felt like home. Their cafeteria is very nice. Don’t miss the lemon cake. I think their prices are fair for the beauty and quality of their pieces. Worth the visit.

Date of experience: February 2019

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Mashadeca2

Cleveland, Ohio

27887

Reviewed February 12, 2019

True Artistry At Work

To walk in the door and see pottery being hand painted is mesmerizing! It makes you appreciate that there are true artists out there still...you just need to look. The pottery is outstanding and we picked up several pieces. A great place to visit.More

Date of experience: February 2019

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Thank you for this wonderful review. We are delighted to know that you enjoyed your visit and like our pottery. All our artists take great pride in their work, each piece being entirely handmade and hand painted, and so it is especially rewarding when visitors...More

Michael U

Tel Aviv, Israel

3127

Reviewed December 15, 2018

Finest craftsmanship in the Algarve available to order

50 years ago Patrick Swift, the famous Irish artist, decided to reintroduce the art of majolica ware pottery to the Algarve, where it have been lost for centuries. Today the same pottery is produced by two of his daughters, Juliet and Stella, and his grandson...More

Date of experience: September 2018

1 Thank Michael U

Dear Michael, Thank you so much for your kind and informative review. We endeavour everyday to continue the legacy of Patrick Swift in the spirit of our designs, it is heart warming to know that this is appreciated and cherished by our long standing customers...More

GudySavannah

Savannah

615

Reviewed December 11, 2018

An institution in the Algarve

This is the only original ceramic pottery which was founded in 1968. Only here the you will find excellent painters and see them work on the ceramics. It is a living museum.....with a Café.More

Date of experience: November 2018

Thank GudySavannah

Thank you very much for your kind review! We are always pleased when people appreciate our work and understand it. We try very hard to remain faithful to the Porches Pottery's original concept of hand-made and hand-painted ceramics, all decorated in a free, painterly style....More

John Van Der M

Reviewed September 25, 2018

Amamzing selection of Pottery from many different artisits

As I travel through each country I purchase a hand made painted plate that represents that country. At Porches Pottery I found many different and unique pieces all painted by different artists. In the end I purchased a few pieces some that will be given...More

Date of experience: September 2018

Thank John Van Der M

Thank you for letting us know that you enjoyed your visit. We take great care with our work, ensuring that each piece is carefully made and hand painted, with the artist's signature and the date on the back. We hope you enjoy your pieces for...More

707irmah

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Reviewed September 25, 2018 via mobile

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Date of experience: September 2018

jacs889

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Reviewed September 22, 2018 via mobile

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Date of experience: September 2018

CPJD00

Frankfurt, Germany

648227

Reviewed September 13, 2018 via mobile

Large choice of wonderful handmade pottery

Located on the N125 between Lagos and Albufeira, Porches pottery is the place to go in order to bring some wonderful handmade pottery from the Algarve. Large parking in front of the atelier and shop, even a small café in the garden. Very large choice...More

Date of experience: September 2018

1 Thank CPJD00

Thank you for this positive review and we are glad that you enjoyed your visit. We strive to make good quality, handmade pottery that is fairly priced, so it is very rewarding when our efforts are recognized. If you happen to return, let us know...More

Naomi H

England, United Kingdom

Reviewed September 2, 2018 via mobile

Beautiful

I'd seen this place in guidebooks and looked on the website. I was really looking forward to visiting and I wasn't disappointed. It has a lovely feeling as you walk in and we were made to feel welcome despite me worrying that my 3 children...More

Date of experience: August 2018

Thank Naomi H

Thank you for this kind review, we are delighted to know that you enjoyed your visit and like our pottery. We take great care and pride in the hand making and hand painting of each piece, so it is especially rewarding when our work is...More

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