Porches Pottery

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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
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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
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Sao Paulo, SP
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

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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Reviewed 3 weeks ago

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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Reviewed February 12, 2019

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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Olariamajolica, Manager at Porches Pottery, responded to this reviewResponded February 14, 2019

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

Reviewed December 15, 2018

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
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Olariamajolica, Owner at Porches Pottery, responded to this reviewResponded February 1, 2019

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

Reviewed December 11, 2018

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
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Olariamajolica, Manager at Porches Pottery, responded to this reviewResponded December 13, 2018

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

Reviewed September 25, 2018

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
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Olariamajolica, Manager at Porches Pottery, responded to this reviewResponded September 26, 2018

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

Reviewed September 25, 2018 via mobile
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Date of experience: September 2018
Olariamajolica, Manager at Porches Pottery, responded to this reviewResponded September 26, 2018

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Reviewed September 22, 2018 via mobile
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Date of experience: September 2018
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Reviewed September 13, 2018 via mobile

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
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Olariamajolica, Manager at Porches Pottery, responded to this reviewResponded September 17, 2018

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

Reviewed September 2, 2018 via mobile

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
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Olariamajolica, Manager at Porches Pottery, responded to this reviewResponded September 5, 2018

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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