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Alte Souvenirs & Pottery Shop: Portugal is big on ceramics & pottery
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  • Name of Shop: Alte Souvenirs & Pottery Shop

    You won't have a lot of choice in the shopping stakes in this little village. The craft and souvenir shop is worth a look. They sell lots of pottery and ceramic gifits, pretty lace items such as table clothes and a variety of gifts made from cork all at reasonable prices.

    What To Buy: All sorts of souveniers

    What To Pay: Prices are reasonable with nothing too expensive

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    Theme: Gifts
    Address: Alte Portugal
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    local supermarket: Buy your snacks at the supermarket
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    The little supermarket in Alte has a wealth of everyday essentials stacked on its many shelves. We popped in often during our stay mostly to buy snack and drinks for the boys. Steer clear of the plastic wine bottles filled with local wine - they are filled on the premises from huge barrels so you won't get quality only cheap wine!! One good buy we did discover here was Fonseca Porto it is a lot cheaper here in supermarkets than the Airport.

    What To Buy: Any time I travel be it near or far I love to buy postcards. I can spend ages choosing & usually buy loads. One day I will work out what to do with them!! Oh and the porto especially the white is divine.

    What To Pay: Just a few Euros for the postcards and a little more for the port

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    Theme: Food and Drink
    Address: Alte
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    jumpingnorman Thu Aug 27, 2009 23:14 UTC
     I found a jumping picture here at your Alte Hotel tip! Can I use it for the jumpinggalleries? Is he your son? The little streets at Silves look so nice to walk around in...Norman :)
    lynnehamman Wed Apr 8, 2009 14:06 UTC
     This seems to be a pleasant little place for a quiet break. Very pretty. The flat rooftop idea is popular in India too, where people sleep ouside in summer to escape the heat that has built up indoors. Nice photos
    barbskie Fri Feb 13, 2009 11:55 UTC
     i will attend the european meeting in portugal.you may sign up now and see you in May. i enjoyed reading your page. yes, the roofdeck is a multi purpose idea which is similar to spain :) cheers!
    Mikebb Thu Feb 12, 2009 22:17 UTC
     Hi, Enjoyed your page. Thinking of returning to Portugal after 10 days in Sept'08. Stayed 7 days Cascais where the Euromeet'09 is scheduled. Visited Fonseca Winery on our drive south to Saville, Spain.
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