Contrast offers intense and sharp experiences. In Sofia’s Place you breath the local community spirit and culture in a sophisticated and cosmopolitan accommodation, in the heart of one of the most exclusive, dreamy and romantic places around. As Jardim do Mar itself, Sofia's Place offers the local and the universal, the unique and the diverse, the rural environment and the urbane comfort. Sofia was born in the pitoresque village. And as roots are kept intact, Jardim do Mar became more cosmopolitan as it attracted artists (writers, poets, painters), surfers and nature and tranquility lovers from all over.

Sunday, 20 January 2013

Guest message 27

August 2012

Key words & ideas:

"Home where we feel good"; "We decided to come back next year"; "I also thank you for the fruit offered by your mother... delicious".

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Monday, 7 January 2013

Ana Moura's Desfado


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With her fifth album, Desfado, Ana Moura enters a new phase in her careeer. The singer has focussed this time round on a new generation of composers and reknowned names in Portuguese music to accompany her.



Nelio and Sofia had the chance listening to it on a relative's top high end stereo and the album Desfado deserves a big applause. It is well accomplished work, explores new musical paths and it is already a masterpiece in the long and rich history of Fado. Great songs and playing, meaningful lyrics and an incredible quality organic and warm sound.

The album was recorded in Los Angeles in the famous Henson Recording Studios ("one of the music industry's top recording facilities known for its world-class blend of state of the art and vintage equipment") and produced by Larry Klein, responsible for records of artists like Joni Mitchell or Herbie Hancock, who plays in Desfado. The Portuguese guitar is played by Ângelo Freire.

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Monday, 31 December 2012

Guest message 26

August 2012

Key words & ideas:

"A charming host"; "A remarkable home"; "An ambience à la chantilly"; "Jardim do Mar is a magnificent village where I would love to finish my days".

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Saturday, 29 December 2012

Whales outside Jardim do Mar

Jardim do Mar 2012

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Guest message 25

July 2012

Key words & ideas:

"A friendly host"; "A special and pleasant home"; "A calm and pittoresque village"; Sun during all the time"; "What else would one desire?"

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Tuesday, 18 December 2012

Guest message 24

June 2012

Key words & ideas:

"Thank you for the way you hosted us"; "Bravo Sofia for this magnifique house with a dream decoration".

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Monday, 17 December 2012

Dolphins just outside Jardim do Mar

Jardim do Mar 2012
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Friday, 14 December 2012

Guest message 23

May 2012

Key words & ideas:

"There are many things to see and do at the house"; then the host says what hasn't done in the house and finishes with the question: "Next time?"

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