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.

Wednesday, 13 February 2013

Guest message 32

February 2013

Key words & ideas:

"Great stay"; "Perfect weather"; "Good waves"; "Child loved the toys and books"; "The house is super well-equipped"; "Someday we will come back and bring our friends".

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Guest message 31

January 2013

Key words & ideas:

"We had beautiful days".

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Guest message 30


Decemeber 2012

Key words & ideas:

"Second time in Sofia's Place"; "Sad to leave Jardim do Mar and Sofia's Place"; "I understood that Sofia's Place is more than a house and a physical structure"; "It is a place connected with the creation of meaning"; "In Sofia's Place with have areas for family, for culture and for relation"; "In the rooms you breed tranquility"; "I associate this house with love, relationship and love developing (intimacy)"; "This house give us the possibility of inner transformation: it is movement"; "This house hosts you and reveals one's stories"; "In this house I have always felt happy and complete".

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Guest message 29

October 2012

Key words & ideas:

"We really enjoyed our holiday".

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Guest message 28

August 2012

Key words & ideas:

"Your home was a nice surprise"; "Very well decorated, with all you need and even more"; "Everything was thought in detail in the house"; We had very pleasant days".

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Sunday, 3 February 2013

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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