Once at the Convento Da Peninha, where the coastline and inland view is postcard-worthy, the ocean air soothes my breath, and my tired muscles tired relax. I feel fulfilled. The way home is accompanied by Larry June’s Art Talk. Nothing like a groovy rap to bring me back to my beloved home town.

Caught by his urban inspired yet subtle gaze, our Algarve-born artist friend Pedro Leote makes nature speak in a truly unique way. This is what a Sintra gateway feels like.