Pastelaria Santa Maria, Olhão

Original Watercolour

A tree in full leaf, cobblestones warm in the morning sun, and chairs and tables spilling out onto the street — this original watercolour captures the gentle charm of Pastelaria Santa Maria, one of Olhão's favourite neighbourhood cafés and pastry shops.

• Original watercolour, mounted size 30 x 36cm / 12 x 14"
• Perfect for Portugal lovers, Algarve visitors, café culture enthusiasts and those who treasure the unhurried pace of authentic southern Portuguese life

Olhão is one of the Algarve's best-kept secrets — a working fishing town of Moorish-influenced cubic houses, covered markets and narrow cobbled lanes that feel a world away from the tourist resorts nearby. Pastelaria Santa Maria is the kind of spot Olhão does so well — a quiet terrace to enjoy a coffee and a pastel de nata, and watch the world go by.

Barnard's loose washes and pen work capture this much-loved traditional cafe — a perfect gift for those who appreciate something hand crafted and different from the Algarve.