This townscape of Carvoeiro in the Algarve captures the essence of Portuguese coastal life. Typical of the local architecture, the tiled steps, decorated with unique Portuguese tiles, lead up past the white houses that contrast brightly with the blue sky. The combination of the whitewashed buildings, Mediterranean sunlight and vibrant tile details conveys an authentic and warm feeling of the Algarve. This travel photography is perfect for lovers of the Mediterranean atmosphere and Portuguese culture.
 
                                This is me, Renate Smit. Ever since I was a child, I was a dreamer and often looked at the sky. This always got me lost, which of course makes sense if you don't keep an eye on the road in front of you. Looking at the.. Read more…
 
                         Algarve beach with seagulls and wavesRenate Smit Photography
Algarve beach with seagulls and wavesRenate Smit Photography Palms along cliff face in the AlgarveRenate Smit Photography
Palms along cliff face in the AlgarveRenate Smit Photography Tiled staircases and white houses in Carvoeiro, AlgarveRenate Smit Photography
Tiled staircases and white houses in Carvoeiro, AlgarveRenate Smit Photography Rough sea along the Algarve's cliffs in black and whiteRenate Smit Photography
Rough sea along the Algarve's cliffs in black and whiteRenate Smit Photography Hidden bay on the Algarve coastRenate Smit Photography
Hidden bay on the Algarve coastRenate Smit Photography Top view of sea with rock in the AlgarveRenate Smit Photography
Top view of sea with rock in the AlgarveRenate Smit Photography Colourful tiled stairs to the beach in CarvoeiroRenate Smit Photography
Colourful tiled stairs to the beach in CarvoeiroRenate Smit Photography Rocky coastline of Carvoeiro, AlgarveRenate Smit Photography
Rocky coastline of Carvoeiro, AlgarveRenate Smit Photography Beaches and boats in Carvoeiro, AlgarveRenate Smit Photography
Beaches and boats in Carvoeiro, AlgarveRenate Smit Photography Red door in historic Faro, PortugalRenate Smit Photography
Red door in historic Faro, PortugalRenate Smit Photography Rocky steps in the AlgarveRenate Smit Photography
Rocky steps in the AlgarveRenate Smit Photography Typical Algarve rocks with sailboat in the distanceRenate Smit Photography
Typical Algarve rocks with sailboat in the distanceRenate Smit Photography Coastline from above with rocks and sea in the AlgarveRenate Smit Photography
Coastline from above with rocks and sea in the AlgarveRenate Smit Photography