Vineyard

Porches is a small town known for its wine and pottery production.
The town has been occupied since the Neolithic Age, according to archaeological vestiges like the menhir established near the Convent of João José, that dates back to 5000-4000 BC.
The lands around it were used by locals for plantation of Olive trees, almond trees, alfarroba trees, cork trees, and wine. Also for cattle like the algarvian goat and, seasonal crops.
After the revolution of 1974, the locals attention changed its focus to the sea line and tourism, occurring that the farm lands area was forgotten, and became wild again.
Recently, we reactivated this lands’ old terraces, where we planted new wine, cleaned old trees and planted new ones. Wishing to keep this way, the soul of what the area was before, with a refreshing new life.