The Otterside

Bespoke tours and travel support in Portugal

Philoxenia (φιλοξενία): A love of hospitality and kindness toward strangers

Who are we, really?

At its core, The Otterside is an informal association of guides, translators, artists, artisans, and all manner of service providers based in Portugal.

Here are some of us.

Cervejaria Trindade

João Carvalho

Guide and Translator

Founder of The Otterside. A lover of history, philosophy, language, and sweets.
If anything is wrong with the website, it’s probably his fault.

Cross stitch workshop w/ Joana Saragaço, 2025

Joana Saragaço

Artist and Artisan

Joana is helping to keep traditional needlework techniques alive with original creations and workshops. Reach out for a quote and/or check out her Instagram below.

Carmen Serejo

Photographer

A humanist, a photographer, and a tireless force for good.
Born in Mozambique, in 1961, Carmen now lives in Sintra. This website would not exist without her photographs.

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