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.

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.

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.