Corto Maltese is the last of the romantic soldiers of fortune. The mythical character, authored by Hugo Pratt, stands on the edge of ancient traditions and modern history. Pandora Groovesnore is the future… and his impossible love.

All amenities aside, what won us over was the splendid book and magazine collection the apartment featured. All ranging from books on Russian orthodox art, to photojournalism magazines. There was something there for each of us. What captured my eye was a collection of erotic and psychedelic Italian comic books from the 70’s, and especially the character Valentina, penned by Guido Crepax

For the second year, the cultural non-profit AIAR, ADC and the Raia Urban Sketchers chapter, held Traço 17 – the Alentejo Drawing Festival, in the imposing Graça fortress, overlooking Elvas.