Oct22 East Algarve Magazine

MAGAZINE © OLHÃO · SÃO BRÁS · TAVIRA · ALCOUTIM · CASTRO MARIM · VILA REAL DE SANTO ANTÓNIO ISSUE NO. 160 OCTOBER 2022

At Fine & Country we value all aspects of your investment in the Algarve. Whether you are a buyer or a vendor, we pride ourselves on offering you the highest levels of our service with a multi-lingual team covering the whole Algarve from our offices in Praia do Carvoeiro, Almancil and Tavira. Tavira Santa Catarina / €2,400,000 / TVR6623 / EPC: A+ / 4-bedroom modern villa with infinity pool and breathtaking views This property is composed of a main villa with two en suite bedrooms, living room, kitchen, and office space. In addition is a self-contained annexe with one bedroom, a big garage for cars, utility room, an extra high garage for camping cars and a studio with bathroom under the eaves of the roof. It has been built to minimize costs while being very comfortable. The electricity is generated via solar panels, the pool is heated and the water from the borehole is also treated. On the roof is an ingenious, fully irrigated grass roof which gives natural insulation. Another great touch is the elevator from the garage, meaning you don’t have to worry about climbing steps with heavy bags of shopping. Tavira / €960,000 / TVR7307 / EPC: C Tavira / €175,000 / TVR4468 / EPC:F 4-bedroom villa with sea views on a big plot of land 2-bedroom maisonette to renovate in the countryside Award winning international estate agents in over 300 locations worldwide East Algarve (Tavira) +351 281 023 263 | AMI 11564 | [email protected] | algarve.fineandcountry.com International head office Park Lane London | UK telephone 0207 3180631 | 121 Park Lane, Mayfair, London W1K 7AG, United Kingdom

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EastAlgarveM A G A Z I N E Welcome... PUBLISHER & ... to your October issue. This month we visit a DESIGNER brand-new bar in Olhão, Vai d'Vela and meet owner Pedro Domingues. We also introduce Luis Richard Bassett and wife Dora who together run the Jolly Sailor restaurant in Quinta Velha, Cabanas. Our cover EDITOR photo this month is courtesy of Avril Thomas, a Richard Bassett special friend and very talented artist. Another old friend and very well known around Tavira is CO-FOUNDER Johnny, once the owner of the Punjab Palace. After Richard Bassett Snr. a brief spell in the U.K., he has returned and now runs Mehfil Indian restaurant, not too far away ADVERTISING from home! Call 961 700 200 or email There's also news about our website, an update on [email protected] the successful East Algarve Magazine International meet-ups, plus finance news, gardening, health DISTRIBUTION news and much more. We welcome your comments, 3,500 copies printed. please email us on [email protected] All advertisers are issued copies for distribution, Richard Bassett, Editor along with retail outlets. COVER PHOTO Aurora All rights reserved. Except for normal review purposes, no part of this magazine may be reproduced without the written permission of the publisher. Every care has been taken in the preparation of this magazine, but the contents are only meant as a guide to readers. The proprietors of this magazine are publishers not agents or sub agents of those who advertise therein. The publisher cannot be held liable for any loss suffered as a result of information gained from this publication Unipessoal Lda INDIAN TASTE THE DIFFERENCE! FARMER CABANAS Home grown spices imported from India give a unique flavour producing the best Indian cuisine in the East Algarve! 4 www.eastalgarvemag.com

Contents 44 8 PLACES 8 The Jolly Sailor. 50 CURRENCY 12 ART News from GC Partners. Avril Thomas. 52 FINANCE 18 PLACE Finance news from Vai D'Vela. Ricardo Chaves. 21REAL ESTATE 55 FINANCE Property talks by Stephan Schade. News from PCC. 28 PROPERTY 58 HEALTH Property of the Month. Top diets. 32 PHOTOGRAPHY 59 HEALTH Photo of the Month. Going Dutch treating feet. 34 TAVIRA 60 GARDENS Find our advertisers on Garden Fair. the map of Tavira. 18 38 REAL ESTATE Compass property sales. 5 40 PEOPLE Hank & Carina. 42 BAD ADVICE Ask the Expat. 44 FOOD Mehfil Indian Restaurant. 48 MEET-UPS An update on our monthly meet-ups. www.eastalgarvemag.com

Sport Keep fit at Bowls Pedras lawn Bowls Club E-mail: [email protected] Tel: +351 281 380 680 Padel Tennis Pedras Padel and Tennis academy E-mail: [email protected] Tel: +351 967265777 6 www.eastalgarvemag.com

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TheJolly Sailor Meet Luis and wife Dora who are now running the Jolly Sailor restaurant located in Quinta Velha, Cabanas This well known restaurant run by owner Eddie for many years has always had a reputation for being friendly. It was by chance that Luis and wife Dora heard that Eddie wanted to sell the restaurant in order to retire. The couple grabbed the chance with both hands and now run one of the oldest restaurants in Cabanas. Luis is front of house, ensuring the friendly environment remains. His infectious personality is always positive. Luis says 'This is a place to come and relax and have fun with no stress'. He takes the stance of everyone makes mistakes, however it's how you deal with them that counts. 'My job is simply to make sure my customers go home happy'. Dora is head of the kitchen. Originally from Mozambique, she has added her special twist to the international menu, such as coconut rice, pistachio nuts and tropical fruits. All dishes are freshly prepared using local produce, the desserts are also all made 8 www.eastalgarvemag.com

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in-house. I can tell you from experience, they are simply delicious. After taking these photos I couldn't resist asking to try one of them. Luis presented me with all three, which I proceeded to finish... yes, all three! Photos include starters of Cantaloupe Melon and Parma Ham, Garlic Prawns, Muxama (Dried Tuna) and Quail Eggs with Chorizo (previous page), Beef Stroganoff, Garlic Prawns (main course), Chicken Breast with Coconut Rice, Prawn Curry and the desserts were Almond Crepe with Cinnamon, Honey and Ice Cream, Caramel Panacotta with Pistachio and Orange Juice and finally Vanilla and Strawberry Ice Cream with Red Fruits, Whipped Cream and Red Fruit Compote. The Jolly Sailor is only open for evenings but is available for lunches for groups if pre- booked. We hope you get a chance to visit the Jolly Sailor and experience the light-hearted environment Luis has created. If you do, take my advice... try the Panacotta! Contacts: Telephone: +351 966 853 063 Facebook: Jolly Sailor Address: Urbanização Quinta Velha, Cabanas Email: [email protected] 10 www.eastalgarvemag.com

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Art Meet the wonderful Avril Thomas, this month's artist of the month. Here she tells 12 her story of how her passion for art was reignited during the Covid pandemic When Covid was declared and the world shut down and for many it seemed the world was coming to an end. So many more sensitive folk struggled with the panic of it all. While the world may never recover in the way we knew it, we will all make new roads to cope with what went before, my new road started with painting. I had studied art at school and later enrolled at art college, but I was a restless soul and instead of concentrating on the subject I loved, it did not hold my attention, and I moved to the open stage. Here I flourished and lived a few years of wonderful dance, entertainment, glitz and glam (others may call it tits and bums). I made fabulous lifelong friends and met my soulmate, but this frenzied super exciting lifestyle is only a moment in a long life and meant for the young. My husband and I have traveled a very interesting, pleasurable and diverse path, changing countries once or twice and now we have settled in Portugal in our autumn. In March 2020 a dear friend copied me in on an online painting class that would be the first given by the artist Cathy Milner on zoom from Cape Town, South Africa. I thought, why not, everything else was shutting down so this would be my chance to open up the old doors and windows of memory and let the inspiration in, perhaps! I have continued to learn and create with this amazing artist since that first session in March 2020. I have felt my passion grow and my heart sigh with satisfaction when at last I step back and decide, it is done. Some have mentioned that I have not settled for a particular theme or style and that my work is varied, and they are right of course, but my thinking is, when there is so much variety out there why settle for one style? Imagine, play, create and enjoy, never settle for something you have mastered because then the challenge dies and it becomes a job. Avril Thomas Contact: (+351) 916 187 193 www.eastalgarvemag.com

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Places Located in the new Marina Ria Center, this stylish lounge bar is VAI D'VELAa must-visit location.Great sea views and even better cocktails! LOUNGE BAR We met Pedro Domingues, owner promotions in the coming month's, such as of the newly opened buy one, get one free and happy hours. They Lounge Bar Vai D'Vela, will also be showing the upcoming World cup located in the Marina football. Full details on offers, promotions and Ria Center in Olhão, opening times are on their Facebook page: Originally from Alentejo, his family moved to 'Vai d'Vela'. Olhão before he was born. Pedro has always Telephone: 912 929 861 worked in bars and restaurants around Olhão. Email: [email protected] It was his business partner António Mascote who heard about the new center opening close to the Marina Hotel. Together they decided to open a bar. The main attraction being the stunning ocean view. Catering for both internationals and locals, the bar has a very cool feel, with a nice vibe, a fun place with regular live music. Pedro designed the bar himself, a fusion of old and new; retro looking old red bricks mixed with a modern twist with quirky additions such as the Gorilla bust on the bar and a faux deer skull on the wall. Vai D'Vela Lounge also bar have a great Tapas menu and will be offering a number of 18 www.eastalgarvemag.com

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LET'S TALK Property REAL ESTATE Stephan Schade from Twin Key Real Estate is offering free talks on Ieverything you need to know about... you guessed it, Real Estate! n an effort to clarify the process are the buyers, where do they come from, of buying or selling a property in what do they expect? Portugal, Stephan Schade is holding ● Quo vadis real estate market? a number of free talks providing a What does the future of the real genuine insight to the Real Estate estate market hold, here in the business. Algarve? These are scheduled to be held on the 8th and As there are limited seats, 22nd of October at 3pm and the 12th & 26th please email to make your of November at 3pm at Restaurante V-Terra in reservation stating your Estoi (Coiro do Burra, Estrada de Faro). name, contact details, Topics include: the number of people ● Should you sell or not and if so, when? participating and the date you ● With/without estate agent: advantages/ would like to attend. disadvantages. Stefan is happy to arrange other dates, and ● Which estate agent is the right one for welcomes your suggestions! me? You can also contact Stephan by ● Documentation: which documents do I WhatsApp, Text message or simply need? call (also for reservations). ● House preparation: how to prepare my Email: [email protected] house before selling it. Telephone: 968 771 577 ● Price negotiations: do’s and don’ts. ● How is the market in the moment, who STEPHAN SCHADE Your personal contact for a successful sale of your local property! What our clients (property owner) say about us: I have known Mr. Stephan Schade for many years. I would never want to miss his seriousness, correctness and reliability, his expertise in all Portuguese real estate matters and his helpfulness in all matters that a real estate owner in Portugal seeks when buying or selling. He has actively helped me to successfully sell several properties I owned that were very difficult to sell. He deserves absolute trust in every aspect from my point of view. You cannot turn to anyone better! L. Renner Please contact me now: Tel.: 968 771 577(also WhatsApp) E-Mail: [email protected] TWIN KEY Real Estate is a brand of Ria Homes Ida, AMI 13528, NIPC 514 298 677 www.eastalgarvemag.com 21

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T Propertyhis villa with beautiful pool and gardens is set on an easy to maintain plot in a small hamlet only a 15 minute drive from Tavira with very nice views towards the sea. The property consist of a living room with wood burner stove, a good size fitted kitchen with breakfast area, two double bedrooms and two bathrooms. There is a second living room with bathroom and terrace on the 1st floor. There is a wraparound winter room on the south and west side of the house where one benefits from the sunshine on a windy winter day. The good size garage of approx. 32 m² is currently divided in two; one part garage and one part workshop. Next to the garage you will find the car port. In general the property would benefit from TLC but the investment is well worth as the property has potential also due to the lovely secluded gardens and large sun terraces (460 m²) with a large illuminated swimming pool (92 m²) with outdoor shower, from where you have panoramic views over the surrounding countryside towards the ocean. There are various seating areas and two small ponds as well as a bathroom with shower next to the pool area. The property benefits from: ● air conditioning ● a wood burner stove ● garage and car port, part aluminium shutters, borehole and 8000 litre cistern, very large sun terraces and large pool ● private location but not isolate ●. Good road access by tarmac road, last 100 meter good track ● Mains electricity ● water from borehole ● fossa drainage ● bottled gas ● Plot: 1190 m². Construction: ● approx. 232 m² (excl. pool of 92m²) ● built in 1988. E.C.: D. Price: Euro 445.000. For further information and viewing appointment contact L&H +351 281 320 281 *** EXCLUSIVE TO LAND & HOUSES ALGARVE *** PROPERTY MANAGEMENT HAPPY HOMES ALGARVE ALGARVEAN COTTAGES V I LLAS A PA RT M E N T S TOWNHOUSES QU I NTAS Happy Homes Algarve is currently looking for additional good quality rental Villas and Apartments to offer to our customers for next season. If you have a property to let, please contact us for more details. Confused about the new rental law? Contact us for specialist advice. Faz Fato and Vale Rosado h a p p y h o m e s l da. Contact us today: 281 320 283 w ww.p o r t u g a l - a c c o m m o d a t i o n . c om R ua Dr. Parreira 1 37 next to Barclays Bank 880 0 - 3 46 T av i r a REAL ESTATE LAND & HOUSES ALGARVE GOLF PROPERTIES VILLAS A PA RTMEN T S T O W N H OU SE S PLOTS LHV - 1062 Covering the whole of the Algarve as independent real estate agents, we can provide you with unbiased advice when you decide to purchase a property and can introduce you to a wide choice of reputable mortgage banks, architects, lawyers, builders, charteredsurveyors andinterior designers. We have been in business for over 16 years, finding the right property for countless satisfied clients. We currently have over 900 properties available online and would be very pleased to help you find your ideal home. If you are the owner of a good quality Contact us today: 281 320 281 property and wish to sell, please contact www.l an d an d h ouses a lga r ve. com us to arrange an appointment TAVI RA VI L A MOURA Rua J osé Pi r es Padi nha 1 78 N1 25, B enf arr as, B ol i quei me 8800 - 354 Tav i ra 81 0 0 - 068 B ol i quei me www.eastalgarvemag.com 27

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COMPASS PROPERTY SALES... TWO YEARS ON! We catch up with Sandra Swoboda & Paul Greenhalgh to find out what changes I they've seen in the property market here in the East Algarve t has been exactly two years since one week to the next giving little confidence the property prices generally being lower in our last interview with Compass to those looking to travel to the Algarve. Once the East Algarve than those in the Central Property Sales at their offices restrictions eased and confidence returned, Algarve, we are able to offer more property located near the Sail roundabout at our buyer pool from outside Portugal also choice at lower price points. the entrance of Tavira, so we were began growing and contributing to an already Have you noticed an increase from other keen to speak with the owners strong property market and creating an nationalities looking to buy property? of the company, Sandra Swoboda & Paul unprecedented demand for properties not Yes and particularly from the United States Greenhalgh, to discuss what has been seen previously this century. of America. Information from various happening with the company and to get their What areas have you been selling? sources confirm that there has been targeted perspective of the property market within the The vast majority of our sales have been in advertising in the USA with Tavira being East Algarve. Tavira and within the immediate surroundings, touted as one of the best places to retire in Last time we spoke we were in the early but we have had property sales the whole Europe. This combined with a very favourable stages of the pandemic and you had just way all along the East coastline and in land up Dollar to Euro rate for the Americans and the opened your new office. How has the to Faz Fato and São Brás. Running parallel to cost of living in the USA continuing to spiral property market, particularly in the East our East Algarve portfolio, we are now actively upwards, many Americans are making the Algarve, reacted since then? pursuing more property listings in the Central move to Portugal and in particular the East Considering the circumstances, exceptionally Algarve incorporating the fantastic areas of Algarve. well. Nobody could predict the impact or São Brás, Santa Bárbara, Estoi and Loulé. Presumably with all the movement, the length of the pandemic situation so naturally As is evident from what you are saying and property prices have increased? there was uncertainty within the industry on watching the new construction going up, Yes they have and particularly in the last 3 how the market would cope, but property I am curious as to why you feel the East years fuelled by the noticeable increase in both sales during this period have actually been Algarve is becoming more popular with the holiday home purchases and the number considerably better than any of us could have property buyers? of people buying property to live permanently hoped for. Primarily because Tavira and the rest of the in the Algarve – both working families and So how have Compass´ sales figures faired Eastern Algarve has retained its history and those of retirement age. With low interest during this time? tradition and still offers more of an authentic, rates and poor returns within the markets, we 2020 was as forecasted, 2021 was well ahead unspoilt Portugal, which has an enormous are also witnessing investors adding property of target, however 2022 has so far exceeded pull. For those of us lucky enough to live to their portfolios. Combine this with the our most optimistic predictions. and work here, we are already familiar with ongoing conflict in Ukraine playing its part in It is great to hear you are going from the charm and appeal of Tavira and the increased construction costs and property strength to strength, so where have all the surrounding areas and there is no doubt the prices have inevitably gone up. Prices within buyers been coming from? region is becoming more popular. With the the resale market are also increasing taking Initially they were mainly from those already ending of two years of restrictions whilst advantage of the high demand for property as living in Portugal looking to up or downsize. living in the colder and wetter countries well as the higher priced new build properties. Overseas buyers were not able to fly due to of Northern Europe, we witnessed greater Do you think these price increases are the lockdowns and even when these were numbers of buyers looking to take advantage sustainable? lifted, the quarantine rules were changing from of all the East Algarve has to offer. And with At the rate we have been experiencing for 38 www.eastalgarvemag.com

Property the last 3 years, no. During this time it has offer virtual tours of select properties allowing property is choosing a reputable and highly undoubtedly been a strong seller’s market prospective buyers the opportunity to have experienced agency real estate company to but now with inflation, rising energy costs, immersive tours of properties from the work with. Whether it is your first property mortgage increases etc all starting to bite, it comfort of their own home. being purchased in Portugal or the third or will have an impact on the property market. Do you think that virtual tours will replace fourth, it is vital that you deal with a local and This is not necessarily a bad thing, as the physical ones? fully licenced real estate company. By visiting property market in the Algarve does need No matter how well a property is presented the agency's offices for an introductory chat to realign itself. However, if the aftermath of online, there is no technology that can and coffee or by analysing the agency's 9-11, the 2008 credit crunch and Brexit are replicate a physical viewing. However, as website, buyers will be able to determine anything to go by, we should see demand for most buyers start their property search very quickly which company is active in the property slow and prices plateau rather than online, offering more complete and realistic market and therefore best placed to be able fall. It is important to remember that the vast presentations of property can save precious to find you the right property and make sure majority of expats that own property are in time on wasted viewings. the purchase transaction runs as smoothly as the fortunate position that they do not have As a business, what areas are you looking possible. to sell in a slower market meaning the general to strengthen? Secondly, in Portugal properties can be and trend for prices is for them to remain relatively Due to the high quantity of sales we have are regularly marketed by more than one real static. successfully brokered, particularly this year, estate agent and it is not uncommon to have So, is there anything new happening with our portfolio of properties is running low. We more than one interested party going after Compass Property Sales? are therefore urgently looking for new property the same property. As we have mentioned, The limited number of physical viewings listings particularly in and around Tavira, the there is a real lack of properties on the market taking place during the pandemic reinforced Tavira countryside, Moncarapacho, Fuseta, in the Algarve at the moment and we do not our commitment to give prospective buyers São Brás and Santa Catarina. At Compass envisage this changing anytime soon. So high quality online presentations. Even though Property Sales we offer a completely free, if you are lucky enough to have found your traditional viewings are taking place again we no obligation property assessment so if there perfect property, then please act quickly just have always recognized the value in having an are any readers considering selling their to avoid the risk of disappointment by losing impressive online presence. We already offer properties, then please contact us and we will out to another buyer. our vendors all expenses paid professional happily discuss how best we can assist you. photography, drone and video walk through Alternatively, our office hours are weekdays Sandra Swoboda & Paul Greenhalgh presentations which has proven to be a very 9.00am to 5.30pm and we are always Compass Property Sales useful and extremely successful tool. We are available to meet and chat with prospective continually looking at ways to improve the sellers. 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People THEN OLHÃO FOUND US... ... and we weren't even looking! Hank and Carina's story of how they came to love and live in Olhão Welcome to our monthly with birds and water and natural places in walking experience and even if I just come column celebrating all directions. Even the normally busy parts home after finding a few packs of coffee on Olhão. After exploring like the esplanade are special early in the day sale, I’m a guy on a mission. How can I not Portugal top to bottom offering perhaps the best time to be engaging rise to the challenge? So that is our routine for from Braga to Tavira in imaginary and unrealistic boat ownership most days, except for one. enjoying so many dreams. Every Saturday morning, it’s an easy stroll to coastal and inland locations in our RV, we Carina likes to walk fast and I’m amazed at the open air produce market located between decided Olhão was the place to buy our home some the ground she covers in an hour or so. the Ria Formosa and the Olhão Mercado to celebrate our “golden years”. Her aim is to use the wizardry of her phone buildings. With open air parks on both ends Olhão was not on our radar at first. In fact, the camera to capture images here. This week and plenty of places to relax outside the discovery of Eastern Algarve was a pleasant she is looking for special doors. I’m often cafes in front of the Mercado with a bica surprise with the scale of development so off to either Continente, Lidl or Pingo Doce (espresso), or a Pastel de Nata facing the much less than areas to the west. A chance to pick up something. All offer a reasonable crowd, this place is busy busy! Add the open winter rental introduced us to Olhão, a place we quickly found attractive for many reasons. “Walkability” is, above all, a main highlight and each month we will introduce you to places only steps away from our front door. Questions, Comments or Suggestions for new columns? Email us at hankryan2003@ yahoo.com We hope you will enjoy our column! Saturday Morning in Olhão Our early morning walking routine each day usually has us venturing off in different directions enjoying the promise of a new day. Olhão is kind of like a visual amusement park 40 www.eastalgarvemag.com

tubs of local olives, honey, herbs, flowers and walkable layout of this small city facing the other Olhão local businesses greet us. The bedding plants and you’ll understand why Ria Formosa waters that we now get to gaze common demeanor of the Portuguese people everyone has a favorite stall to return to week out to each day. is both gentle and welcoming. That attribute after week. But plunking down our hard earned savings fills restaurant tables all over Olhão, but she Even during cooler winter months, local was also easier to do because we felt so was there when we began our time here and greenhouses supply fresh fruit and veggies. welcome in Olhão even with our non-existent that mattered! This open air market combines with the indoor command of the Portuguese language. The full name of the business is “Restaurante Mercado spaces where if you cannot find the Olhão features dozens of restaurants, almost Cervejaria Olhão Marisco. Pictured on the fresh fish variety you are looking for, someone too many to count, all within walking distance. right in the photo above is owner Maria Louisa else probably just took the last of it home! These days, our presence here is met with Jesus Carmo. She came from Culatra to Olhão It is worth a reminder to come early on warm greetings in so many places we visit in 1974 and has operated her business since Saturday if arriving by car. Olhão advertises as customers, both restaurants and other 2002. Marisco offers a full menu featuring over 1380 parking spaces near to the market markets alike. local seafood fare along with affordable prices on this poorly placed new billboard. It is pretty Early on, we discovered Marisco, located on on drinks. They are closed Sundays. much impossible for drivers arriving towards the southwest corner of the Mercado where On the left is Bruna Daniela Rosa Sousa, Olhão to see what the sign says (perhaps the outdoor seats facing the Ria Formosa born and raised in Olhão, who has been with turning it 90 degrees would help), but those inspired us to share some red wine while Marisco since 2017. Not much is guaranteed spaces it promotes fill up quickly! enjoying the winter sunset. in life, but we are sure you will feel welcome During that first visit, Bruna, a long time when she appears at your table! Bruna Welcomed Us To Olhão... server there initiated a conversation with us For our full introduction, see our first demonstrating her perfect English. She made column online in the December 2021 issue. Call us impulsive if you like, but when we us both feel like we were instant locals. Since (eastalgarvemag.com) arrived at our one month Marina Village then we have enjoyed many sunsets there “escape from winter” rental in January of engaging in chit chat with Bruna. Make no Fine Print – We choose to focus on businesses here in 2021, within 5 days we put a deposit down to mistake, her hospitality is not just for us to Olhão where we have actually been customers first. Any purchase our home here in Olhão. We have enjoy. Bruna treats all her customers with future advertising from these businesses that supports no regrets. the same welcoming conversation. We don’t Eastern Algarve Magazine is purely coincidental :-) Our introduction mentions several reasons for suggest that she is an exception to the way *** If you know where we can find the most special this including the safe and flat as a pancake decorative door fronts in Olhão, please write, or better yet, send a photo! Thanks! www.eastalgarvemag.com 41

EAxpskatHBeAalDth ADVICE... the Not all advice is good and not all people are as genuine as you may think. Enjoy our 'bad advice' column from the expert we have all met, know and love... the Expat. New to town? Seeking that social crown? Don't let the I assess if this person is worth even knowing! you little bitch?\") Algarvian migration turn (Raises eyebrow, gazing at us head-on). Loudly says, \"oh how pretty, I thought you your life upside down and Just take a surreptitious and discrete photo had real diamonds, but of course you don't. spoil your social face with a and scan the faces, and all this information is Anyway, Jemima, you had better let me finish, yours! Why waste time on wasters I say! hadn't you, just…\" wrinkling frown. It's time to Expat: \"That sounds very superficial and (Jemima's eyes pop like a traumatized wear your best tux or gown, and don't worry disturbing\"… goldfish and the minions look at her appalled about wasting your time with those ugly Branda May: \"Clearly you do not understand and aghast, as she bows her head in shame). clowns! what we are offering. But let me explain in very, Expat: \"I'm sure I watched a Black Mirror This month, in an increasingly digital world, very simple terms, so you can understand, episode like this.\" we meet the ExPat team that can short-circuit okay? Are you listening? Branda May: \"A what? I've never even heard your newly inhabited \"estrangeiro\" social \"Being an international jet-setter myself, of that, so your social desirability score is circle! something you haven't experienced. Well, plunging rapidly Mr. Geeky!\" With the new 'Hoopchecked' the social app entering a new social circle can be an Expat laughs nervously: \"And how do people for the Algarve, your right connection advice unnerving experience filled with friction and get involved with your service?\" is always ranked most rigorously. So judge dissatisfaction, leaving you unsatiated for Branda May: \"My goodness! You are stupid, and be judged, reach for the high life and the bigger and better things. (Branda May wipes aren't you? There goes another point!\" top-tier tiara! But only if you are worth it. Are the drool from her plump candy pink lips)... (She laughs and looks at smiling minions and you? We are not too sure… \"Hoopchecked\" means, that when you come whispers, \"honestly after this I need to get into Today we meet the self-proclaimed Queen to the Algarve, the ExPats are ranked for publishing and poach this magazine. What an of the Algarve social scene, \"Hoopchecked\" various attributes, so you can choose those idiot!\") \"Have you heard of the iPhone app founder and assessment pounder, Branda who suit you. store!? Download it stupid!\" May Sharp, who says she is always on 'the We have five categories, like an olden-day Expat: \"And Android?\" cutting edge of all that is cultured on the dish.' trading card. All users can assess each other, Branda May: \"Urghhhh! No! It only works on However, a review describes the service as but my say is final. the iPhone 14 Pro Max and above! We don't \"like the Connie Sewer of the petri dish of the We rank classiness, how much are they want common customers!\" ExPat scene\". worth? Do they look expensive? Is their house Expat: \"Is there a charge?: Today she brings some of her rank minions to desirable? Do they own it? Do they have a Brenda May: \"Do I own a Faberge Egg discuss what having their \"Hoopchecked\" has Birkin or Rolex and a lifestyle to die for? Are collection!? Of course! It is for €50 a month, brought into their lives and most importantly you jealous? You should be, unless you are Bronze, €75 Silver, and €90 Gold! The more how it could infect you. me of course, (titters). you pay, the more say you have and it also Expat: \"Branda! Please tell us about having Social desirability, would you want to know proves you are considerably better than the your \"Hoopchecked\" and what it means for them, and do they tick the boxes of an other sorts.\" our readers\"! agreeable and trustworthy company, and of Expat (sarcastically): \"We can't wait to see Branda May: \"Thank you. Well I hope this course, I assess that. the gold type! Anything else you want to say goes well, I sure do love your magazine! But Wokeness! Do they believe what they are told about having your 'Hoopchecked?\" you know handheld paper is out, it is about to believe or at least do a good show of it!? 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Minion speaks: \"Like when your husband was minions assess your obedience, if you meet Oh you know, it is an Alpha leadership caught in the swingers party at Praia Verde?\" my calibre and the social scene should adopt personality, Queen of the hive if you will, Branda May grabs her wrist, twisting it you! You dear will be flagged with a warning accomplished, dexterous, divine... backward. label. Members can rate each other, add gossip and \"What a lovely watch you have there Jemima\"! Now, what salacious gossip can we add slander, give pertinent observations, and then (Whispers, \"do you want me to cancel you, about this dirty morsel girls?\" 42 www.eastalgarvemag.com

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East Algarve Magazine INTERNATIONAL MEET-UPS We´ve gone back to the good old days, where you could shake Ohands with your friends, not just send a like or an emoji ur first two meet-ups were a great success! In Tavira we had close to sixty people turn up, Olhão was a smaller number, but still a great start for our first meet-up outside of Tavira. In case you missed our previous articles, we thought it was time to meet real people, real friends and talk in real life... old school style. This is why we introduced a monthly international meet-up, enabling you to meet people from all over the world, who have landed in the same boat as you... here in the East Algarve. Talk about anything from playing golf, to buying... boats. It´s a great chance for us to share information we´ve gained from our experiences, and also learn from others, a win-win for everybody. Each month we will meet at a designated venue in or around Tavira. There will be a second meet up towards the end of the month somewhere else in the East Algarve; Olhão, Fuseta, Monte Gordo or Vila Real. 'East Algarve Magazine International Meet-Ups' facebook group has been set up and is where the latest updates will be posted. The group already has nearly 350 members. The Meet-Ups are free of charge and any anyone is welcome to join the events. The next one is on October 13th in Cabanas at Quasi on the roof top, October 27th in Vila Real, November 10th we return to Maria Nova and the 24th of November Fuseta. All events start at 6pm. If you have any questions or suggestions just join the facebook group, or email [email protected] A FUN PLACE TO MEET Alfresco LIKE MINDED PEOPLE SUPERMARKET AND BY THE WAY, The taste of home WE ALSO PLAY CROQUET! Everyone is welcome, all nationalities, beginners and experienced, to play golf croquet on our lawns at Pedras da Rainha in Cabanas de Tavira. If you want to come and meet us you will be made very welcome any Wednesday or Sunday morning after 10:00 and your first time is free, or for more information contact us by email. PINK FLAMINGO CROQUET AND SOCIAL CLUB Email: [email protected] 48 www.eastalgarvemag.com

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