Mar22 East Algarve Magazine

MAGAZINE © OLHÃO · SÃO BRÁS · TAVIRA · ALCOUTIM · CASTRO MARIM · VILA REAL DE SANTO ANTÓNIO ISSUE NO. 153 MARCH 2022

The best villas are sold by us This is just a small selection of the villas sold by Fine & Country in the eastern Algarve over the last few months TVR4427 / Luz de Tavira / €1,100,000 / EPC: C&E TVR6621 / Santa Catarina / €770,000 / EPC:C TVR7266 / Tavira / €725,000 / EPC:D TVR6917 / São Brás de Alportel / €845,000 / EPC:D TVR4861 / Fuzeta / €449,000 / EPC:D TVR7251 / Tavira / €345,000 / EPC:B If you are planning on selling, contact Fine & Country to find out why the best villas are sold by us. With offices covering the whole Algar ve, we work closely with Fine & Countr y offices elsewhere in Portugal and around the world, ensuring an unrivalled level of service for our clients. Our award winning marketing and international events mean that your property is showcased to a highly qualified audience. Fine & Country Tavira (Fine Estates Lda) AMI 11564. | 2, rua João Vaz Cor te Real 8800-327 Tavira Office Tel: 281 023 263 | [email protected] | Emmanuelle Deschamps 919 025 200 | David Holder 919 004 100 International head office Park Lane London | UK telephone 0207 3180631 | 121 Park Lane, Mayfair, London W1K 7AG, United Kingdom



EastAlgarveM A G A Z I N E Welcome... VERONA PUBLISHER & ... to your March issue. Now that Spring is upon DESIGNER us, we thought we'd inform you about the native wildflowers popping up all over the countryside. Richard Bassett I'm always astounded at the amount of Rock Roses that appear seemingly overnight at this time of the EDITOR year. Also in this issue we visit the stunning Rural Richard Bassett Hotel Conversas de Alpendre, a truly unique place located in Santa Rita, perfect for visiting friends CO-FOUNDER or family to stay. We also meet Hugo, the jewellery Richard Bassett Snr. designer from Monte Gordo who has launched his own brand and hoping to make it known ADVERTISING internationally. While in Monte Gordo, we enjoyed Call 961 700 200 or email watching the sun set from one of our favourite [email protected] places; Bar Chiringuito do Rui. This plus much more, including news, finance and DISTRIBUTION health news. As ever, 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 Richard Bassett 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 gives a unique flavour producing the best Indian cuisine in the East Algarve! 4 www.eastalgarvemag.com

Contents 56 6 NEWS 10 Local News. 44 MOTORING 8 PLACES Datsun 240Z. Barril Beach. 48 FINANCE 10 PLACES Finance News from Conversas de Alpendre. Ricardo Chaves. 14PEOPLE 50 FINANCE Mens Trends. News from PCC. 20 ARTIST OF THE MONTH 54 HEALTH Virgilio Raposo. Women's Liberation. 24 PROPERTY 55 HEALTH Long vs Short Rentals. Vitimin C. 26 PROPERTY 56 GARDENS Property of the Month. Wildflowers. 30 PHOTOGRAPHY Photo of the Month. 32 TAVIRA Find our advertisers on the map of Tavira. 34 PEOPLE Chiringuito do Rui. 38 PEOPLE Hank & Carina. 40 HEALTH Regret. 14 www.eastalgarvemag.com 5

News First Iberian lynxes released into wild in Algarve Two Iberian lynxes were released into the wild in the Algarve for the the wild, spread out across the Vale do Lynxes started being released into the first time on Thursday afternoon, Guadiana, Alentejo and Algarve regions. wild in Portugal in 2014. The Vale do 24th February. Nine Iberian lynxes were born in the Guadiana region – which encompasses ‘Sismo’ and ‘Senegal’ (male and Algarve in 2021, and the ICNF hopes the boroughs of Mértola, Serpa and female) were born at the El Acebuche numbers will increase. other areas – was selected as part of the reproduction centre in Andalusia, The institute attributes this success to LIFE Iberlince project and has seen Spain, and were set free in the eastern several factors, namely the “collaboration the lynx population expand naturally Algarve municipality of Alcoutim, the of landowners and managers of estates to other boroughs such as Alcoutim, Portuguese Institute for Nature and and hunting areas, the sustainable Castro Verde and Beja. Forest Conservation (ICNF) announced. management of territory, the abundance ICNF adds that the reintroduction of This brings the Iberian lynx number of wild rabbits, the favourable attitude the species is a “medium to long term living in the wild in the Algarve to 22, from locals regarding the presence of programme, which aims to establish a the institute added. the animal and the connectivity of the viable population and maintain genetic The reintroduction of this endangered lynx population in Vale do Guadiana flux with other lynx populations,” species into the wild started seven with other populations in Spain,” which providing the species with “favourable” years ago. Around 200 are now living in ICNF describes as “fundamental to conditions to reproduce. increasing genetic variability.” Castro Marim unveils strategy for water conservation Castro Marim Council has announced a series of investments to reduce water waste in the borough. of water meter tampering. The local authority is installing telemetry The council is also creating ‘Zonas de Medição e Controlo’ (Measurement and Control Areas) in the municipal water equipment to control how much water is used at municipal supply systems for human consumption to “protect green areas, it announced in a statement to the press. and improve the management of water resources in the Source: Algarveresident.com In other words, a total of 125 irrigation controllers and five borough”. antennas/outdoor stations for communication are being “We are working to make the borough more sustainable, installed at approximately 70 green spaces in Altura and resilient and able to adapt to the consequences of climate Castro Marim. change which we have been witnessing, especially in the The council says around €250,000 is being spent in hopes Algarve, with the increase of average annual temperatures, that water resources are managed much more efficiently longer periods of drought and rising sea level,” said deputy and effectively, identifying real water losses and even cases mayor Filomena Sintra. 6 www.eastalgarvemag.com

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People Barril Beach... Barril Beach is open and waiting exstensive food menu including sandwiches, for you! With a selection of burgers, omelets, salads, Tapas, Fruits and places to enjoy breakfast Juices. or lunch, Barril beach has For a 5 star meal, Restaurant Museu do something for everyone. The Atum has an impressive selection of Sea Beach cafe offers Toasties Food, beautifully presented. Enjoy your lunch and Baguettes on a variety of breads here, either on the beach front or inside their including Soya, Smoothies, a selection of fascinating restaurant. The restaurant is Detox Juices, Salads, Pizza's, Omelets adorned with relics from the Tuna fishing days and Crepes. If you're looking for a drink, gone by, when Barril beach once housed the Bar Ancoras has an international bar and community of fishermen and their families. a full range of cocktails. They also have an 8 www.eastalgarvemag.com

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If you flick back to our October 2021 edition, you will see we had the great pleasure to cover the newly opened and family owned Charm Hotel Colégio located in Tavira. At the time we met with and interviewed José Carlos, husband to Cristina, the father of Marta and grandfather of Francisco. It was mentioned that the Colégio Charm Hotel was the second hotel the family had opened, their first hotel, run by Marta, is located in the little town of Santa Rita and we were invited to have a look. This month we decided to make good on the invitation extended then and visit Conversas de Alpendre. Conversas de Alpendre, once a farmhouse, sits on an acre of land that has now been converted into a small boutique hotel surrounded by orchards. As the name suggests, many conversations have been held on the various cosy porches created and dotted all over the premises. 5 years ago Marta, with the help of her siblings, managed to convince their father and mother to leave Lisbon, move to the Algarve and go into semi-retirement. José Carlos and his wife never wanted to compromise on family, family is the most important element in their lives. It was soon agreed that a small hotel which could become a big house when the family gathered was the way forward. When the farm was bought, extensive renovations and expansion were needed. Marta, was highly pregnant, working as a pharmacist and was based in Lisbon with her husband Tiago, an IT specialist. Not wanting for their child to grow up living in a big city, the two handed their notice in, moved to the Algarve and continued the project Marta convinced her parents to start. Time would reveal the winning combination of two generations coming together, with creativity, dedication and family being at the heart of this collaboration. 10 www.eastalgarvemag.com

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Places The hotel with 10 rooms adjoined to the main house and 3 special spaces in the garden, has been open and running for 5 years. Francisco, now 5 and a half, has been dubbed the Little Boss as he was the catalyst and inspiration for many of the outside spaces. A smile spreads across the faces of the family as they begin to tell us the story of the last space they built in the garden, a treehouse. Cristina is a doting grandmother and thought it would be wonderful to have a treehouse for her grandson to play in, the rest of the family found the idea so intriguing they decided to build a treehouse for their guests. The treehouse is located in the back of the garden, in an old Alfarroba tree, a more accurate way to describe it is, it is a house lifted off the ground and built around an ancient Alfarroba tree. The tree continues to grow, unharmed and not bothered by the house that happens to share the space. The other 2 spaces in the garden are equally impressive, a log cabin, so inconspicuous it could be mistaken for a pile of decorative logs. The giveaway is the private pool in the back, same for the area the family has called the warehouse. This space was once indeed a warehouse, now it is the most beautiful cabin also with its own plunge pool. If you are looking to stay somewhere unlike anywhere else, where you are welcomed and greeted as family, where hospitality comes first and where style does not comprise comfort, then we highly recommend this amazing place. Tucked away in the countryside, with views of the Ria Formosa, is a special space containing many special spaces. Ps. The Little Boss did get his very own treehouse, modelled on the one for grownups. Contacts: Facebook 'Conversas de Alpendre' or visit www.conversasdealpendre.com 12 www.eastalgarvemag.com

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People MENS TRENDS Meet Hugo Alexandre de Oliveira Da Silva, contemporary Ajewellery designer and an Alfa at heart round this time last many more to follow, in 2018 SocialAlfa year we visited and was born. wrote about the The name SocialAlfa and the logo of family owned and run the wolf fit the brand well, we wanted a Gemas do Mundo strong symbol for the brand's identity. in Monte Gordo. We Together with a friend of mine we started had the great pleasure of meeting to imagine what characterised us. We Hugo, who told us all about the family saw that we were sociable people and business and he revealed that he had with a certain leadership character, we his own jewellery line. A year later we thought of various animals, hence the went back to catch up with him and wolf. And in the pack there is an Alpha find out all about what he is doing and wolf who is characterised as a genuine where he wants to go. leader, empathetic and respectful, who Hugo has been working with jewellery leads the family and the rest of the since he was very young. My parents wolves with kindness, generosity and have been in the business for many love, many men identify with this. years and have always had a precious There are many designers creating and semi-precious stone store. I started and brands emerging in the jewellery making my own jewellery because section. However, competition has not I had a portfolio of customers that been an issue because I already had needed repairs and then they wanted my portfolio of customers who were some changes to the pieces and that's looking for other products and quality when I thought \"why not make my own that they could not find in other brands. brand?\", joining their needs and their The fact that they liked my product line desires. With the repairs and changing encouraged me to continue. and replacement of parts I saw a lot The brand's objective is to create of different styles and brands. I saw lines for any style, from the simplest where and what needed improvement, to the most daring and, in this way, building and learning from their reach every man. SocialAlfa imprints mistakes and making sure customers contemporaneity on its jewellery receive quality for the right price. through the freedom of forms, while My first original piece was a bracelet remaining timeless and sophisticated with a high clasp. This was the start of in its character. 14 www.eastalgarvemag.com

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People Currently the line consists of bracelets, watches, necklaces and chains, using semi- precious stones, leather, steel, wood and nylon. In the future, I will launch a line of rings and also start working with a silver line. There are times when I receive special requests for bespoke pieces of jewellery, we try our best to please and satisfy our customers and we always meet what they are looking for. My biggest motivation is knowing that I have the potential to make my brand become famous, in addition to nationally, also recognised internationally and reach the level of the most well-known brands. Another motivation is also the people who have followed me and believed in this project, my great friend and brand photographer Lúcio Rodrigues, my best friend and my girlfriend. Contacts: Instagram: instagram.com/social_alfa Facebook: SocialAlfa Tel: 969 580 703 Store Location: Gemas do Mundo II, R. Tristão Vaz Teixeira 13, 8900-470 Monte Gordo. 16 www.eastalgarvemag.com

ENJOY YOUR TIME ALL YEAR TOURS ENJOY PORTUGAL VILA REAL DE SANTO ANTONIO March 2022 Events & Activities Guadiana Boat Trip 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th March 3 course Lunch and Wine €48 pp Fado Show 12th & 26th March Dinner and Drinks €26.50 pp Smugglers Route Boat Trip 3rd & 17th March Lunch included €52.00 pp The Moorish Trail Jeep Safari and Boat Trip 04th, 11th, 18th, 25th March Lunch included €62.50 pp Mobile / Whatsapp 00351 963634078 ​E m a i l i n f o . a l l y e a r t o u r s @ g m a i l . c o m TELMAR&M Restaurante by Alfresco EXPERTS IN SEAFOOD AND OCTOPUS SUPERMARKET The taste of home Open Midday to 3.30 then 6.30 until 10.00pm. 17 Tel 281 328 028 Avenida Duarte Pacheco, Santa Luzia www.eastalgarvemag.com

REPUBLICA 14 EVENTS & ACTIVITIES If you're looking to learn a new skill, meet new people or visit an T exhibition, Olhão's the place to be here's always something interesting happening at Re-Creativa, Republica 14. There is a weekly Organic Food Market every Wednesday morning where you will find locally grown fruit and vegetables. On the last Sunday of the month they have a Clothes and Books Exchange Market organised by young locals where you can bring along your old clothes or books and exchange them for tokens with which you can 'buy' vintage clothing. Fado nights are twice a month on Fridays, where meals are available, also twice a month on Fridays are Samba nights; 'Roda de Samba' with food and dancing. These fun nights are like a jam sessions, with four Brazilian musicians performing. Dinner is Brazilian. During the day there are various Art exhibitions, and many classes (see below). For further details and contacts see their facebook page 'Associação Cultural Re-Criativa República 14' REGULAR ACTIVITIES: contact Ana do Carmo directly at Tai Chi Thursday from 11:15 am [email protected] to 12:15 pm Contact Catherine Dance and Fitness Circuits Yoga - Seniors: Tuesday and Expert: 924 701 250 Wednesdays at 9am - Contact Thursday; 10:00 - 11:00; Singing Time to be agreed Rita Vilhena: 935 189 306 Classic: Tuesday; 19:30 - 20:30; with the teacher. Contact Laila Dance Classes Children: Thursday; 17:30 - 18:30. Libardoni: 925 610 305 Jazz: Thursday at 18:30 for Contact Patrícia Viegas: Piano Schedule to be agreed children and teenagers; - Ballet: 919 490 402 with prof. Contact Miguel Martins: Thursday at 19:30 - for all ages; Capoeira - Tuesdays 17:30 932 052 139 Forró: Thursday at 20:30- for all - 18.00 to 14 years old 18:30 Guitar Schedule to be agreed ages. Contact Giselle Moraes: young people and adults with prof. Contact Miguel Martins: 912 110 606 Saturdays 10:15 - 3 to 6 years 932052139 Portuguese For Foreigners old; 11:00 - 7 to 14 years old; Bella Acapella - International The courses have already started, 12:00 - youth and adults. Contact choral group sings in the they are online and interested Rita Vilhena: 935 189 306 \"Barbershop\" style, rehearses parties should send an email to Qigong Tuesday from 11:15 am Wednesdays 19:30 - 21:30. Tel. [email protected]. There is a to 12:15 pm Contact Catherine 913 624 736 or just appear on a chance to create a presencial Expert: 924 701 250 rehearsal day. class on Wednesday. For this to happen, interested parties should Located on Barril Beach, open for lunch all year round. Whatsapp: +351 964 530 135 Email: [email protected] Facebook: Museu Do Atum Barril Instagram: museu_do_atum_restaurante 18 www.eastalgarvemag.com

T he finest art in the Algarve www.taviradartes.com Gallery address: Travessa Jacques Pessoa 8, Tavira, 8800-374 Call: 962 012111 Email: [email protected] Follow us: taviradartes tavira.dartes For ALL your motoring Campo Martires da República 8800-378 Tavira needs including: Opposite the PSP Police station • Car Servicing • Tyres • Headlight Tel. 281 324 305 EMAIL: [email protected] refurbishment • Air conditioning • Wheel Alignment • Full Diagnostics ART SUPPLIES: Oils, Acrylics, Water Colour, Washes, • Batteries • Spares Brushes, Canvasses and more! HABERDASHERY & FABRICS: GALP Servi TAVIRA A huge range of fabrics, wools, Pneus threads, zips, buttons and sewing equipment. ◄EN125 TO OLHAO GALP PICTURE FRAMING: Large selection of picture frames. Contacts: HOBBIES: Tel; 289 721 772 / 915 590 084 Thousands of items to decorate and Email; [email protected] beautify for the hobbyist. Website; www.servipneus.pt Facebook; Servipneus 19 www.eastalgarvemag.com

Art ARTIST OF Virgilio Raposo was born in THE MONTH: Lagos, Algarve in 1955. An inward looking artist, Virgilio VIRGILIO expresses in his work not RAPOSO only the beauty of the world we live in, but also a serenity 20 and infinity in the better purpose of man. Basically self-taught, his work shows a surprising quality and understanding of colour. This is even more surprising when one considers that his subject matter is usually the natural coast line of the Algarve, which, because of the strength in the actual light, is extremely hard to recapture on canvas. Contact Valarie Londot on 968 802 219 www.eastalgarvemag.com

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Property SHORT-TERM As with most investment VERSUS decisions there is no LONG-TERM straightforward answer. RENTALS Both rental strategies have their own pros and cons. Short Term Rentals (STR) are those available to tenants for an overnight stay, a week, or another limited period of time, but not exceeding 28 days. These properties are completely furnished and ready to use. Popular platforms for short term rentals these days are Booking, HomeAway and Airbnb. The idea behind Long-Term Rentals (LTR) is to buy a property purely as an investment in order to rent to a permanent tenant for a much longer period of time, e.g. 1 year or longer. With the rise in tourism in Portugal, making What works best for you? By Stefan Humpenöder income from Short Term Rental has become extremely popular from a financial point of view. Over the past few years investors and homeowners alike preferred the STR market as the weekly rate in summer often is equal PROPERTY MANAGEMENT HAPPY HOMES ALGARVE or higher than the monthly rent while at the same time benefiting from a more favourable tax rate. The State’s regulated regime for STR ALGARVEAN COTTAGES V I LLAS A PA RT M E N T S TOWNHOUSES QU INTAS called Alojamento Local (AL) started originally Happy Homes Algarve is currently looking for additional good quality with a very low tax regime. A large number of 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' buyers who made their property available for the STR market were initially taxed at 3.75 % of gross revenues. In the meantime the STR market has lost some of its advantages. Recent legislation has forced a couple of bureaucratic changes and effective tax on gross income increased to 8.75%. In addition - and not many people are aware of it - owners who have an AL licence and who later remove their property from the rental AL scheme are liable to pay capital gains tax, whether they are Confused about the new rental law? selling their property or not. Long-term rentals Contact us for specialist advice. are taxed at a flat rate of 28%. A recent tax law foresees a reduction in the current IRS income tax rate for longer dated rental contracts, e.g. h a p p y h o m e s l da. 14% for contracts between 10 and 20 years R ua Dr. Parreira 1 37 Contact us today: 281 320 283 and 10% for contracts of 20 years and longer. next to Barclays Bank 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 880 0 - 3 46 T av i r a To help owners make a decision which rental scheme works better for them, we have put together a list of pros and cons which can be helpful to make an informed decision as to what REAL ESTATE LAND & HOUSES ALGARVE will meet their needs. We suppose that the tax GOLF PROPERTIES burden of both regimes will almost equalise in the future, but there are other arguments that VILLAS A PA RTMEN T S T O W N H OU SE S PLOTS are decisive for one or the other regime. Long Term Rental - The pros One of the main advantages of Long-Term Rentals is to have a stable cash flow, since renters pay the same amount of money every month over an agreed period of time. Even if the income is less than you can achieve with STR for some homeowners this gives peace of mind. LTR involves less paperwork LHV - 1062 and less hassle and is less time consuming and the owner can focus on other activities. Covering the whole of the Algarve as independant real estate agents, we can provide you with unbiased advice when you Depending on how much you charge as your 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 security deposit at the start of the contract, clients. We currently have over 900 properties available online and would be very pleased to help you find your ideal home. most long-term tenants will take more care If you are the owner of a good quality Contact us today: 281 320 281 of your property in comparison to short term property and wish to sell, please contact www.l an d an d h ouses a lga r ve. com us to arr ange an appoin tment tenants. Security deposits will be returned at the end of the contract unless there is damage TAVI RA VI L A MOURA to the property. Management is less frequently Rua J osé Pi r es Padi nha 1 78 N1 25, B enf ar r as, B ol i quei me needed (but more urgent, and often outside of 8800 - 354 Tav i ra 810 0 - 068 B ol i quei me office hours when needed) and the operational costs are relatively low. Utilities are not 24 www.eastalgarvemag.com

included in the rent. The property can be rented annual income can be much higher compared the collection and payment of tourist tax. fully furnished or empty in which case you have to long-term rentals, especially when your It is evident that both options offer different pros less wear and tear as tenants bring their own property is located in a prime location. Holiday and cons. If you prefer stable income then the belongings. rental portals make it easy for the owner to find best is to go for long-term rental. If you want Long Term Rental – the cons renters and potential damage is usually covered to maximise your return on investment and/or Renting to a long-term tenant can be risky. by the insurance and/or security deposit of the make use of the property yourself, then short- You can get great tenants but sometimes you portal. If you create your own website for your term rental is the better option. In particular for will be counting the days until they leave. If property you could market it yourself. vacation rentals we strongly recommend hiring you rent your property long term, you have the Short Term Rental – cons a property management company, a real estate risk of delayed payment. Some tenants can be The more clients you have at your rental lawyer and an accountant to help you do your demanding while others may refuse to pay the property, the more potential there will be for taxes properly. rent due to financial problems. In addition, if a wear and tear. If you do not want to appoint In order to achieve your goals you need to tenant does not want to vacate the property you a property management company to look after make sure to choose the right location for your must go through an often painful legal procedure the property, it can end up being a full-time investment property. If you have any questions of eviction. If you decide during a LTR to sell the job. Demand for short term rental is seasonal; or need further information, please feel free property it can become a long process for the there will be times that your property is vacant to contact us and speak with a member of owner in case the tenant does not want to move and no income is generated. Operational costs our team. Covering the whole Algarve Land & out before the contract expires. are higher than with a long let, since you are Houses Algarve – Yellow Homes is well placed Short term Rentals: Pros responsible for all the utility bills, the cleaning to advise you on all property related matters. Short-term rentals offer you loads of flexibility and laundry services. With STR owners have to as a landlord. You can use the property for provide a lot more in the way of amenities than Stefan Humpenöder, Director your own holidays while renting it out for the with LTR. Wireless internet is in the meantime Land & Houses Algarve – Yellow Homes remainder of the year. Property management standard if you want to stay competitive and the gives you the option of a hands-off experience property must be fully equipped and furnished. www.landandhousesalgarve.com as a landlord. You can leave all aspects of Under current legislation the bureaucracy for www.landandhousesalgarve.de managing your rentals to the professionals while AL vacation rentals has increased and owners Tavira Office enjoying your rental income. Short-term rentals need to register with the local authorities and Rua Dr. José Pires Padinha 178 tend to produce in general a higher income report to SEF (immigration and border control) 8800 - 354 Tavira especially in combination with long stays during as well as making rental receipts with AT (tax Tel: 281 320 281 the winter period. Long stays can be billed at department) approved billing software and the Fax: 281 321 901 the lower STR tax rate and most of the time reporting of the monthly SAFT file (digital file (AMI – 6232) the guest will pay the utilities during their stay. with consolidated rental income), quarterly VAT Vilamoura Office Depending on the location you can rent out your reporting if income is above Euro 12.500 in the EN 125, Benfarras Boliqueime property on weekly or nightly rates. The average preceding year and in some areas of the country 8100 - 068 Boliqueime Tel: 289 301 294 Fax: 289 301 439 REAL TIME. REAL KITCHEN... MADE FOR YOU. www.eastalgarvemag.com www.desiespaco.com 25

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Architecturally designed to make the best Property use of the plot this villa was been of the month constructed to the highest level and incorporates the best materials and design. Quiet in the City - Olhão The entrance lobby has a beautiful skylight as it opens up in front of you to display a circular stairwell and circulation area with the immense kitchen, dining room and sitting room to the right and to the left a second sitting room or study, a bedroom and a bathroom, thus allowing if necessary complete living on one floor. Three other bedrooms upstairs, bathrooms and terraces. In the year of our 30th anniversary, Russell & Decoz are delighted to be able to exclusively offer this stunning property, a luxury property! Refª: HOME2055V Location: Olhão Price: 825.000 € www.russell-decoz.com [email protected] call: +351 289 792 785 +351 911 765 100 Do you have a house for sale? Contact us and learn about our sales strategies. Licença AMI:870 @russelldecoz www.eastalgarvemag.com 25

Property MAIN OFFICE – (Waterfront) Ava Ria Formosa, Centro Comercial Solicitor Loja 2, 8800-591 Cabanas de Tavira specialising in: TEL: 281-370277 Mobile: 91 7212498 OFFICE – E.N.125, Cevadeiras, Real Estate 8900-024 Vila Nova de Cacela Property Conveyancing TEL: 281-951165 Mobile: 91 2177055 EMAIL [email protected] Family law LICENÇA No 504-AMI WEBSITE www.estealgarve.net Power of Attorney EXCEPTIONAL PROPERTIES - NEAR TAVIRA- English, French and Spanish Consisting of 2 houses, sold together and partally speaking furnished, situated in a small hamlet, 10 minutes driving from Tavira and Conceição's village. Both Telephone: +351 281 321 794 properties were renovated in 2005. Small garden Mobile: +351 963 096 407 with lawn. Email: [email protected] ENERGY CLASS C & D €430.000 Tr. Das cunhas n.º 35 8800-372 Tavira Car insurance Algarve roof & Looking for quality car insurance? property renovations • Multi-policy discounts • Legal and breakdown assistance From leaks to roofs and • Protected no claims bonus option available balconies, to complete 281 325 842 renewals. Guttering supplied and fitted, flat [email protected] roofs specialists and Rua 1 de Maio 26B r/c, 8800-360, Tavira complete property renovations insode or out; www.ibexinsure.com/tavira All maintenance work, painting, jetwash service Car Home Motorbike Travel Health Boat Business Pet Community etc. 28 Call Jason Tel: 960 136 445 or 281 324 602 [email protected] www.eastalgarvemag.com

Compass Property Sales www.compasspropertysales.com Rua de Santo Estevão 25A [email protected] Tavira. AMI 17591 Call us +351 281 323 876 ¤895,000 EXCEPTIONAL TAVIRA CENTRE VILLA WITH INCREDIBLE TOWN, RIVER & SEA VIEWS Rare opportunity to acquire a magnificent Tavira centre 3+1 bedroom detached villa, set in a very peaceful residential area in a highly sought after and elevated position, this fully walled and detached villa boasts stunning views across the town of Tavira, over the river and bridges and out towards the sea. The sun-drenched property offers a total built area of 372 m2 of fantastic family living and includes a large above ground basement with garage and additional rooms for use as cinema, gym or to accommodate friends and family. The low maintenance outdoor space enjoys a fabulous private swimming pool with sun and shade terrace, a BBQ area for al fresco dining and a terraced landscaped garden. Viewings of this superb East Algarve home are essential. • Plot size: 500 m2 • 372 m2 total construction area • 3 + 1 bedrooms • 4 bathrooms • Large above ground basement with rooms for use as cinema, gym or to accommodate friends and family • Garage • Double glazed windows & fly screens • Concealed LG air-conditioning units • Electric shutters (centralized) • Fully fitted and equipped, state of the art kitchen • Utility Room • Solar panels for domestic water • Swimming pool • Landscaped, terraced garden • Breath-taking sea and Tavira view • Low maintenance property • Energy rating: C • Ref: V-SHD-2 Casa Anibal R/C loja B, Estrada da Manta Company AMI 7673 Ovens Rota 8900-038 Vila Nova de Cacela Office: Tel/Fax 281 952 820 Mobile: 00351 911 041 862 Sunin the SALES: www.algarvemantaproperties.com Time to shine RENTALS: www.algarvemanta.pt EMAIL: [email protected] NEW INSTRUCTIONS APARTMENT MONTE APARTMENT IN CABANAS Professional GORDO, €140.000 Ref 2897 DE TAVIRA IN A RESORT Oven Cleaning €265.000 Ref 2893 • 5 Minutes on foot to beach www.ovensinthesun.com • Open plan living/ kitchen • With interior and exterior pools FB@ovensinthesunalgarve • One bedroom • First floor with lift • Semi remodelled • Two bedrooms TEL: 00351 968 526 382 • Fantastic location • Close to bars and restaurants • Great investment potential • Private water taxi to the beach 29 www.eastalgarvemag.com

PHOTOGRAPH OF THE MONTH The first thing that came to mind was I wonder if the owner of the borrowed laundry ever missed it.Well done Gerard, a real 'capture the moment' photo. As usual submitted to the Facebook page: ‘Algarve Amateur Photography group’ 30 www.eastalgarvemag.com

Lovely 1 bedroom apartment Urb. Lagar - Cabanas Top floor, Terraces with good orientation Garage, Sold furnished! 145.000€ Photographer: Gerard Hageman Lovely townhouse From: Tavira Santa Luzia centre Camera used: Sony alpha-7 II Walking distance to all facilities Comment: While exploring Olhão for works of graffiti artists, I stumbled upon these laundry 3 bedrooms thieves. Since then, I stalk Storks as well as Roof terrace and patios Flamingos. One needs to have a lot of patience and perseverance, but mostly it's very rewarding. 280.000€ www.eastalgarvemag.com ALGAR VILA, Lda Since 1986 (AMI 431) Travessa das Cunhas, nº 29, 8800-372 Tavira, Faro (+351) 281 324 115 Tlm. 00351 963 660 971 Email: [email protected] www.algarvila.com 31

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This family run Beach Bar located at the west end of the board walk is the perfect place for a drink or a snack while watching the sun go down. A popular bar with a great atmoshphere overlooking the fishing boats and right on the beach. Happiness, we are taught that it comes from within. and son Rui-Pedro will truly make you feel While this is so very true, I as though you are among friends and have cannot imagine or envision found a place where you can be yourself, a better place to feel relax and allow yourself to feel at ease and be reminded of how fortunate you are to be in happiness than in Monte such a wonderful part of the world. Gordo at a little beach cafe, Chiringuito do Having been in the cafe business for 35 years Rui. This is the place encapsulating Portugal Rui knows what customers want, a glass of effortlessly, a gentle breeze, sun in your wine that is full and food that tastes good face, sand between your toes, an ice cold without costing a fortune. beverage in your hand, brilliant music in the Rui is famous for his Mojitos, Caipirinhas and background and with a view of an endless snackie food like toasties, the sunset is free of beach and sunshine dancing on the surface charge and on the house. of the sea. If this isn’t enough, the hospitality Location: Monte Gordo Beach - most western and genuine friendliness of the cafe owners part of promenade is unrivalled. FB: Chiringuito do Rui Rui, his wife Manuela, daughter Claudia 34 www.eastalgarvemag.com

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650 YEARS OF UNBROKEN FRIENDSHIP(by ChrisWright) This month, six-hundred-and- Anglo-Portuguese relations for some time, of Portugal solemnly pledged “perpetual fifty years ago, Portugal and friendships, unions and alliances” between Britain commenced talks that although when in the late 1890s Portugal the two seafaring nations. resulted in the signing of the “It is cordially agreed that if, in time to come, Treaty of Tagilde on the 10th underwent a severe economic crisis, its one of the kings or his heir shall need the July 1372. The friendship support of the other, or his help, and in order between England and Portugal goes back government sought a British loan. However, to get such assistance applies to his ally in even further to 1147 when English crusaders lawful manner, the ally shall be bound to give helped King Alfonso capture Lisbon from with the outbreak of the Boer war, Britain aid and succour to the other, so far as he is the Muslims. The oldest ongoing alliance in able (without any deceit, fraud, or pretence) the world has stood the test of time despite sought support from Portugal and signed an to the extent required by the danger to his coming close to breaking point on various ally’s realms, lands, domains, and subjects; occasions. The two competed fiercely for land Anglo-Portuguese Declaration in 1899. and he shall be firmly bound by these present and influence in India and south-east Asia alliances to do this.” and for forty years in the mid 19th century So the alliance endures and was never more Friendship and peace made for booming the Royal Navy had Portuguese slave ships trade and British pioneers set up in the sun- in its sights when attempting to stop the slave valuable during WW2 when Britain was drenched Douro valley to produce a drink that trade to Brazil. The alliance endured and was has delighted the English palate and been essential to Wellington’s peninsula campaign. accorded air and naval facilities in the Azores passed from right-to-left at almost every In the 1890s trouble erupted in Africa and grand dinner for centuries. English names still the British Ultimatum forced the retreat of to help in the desperate battle of the Atlantic dominate the port trade and boast a veritable Portuguese military forces from areas heritage in the historic port houses, though which had been claimed by Portugal against German submarines. The treaty was now only the Symingtons can trace their on the basis of historical discovery origins back to those early days of glory. Now and recent exploration, but which the last invoked in 1982 during the Falklands war. Britain claimed on the basis of effective with the end of the pandemic in sight, occupation. Portugal had attempted The treaty was signed at Tagilde, in the Portugal will be hoping that millions to claim a large area of land between its of British tourists will once again colonies of Mozambique and Angola including municipality of Vizela in the Braga district, by descend on the Algarve to further most of present day Zimbabwe. It soured cement the bond of friendship King Ferdinand of Portugal and representatives between these two great nations. of John of Gaunt, son of English king Edward III. The following year Edward III and King Ferdinand and Queen Eleanor 36 www.eastalgarvemag.com

PINK FLAMINGO CROQUET CLUB FUNDRAISER DINNER Enjoy a fabulous fun evening and help raise funds for the fantastic charity SER Igual. Live 1980s music performed by The Originals THE NIGHT designed to provide essential care for performances to their lively crowd interaction. FRIDAY MARCH 25th 2022. disabled children who literally have no They started as a small band playing at local Join us at Pedras D’el Rei resort in Santa support from the government or a place to go restaurants and bars and have swiftly become Luzia, Tavira and be transported back to the for after school care. Located in Mato Santo very popular in the Algarve area and highly 1980s. Enjoy legendary rock and many of the Espirito, Tavira, their multi-disciplined team of sought after for weddings due to their hard greatest hits from that era. physiotherapists, speech and development work and infinite amount of talent. • Ticket includes a three-course dinner therapists and a psychologist, specialise in Included in their repertoire, alongside gigs with wine, beer, soft drinks and water improving and developing both the physical at restaurants and bars, are a multitude of • Doors open at 6pm – (event 6.30 to and intellectual skills of the children. Since weddings based in Portugal, the United midnight) * Raffle with great prizes opening their doors in 2016 they have also Kingdom and Spain, a celebrity wedding, • 1980s fancy dress optional but highly organised summer camps which have been a warm-up act at a concert, and numerous recommended! very successful. private parties for individuals and businesses. • Accommodation, if required, can be If you are interested in learning more about The Originals pride themselves on their talent, booked directly with the resort SER or would like to donate to them as an work ethic, crowd-interaction, entertainment THE CHARITY individual or an organisation you can email and customer satisfaction. The Pink Flamingo Croquet and Social Club them at [email protected] or visit their TICKETS is proud to have chosen SER Igual as the Facebook page to find out how you can help. Tickets €40 – over 18s only – advance benefactors of any profits made from this THE BAND purchase only by March 20th event. SER Igual (translates into English as The Originals are a well-established band in email: [email protected] for 'be equal'), stands for Special Rehabilitation the Algarve. The name of the band describes information and tickets. Services. It is a non-profit association the originality of this band from their energetic www.eastalgarvemag.com 37

THEN OLHÃO FOUND US... ... and we weren't even looking! Hank and Carina's W story of how they came to live in and love Olhão elcome to our monthly column celebrating I knew we were captured. Olhão. After exploring Portugal top to bottom This beautiful spot, just steps out our front door, is in fact the original from Braga to Tavira enjoying so many coastal inspiration for beginning our monthly column! and inland locations in our RV, we decided The Ria Formosa Natural Park stretches along the eastern Algarve Olhão was the place to buy our home to coast for 179 kilometres, from the Spanish border to Faro. The quiet celebrate our “golden years”. waters and easily accessible barrier islands (and ocean beaches), Olhão was not on our radar at first. In fact, the discovery of Eastern connecting to the open sea are just a short ferry ride away. Algarve was a pleasant surprise with the scale of development so Here in Olhão, you can easily explore a part of this wonderful land/ much less than areas to the waterscape that always west. A chance winter rental delivers peaceful and introduced us to Olhão, inspirational walkability! a place we quickly found From the Olhão Mercado, attractive for many reasons. head west along the “Walkability” is, above all, esplanade towards the a main highlight and each “Vista Ilhas Center“ month I will introduce you to (Island View Center). This places only steps away from new commercial and our front door. We hope you gastronomic collection of will enjoy our column! 26 separate businesses is Explore the Olhão Ria just now being completed Formosa Natural Park Salt and is just past the boat Pans! loading ramp. Continue Last year, on a January along the sidewalk skirting afternoon, we plunked the parking area and then down our deposit to dip down to the “flats” begin the home purchase where, during low tide process. As we stood on twice each day, you’ll the roof of our apartment witness clam diggers hard building taking in this view, at work as the waters drain 38 www.eastalgarvemag.com

People to provide muddy access to their daily catch. Delicia de Olhão At high tide, and especially during early morning sunrise and evening sunsets, the feeling of peace and relaxation while hiking these paths Delicia de Olhão is just wonderful. Most mornings, pink flamingos gather in one pond area, foraging for the protein under water which brings about their pink is located on what colour. (worth a google…) This sublime series of walking paths is never crowded and the serenity we call “restaurant it delivers has even inspired some to anonymously police the paths ensuring there is a minimum of litter. row” just east of You can walk along a series of well tread paths circling the ponds that the twin Olhão Mercado buildings. Since 2010, they have been serving both locals and tourists. We have never seen this establishment without plenty of customers inside and on the terrace, weather permitting. This place is dangerous! I mean that in a good way. Please understand, we walk to follow the example of Mediterranean goat herders tending their flocks who seem to live forever. One thing those goat herders surely lack is the abundance of tasty food choices here in Olhão that we just cannot get enough of! Looking into the glass cases filled with an incredible selection of made from scratch treats, the level of temptation threatens to dismantle even the most dedicated diets. You might be best to indulge your dessert desires after enjoying a long salt pans walk offered above! Pictured here with a few of their creations are Manuel Rumor, owner, together with co-workers Iris Silva and Andreia Ferreira. lead around to meet the stockpile the salt pans deliver. From there Questions or Comments? Write us at [email protected] We choose to focus on either aim right to the small road leading back to Olhão, or if you businesses here in Olhão where we have actually been customers first. Any future advertising are in a shopping mood, left through the railroad crossing to either from these businesses that supports Eastern Algarve Magazine is purely coincidental :-) Continente or Lidl just steps away. A third alternative if you turn west Note: No goats were harmed during the production of this column :-) is the “EcoRide'' biking and walking path that continues for a few For our full introduction, see our first column online in the December 2021 issue. kilometres to the western border of Olhão. That path will connect with In previous editions, we have written about our experiences with the following companies and the soon, we hope, to be completed bike path all the way to Faro. establishments: Follow That Flounder & Sabores da Ria 02-22, Esquina da Baixa & Carfree Weekends 01-22, El Torito & VIP Real Estate 12-21 (back editions can be found online https:// www.eastalgarvemag.com/). www.eastalgarvemag.com 39

Health IF ONLY I HAD… My deepest and most painful regret is not spending more time with my dear brother before a tragic accident killed him. By Farah Naz Iregret, too, not telling my dear regretful life: ourselves in the cycle of regret, by repeating father that he was the bravest of self-attack - “I'm a bad person because I men, shamefully not giving more 1Acceptance that we are not our ideal haven’t cared enough for people worse off to homeless people I walked past selves than me.” on my daily commutes when living Starting with acceptance is key to all self- We could seek to understand and ask in London, not speaking up more growth, if we don’t accept truthfully where ourselves instead: against loud mouthed bigots, trying too we are, who we are, who we are not, what we Why did I walk past all those homeless hard to fit in, not allowing myself to dare to did, what we didn’t do – we find ourselves in a people? Was it because there was too much be brilliant, not travelling more before the battle with ourselves which only results in NO pain to tolerate every day? Was it because pandemic and much more. action, NO change, only internal pain. Once I had read a derogatory and bigoted article Some of my regrets bundle up under the we accept that perhaps we are not where we about the vast amounts of money homeless category of allowing my fears to stop me want to be, only then we can move forwards. people were earning a day, at that time? from living life – from doing more, saying Remind yourself to be kindhearted to you and more, acting more, thinking more, loving 2Accurately labelling what you're feeling not a tyrant that demands perfection! Bounce more, laughing more, dreaming more, risking allows the appropriate response and back from your mistakes. Give yourself more. And some regrets bundle up under the learning understanding. category of all the wrong and hurtful things I When you allow yourself to be overwhelmed have done to others. by feelings of regret because you did not 4Find new possibilities and dare to repair “Too many of us are not living our dreams do this and did not do that, we might over Instead of punishing yourself, look for because we are living our fears.” Les dramatise. the learning. We can live in yesterday or Brown Like - ´I feel bad because I never told dad we can accept the regret and plan for new So, you see, I have my share of regrets, but what he most needed to hear, I am a lousy possibilities, new ways, and move through the perhaps the most damaging regret still to daughter. ´ regret and look forward. this day, is burying some of those regrets so (This generalising of the emotions can lead “Stay away from what might have been and deep that I have spans of time where I have to self-loathing, self-attack and a feeling of look at what can be.” ~Marsha Petrie Sue convinced myself that I regret nothing! helplessness.) It's such a futile task to punish yourself ´Non je ne regrette rien´ (translates to ´I Accepting the feelings of regret instead of when you could repair the damage instead. have no regrets´). Charles Dumont denying them, acknowledging and accurately If you have done wrong by someone, or hurt But wait a minute isn’t it good not to have labelling what you are actually feeling allows someone inadvertently, then accept and dare regrets? Not to live in the past? Aren’t we you to specifically pinpoint the regret and to repair the damage caused by your mistake. supposed to live in the moment? Actually, identify the learning for the future. And so, we Make a plan and take the steps to make regret can give us a lesson in life, it can feed might say instead: amends. the present, it reminds us that life is short and “Í am feeling remorse and sadness because that opportunities may be once in a lifetime. I didn’t tell Dad what a brave man he was.“ 5Give yourself time So, in this way, regret can be utilised to propel This leaves space for the thought that Emotions stick around if we avoid, self- us into living a life well lived. Indeed, a life you are still a good enough daughter, and attack, ruminate, repress, allow yourself to be without regret would most likely be a life where an acknowledgment that there are other upset appropriately, and give yourself time to we will continue to repeat self-destructive and things you may have said. There may be an allow the emotion to fade away. harmful behaviours. appropriate sense of sadness and loss but Some regrets will take more time to accept ´Life, if well lived, is long enough´. Lucius this feels manageable with time. and to work themselves out of our system Annaeus Seneca And then the learning that can take place: before we can feel energised to move forward. I don’t mean to suggest that we should Perhaps now you could take the time to And a final reminder: a life well lived is ruminate or live inside our regrets, especially reflect upon things that you would like to say, actually a life full of mistakes. as we all know that going down the rabbit hole and what you think your loved ones may need of ruminations can lead to depressive and to hear from you? Perhaps this year you might Farah Naz is a UK trained Psychotherapist anxious thinking. Instead of ruminating, we send birthday cards to them and use the of more than 30 years, and is a Clinical can practice the first lesson in psychological opportunity to say these things. And maybe Hypnotherapist, with a special interest intervention which is acceptance. Because then, you can feel grateful for the learning in neuroscience. She has worked with the more we accept our feelings the more in from the past regret. thousands of people globally for a range of control of them we become. issues. Farah trains national organisations, Taking these thoughts forward, here are some 3Don’t avoid and Don’t self-attack - Face corporate companies, doctors, teachers tips that can free us from the rigid thinking your regrets with understanding and a and health workers on psychological-related that leads us to getting stuck in a joyless, kind heart issues. She has an online international Too often, we kick ourselves hard for our practice and a private practice in Tavira. perceived mistakes, forgetting that mistakes www.iamfarah.com email: [email protected] are an inevitability of life. We can trap 40 www.eastalgarvemag.com

People BREATHWORK 41 P eter Winch practices and teaches breathwork, much like meditation it helps people to really connect to themselves on an even deeper level. He said: “It can greatly reduce the stress, worries and anxiety that we suffer from in our lives as well as giving us a heightened sense of clarity and focus therefore helping our mind to think more clearly and make better decisions. “It takes you on a beautiful path, aligning the body, mind and soul and creating more balance, calmness and peace.” Peter, who comes from Birdham, originally discovered breathwork two years ago when he first travelled to Bali and became fascinated by ‘the power of this healing tool’ and its many benefits. He decided to base himself in Bali to further his knowledge. The first session he did was a style known as ‘rebirthing breathwork’. He said: “After about 20 minutes of breathing with this form I noticed my breath pattern changing on its own and slowly becoming deeper and faster without my intention. “This was followed by an intense and almost overwhelming feeling of emotion and what was intriguing to me was that I wasn’t aware of where it came from as my head was very clear of any thoughts.” Peter explains how he carried on with the breath under the careful guidance of the facilitator despite being a little fearful. “Suddenly I had what is known in the breathwork world as a ‘release’ which is when you breathe through any resistance you are feeling until the emotion rises and then allow that feeling to come out, which for me was tears, however, in some cases yelling or screaming can also greatly help the individual” he said. “After the session, I felt a huge wave of positive emotion, I guess like a big weight had been lifted and this in turn made everything seem so much clearer. I decided then that I needed to train in this and help others.” The sessions are currently being held online and are donation based, these can be small groups or private one to one sessions. Each session lasts between an hour to an hour 15 depending on how many people are attending. It starts with a ten minute introduction followed by a short grounding meditation and then 40 minutes of breathing practice. At the end is a further five to ten minutes of discussion giving those involved the opportunity to share any thoughts or feelings that came up during or at the end of the process. Peter explained: “The sessions are held in a loving and supportive environment allowing for whatever trapped emotions or blockages the body needs to release or let go of to come freely. “This will all in turn help us to form an even stronger connection to ourselves, the earth, the universe and the beautiful people that surround us in our everyday lives! “During these present times where stress and anxiety levels sometimes run high, breathwork can have a huge amount of benefits.” For more information, you can email Peter on [email protected] www.eastalgarvemag.com

Tours Spring T he Spring Mediterranean Mediterranean Gardening Fair will return this year for our first spring event Garden Fair since 2019. This will also be our first spring event open For the first time the spring fair will be open for two days over two days, to give visitors Saturday & Sunday March 26 & 27 more time to enjoy the variety of plants on offer in safe conditions. Plant nurseries will have the Entry 1€ - children free 10h00 -16h00 each day opportunity to restock for Sunday. Confest horse fair and monthly market site, Estoi If you are looking for specific plants, it will be possible to make a pre-order to collect at 42 the event. We are very grateful to the plant nurseries for their support of this initiative when we will once again be able to celebrate Mediterranean gardening in the Algarve. All funds raised will go to support the work of MGAP/APEJECM. This event will take place at the same venue as the successful Autumn Fair, held in October 2021. The whole site is level and accessible and immediately next to free and extensive car parking. There will be more space allocated for exhibitors at this Spring Fair and the www.eastalgarvemag.com

Gardens whole event will be outside in the open air. identification for visitors. Medit Our partners for this event – CONFEST Horse Native plants and native plant seeds will be Gardenin Association of Estoi will provide a full catering for sale, as well as ornamental and container service and there will be vegetarian options. We plants, with unusual plants from arid and tropical Por are very grateful to the President, and his team, zones. You will find fruit trees and herbs and a from the Junta de Freguesia of Conceição and large range of succulents suitable for the garden Spring Me Estoi for their enthusiastic support. and for containers. This is an opportunity to buy Garden Measures because of Covid 19 - masks, the most appropriate plants for your garden and distancing, hand sanitisers etc. will depend on benefit from the advice and guidance of the Specialis the DGS rules in force at the time. These details knowledgeable nursery owners. Food & R will be confirmed later, so please check our Hot meals, refreshments and bar facilities will website and Facebook page for updates. be available and all funds from the catering will Free During the event, visitors can take advantage go to CONFEST. There will also be a range of of the plant créche, immediately next to the car organic produce and products for sale. Finally, CONFE park. Purchases can be left in safe hands while we ask everyone to help reduce plastic waste Saturda continuing to enjoy the many attractions of the - we will provide a space to recycle plant pots Sunday day. and also please bring your own bags/boxes if The popular MGAP Book Shop will have new possible. 10.00 and second-hand gardening and natural Images and further info: history books for sale. An MGAP Plant Sales www.mgaportugal.org or [email protected] E table organised by our members will have Tel: 289 791 869 TLM: 918 718 474 Chi plants from their gardens and MGAP Members Partners: CONFEST – Confraria Equestre dos will also provide gardening advice and plant Amigos do Cavalo de Estoi More info: MGAPortugal.org www.eastalgarvemag.com Mediterranean 3493 Gardening Association

Motoring DATSUN 240Z TopGear.com reviews this 1970's classic H ow very dare you. This is one of the most important cylinders lobbed on the end to make it into on how much of a project you’d like. Ironically sports cars of all time: something a bit more special. then, it’s priced to compete with its ‘modern’ the Nissan 240Z. Or the Outputs are modest – obviously, this arrived ancestor, the gregarious but painfully ancient Datsun Fairlady Z(ee), if the same year as mankind landed on the Nissan 370Z. But if you want a sports car for Moon. But - and you know what’s coming here a Sunday blast, our money would be heading you’re of an American - 150-odd horsepower is plenty when you’ve for the old-timer, and here’s why. persuasion. Nissan’s first Z-car didn’t just got around 1,050kg to shove along – about WHAT'S THE VERDICT? propel it from its status as an also-ran maker the same as an Up GTI, which musters just “A compelling modern classic. Useable and of worthy whitegoods to a renowned big 113bhp. The 240Z is not a big car – certainly huge fun, but doesn’t feel fragile” player. It also gave the pompous Brits and not the size of the E-Type it’s pretending to The Nissan – okay, Datsun 240Z – probably lackadaisical Italians a bloody good kick up be – and it’s a light one. isn’t the first car that springs to mind when the arse in the school of ‘building everyday Power goes through a five-speed manual, lusting after a 50-year old sporting GT. sports cars that don’t break down every time if your car is a non-US spec one – though But its time is ripe now, because it’s a there’s a cloud in the sky’. plenty of American cars have made their way reliable, plentiful, and easy-to-drive Since the OG-Zed is now celebrating its 50th over to Europe, due to them being plentiful classic. birthday, Top Gear’s given it the full review and, if from Arizona or Texas originally, less And all of the above means treatment, because this is one of those likely to have been exposed to rust-nurturing you’re more likely to use modern-feeling yet classic cars that really conditions. it than leave it does live up to the billing. Nowadays, you can spend between £15k So, the basics. The 240Z is a front-engined, and £35k+ on a 240Z, rear-wheel drive two-seater coupe. The d e p e n d i n g 240 badging is derived from the engine's displacement: it's a 2.4-litre straight- six, basically a humdrum Nissan four-cylinder of the period with another pair of BUYING www.eastalgarvemag.com As the 240Z’s popularity grows, you’ll find a vibrant owner’s scene brimmed with knowledge to help you find a good’un. Rust has killed off plenty by now, but the survivors – often imported from the US, where the car won so many friends and fans – will often have lived in drier states where the dreaded rot is less of a common issue. The base of windscreen, inner wheelarches and bonnet edges are particularly vulnerable, so keep a sharp eye. If you can, get your potential 240Z on a lift before purchase to check the floor is dry and there’s no sign of cheap and not-very-cheerful filler hiding dark, corroded secrets. 44

Photos taken at the private collection in São Brás de Alportel; 'Fábrica Móveis Beirão' where the family owners are happy to show off their fabulous collection. See our article in the February 2022 edition for more details, online at www.eastalgarvemag.com. cowering It’s what’s usually known to be enjoyed. in a garage in as ‘character’. The steering’s less impressive case you have to spend a What the 240Z does is give the sounds and – it’s feelsome of course, but rather week polishing a slatted fly out of its smells and sensations of late Sixties motoring, heavy and rubbery feeling, but hey, it’s an precious paintwork. And every time you use it, but with a sense of inherent toughness. The elderly thing and we’ve had enough of two- you’ll get the full satisfaction out of it, because engine makes up for in response what it turns-between-lock instafast, hyperlight this sweetly balanced little coupe loves to be lacks in torque, building from a stuttery idle steering. You listening, Ferrari? Oh. opened up. It’s just as appealing now as when to a barrel-chested mid-range that’s BMW- Titchy wheels and tyres give the car ride it conquered the world 50 years ago. Happy ish in its warble and perky enough to still feel comfort that’s alien to all modern sports cars birthday, Zed. quick. I’ll be totally honest and say that, out apart from an Alpine, but the body control WHAT IS IT LIKE TO DRIVE? of mechanical sympathy I didn’t bounce this is haphazard and you can feel the chassis This is a very unintimidating classic car. Drive Nissan Heritage car off its rev limiter, but the flexing if you’re really leaning on it. Being a Sixties Jaguar or Maserati or Alfa and there’s mid-range is joyously characterful. a Japanese performance car with a big a sense that you’re using the best family Likewise, the gearbox is the same story. following in America, there are myriad tuning China. That slight guilt of causing wear and Instead of fingertip-toeing it around like the parts available, so you can easily stiffen the tear to a beautiful and delicate object, that whole mechanism is made of glass, you can body up if you’re willing to get handy with the may crumble in your hands at any moment. grab it by the scruff and manhandle it about, spanners – and compromise the originality. enjoying the long throw and pleasing heft of the whole action. It feels built to last, and built www.eastalgarvemag.com 45

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Expert financial advice Keep up to date with our Finance expert, chartered accountant Ricardo Chaves from All Finance Matters. CAPITAL GAINS TAX: WHAT NEED TO KNOW BEFORE SELLING YOUR PROPERTY Acapital gain occurs when the sale of a property. The law provides, for This needs to be done on a purchase made you sell something for more example, that if you use the full amount of between 24 months prior and 36 months than you spent to acquire the sale of a property to buy another home after the sale. If the reinvestment in the new it. This happens a lot with (only applicable to tax residents and only in property is lower than the total sale, then the investments, but it applies the sale of their primary residence), to build tax will be calculated pro-rata. to personal property too. Are a home or purchase of land intended for the If you do not wish to reinvest into another you planning to sell your home? Find out what construction, you don’t pay tax on capital property, please note that you can make tax you will have to pay and how to reduce gains. Please note that this reinvestment of the reinvestment in a financial product. this liability. the gains, needs to happen within 36 months Provided that the taxpayer is demonstrably You can’t hide from the tax department and can be done in any EU country. in retirement, or has, 65 years of age, he can Any property transaction performed in Expenses allowed to deduct your capital choose to purchase an insurance contract or Portugal must be reported to the Tax gains an individual membership of an open pension Authorities by the notary that executes the From the sale of your property you can fund or contribution to the public funded deed. This means that when you declare the deduct the costs incurred with the purchase scheme. To make this possible the purchase sale on your tax return, the tax authorities operation and sale of the property (eg IMT of this product must be made within six already know of it, so if you fail to include this and registers on the purchase, real estate months from the date of sale of the property. on your declaration, the taxman will be after commission on the sale, etc). Taxpayers There is no benefit for the exclusion of capital you. can also deduct costs incurred in property gains tax if the reinvestment is not made It’s mandatory to file a tax return every over the past twelve years, such as property within the referred six-month period, or if, in time you sell a Portuguese property refurbishments, or other money spent to any year, the value of the benefits received Irrespective of your tax domicile, if you sold increase the value of the asset, including the exceeds the limit of 7.5% of the invested a property located in Portugal, this means cost of the energy certification. amount. In our opinion it is possible for both that you need to declare it in your tax return Residents vs Non-residents individual reinvestment options to be done together, in Portugal. Regardless if there was a gain or ownership partially in a new property, part in an insurance not, it’s mandatory to make this declaration, If you are non-resident for tax purposes, the contract. which happens normally in May of the year tax applicable to your capital gain will be Please note that if you fail to meet the following the sale, in the case of individual 28%. If however, you are resident, the tax will reinvestment declared on your tax return or ownership, or within 30 days after the sale, in be levied only on 50% of the gain and you reinvest a lower amount, the tax will be re- the case of corporate ownership (companies will be taxed according to the tax bracket assessed, and you will pay interest. without activity). applicable to your overall income. Even if you do not plan to sell your home Declaring the sale doesn’t mean you need However, please note that it is possible to for now, it is important that you keep all to pay tax contest the tax bill and challenge the tax supporting charges and make sure the You only pay tax, if you had a gain on the authorities, so that a non-resident can also invoices include your name and fiscal number transaction. So if you sell something for more be taxed only on 50% of the gain. This would and very important: the correct address of the than the purchase price, then the difference mean paying 14%, but it requires some time property. The repayment of mortgage loans, is a capital gain and that is reported on your and additional work to challenge the tax bill, incurred to purchase the property, will also be taxes. Please note that the value you paid for which initially will be on the full gain. This is taken into consideration, when calculating the the property needs to be adjusted, according due to the fact that many taxpayers have tax return. to the inflation coefficient, applicable to taken the tax authorities to court and won It is important that you plan ahead, as you the year of purchase. This means that the their cases. can’t afford any tax surprises. Please feel free purchase value will increase for the capital Please note even when a non-resident is taxed to ask us for a capital gains tax simulation gains calculation. Also, some expenses will under the same rules as a resident, as this is on your property. If you fear that you may be be included in the tax return and deducted not his primary residence, the gains cannot liable for a big capital gains tax bill, then let’s from any gain obtained. be rolled over if he buys another property, study your case. We may encounter a way to In which cases your sale is tax exempt that will only be available for those residents substantially reduce this tax burden. It is possible to be exempt from tax in certain that sell their main residence and buy another situations. For example if the property was property which will be their main residency. acquired prior to 1989, it’s not liable to any How does this reinvestment work? CGT. Nevertheless, taxpayers will still have If you are resident and this is your primary to declare these operations. But this is not residence, you can reinvest the proceeds of the only tax exemption on capital gains from the sale on another purchase within the EU. 48 www.eastalgarvemag.com

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Expert financial advice By Andy Oliver, CEO of Private Client Consultancy Understanding the UK State Pension It recently came to light that there have been 134,000 cases of underpaid state triggered the DWP to begin an investigation into state pension. Something that many people pensions. A public spending watchdog released a report that showed the cases who became a victim of the mistake, and who are unaware of is that the government offers were mostly women, many of whom were widows. The underpayments is entitled to compensation. It is still an active different pension credits that will help boost reached a cumulative total of £1 billion, some of which date all the way back to the mid ‘80s. investigation and is scheduled to be completed your income. These underpayments occurred because of a number of factors. First, entitlement rules are by 2023. Unfortunately, those who were Apply for Pension Credit complicated, and not everyone understands what they are owed. Second, the Department affected will need to file a claim, as they will not If you have a low income and are over the state for Work and Pensions (DWP) uses outdated IT systems, so incorrect information was likely be automatically recompensed. Additionally, pension age, then you can apply for these input by computer automations. Additionally, DWP employees did not manually check the they may not receive the full amount they are credits. Pension Credit can help provide you calculations on a regular basis. This monumental oversight has the potential to owed. with support for mortgage interest or housing impact pensioners’ housing benefits, pension credit, and social care. For many, it already Know what you are entitled to benefits if you live in a rental property, reductions has. 15,000 pensioners have died without ever having been given what they were entitled to. Pensions are one of the most crucial factors in on council tax, and a free TV licence for those 75 To make matters worse, their next of kin will not receive payments. having a comfortable retirement, Former pensions minister, Steve Webb, first yet the discourse surrounding many end up losing track of some raised the issue in them is often convoluted. Because 2020. This of antiquated bureaucratic of their pensions throughout their systems and complex rules, many end up losing track of some of their lifetimes and are unsure how to pensions throughout their lifetimes trace them. Pensioners are also and are unsure how to trace them. Pensioners are also often unaware often unaware of just how much of just how much they are entitled to. they are entitled to. Looking into your pensions and finding out how you can receive the money you are owed will greatly benefit your overall retirement plan. In and over. It can also help with any NHS dental addition to receiving the money you are entitled or optical treatments you may require. to, there are ways to increase your income. A Top up your pension financial adviser can help you determine how If you will not or do not have enough years to you can make the most of your money. qualify for the full state pension, you may want Defer your pension to consider topping up your state pension. A For example, it has recently been found top up scheme will allow you to increase your that if you delay your receipt of the weekly income by up to £25 if you pay a Class 3 state pension for 12 months, you National Insurance contribution. will get an extra 5.8% added to Seek professional advice your income for the rest of your It has been made clear now how grave life. (This number may increase administrative errors can occur. Therefore, it is depending on whether the so imperative to not only track down any lost triple lock increases by over pensions you may have, but to also find out 2.5% in the next few years.) what options you have for those pensions. It is possible to defer your Our Wealth Managers can help you do just that. state pension for as long as If you are interested in speaking with a qualified you choose, however, you adviser about your retirement plan, schedule a must defer the full amount. free consultation today. Don’t lose out on the Even if you have already money you are owed. started drawing from your It pays to start planning early. If you would like pension, you may still to discuss your plan with a qualified adviser, defer it in order to earn please get in touch with us at: the extra money. Deferring [email protected] your state pension may be an especially attractive opportunity if you have a company pension or retirement income from elsewhere. Of course, deferring means that you will need to work longer. This is not an option for everyone, so there are other ways you can increase your 50 www.eastalgarvemag.com