Aug22 East Algarve Magazine

MAGAZINE © OLHÃO · SÃO BRÁS · TAVIRA · ALCOUTIM · CASTRO MARIM · VILA REAL DE SANTO ANTÓNIO ISSUE NO. 158 AUGUST 2022

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EastAlgarveM A G A Z I N E Welcome... PUBLISHER & ... to your August issue. This month we introduce DESIGNER our new venture, East Algarve Magazine International Meet-Ups. We will be arranging two Richard Bassett meet-ups per month over the East Algarve region. It promises to be a great way to share information EDITOR and meet new people, a great social event, and Richard Bassett what´s more, totally free! In this issue we also meet the owners of Wild Thing, a wine bar in Cabanas CO-FOUNDER selling totally natural wine. We also visit Ti Maria Richard Bassett Snr. Panorâmico, a stunning restaurant in Fuseta, sister restaurant to Ti Maria in Tavira, although this one ADVERTISING has a sea view plus its own swimming pools. While Call 961 700 200 or email in Fuseta, we bring news about its famous Lifeboat [email protected] station, an iconic building destined for a new life. All this plus finance news, gardening, health news DISTRIBUTION 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 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 give a unique flavour producing the best Indian cuisine in the East Algarve! 4 www.eastalgarvemag.com

Contents 12 8 PLACES 62 Natural Wines at Wild Thing. 36 50 CURRENCY 12 DINING News from GC Partners. Ti Maria Panorâmico. 52 FINANCE 18ARTIST OF THE MONTH Finance news from Stela Barreto. Ricardo Chaves. 26 PROPERTY 55 FINANCE Risk Management. News from PCC. 28 PROPERTY 58 HEALTH Property of the Month. Take Control. 32 PHOTOGRAPHY 59 HEALTH Photo of the Month. Summer Skin Care Tips. 34 TAVIRA 60 GARDENS Find our advertisers on 7 Plants that deter Mosquitos. the map of Tavira. 62 PEOPLE 36 PLACES Chris Wright signs off. Fuseta. 5 40 PEOPLE Hank & Carina. 42 BAD ADVICE Ask the Expat. 44 SPORT From Chris Wright. 46 INVESTING Invest in Reality. www.eastalgarvemag.com

Meets East Algarve Magazine INTERNATIONAL MEET-UPS We´re going back to the good old days, where you can shake hands Wwith your friends, not just send a like or an emoji e think it´s time to meet real people, real friends and talk in real life... old school style. This is why we´re introducing 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 buying houses, 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 over 200 members. The Meet-Ups are free of charge and any anyone is welcome to join the events. The first is scheduled for September 15th at Maria Nova roof top bar ´NOMAD´. On the 29th of September we´ll be in Olhão, 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] 6 www.eastalgarvemag.com

COCKTAILS SUNSET PARTIES SNACKS DJ´S Instagram @quasibar See Facebook ´Quasibar´ R. Cap. Jorge Ribeiro 26, 8800-591 Cabanas IT’S A HARD LIFE IN www.eastalgarvemag.com 7

Sketch by Jay Artale @rovingsketcher N atural w ines@ Passion... knowledge and finally the perfect location. Here´s the story of how this Natural Wine Bar in Cabanas came about We meet Olaf use of pesticides or herbicides and with few entertaining little bubble to it, fizzing gently on and Veronica, or no additives. Natural wines are produced our tongue, a refreshing dry and not too tart entrepreneurs, sharing on a small scale using traditional rather than wine, perfect for a hot summer day. a passion for natural industrial techniques and fermented with On their adorable, intimate terrace, we learn wines, good beer, native yeast. In its purest form, natural wine more about Olaf, Veronica, their concept and quality food, good is unadulterated fermented grape juice with how they ended up in this tiny part of the company and a happy life. The pair have put no additives in the winemaking process. world that is their paradise. Cabanas on the map, with people coming We are shown a diagram in the shop, it clearly 2019 is where it all begins, the start of the from far to get their fix of natural wine. indicates how many chemical additives are lockdown was nearing. Veronica's father, Olaf and Veronica stand by their concept of in conventional, organic and biodynamic a pensioner, tasked his untameable Italian natural chemical free wines. Like many, we wines, and the level of sulphites they contain daughter with finding a place in the East assumed this meant organic wines, grapes compared to natural wine. We are very of the Algarve for him to retire to. Veronica, grown without the use of pesticides and other surprised at the difference and can clearly having never been to this area before, set out harmful additives. We were wrong... see how much better for the body it is to drink to explore. First stop Faro, where she met Olaf and Veronica are part of a movement that natural wine. I can already think of a number Olaf from Germany, the two quickly became is growing to support winemakers producing of people who will be getting a bottle gifted to friends and remained in contact with each wine using simple or traditional methods. them as they enjoy a glass or few and they are other despite travelling in different directions. In the simplest form, natural wine can be very much into remaining and staying healthy. Olaf was off to Lisbon while Veronica checked described as 'nothing added, nothing taken Olaf and Veronica are very generous and the East to find a home for her father. Quickly away.' offer us a glass to taste and enjoy with them she found and fell in love with Cabanas, there While there is no uniform definition of natural together. We appreciate a glass of rosé was, however, just one thing missing from this wine, it refers to wine produced without the PetNat, which has the most delightful and paradise… natural wine. Thank heavens for 8 www.eastalgarvemag.com

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her friendship with Olaf in Lisbon. After some The hard work and efforts have paid off, the wine and not ever having to worry about insisting and persuading, Olaf came to visit location is perfect, the street with its face-lift having a hangover. Veronica and Cabanas, he was armed with looks picturesque and both Olaf and Veronica Visit Olaf and Veronica at Wild Thing, explore many bottles of natural wine from Lisbon. beam with pride at their place in paradise. their selection of red, white and rosé natural Cabanas very much appealed to Olaf and Alongside a selection of natural wines by wines made in Portugal, Italy, Slovenia and where he was in his life, he also started loving the glass (or bottle), it's possible to order an Slovakia. Or try the selection of beers they the natural wine Veronica had introduced him assortment of delicious Tapas. have produced by local and small artisanal to. Like the wine, the food served is top quality, brewers. Quite quickly the pair hatched the idea of from local permaculture gardens, fresh Make sure to try the tiramisu, made according becoming distributors to local restaurants and mainly organic. The fresh goat cheese to an inherited, authentic recipe. If you desire in the Algarve and Portugal, however, this is from Azinhal (local and made naturally something more hearty, we recommend the proved to be too new a concept to sell and without chemicals added), the Halloumi and mixed board filled with meats, the special the couple quickly shifted gears turning their feta cheese are from Alentejo (Organic) the cheeses listed above, fruits and all beautifully storage place into a place that would be goat's cheese is from Serra da Estrela and presented. inviting for all. And so the fun began for the sometimes sheep's cheese, blue cheese and And perhaps you will get to meet Veronica's pair of driven foreigners… requesting licenses mozzarella can be found. dad, who regularly visits the wine bar and and permits and transforming what was a The terrace is perfect, we can see ourselves loves every moment he gets to spend in his little clothing boutique into the charming café enjoying a glass or two of wine with a few of second home. and wine bar it is today and all of this with the the Tapas. Wild Thing can be found on the Raisin app, covid restrictions in place and with the street From experience, we can see how this little Facebook and Instagram. they are on being dug up and closed off while place is a true find. A place to sit, relax, watch Address: Rua Capitão Jorge Ribeiro, nº 55 waiting for it to be repaved and re-zoned as a the world go by while enjoying some delicious 8800-591 Cabanas, Tavira, pedestrian street. tapas and sharing a bottle or two of natural Telephone: 00351 920 331 439 10 www.eastalgarvemag.com

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Dining Ti Maria Panorâmico With the success of Ti Maria in Tavira, Pedro and his team introduce their new venture,Ti Maria Panorâmico in Fuseta 12 www.eastalgarvemag.com

Prepared to be dazzled we set 13 off to find the newly opened Ti Maria Panorâmico in Fuseta. Pedro Peres the owner of both Ti Maria in Tavira and Ti Maria Panorâmico in Fuseta was there to greet us. Super enthused, he shows us around his new establishment. And wow, what an amazing place he has. What an incredible place to come to! The entire place is decorated perfectly in a trendy, yet comfortable style. The downstairs dining areas cater to 100 persons and has both inside and outside tables. The outside area by the downstairs pool is perfect for anyone that cannot wait to get into the water, or for those that want to wait until the last second to get out of the water! We are taken to the upstairs area, sun loungers and parasols surround the pool area. The bar can easily cater to the 70 places available and most importantly, we spot a sound system set up and ready to go. www.eastalgarvemag.com

DPlianciensg Imagining how incredible roof top parties would be the 'Chilliboy'. A full range of cocktails are served and look with the infinity pool overlooking the Ria, and mainly tapas foods with generous helpings. we take in a final breathtaking view of the natural The pool is open from 15:00 - 19:00 for all customers sand formations the incoming tide is creating and there to eat or drink. The entire venue or just the make our way downstairs again. rooftop can be hired for private celebrations, Unsure where to sit for the interview, we eventually naturally the opening hours of the pool changes to decide to sit inside with an incredible view of water whatever is desired cascading down from the infinity pool above into the Contacts: one below. It feels a little like a glamorous Hollywood Telephone: 289 791 515 film set. Instagram: ti_maria_panoramico Panorâmico is surprisingly fairly priced and inline Facebook: Ti Maria Panorâmico with competitors even with its impressive facilities. Address: Rua da Cegonha 26, Fuseta 8700-061 Expect the same high standard quality and good Fuseta, Portugal friendly service you are used to from Ti Maria Tavira and if you like a little extra kick to your dish, ask for 14 www.eastalgarvemag.com

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ARTIST OF Stella is a Portuguese artist from THE MONTH Portimão. She started painting at a very early age, only 17 years old. STELA After graduating from the School BARRETO of Decorative Arts in Lisbon, she worked as an art teacher at a secondary school in her hometown. Stela exhibits throughout Portugal, Lisbon, Porto and Algarve, European countries, Asia and United States. The latest collection at Tavira D’Artes are all Tavira themed where illustrating the Castle, the fishing boats, churches, sardines, Roman bridge etc. in a fun abstract style. 18 www.eastalgarvemag.com

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Art A Happiness Haven in Tavira AFounded by Iléa Menu and Erik Sprotte, House of Happiness is based on a simple yet essential mission: to offer a Happy experience, in a completely exclusive and intimate setting. fter helping to bring bedrooms distributed over three floors, a and peaceful natural scenery by reconnecting fully equipped kitchen, a glassed rooftop to themselves, Nature and others. relaxation and overall studio with a 360º view - equipped with yoga Besides the villa's unique facilities, guests and meditation mats, and a Lounge Deck to can also enjoy a wide variety of Happy wellbeing as a Wellness sunbathe on or enjoy the beautiful sunsets. Experiences during their stay. Among the vast Center to many local Tavira residents, either through Yoga Outside, it's all about enjoying the benefits list of activities available on request are Yoga, classes, healthy cooking workshops or other of direct contact with Nature as much as Pilates and meditation classes, a wide range therapeutic activities, House of Happiness possible, either by practising Yoga on the of therapies, healthy cooking workshops and has recently presented itself under a new 60 sqm Activity Deck, cooling off in the pool several local tours and experiences such as concept. overlooking the rural landscape, admiring the wine tasting, dolphin watching or boat rides, Inserted into a 5,000 sqm plot of land in the organic garden or enjoying a healthy meal among many others. heart of Tavira's countryside, the villa has around the large dinner table of the Garden Throughout the year, House of Happiness will recently closed the doors to its old existence Patio. continue to host Yoga and Wellness retreats, as a Wellness Center, only to reopen a From special family holidays, friends' regularly announced on their website at www. few weeks later as a private wellness villa, getaways and wedding ceremonies to yoga houseofhappinesspt.com. The first Yoga available for rental in full, with capacity up to and wellness retreats or corporate events: retreat is already scheduled for the 14th to the 10 people. The mission remains the same: to House of Happiness is now the perfect place 21st of September 2022. offer a Happy experience, now in a completely for anyone looking for a unique experience. Bookings and more info at: exclusive and intimate setting. A place where guests can experience www.houseofhappinesspt.com Inside, guests are welcomed to four large happiness and overall well-being in a beautiful +351 961 142 121 20 www.eastalgarvemag.com

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TAKE A BREAKE, RELAX & ENJOY! 2 BED APARTMENT WITH PARKING - €255,000 COZY 1+1 BED APARTMENT - €235,000 Located in Conceição de Tavira, this property is in Great property located in the fishing village of excellent condition and consists of: living room and Cabanas de Tavira. This 2 bedroom property is in dining room, equipped kitchen, two bedrooms and good condition, has a living room / dining area and a large terrace. Can also be purchased furnished. a fully equipped kitchen and terrace with views. MODERN VILLA WITH 4 BEDROOMS, PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL AND AMAZING VIEWS - €650,000 This contemporary 4-bedroom villa in Santa Rita, Vila Real de Santo António, close to the beach and all the amenities. The property offers a spacious interior layout with high quality finishes. A special feature of this house is an incredible outdoor area, with impressive countryside and sea views. Make the most of the outdoor living with a large al fresco dining area, BBQ area, private pool and mature gardens. TRY OUR SEARCH&MATCH SERVICE Rua 1º de Maio, 32, 8800-360 Tavira Tel: +351 96 25 66 421 · E-mail: [email protected] www.portugal-property-villas-sales.com

Property RISK MANAGEMENT FOOD FOR THOUGHT During these unsteady times, should you be taking a look at your current investments? By Robert Bijker, Director of Happy Homes Algarve. Happy Homes Algarve is currently looking for additional good quality Irental Villas and Apartments to offer to our customers for next season. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT HAPPY HOMES ALGARVE ALGARVEAN COTTAGES V I LLAS A PA RT M E N T S TOWNHOUSES QU INTAS n the current frothy property market there is logic in taking If you have a property to let, please contact us for more details. a step back and reassessing your investment goals in light of potential risks. Some areas are priced for perfection. The market has been very strong but how long will this last? If you bought an investment property or are considering to down size you may want to consider selling into a strong market. Can property prices go higher? Maybe, but nobody ever lost money taking a profit. When new price records are set it is often Confused about the new rental law? due to foreign buyers who are less familiar with price development in an area. Buying Contact us for specialist advice. a property in the Algarve is also made easy when one sells up back home in a h a p p y h o m e s l da. Contact us today: 281 320 283 strong market. People who apply for the 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 Non Habitual Residence programme can R ua Dr. Parreira 1 37 also justify spending more on their ideal next to Barclays Bank property, as the programme offers a 10 year 880 0 - 3 46 T av i r a tax holiday. This programme is less popular now among Scandinavians than in the past. REAL ESTATE LAND & HOUSES ALGARVE However, Americans and Canadians have filled the void as they also discovered the tax benefits of this programme. The latter GOLF PROPERTIES VILLAS A PA RTMEN T S T O W N H OU SE S PLOTS also benefit from a strong currency versus the Euro which adds to the fun of property hunting. Sometimes people pay over the odds for their ideal home. We call this an emotional buy in which case other considerations are more important than just making a return on investment. There is no right or wrong in this and whether the purchase was a good LHV - 1062 decision can only be decided in hindsight and may vary from homeowner to homeowner. Covering the whole of the Algarve as independant real estate agents, we can provide you with unbiased advice when you The continuous popularity of the Algarve as decide to purchase a property and can introduce you to a wide choice of reputable mortgage banks, architects, lawyers, builders, a destination has led to increasing prices of charteredsurveyors andinterior designers. We have been in business for over 16 years, finding the right property for countless satisfied accommodation for both hotels and private 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 dwellings under the Alojamento Local regime property and wish to sell, please contact www.l an d an d h ouses a lga r ve. com (short term holiday lets). Due to Covid visitor us to arr ange an appoin tment numbers to the Algarve in 2020 were weak, TAVI RA VI L A MOURA but have bounced back strongly. For hotels and self-catering accommodation 2022 Rua J osé Pi r es Padi nha 1 78 N1 25, B enf ar r as, B ol i quei me looks to be a bumper year despite rising 8800 - 354 Tav i ra 810 0 - 068 B ol i quei me prices caused by inflation. The combination 26 www.eastalgarvemag.com

Business insurance Algarve roof & Let us take care of your property business insurance needs! renovations Talk to us about tailor made cover From leaks to roofs and balconies, to complete 281 325 842 renewals. Guttering [email protected] supplied and fitted, flat Rua 1 de Maio 26B r/c, 8800-360, Tavira roofs specialists and complete property www.ibexinsure.com/tavira renovations inside or out; All maintenance work, Car Home Motorbike Travel Health Boat Business Community painting, jetwash service etc. Call Jason Tel: 960 136 445 or 281 324 602 [email protected] of higher prices for accommodation and The effect of rising interest rates may always need more time, more money. flights can eventually lead to a decline in future have less impact on inflation in the current A return of financial instability and a slowdown demand as it looks almost a certainty that environment. Higher rates are an efficient in economic activity in Europe may hurt the Europe is going into a recession sometime tool to fight inflation when inflation comes property market. Food for thought when in the second half of 2022. Traditionally, two from the demand side and the economy is you are considering selling your property or quarters of negative economic activity means running at full capacity. However, a large part pursuing your dream home in the Algarve. recession, but the period of contraction can of the current inflation comes from politically Our multilingual consultants at Land & last longer. motivated disruption of energy supplies and Houses Algarve – Yellow Homes have been Here are some reasons for caution: supply chain bottlenecks in general. This is living in the Algarve for a great many years Possible changes to the NHR program. not resolved by higher rates and potentially and are experts in walking you through each Rental yields have topped out, interest rates makes things worse. step of the buying and selling process. We are are on the up. The ECB raised rates for the The taxation on short term holiday rental currently looking to add quality properties all 1st time in 11 years. When interest rates income may change/increase. across the Algarve for both our Portuguese increase, rental yields and dividend yields Possible introduction of a tourist tax in and International buyers. Why not contact us usually adjust by decreasing property prices municipalities that currently have none. today? and lower equity valuations. Possible introduction of limiting factors Higher interest rates also mean that the regarding short term holiday letting (AL) Robert Bijker maximum amount people can borrow with legislation. Director a mortgage is lower. This is likely to lead to ….and from a macro economic point of view: less property transactions and increasing the Possibility of a recession in the 2nd half of Land & Houses Algarve – Yellow Homes number of properties for sale. There are early 2022 and a prolonged war between Ukraine www.landandhousesalgarve.com signs that we are moving from a vendor's and Russia causing uncertainty. www.landandhousesalgarve.de market to a buyer’s market. Are you prepared Now that the ECB is raising interest rates for this? again, the spreads between sovereign bond Tavira Office In Northern European countries most (often yields are widening again putting pressure Rua Dr. José Pires Padinha 178 over 90%) of mortgages are on a long dated on countries in Southern Europe who have fixed rate, so homeowners are less exposed relatively high Debt-to-GDP levels, with Italy 8800 - 354 Tavira to higher interest rates. In Portugal it is the being particularly vulnerable. Now that Mario Tel: 281 320 281 opposite, approx. 94% of homeowners Draghi has resigned, a populist government Fax: 281 321 901 have a floating rate mortgage, so within the in Italy may revive financial instability across (AMI – 6232) next 6 or 12 month interest rate adjustment Europe. Unlike Greece, Italy may be too big to period the cost of their monthly mortgage fail but also too big to save. Whether in good Vilamoura Office repayment is going up at a time when their times or bad times, the problem with highly EN 125, Benfarras Boliqueime purchasing power is already being eroded by indebted countries is that there is never a high inflation. good time to be financially prudent. They 8100 - 068 Boliqueime Tel: 289 301 294 Fax: 289 301 439 www.eastalgarvemag.com 27

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PHOTOGRAPH OF THE MONTH “Sometimes the journey is as important as the destination” is the quote that comes to mind when I look at this amazing photo. It makes me want to hop on the next train somewhere… such great technique and imagination. As usual submitted to the Facebook page: ‘Algarve Amateur Photography group’ 32 www.eastalgarvemag.com

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FUSETA 37 OThe famous lifeboat station in Fuseta is due to be turned into a small museum. lhão Council has announced the completion of an architecture study which, it says, will be “essential” to the renovation project. The study acted as the “first thorough evaluation of the conservation state of the village’s most iconic building,” says the council, adding that the “most modern technologies” were used in the process. The architects behind the study have already presented it to Olhão mayor António Pina and local councillor in charge of public works Ricardo Calé and sent it to the board of State Heritage (DGPE). The renovation work will involve improving the structural integrity of the building, carrying out architectural and functional improvements and turning it into a small museum, run by the municipal museum of Olhão, entitled Centro Interpretativo de Paisagem e do Património (Interpretative Centre of Landscape and Heritage). Considering the lifeboat station is located in the middle of the Ria Formosa estuary, visiting the museum would have to involve a boat trip to reach it. However, these details on how the museum experience would work have not been revealed. The lifeboat station (officially Estação de Socorros a Náufragos da Fuseta) was built during Portugal’s Estado Novo authoritarian regime in the second half of the 20th century. As the council puts it, the “keys to it were handed over to the DGPE by the Institute of Sea Rescue (ISN) in 1996” and it has remained closed ever since. According to the council, the “uniqueness of its construction in the Ria Formosa and its modernist design,” along with the “esteem that the population of Fuseta and the whole borough have for the most striking building of the village’s landscape” prompted the local authority into action in an attempt to breathe new life into it. We are looking frward to the opening of this unique heritage building, an in the meantime will continue to enjoy the beauty of Fuseta. www.eastalgarvemag.com

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ALGARVE CROQUET CLUB AT BENAMOR GOLF The brand new facility is now open and ready to be enjoyed by alln the 2nd of July Ounveiled their brand Portugal, progress in their competition efforts [email protected]. This will Benamor Golf Club and arrange International events. start from Tuesday August 10th. Closing time The Algarve Croquet Club would like to give a for bookings is 24 hours before. Check in at and the Algarve special thanks to JP, director of Benamor Golf reception before play. for believing in their vision and helping them Men's Day: Held on Thursday mornings Croquet Club new Greens. After grow the game. 08:00 to 12:00 booking is by emailing: months of hard work, carefully nurturing the To book your lawn slot at Benamor, [email protected]. This will greens (with bit of trouble on the way), the please contact Benamor Golf by emailing: start from Tuesday August 19th. Closing time beautiful greens were ready to play on. [email protected] or Telephone for bookings is 24 hours before. Check in at Joined by the owner of Benamor, Gonçalo +351/281320880. The slots are for 2 hours reception before play. Martins Dias, to cut the ceremonial ribbon, a and you can book from 08:00 through to the Sundowner Tournament will be run Biweekly group of 30 players made their way onto the last slot which starts at 18:00 and finishes at on Tuesdays from 16:00 to 20:00. Booking to greens to enjoy the game. 20:00. Bookings can only be made up to one attend is by emailing: algarvecroquetclub@ Aside from a great addition to Benamor Golf, week in advance. gmail.com. These will be on August 11th the group intend to use the new facilities to Ladies Day: Held on Wednesday mornings and 25th. The refreshment cart will be in encourage greater participation in Croquet in 08:00 to 12:00, booking is by emailing: attendance. Check in at reception before play. www.eastalgarvemag.com 39

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 Did you know you can walk from one of In either case, bring sun protection! Making column celebrating these island destinations to the other? The the return to Olhão on the ferry from Farol Olhão. After exploring stretch of oceanfront starting from the 100% completes the circuit. Portugal top to bottom solar powered Molhe Leste beach bar on One structure clearly stands out here. In from Braga to Tavira Culatra offers walking access to Ilha do Farol, Portuguese, Farol means lighthouse. The enjoying so many technically part of the same island. The 3.5 village of Farol is named after the 50 meter tall coastal and inland locations in our RV, we km trek aiming at the Farol lighthouse takes building visible from both Olhão and Faro on decided Olhão was the place to buy our home about 30-40 minutes. An alternative to the the mainland. It was built in 1851 and it was to celebrate our “golden years”. beach path is through the dunes that pass the first lighthouse in Portugal at that time. Olhão was not on our radar at first. In fact, the through the small community of Hangares. To find the Maramais beachfront restaurant discovery of Eastern Algarve was a pleasant surprise with the scale of development so much less than areas to the west. A chance 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 I will introduce you to places only steps away from our front door. Questions, Comments or Suggestions for new columns? Email us at [email protected] We hope you will enjoy our column! ILHA DO FAROL… THE LONG WAY! Summertime means ocean time in the Eastern Algarve. A pleasant low cost ferry ride from Olhão delivers you to any of the three nearby Ria Formosa barrier island destinations offering beaches fronting the Atlantic Ocean; Armona, Culatra or Farol. 40 www.eastalgarvemag.com

featured below, just use the lighthouse right area fills like clockwork during warm months as Fine Print – For our full introduction, see our next door as your guide. I’m told you can the frequent ferry landings deliver sun seekers first column online in the December 2021 actually go up in the structure to enjoy the aiming for a day at the beach. issue. (https://www.eastalgarvemag.com/) amazing 360 degree view of the Ria Formosa On their website, they offer the slogan, “Sit We choose to focus on businesses here Natural Park. Check it out! down, relax and we do the rest!” in Olhão where we have actually been In addition to the beachfront destinations on If there emerges a competition among these customers first. Any future advertising from both the Atlantic and Ria Formosa parts of the barrier islands celebrating where the best comfy these businesses that supports East Algarve island, Ilha do Farol hosts cute bungalows, chairs in the shade deliver maximum relaxation, Magazine is purely coincidental :-) some being year round homes with many we suggest Maramais wins that contest hands decked out with vibrant colors and flowers. down. After our trek hoofing it from Culatra, Fine Print – For our full introduction, see our first column There are several open air restaurants that Carina and I got lucky to find a few of these online in the December 2021 issue. you’ll discover as you walk to the ferry back comfy chairs vacant and settled down for the (https://www.eastalgarvemag.com/) to Olhão. This, of course, assumes you are long haul, or least as much as we could eat and We choose to focus on businesses here in Olhao where we willing to leave this beautiful place! drink at a respectfully slow pace :-) have actually been customers first. Any future advertising With no paved roads or traffic of any kind, Maramais provides an extensive food and from these businesses that supports Eastern Algarve peacefulness reigns here! drink menu; Trip Advisor reviews deliver 4.5 Magazine is purely coincidental :-) MARAMAIS stars. You can combine both jumping into the The barrier island destinations reachable by brisk Atlantic waters right out front with live ferry or taxi boat, Armona, Culatra and Farol, music and friendly service. They even deliver all feature ocean front beach bars where drinks, refreshments directly to your spot on the snacks and relaxation are on offer. sand! When you are ready for the 30 minute Carla Sofia Martins has operated her seaside ferry ride back to Olhão, take advantage of snack bar serving customers since 2005. the free outdoor shower to freshen up! Pictured with part of her staff (From left to Carla Sophia welcomes guests from Easter right… Carla Sophia, her sister Andrea Martins, through the end of October. Jorge Martins and Diogo Sousa) the lighthouse The sign out front says they open at 10am next door offers an unmissable landmark. every day. Closing times vary with the season. The Caribbean style sun protected seating Cash only please. 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. This month, we introduce (admittedly, for once), an when we heard nothin' back from Portugal. meet them in Moncarapacho in a lay-by. Ex-Pat who has something Eventually, we done called 'em and there TAMARA: Maybe we played it too cool and important to say and real was techno beats in the background, Victor they twigged… They never showed. experiences to impart. It might shouted at me and said it was all good and EXPAT: Were they ever found? to f*** off! TEDDY: No! The dogs turned up at a rescue be a first for our wayward I shouted back remindin' him that Texas, home. Turns out them morons stole two column. unlike Portugal, is an open carry gun state, strays… Teddy and Tamara Leafhead have set up and our girls had best be fine! TAMARA: And they are still out there. an Algarvian Pet Sitters Watch Group after When he barked back and said 'woof, woof, EXPAT: Wow, what an awful experience. What a disquieting experience, they impart the we are fine' and hung up, we started lookin' have your other members faced? traumatic experiences of their members. for the earliest plane back! TAMARA: Our story seems the worst, but one (NB: A warning, when pet sitting, always TAMARA: And what awaited us!? Our Quinta member had their car hotwired and stolen… check the sofa and your body weight index had been trashed. Hundreds of beer cans, TEDDY: And the house cats that escaped or it may lead to a fatal outcome. Sitting on broken glasses and bottles strewn everywhere. never to be seen again… pets, we remind the feeble-minded out there, There was graffiti on the walls and the toilets TAMARA: And the neglected pet while they is not endorsed by our magazine. Always was overflowin' as them vagrants lay about was out eatin' in a five-star restaurants and follow the pet's instruction manual and check in a state of undress. Teddy went wild and had all their friends usin' the place like a hotel, the batteries and your own). Now onto the picked up a broom sweepin' and shooin' with photos all over Instagram… It looked like interview. Let it be a warning to fools! them out…! it hadn't been fed in days… EXPAT: Teddy and Tamara, welcome! Tell us My wardrobe was empty and my best TEDDY: And the porn movie which was why you started your support/advice group. handbags were floatin' in the jacuzzi! Even my filmed in a member's Quinta with the dogs TAMARA: Where we gonna begin!? Our best wigs were floatin' in the pool! I was livid! appearin' in the background of 'Silicone friends couldn't look after our miniature It was hairy! It was totally unbeweaveable! Seductresses'…! poodles sweet lil' Pandora and Penelope. TEDDY: I started to lay into them strangers TAMARA: and those pet thieves known as That's when we upped and went on Facebook while my darlin' Tamara called the police Victor and Velma they's still out there. The last to ask who could help us, 'coz we urgently threatening a whoopin' the like they never had the police heard they were traced to Sitges in had to return to Houston. ever in their lives! Both Pandora and Penelope Spain, runnin' off with prized Persian cats… TEDDY: That is when them rats were were gone, and them bastards Victor and EXPAT: So what do you say to our readers!? recommended… Velma were nowhere to be seen! TEDDY: Never let anyone in your house, it TAMARA: Those frauds, Victor and Velma TAMARA: I was cryin' hysterically as the police ain't gonna lead to good! Ours looked like a Trinkenschuh. Of course, that ain't their spoke to us, when our closest neighbors meth head rock star had stayed! You sure as names… came holdin' our precious angels. They told heck can't buy back stupid! TEDDY: And our beautiful Quinta when we us our two dogs just ended up in their yard! TAMARA: Go to a proper agency, registered, returned… (Thumps his leg). We was delighted despite the thousands of tax-payin' and real! EXPAT: Well if one of you tells us, from the Euros worth of damage. TEDDY: Facebook just ain't the place to beginning… I even found a drug addict slut called recruit someone to stay in your 650 thousand Tamara begins to explain groaning in her Shelley in my best Caroline Herrera dress Euro retirement Quinta! charming Texan twang: 'It was just so awful. and Bvlgari jewelry, passed out in a state of TAMARA: And if anyone finds those bastards, We are trustin' people. We needed a house undress, surrounded by three old men! That's we got something to say to 'em, touch our and a pet sitter right away. something Vanish ain't never gonna remove! shit and… (Mimes shotgun)! We even asked 'em for references. I guess (Sobs). Turns out she had multiple warrants EXPAT: And most importantly how are we shoulda guessed they were made up. out for her! Pandora and Penelope? The old addresses didn't never exist! We TEDDY: A few days after our warrant for TAMARA: Oh our lil precious babies are real overlooked that their headmistress was called them, we got a text from Victor. good! They is off to a dog spa in Monchique Julie Andrews in The Switzerland Finishing \"If you want to see your precious dogs alive, so momma, daddy and our angels can have a School and considering the near illiteracy of you had better wire 10,000 Euros. massage and a perm! the emails, it seemed unlikely Victor worked TAMARA: We was shocked, but played along TEDDY: Yummy! I always like a happy ending! for the Zurich Bank' as Head of Security... and asked for photos. The vermin did have Signing off the Expat says \"don't we all\". TEDDY: Leavin' our Villa for the first time was two dogs, but they were not ours! Unless you pretend your names are Victor or a big thang ya know. We became concerned TEDDY: We showed the police and agreed to Velma, wherever you are! 42 www.eastalgarvemag.com

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Sport Leyton Orient (black shirts) and East Algarve Walking Football EASTERN MAGIC IN THE ORIENT Brought to you by Chris Wrighteyton Orient FC were one of many English league teams who visited the Algarve L for pre-season history was made, when on the 30th of April 1921 the Prince of Wales, later to become King Edward VIII, visited Clapton Stadium to see the O's play Notts County. The Orient won 3–0 and this was the first time a member preparation. Using the of royalty had attended a Football League well appointed Colina Verde Golf & Sports match. On a personal level it was about this Resort at Maragota near Moncarapacho, time that my father Billy Wright made several the east London team were full of praise for appearances, as an amateur, for Clapton the excellent facilities and warm welcome. Orient. With the new season fast approaching At the same time, London’s second oldest the Orient squad, under the watchful eye of professional football club announced that manager Richie Wellens lost 2-1 in a behind- Tottenham Hotspur’s Harry Kane, for the closed-doors game against Championship third year running, would be personally outfit West Bromwich Albion before O’s went sponsoring the home and away kits for the down 0-3 against Peterborough United at the club that gave him his big first team chance. Estádio Municipal de Lagos. Kane has paid to put the logo of mental health Before returning to the UK, the management support organisation Shout, the UK’s only team led by manager and former Leicester free confidential 24/7 text support service City stalwart Richie Wellens, played walking ABOVE: (LtoR) Andy Mahoney (Centre for mental health, on the front of the Club’s football against EAWF and edged a close Algarve), Ella Markham, Harry Kane and red home kits for the 2022-23 season. Just encounter 5-4. The O´s found it difficult to Marshall Janson six kilometres from Colina Verde is Centre contain their enthusiasm and were constantly BELOW: Harry Kane with the Leyton Algarve, Europe’s first dedicated holiday penalised for running, but it was a different Orient shirts he is sponsoring centre for those with special needs. Harry matter when a short game of normal football Kane MBE, along with the Spurs Legends, followed. The ‘younger’ members of EAWF is an active supporter of the charitable and EAFC showed their mettle with an foundation that helps to fund Centre Algarve extremely creditable 3-3 draw. Life long set-up by Esssex businessman Andy Orient supporter Colin Corrigan, instrumental Mahoney. Leyton Orient, along with many in arranging the event was full of praise for the other clubs, has a rich history for charitable sportsmanship and camaraderie. Colin said, support as well as being a pivotable centre “I’ve enjoyed my sessions of walking football within their local community. At the outbreak when visiting the Algarve, so it was good to of the First World War forty-one members be able to bring the two groups together.” The of the Clapton Orient, they became Leyton Leyton Orient website stated: “We would like Orient after WW2, team and staff joined to place on record our thanks to the members the 17th Battalion Middlesex Regiment (the of the East Algarve Walking Football side for Footballers' Battalion), the highest of any a wonderful afternoon”. football team in the country and the first to www.walkingfootballalgarve.com join up en masse. Just over a 100 years ago 44 www.eastalgarvemag.com

2022 Rotary Charity Golf Tournament At Monte Rei Golf & Country Club Friday 26th August 2022 Proceeds to support Rotary causes The programme for the day includes: Continental buffet breakfast Places Monte Rei practice experience limited so 18 Holes Individual Stableford Book Early Buggy Complimentary pre-lunch drinks on the lawn 3 Course Lunch Award ceremony for Best Ladies, Best Men, Nearest the Pin and Beat the Pro To register for this prestigious event please go to: https://rotaryestoipalace.org/golf For more information or questions please contact: [email protected] *Places only confirmed upon receipt of payment- www.eastalgarvemag.com 4395

INVEST IN REALITY future proof your life here in the Algarve!ur decision to move to this wonderful country, leaving wherever home once was, would without Odoubt, have been a place we chose to leave many years ago. Portugal, that we turn our tiny little Hotel We leave behind our friends, the climate we into a 32 room Four star Hotel, with 100% have become accustomed to, and also the wheelchair friendly access, plus the original 6 healthier diet and lifestyle Portugal offers. We cottages. We agreed their terms and the build return to a place we haven´t lived for years. began in 2013, and as you can see by the thought about long and Cold, dark, dreary, wet evenings, old friends photos, is very nearly complete. hard. Starting a new life abroad in the sun is who have moved on in life and with whom we In recent years, life has thrown its usual a dream for many. For those who are brave have little in common with any more. I guess challenges, and now, I am the sole owner of enough to take the step to make the dream if our children are there, we could always the Quinta. This has brought many changes, come true, for some it works out, for others it become a burden to them! Personally, this one of them being its destiny. does not, for one reason or another. For many would be a nightmare for me. Unthinkable! The necessity for a care facility in this area people (myself included), Portugal is home, So to the point of me writing this... is a reality. As mentioned, the project is 90% and will be for as long as possible. In 2007, my father and his partner, my wife, complete. We are looking for an investor... I have lived in the East Algarve since 2007. our three children and myself moved to or investors, to raise enough money to During this time I have seen many people Portugal. We bought a small Rural Hotel in finish the Quinta and open a Five star Care- come and go, also, through running this a tiny villiage called Fonte do Bispo, close to home/retirement village with medical centre, magazine, I´ve seen many businesses come Santa Catarina, just outside Tavira. It was the restaurant and more. Everything is in place. and go too, all for different reasons, but there perfect size for us to run and call our home. We have the builders, the backing of the is one reason that crops up more than any The Hotel had six, one bedroomed cottages, local council, a company waiting to run the other, and that is care facilities. a small bistro and a hall for weddings. It was a care aspect of the project as well as medical Currently in the Algarve there is only one live dream come true. We even launched our very professionals. You will find more financial in care-home that caters for expats. There own magazine to help promote activities at information in the column on the right. are of course many Portuguese facilities, the Quinta. If you, or if you know of anyone who may however, the idea of living in a community Sadly, after only a few years, licensing laws be interested in helping me see this project that does not speak the same language as and regulations changed. In order to trade through to completion, or can help in any way you, especially in our later years is not really under the �Turismo Rural� category, we needed at all, please email: [email protected], an option. So we have no other choice but to 15 rooms instead of only 6. or call me on 961 700 200. leave the place we call home, and return to It was suggested by the tourism board of Richard Bassett 46 www.eastalgarvemag.com

Statement from Kelly Harper, People CEO of Algarve care services QUINTA \"My name is Kelly Harper and I have owned a care business here in the Algarve since 2017. FONTE When I started this journey it was easier to begin with the home care side of things, but it was DO BISPO clear and evident that people retiring here in the Algarve need residential care options of which there are very little to none that exist at the moment! Investment required: I have a list of over 40 people currently looking for residential care facilities that are NOT state €2.8m (€1.3m to clear bank debt) owned where they can live in a secure community, where they have a comfortable, welcoming home to live out their later years with the support of a care team around the clock. Guarantee: At the moment, those who are non Portuguese Citizens, living in their elder years or living with a Property currently valued at €3.3m limiting condition either have the choice of private healthcare at home here in the Algarve or to go back to their native country as there are no facilities here to support their needs. Return: Portugal and in particular the Algarve, is Europe's number one place and the world's third €4.8m (7-10 years) preferred place to retire, more and more senior adults are moving here every single day. There is a huge gap in the market for retirement homes and senior living projects. I have absolutely no The Quinta: doubt it would be a master stroke for an investor to provide the funds for an all in care/retirement 32 double rooms, all with en-suite facilities. village just like this opportunity with Quinta Fonte do Bispo in Santa Catarina.\" 6, 1 Bed cottages with living room, kitchenette and bathroom. www.eastalgarvemag.com Currently 90% complete. The cost to finish as a hotel was quoted as €700k. This was furnished, licensed and ready to open. Built on 50,000m2, the build size is 4,200m2. We have had permission in the past to build an extra 10,000m2. On site is also a Spa/medical centre, restaurant* and function hall*, all providing extra income streams (not included in the figures below) Also on-site, 8 staff rooms with en-suite facilities*. * Complete and ready to use. The Business: Care home for the elderly and retirement village. 32 double rooms plus 6, 1 bed cottages. The business model: Only the second care home in the Algarve catering for the Expat community, the only one providing an active community centre. Prices will reflect both competitor prices and U.K. prices. Costs start from €1,200 per person, per week (Plus IVA). Managing Business: We will be working with companies currently providing care at home. They are ready to put a management team into the Quinta and have quoted an all- inclusive price to provide care (and to run the entire project). They have total confidence in the need for such a facility, and are very keen to open the facility. The Market: Expats from the UK. There are currently 42,000, an increase of 100% in the last 5 years Expats from America (Exc. Brazil). There are currently 24,000, an increase of over 100% in the last 5 years (Source: www.pordata.pt) The numbers: 32 rooms @ €1200 per week: €1.99m p/a 6 x cottages @ €1400 per week: €436k p/a Total income p/a €2.42m Running costs €1.185m p/a TOTAL PRE TAX PROFIT €1.235m p/a Email: [email protected] Telephone: 961 700 200 47

There’s no place like home... Approaching the second anniversary of the opening of their furniture and home decoration store opening in Tavira, we speak to the team at Oliveira about how they have rapidly made a name for themselves Lamongst home owners in the Algarve.loyd Booker, Co-owner of Oliveira explains their journey to date: despite the modest size of our store, we offer furniture and “Well firstly I’d like to start with home decor products for the whole house. In effect, we our gratitude for the overwhelming have made ourselves into a ‘one-stop shop’ for customers support we continue to receive from looking to furnish and decorate their homes. GOING THE EXTRA MILE the discerning residents of the East We have worked hard to add to the styles and types of Algarve, without them we could not have hoped to have products we offer, and our customers can now purchase achieved what we have so far. pretty much anything for their homes, from made-to- I think there are several reasons for our growth through measure curtains, beautiful fabrics and upholstery, a such difficult times. Obviously the most important factor is large range of quality seating, lighting, stunning ceramics, that we are doing things differently here at Oliveira. furniture renovation, original art and of course quality, We offer Algarve home owners choice and quality, stylish furniture for contemporary, traditional and rustic exceptional service (always going the extra mile) and, themed homes. 48 www.eastalgarvemag.com

ONE-STOP FURNITURE AND HOME DECOR The Oliveira store is located at Rua 4 de Outubro, 24, Tavira 8800-362 SHOPPING (opposite Hotel Vila Gale) Recently, we have added a range of stunning outdoor furniture, outdoor curtains, beds, headboards and Contact the team and view their products at www.byoliveira.com mattresses and sofa beds to our portfolio. So that just Email: [email protected] Tel. +351 912 298 756 leaves the kitchen sink... but we don’t sell those!!! We love that our customers keep coming back to us and 49 we are thrilled to be helping new residents to the Algarve with our interior design help, where inspiration is required. The future is also very exciting. We are currently formulating our expansion plan which will involve moving to a much bigger new store, able to host our large ranges. Development of our website also continues, meaning our customers can view all of our products from the comfort of their homes.” www.eastalgarvemag.com

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