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EastAlgarveM A G A Z I N E Welcome... PUBLISHER & This months issue comes to you online as we all DESIGNER stay safe during the worldwide pandemic. It is the only time in 12 years of publication that we Richard Bassett haven’t printed the magazine. We have decided to produce an online version to support our valued EDITOR and struggling advertisers, some of which may not Richard Bassett currently be operating, but will keep running their ads free of charge for readers future reference. CO-FOUNDER The government and our local community have Richard Bassett Snr. surpassed themselves in response to a globally unique situation. We hope to be back in print next ADVERTISING month, but we will have to see how the next few Call 961 700 200 or email weeks go and hope that our level of Covid 19 cases [email protected] remain low. Happy Easter, to you all... the East Algarve will be DISTRIBUTION waiting for us, business, and visitors alike in the 3,500 copies printed. near future. 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 FAÇA AS SUAS MANHÃS, UMA MANEIRA DISTINTA DE MANHÃS AINDA MAIS ESPECIAIS! TERMINAR O DIA, COM VINHOS E COMPANHIA Make your mornings, mornings even more special! A distinct way to end the day, with wine and company! 4 www.eastalgarvemag.com

Contents 6 NEWS 40 Local news. 14 8 PETS The do’s and don’t’s of pampering your dog. 10 HEALTH Corona Virus Myth Busters. 14 PLACES Tavira... 500 years a City. 18 FOOD Eating in... Take-aways & deliveries. 22 PROPERTY Property update. 24 PROPERTY A message from Russell & Decoz. 32 TAVIRA Find our advertisers on the map of Tavira. 34 CHARITY Giving back to Portugal. 36 PEOPLE JayCee’s Viral thoughts. 40 GARDENS House Plants. 44 CURRENCY News from GC Partners. 50 45 FINANCE Finance news from Blevins Franks. 46 FINANCE Finance news from Ricardo Chaves. 48 FINANCE Financial advice from deVere. 50 ART Artesis virtual gallery. 54 SPORT The latest from Chris Wright. 57GOLF Putting things straight. 58 CLASSIFIEDS Grab a local bargain. 5

News Coronavirus peak expected around 14 April The President of the Republic has said the number, not only of contaminated cases, but also taken into account the lessons of other cases which that there is “a more moderate curve” of of interned, and interned in intensive care, and also started earlier and can serve as an example in what propagation of Covid-19 in Portugal and that the number of deaths recorded so far”. they want to do in the future”. the peak “may be shortly after 14 April”. Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, added that other countries The President of the Republic gave the example of Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa spoke to journalists are looking “with great interest” at Portugal in “the fact that infected people are being treated at after participating in a technical session on the relation to Covid-19, specifically in the treatment of home” in Portugal, since “there were other country epidemiological situation of Covid-19 in Portugal, at infected people at home and in the capacity of system experiences that followed different paths”. the invitation of the Prime Minister, António Costa, in response. ”Another example is also the form of restraint that has the auditorium of Infarmed - National Authority for Rebelo de Sousa replied to journalists after being allowed, with the enormous dedication of the health Medicines and Health Products, in Lisbon . asked if he has been in contact with other heads of professionals, a dimension and a response capacity, Asked if the experts intend to keep the forecast of 14 state from affected countries, at the end of a session which is being adjusted, of the health system. And April as the date for the peak of the epidemiological in the auditorium of Infarmed - National Authority they are learning from it”, he added. curve in Portugal, the head of state noted that “it is not for Medicines and Health Products, in Lisbon, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa confirmed that he possible to make certain predictions” and compared which lasted more than three hours, about the maintained contact “with heads of state in very the Covid-19 pandemic to “a spring” that you are “Epidemiological situation of Covid-19 in Portugal”, different situations, such as in the Baltics or Eastern trying to contain with “very firm pressure”. an initiative of the Government, which also included Europe”. ”There has been, with this pressure on the spring, the presence of the Prime Minister, António Costa, ”They are different because the outbreak started later a result that is visible in the numbers: the growth is party leaders, employers’ confederations and union in several of them and has had a lower incidence for less exponential, less marked than expected. This structures. reasons of population size and the composition of that naturally means that the pressure on the health system ”It is possible to verify this idea: we are facing a population. A population, in many cases, younger on is less, the number of those contaminated has not global pandemic with a very clear European impact. average than the Portuguese population or even the grown to the level expected and the peak may shift Even those who at some point came to think that this Italian population, which is older than ours “, he “, he explained. could be from some countries, some societies and explained. ”It is a more moderate curve, and the peak, the not all, are beginning to understand and take action The new Coronavirus, responsible for the Covid-19 stabilisation moment, which lasts for a while, may be even when they are at a later stage of the process “, pandemic, has already infected more than 386,000 a little after 14 April,” he added. he pointed out. people worldwide, of whom about 17,000 have died. According to the President of the Republic, “the According to Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, other Portugal began a state of emergency from 12pm on Portuguese people are helping to make the curve countries “look at the Portuguese case with great Thursday, 19 March. different from the curve of other countries, comparing interest because the Portuguese case has already TheHAIR STUDIO Benamor Golf HAIR STUDIO ● CREATIVE HAIR LADIES & GENTS Conceição Tavira Cabanas We are here CUTTING, COLOURING, BRIDAL HAIR GENTS CUT 10€, LADIES CUT & BLOW DRY 20€ OPENING TIMES: GEORGE LISA TUE 10AM - 4.30PM MON 10AM - 5PM THURS 10AM - 4PM WED 10AM - 2PM FRI 10AM - 4PM SAT 10AM - 4PM TEL +351 916 765 082 TEL +44 787 921 0113 Contact us via WHATSAPP OR FACEBOOK The hair [email protected] 6 www.eastalgarvemag.com

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Tavira is sometimes referred to the “ancient village of Tavira” to a city, by In the 8th century, the Moors occupied as the Venice of the Algarve emitting a letter which listed all the rights, Tavira. They built the castle, probably on the and one of the true gems of privileges and duties a city had in the site of a Roman fortress, and two mosques the Eastern Algarve. Straddling Kingdom of Portugal. and In 1242 Dom Paio Peres Correia the River Gilão, its charm and Tavira’s origins date back to the Late Bronze reconquered the town. predominantly low-rise architecture set it Age (1000-800 BC) and in the 8th century As the port closest to the Moroccan coast, aside from most other resorts in the area. before Christ, it became one of the first Tavira became important during the Age Tavira boats a seven-arched Roman Bridge Phoenician settlements in the Iberian West. of Discoveries, serving as a base for and has fine Renaissance architecture, The Phoenicians created a colonial urban Portuguese expeditions to North Africa, numerous churches, tree-lined squares centre with walls, two temples, two supplying provisions (especially salt, wine and for sure, a certain romantic flair. Here harbours and a stable urban structure. It is and dried fish) as well as a hospital. Its in Tavira there are also fine examples of thought its original name was Baal Saphon, maritime trade also expanded, with exports medieval houses complete with Gothic named after the Phoenician god of Thunder of salted fish, almonds, figs and wine to windows and magnificent doorways and it and Sea. and this name later became Balsa, northern Europe. By 1520 it had become is also a lively trading town with a vibrant used by Romans in the area. the Algarve’s most populated settlement fruit and vegetable market. The Roman settlement of Balsa was just and it was then that it was raised to the rank On March the 16th, the town celebrated down the road, near Santa Luzia (3km of city. the 500th year since it was designated a west). and Tavira (then called Tabira) was an It was the Moorish occupation of Tavira, ‘city’ by the Portuguese Kingdom. It was on important link in the route between Castro between the 8th and 13th centuries and March 16, 1520, King D. Manuel I elevated Marim and Faro. the Islamic occupation that left its mark on www.eastaalgarvemag.com 15

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agriculture, architecture and customs of the welcomes everyone. urban centre in the Algarve, benefiting the Algarve. Decline began in the early 17th century when city with strategic importance for support, That influence can still be seen abundantly the North African campaign was abandoned defence and maintenance. Its richness is in Tavira today with its whitewashed and the Rio Gilão became so silted up that attested by the large number of military, civil buildings, Arabic style doors and of course large boats couldn’t enter the port. Things and religious buildings that arose during rooftops. Tavira’s castle, two mosques and got worse when the plague struck in 1645, this period, especially the Renaissance palaces were built by the Islamic people and followed by the 1755 earthquake. works of the architect André Pilarte, and the famous seven-arched “Bridge”, thought After briefly producing carpets in the late with its natural beauty, sitting at the foot of to be Roman, was actually built in the 12th 18th century, Tavira found a more stable the Ria Formosa, protected natural park, it century by the Islamic people. income in its tuna fishing and canning is sure to continue to attract global visitors Today the beautiful city of Tavira is industry, this too declined in the 1950s in the future. This years celebrations were appreciated by thousands of International when the tuna shoals moved elsewhere. cancelled due to the worldwide pandemic tourists from around the globe destined Today, tourists gravitate towards the city to but as a community Tavira and the entire to see the calm waters of the Gilão and dine in it’s many fine and reasonably priced region and country has joined to enforce the wonderful sunset skies above the city, restaurants and cafes and relax in beautiful measures to protect the population of 2020. Featuring 37 churches and many 18th surroundings welcomed by the Portuguese We all look forward to new beginnings in the century buildings, Tavira is now known for and international residents. future and sharing our beloved city in all its being a charming laid back city, mixing local The Portuguese expansion of the 15th and glory. life and one which values its heritage and 16th centuries has made Tavira a prosperous www.eastalgarvemag.com 17

Food Eating out... IN Many thanks to Paulo Lopes for creating the facebook page ‘Take-away Tavira’ and compiling this list of restaurants offering either a delivery or take-away service. Portuguese SNACK-BAR MACHADO O CHICO Rua António Machado, n 4 R. Gen. Carmona 3 TASCA DO RATO Tavira Santa Luzia Rua José Pires Padinha n 192 Delivery: Not available Delivery: Available Tavira 281 321 522 967 766 011 / 924 293 462 Delivery: Not available https://www.facebook.com/snackbar. Não Disponível 967 330 036 machado/ https://www.facebook.com/Tasca-do- SNACK-BAR CLUBE DE CICLISMO DE TAVIRA Rato-323515745174208/ TRADITIONAL PORTUGUESE FOOD/GRILL Rua Comunidade Lusiada, n.º 17, Loja 1 Take-Away D’Joana Tavira VERT IN R. Marechal Carmona, n 15 Delivery: Not available R. Charles Bonnet Geofísico Cabanas de Tavira https://www.facebook.com/ Cabanas de Tavira Delivery: Available Snack-Bar-Clube-Ciclismo-de- Delivery: Available 925 394 624 Tavira-315250049018744/ 924 249 143 https://www.facebook.com/Take-Away- https://www.facebook.com/vert.in.52 DJoana-2256877604631938/ SNACK-BAR INOVAÇÃO Rua Dr. Silvestre Falcão, 7B PETISQUEIRA DONNA OLINDA RESTAURANTE PETISQUEIRA BELMAR Tavira Rua Chefe António Afonso 31 R. Alm. Cândido dos Reis 14 Delivery: Not available Tavira Tavira 281 325 492 Delivery: Not available Delivery: Not available https://www.facebook.com/ 965 443 443 930415352 / 962982571 / 281324995 SnackBarInovacao/ https://www.facebook.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Petisqueira- petisqueiradonnaolinda/ Belmar-377683415578150/ RESTAURANTE CHIC’ZÉ Largo da Républica, Luz Tavira SABORES DO NORTE O CANTINHO Delivery: Not available Rua Jose Oliveira N°7A RC Praceta Diogo Mendonça Corte Real 918 209 586 Santa Luzia Tavira Não Disponível Delivery: Not available Delivery: Available 281 321 345 281 322 055 PRONTO A COMER CASA DA AVÓ https://www.facebook.com/ https://www.facebook.com/O- Av. Dr. Mateus Teixeira de Azevedo saboresdonortesluzia/ Cantinho-947458665340444/ Tavira Delivery: Not available TAKE-AWAY CRISTINA (PASTELARIA ASSIS) RESTAURANTE A BAIRRADA 281 326 279 Largo do Mercado 2A Rua Brigadeiro Antonio Pedro de Brito, 3 Não Disponível Luz Tavira Tavira Delivery: Not available Delivery: Not available RESTAURANTE CANTINHO DOS AMIGOS 281 961 372 / 968 700 766 281 324 467 Balieira, Tavira Não Disponível www.restauranteabairrada.com Delivery: Not available 969 018 216 RESTAURANTE A MARMITA PALATUS RESTAURANTE & BAR Não Disponível R. 25 de Abril 20 Rua Dr Augusto Carlos Palma, Nª 8 Conceição de Tavira Tavira O BOM GARFO Delivery: Not available Delivery: Not available Av. Zeca Afonso, 22 C, Tavira 281 381 350 281 381 405 Delivery: Available Não Disponível https://www.facebook.com/Palatus- 281 404 344 Tavira-265612834314610/ https://www.obomgarfo.pt/ RESTAURANTE O FORNO Estrada Nacional 125, n155 SUZY’S COOK NÓ DE GOSTO Luz Tavira Tavira Praça Doutor António Padinha, 11 Delivery: Not available Tavira Tavira 966 196 064 Delivery: Available Delivery: Available Não Disponível 925 145 410 931 380 343 https://www.facebook.com/suzycook.tavira/ http://www.nodegosto.com/ 18 www.eastalgarvemag.com

CASA DE PASTO ANA PAULA http://diromma-tavira.comunidades.net/ Vegetarian/ Rua Nossa Senhora da Luz nº 20 A Vegan/Paleo Luz Tavira PIZZARIA FENICIA Delivery: Not available Largo da Caracolinha N°2 À DA MARTA 967 436 409 Tavira Rua da Liberdade n26 https://www.facebook.com/Casa-de-Pasto- Delivery: Available Tavira Ana-Paula-678459912583051/ 281 325 175 Delivery: Not available https://www.facebook.com/pizzariafenicia/ 962 480 768 CHURRASQUEIRA EL TANGO ARGENTINO https://www.facebook.com/adaMartaTavira/ Rua Almirante Cândido do Reis PORTO DI MARE Tavira Rua Comandante Henrique Tenreiro n 30 Vegetarian/ Delivery: Not available Cabanas de Tavira Vegan 281 325 514 Delivery: Available https://www.facebook.com/tango. 961 882 182 BIO.TEQUIM argentino.9003/ https://portodimarecabanas.eatbu.com/ Av.Dr Mateus Teixeira Azevedo 086 r/c esq Tavira ESTRELA DO MAR ACQUA E SALE Delivery: Not available Rua capitão Jorge ribeiro n°34 Av.Dr.Mateus Texeira de Azevedo 969 302 710 Cabanas de Tavira Tavira https://www.facebook.com/BioTequim- Delivery: Not available Delivery: Available restaurante-bar-2002435356741866/ 962 486 865 281 321 711 https://www.facebook.com/ https://acqua-e-sale.webnode.it/ Comida estreladomarcabanas/ Variada PIZZARIA GIO & GABI RESTAURANTE O CICLISTA Av,Ria Formosa nº 88 CAFÉ BOM GOSTO Rua João Vaz Corte Real, n.º 132 Cabanas de Tavira Não Disponivel Tavira Delivery: Available Tavira Delivery: Not available 962 312 456 Delivery: Available 281 325 246 https://pizzariagiogabi.com/ 934 727 626 https://www.facebook.com/Restaurante-O- https://www.facebook.com/leticia1409cbg/ Ciclista-143462065703581/ Indian Bakery/ TASKINHA DA REPÚBLICA INDIAN FARMER Pastelaria Mártires da República Av. Ria Formosa 105 Tavira Cabanas de Tavira LA BAGUETTE Delivery: Not available Delivery: Available 20 rua Dos Mouros Tavira 962 117 503 281 331 001 Delivery: Not available Não Disponível 912 550 315 281 403 070 https://www.facebook.com/Indian-Farmer- https://www.facebook.com/ Italian Tandoori-Resturant-317142755397816/ labaguettefrancaisedetavira/ TAVIRA LA PIZZA PUNJAB PALACE TRIGO D’OURO ATALAIA Rua Campo Mártires da Republica Lojas Rua Dr. Antonio Cabreira, Tavira Rua Comunidade Lusiada A-B Delivery: Not available Tavira Tavira 916 975 286 Delivery: Available Delivery: Not available http://punjabpalacerestaurants.com/index. [email protected] 281 326 482 html https://www.facebook.com/trigodourotavira/ https://www.facebook.com/Tavira-La- PIZZA-649653565227626/ Asian PADARIA PORTA NOVA Rua dos Namarrais, nº16 LUZZO PIZZARIA SABORES ASIÁTICOS Tavira Rua João Vaz Corte Real, 28 Rua da Fortaleza Delivery: Available Tavira Cabanas de Tavira 281 323 221 Delivery: Available Delivery: Not available https://www.facebook.com/padaria. 281 327 016 281 322 363 portanova/ https://www.facebook.com/LuzzoTavira/ https://www.facebook.com/Sabores- Asi%C3%A1ticos-182960958966295/ LOULÉ DOCE A CASA DI CARLO E FRANCO Rua Assis Esperança, 1 Estrada 4 Águas, Edificio Doca R1 Hamburgers Loulé Tavira & Tapas Delivery: Available Delivery: Not available 289 420 380 911 817 099 GUARDA RIOS HAMBURGUERUA & TAPAS https://www.louledoce.pt/ https://www.facebook.com/A-Casa-di-Carlo- Rua João Vaz Corte Real 105Z, Tavira e-Franco-2364042947218116/ Delivery: Available 281 023 782 PIZZARIA DI ROMMA https://www.facebook.com/ R. Chefe António Afonso, 15 GuardaRiosTavira/ Tavira Delivery: Available 966 212 117 www.eastalgarvemag.com 19

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Property Property update during the Covid-19 epidemic With the outbreak of the By Robert Bijker, Director of Land and Houses COVID-19 virus and Algarve and Yellow Homes subsequent economic fallout we are revising PROPERTY MANAGEMENT HAPPY HOMES ALGARVE our already cautious annual outlook for ALGARVEAN COTTAGES V I LLAS A PA RT M E N T S TOWNHOUSES QU INTAS resale property in the Algarve for 2020. With the lockdown of many countries around the Happy Homes Algarve is currently looking for additional good quality world the global economy is expected to go rental Villas and Apartments to offer to our customers for next season. into recession. For Europe a severe recession If you have a property to let, please contact us for more details' seems unavoidable. The lockdown of countries, the closing of schools and most businesses, Confused about the new rental law? the self-containment measures to stop the Contact us for specialist advice. virus from spreading have brought normal day- to-day life to a standstill. The central bank of h a p p y h o m e s l da. Contact us today: 281 320 283 Portugal is expecting the economy to contract 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 between 3.7% and 5.7% in 2020 and will have R ua Dr. Parreira 1 37 potentially long-lasting effects. The Algarve next to Barclays Bank will be badly hit as economic activity highly 880 0 - 3 46 T av i r a depends on the tourism and hospitality related business, a sector of the economy that has REAL ESTATE LAND & HOUSES ALGARVE been affected the most. Demand for these services have disappeared almost overnight. GOLF PROPERTIES VILLAS A PA RTMEN T S T O W N H OU SE S PLOTS Contrary to the financial crisis of 2008 the current crisis is one of a lack of demand and not LHV - 1062 money. Around the globe central banks have taken action by adding liquidity to stabilize Covering the whole of the Algarve as independant real estate agents, we can provide you with unbiased advice when you financial markets, stating ‘whatever it takes’, decide to purchase a property and can introduce you to a wide choice of reputable mortgage banks, architects, lawyers, builders, remember that one? Various governments are charteredsurveyors andinterior designers. We have been in business for over 16 years, finding the right property for countless satisfied now borrowing the expression first coined by clients. We currently have over 900 properties available online and would be very pleased to help you find your ideal home. Mario Draghi when being president of the ECB, adding fuel to the thought that what they are If you are the owner of a good quality Contact us today: 281 320 281 trying to do is not simply to soften a recession property and wish to sell, please contact www.l an d an d h ouses a lga r ve. com but to avoid a depression as they realize the us to arr ange an appoin tment households and businesses are likely to run out of money soon. Even in wealthy countries TAVI RA VI L A MOURA a large proportion of the population is living from pay-cheque to pay-cheque. They have Rua J osé Pi r es Padi nha 1 78 N1 25, B enf ar r as, B ol i quei me hardly a financial buffer. Whereas a year ago 8800 - 354 Tav i ra 810 0 - 068 B ol i quei me governments in Europe largely ignored calls for fiscal stimulation of the economy, now the taps are wide open to fight the corona- virus pandemic. Portugal (€9.2bn support for companies and workers), France (€45bn in tax breaks, also keen on – surprise, surprise - nationalising companies) and €300bn loans to businesses), Britain (£330bn emergency loan guarantees and £20bn fiscal support), USA ($2000bn fiscal stimulus), Spain (€100bn emergency loan guarantees), Germany (€750bn business and employee support) and Holland (€40bn) are all using their balance sheets to protect household incomes and prop up business activity. Not ever before has there been such a mobilisation of resources! For the Algarve this is may be too little and too late, as many businesses will have to close and lay-off employees. The relieve for companies is in the 22 www.eastalgarvemag.com

Property form of low interest loans and postponement of current low interest rate environment. include materials and medical staff from abroad taxes which eventually will need to be (re)paid The Covid-19 crisis has led to a bloodbath in if and when needed. and as such adding to their debt burden. equity markets. Even after the recent bounce With debt to GDP at around 120% Portugal As the drop in economic activity is caused up many are still 30% below their peak in the (and increasing to cope with the crises) has a by interruption of global supply chains and a beginning of the year. Unlike stock markets long way to go to comply with the Stability and slowdown in demand, the measures taken by where you can trade in and out of at a low Growth pact under the Maastricht treaty which the ECB (€750bn bond purchases and no limit transaction cost, property markets are illiquid states that debt to GDP should be below 60%. if needed) will have little effect on this. Central and bare high transaction cost. Where the new In the past the country benefitted from tailwinds banks cannot underpin household incomes reality is in process of being priced in to the from Europe’s economic growth, this is no nor protect businesses from a collapse in stock market, the property market still has to longer the case. It also benefitted from record demand. Fiscal stimulus is considered to be a make a start to adjust. It would not come as a numbers of tourists visiting Portugal……how more effective tool but it will take time before surprise to us when prices are 10 to 15% lower are now in lockdown in their home countries. this finds its way into the economy. Households by the end of the year. There is no doubt that a long term investment and businesses alike are in capital preservation We mentioned last year that ultra-low interest in property is rewarding. However, for an mode to live another day. Fact is that if a business rates have been a boon to businesses, investment property the purchase price is very and/or household has borrowed too much they consumers and governments over the past important. With the corona crisis the market will eventually go under. Governments realise years but it has a negative impact on savers has become a buyers market almost overnight. these are unprecedented times, some saying and pensions funds. Pension holders worldwide Regardless of short term price volatility, we are at war offering governments to seize the are faced with steep hikes in their contributions overtime the return on investment is good and opportunity to spend freely. or cuts to their benefits. If pension funds were as such this should be part of a diversified Also the question about the survival of the already underfunded last year, the current investment portfolio. Property is relatively Eurozone is flaring up again due to the severity of correction in equity markets is not improving the easy to understand and if rented out provides the corona impact in Italy and its already fragile situation. It is likely that the purchasing power a decent return versus a savings account economy. Furthermore the sharp economic of pensioners will be eroded over the coming or bonds (exotics not included, as their risk down turn may also expose excesses in other years, some of which are potential buyers of profile makes them unsuitable for the average parts of the global economy that hitherto have property in the Algarve and/or are frequenting investor). In addition it offers you the possibility gone unnoticed. One example is the oil price the region for a long stay. to spend your holiday in your own investment war and the effect on the oil industry. Not only We believe that the current crises will eventually property which is a tempting proposition to is there oversupply but also a sharp decline in pass given time, however we also strongly many. The current lockdown will not last forever. demand for oil. believe that the world will look different at the Some properties are more suitable for letting Uncertainty is no friend of real estate! We have other end of the tunnel. In addition the almost than others. It depends on location, proximity mentioned this here many times before and unlimited financial commitment to soften the to an international airport, outdoor space and we are in a period of extreme uncertainty. In economic downturn may also lead to a sharp having a (communal) pool or not just to name a the Algarve the property market is driven to a increase in inflation. With government spending few. There is no better time to get in touch with large extend by people buying a second or third going through the roof, the higher levels of debt the people who have been living here for more home. This type of discretionary buying is now may come back to hound them as interest rates than 20 years, offering you guidance about your on the back burner as it is not a life necessity. As may go up sharply in the future. requirements without obligations. a result demand for property has almost come The socialist government under António Costa Our revised outlook for 2020, adjusted for to a standstill. Current deals are facing difficulty has been credited for Portugal’s economic Covid-19, base case scenario is for prices of to complete as many notaries are closed. These success over the past two years choosing to resale properties to drop between 10 – 15% are property transactions that were agreed increase spending over austerity. As with adding by year end depending on location and type of upon 6 to 10 weeks ago. The damage to the real oil to a fire, choosing to spend instead of saving property. estate industry will become clear in two to three money for the inevitable rainy day led to higher Stay safe, healthy and sane. This too will pass. months as there will be hardly any transaction economic growth. It was a gamble to expect being conducted during this period. There is a this would pay off in 2020 and following years, Robert Bijker good chance that your agent will no longer be all things being equal. Well they got it wrong, Director involved in property sales and for estate agents again. One could argue that the current corona to close their doors. We also believe that the virus is a black swan, however it is inherit to our Land & Houses Algarve – Yellow Homes initiation of new mortgages will slow down financial system that there will be occasionally www.landandhousesalgarve.com www. as surveyors are postponing surveys due to an economic downturn, the cause of which is the state of emergency. Moreover, the impact often hard to predict. It is a case in point that landandhousesalgarve.de of the crisis on property prices will also make Portugal, like several countries in southern Tavira Office surveyors more cautious in their evaluation, Europe, find it difficult to get the message which could result that the requested loan across to their constituency that in good times Rua Dr. José Pires Padinha 178 value is considered to be too high in relation money needs to be set aside for bad times. 8800 - 354 Tavira to the value of the property. 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Property Casa Anibal R/C loja B, Estrada da Manta Company AMI 7673 Rota 8900-038 Vila Nova de Cacela Office: Tel/Fax 281 952 820 G R E AT Mobile: 00351 911 041 862 VEDETTE SALES: www.algarvemantaproperties.com The Specialists RENTALS: www.algarvemanta.pt in Tavira for: EMAIL: [email protected] Home Rentals All of us at algarve manta properties Villa Management wish you well, Cleaning Depend on us to be here for you Multi-Services now and always!! Condomimium Management Thank you to everyone with your messages Vehicle Legalisation of kind wishes for all of us. T: 960 295 628 Stay strong and stay well!! E: [email protected] Property owners rest assured that we are For insurance working for you still from home and online. services contact: Contact me by email T: 966 037 585 [email protected] E: [email protected] Or phone 00351 911041862 Rua Poeta Emiliano da Costa nº 70-A, 8800-357 Tavira MAIN OFFICE – (Waterfront) Algarve Ava Ria Formosa, Centro Comercial roof & Loja 2, 8800-591 Cabanas de Tavira property TEL: 281-370277 Mobile: 91 7212498 renovations OFFICE – E.N.125, Cevadeiras, From leaks in roofs and 8900-024 Vila Nova de Cacela balconies, to complete TEL: 281-951165 Mobile: 91 2177055 renewals. Guttering EMAIL [email protected] supplied and fitted, flat LICENÇA No 504-AMI WEBSITE www.estealgarve.net roofs specialists and 3 BED. VILLA W/ S. POOL, GARAGE AND 4 BED. SEMI-DETACHED TOWNHOUSE complete property LARGE BASEMENT - NEAR PRAIA VERDE W/ GARDEN AND GARAGE - Situated renovations inside or out; within walking distance to bus stop, All maintenance work, / CASTRO MARIM - municipal market and approx. 1 km from painting, jetwash service Situated 5 mins drive from beach, 10 mins from all the beach. etc. amenities. Sitting room Sold furnished w/ fireplace. Spacious and equipped. Call Jason equipped kitchen. ENERGY CLASS Tel: 960 136 445 ENERGY CLASS B- - C €285.000 or 281 324 602 €325.000 [email protected] 26 www.eastalgarvemag.com

www.eastalgarvemag.com Very rare one- of-a-kind beach front home This stunning home is located in Cacela Velha and is one of few homes with a direct view of the Ria Formosa and the sea. Cacela Velha is a unique town with beaches that have been described as the best in Europe. About the home: Over the past year, this home has been transformed by the owner with the help of an architect, interior designer and custom builder. The home includes custom porcelain tile throughout, brand new kitchen with Silestone countertops, custom designed bathroom fixtures and new furniture throughout including a tiled deck with hand made Santa Catarina tiles and an unobstructed view of the sea. Available for rent or sale. Price upon request and visits can be arranged. Please contact the owner directly. Email: [email protected] 27

AMI 8799 LwL Properties.com, Nº40a, Rua 1º de Maio, 8800-360 Tavira Office: 00351 281 327 656, Voip: 02070999193 Email: [email protected] Web: www.lwlproperties.com Modern 3 Bed Apartment with TAVIRA Three Bedroom Villa with Indoor & Garage, Terrace and Pool – Outdoor Pools, & Sea Views - Estoi, Tavira, 310.000€ Ref: 4838389 Modern 3 Bed Linked Villa with Pool, on Golf Course – Castro 750.000€ Ref: 4653437 Excellent apartment on the first floor, with private roof terrace overlooking the town and Marim, 450.000€ Ref: 4742977 This villa is in a pretty location in between, Estoi, Moncarapacho and Olhão, with a real feel of being in the sea, to be finished by the end of 2020. Luxury, spacious linked villa, located within the country, yet knowing that all amenities are close Located in a quiet urbanization, slightly ele- the golf course of Castro Marim Golf. Boasting vated on the northern edge of the historical by, giving you the best of both worlds. Built using town centre of Tavira, within a short walk to its own pool overlooking the golf course. good quality materials, and boasting an A+ rated local shops, cafes and train station. Great Finished to a very high standard with top quality energy certificate, with lots of space inside and out. opportunity, with excellent rental potential, as finishings. Perfect lock up and go home, or in- The terraces have fantastic sea and country views. vestment for rentals. Castro Marim Golf has two a full time or holiday home. Great as a home or rental property. courses and is surrounded a Nature Reserve, CASTRO MARIM ideal for walking and cycling. Site includes club ESTOI house, a gym, bike hire, and a restaurant/bar. Rua Maria Helena Vieira da Silva Contact Smartamoves: 15-D, Mato Santo Espirito Mobile +351 915 744 005 Office +351 281 027 082 8800-601 Tavira Email: [email protected] Firstly, the SMARTA family hopes you are all well and staying safe. In these difficult times, we send you our best wishes and hope that we can resume our normal duties and socialising with you all as soon as possible! The offices might be closed but Smartavillas and Smartmoves are still alive and kicking & working from home… Here at mission control (AKA the Boss´s House!) we are successfully co-ordinating all traveller enquiries, owner correspondence, administrative tasks and health & safety projects. And the field teams are taking good care of the properties whilst they are standing still. In addition, our all-new website will be launched soon. We are using this period to work on that right now! In these challenging times, we all need to be adaptable, so here are our top tips for successful home working: ✓ Stick to your usual routine – get ready for work at your usual time. ✓ Create your workspace and use the best technology available. ✓ Don’t just sit there – take exercise and fresh air at regular intervals. ✓ Stay connected – don’t feel alone – keep in touch with colleagues. ✓ Fight to temptation to multi-task – you can do the washing after work! ✓ Be prepared for disruptions especially if you have children at home! ✓ Eat healthily and take some time out to relax and destress when needed. ✓ And finally, remember, the fridge is not your friend! 28 www.eastalgarvemag.com

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PGoivrtinuggaBla...cank Atoppeal The Pink Flamingo Croquet and Social Club is working in partnership with the Algarve Network for Families in Need to provide food and essential items as well as pay for medicine to families across the East Algarve How I miss eating dinner with my husband and friends at our here, as opposed to anywhere else, was famous we are. favourite restaurants in Tavira because of the Portuguese people who are and entertaining our friends easy-going, welcoming and friendly. They 2It is a reminder that we are all connected go out of their way to be helpful and in the and that something that affects one person has an effect on us all. of different nationalities in our south of the country they have a very casual It is a reminder of how precious our 3home. I also miss everyone at the croquet and relaxed way of life, which although the health is. club, the laughter, meeting familiar faces pace can be frustrating when you first move It is a reminder of the shortness of life 4and new ones too and of course actually here, it is after all what we have all been and of what is most important for us playing the game. This has been our life as seeking, to be stress free at the end of our to do, which is help each other, especially full-time residents living in the East Algarve working lives. those who are old or sick. until all that stopped as the world shook Coronavirus has hit us all like a psychological It is reminding us of how materialistic our 5with the horror of Coronavirus and we were wall. We are frightened. Many of us feel society has become and how, in times told to stay home and not interact with like we are playing a small role in a 1970s of difficulty, we remember it’s the essentials others. How it has impacted my husband disaster movie. Life is surreal. Our natural that we need (food, water, medicine) as and I could probably be termed as ‘rich instinct is to mentally withdraw from what is opposed to the luxuries that we sometimes man’s problems’. Personally, we are not rich happening. It is natural to feel cheated that unnecessarily give value to. in financial terms, we are comfortable after our freedom has been taken away. It has It is reminding us of how important our 6a lifetime of hard work – and sometimes life been compared to the different emotions family and homelife is and how much we has been very tough. We are only rich in we experience when a loved one dies. The have neglected this. It is forcing us back having such a good life in our Autumn years stages are not linear but over the past few into our houses so we can rebuild them into and, as many of you reading this will agree, weeks we have probably all experienced our home and to strengthen our family unit. apart from sometimes complaining when denial: This virus won’t affect us. Anger: You It is reminding us that our true work is 7the monetary exchange rates negatively are making me stay home and taking away not our job, that is what we do, not what impact our monthly income from overseas, my activities. There’s bargaining: Okay, if I we were created to do. 8We chose to spend our golden years in will be better, right? Sadness: I don’t know we manage quite well. social distance for two weeks everything It is reminding us to keep our egos in check. It is reminding us that no matter Portugal and now consider this foreign land when this will end. And finally, there is how great we think we are or how great our home. So why did we choose to settle acceptance. I will comply with all the rules others think we are, a virus can bring our here? Our income certainly has more value and everything will be okay. We can then world to a standstill. here than in our home countries, England move on and try to find some meaning and It is reminding us that the power of 9and Norway in our case, and with the NHR purpose to what has happened. Might there freewill is in our hands. We can choose rules we pay less tax, which means our be some positive changes to come out of to cooperate and help each other, to share, disposable income is higher meaning we this situation the Coronavirus has caused? to give, to help and to support each other can afford to do more. The Algarve has over Bill Gates has recently spoken about some or we can choose to be selfish, to hoard, to 300 days of sunshine which is better than of the ways our beliefs and behaviours may look after only our self. 10It is a reminder that we can be patient, freezing winds, snow and rain and you can change: or we panic. BBQ every day throughout the summer if you wish without the fear of rain stopping 1It is reminding us we are all equal, 11It is reminding us that this can either play. But the real reason we chose to live regardless of our culture, religion, be an end or a new beginning. occupation, financial situation or how 34 www.eastalgarvemag.com

12It is reminding us that this Earth is severely damaged. In all probability it will be the time of writing, due to the enforced sick. 2121 at least before tourism goes back to strict travel restrictions, we are unable to the level of 2019. carry out manned collection points outside 13 It is reminding us that every difficulty, Many of the workers in the tourist industry supermarkets, however when these strict there is always ease. who have a fixed job earn minimum wage restrictions are lifted, we will advertise at (€4.38 per hour). For many they only earn which supermarkets we will be at set times 14Whereas many see Covid-19 as a from April to November so they have to put on social media. Meanwhile the English great disaster, I prefer to see it as a away enough to cover their expenses over shop in Conceição near Cabanas have ‘great corrector’. the winter or find labouring work. Many kindly agreed to collect these items on For me these is truth in his words and I only working in restaurants, cafes and bars, our behalf during their opening hours. The hope many are being reminded of these also fishermen and builders are zero-hour Black Anchor in Tavira have agreed to be things. . contractors earning less than the minimum a drop off point for food and essential item So, what can we do to focus on something wage or self-employed. The Portuguese donations between 11:00 and 13:00 every positive in this shifting world? Our chosen government has stated it will give financial day. We can then use their facility to store, action is to give something back to the support to employers to financially support sort and bag the non-perishables. We are people we choose to live amongst and who their employees. This will not happen quick also taking the responsibility of verifying and happily allow us to live in their country as enough and as of 31st March many will not prioritising families in need and delivering foreign immigrants. get more income until that payment arrives. food and essential items to them as well as We live in an area that is highly dependent For many contractors and the self-employed paying the prescription charges for needed on foreigners be it as tourists or habitants they are not eligible and it will never arrive. medicines. We will not give cash. to spend money in their restaurants, So, the local workers need help to feed their As well as taking tangible donations from bars, hotels and shops. To purchase or families, buy essential items and medicine. the public we need money to buy fresh rent accommodation which supports the This will not just be a short-term problem produce, food supplies when necessary and construction industry and employ locals this is going to last many months until the pay for prescriptions. to maintain their properties. Coronavirus tourists return in their thousands. For more information email us at contact@ has a ripple effect on the working lives of The Pink Flamingo Croquet and Social pinkflamingocroquet.com or telephone our Portuguese hosts and foreign workers. Club, a registered non-profit association, 967265777 If the restaurants are closed the fishermen is working in partnership with the Algarve Thank you, Denise Dahl have nowhere to sell their fish. If we are self- Network for Families in Need who cover Monetary donations can be made: isolating, we won’t allow workers into our West and Central Algarve on an initiative to ● Through PayPal via the Pink Flamingo homes to do maintenance or repairs. Even provide food and essential items as well as account – contact@pinkflamingocroquet. when the virus has gone and we start to pay for medicine to affected families across com resume more normal lives how long will it be the East Algarve. With a team of volunteers, ● Via the FaceBook donation site which you before the tourists come back? Traditionally (we still need more if you wish to help us can find on the Pink Flamingo Croquet and the tourist season starts at Easter, this is the in our quest), we are asking for donations Social Club FaceBook page time they make the majority of their income of non-perishable food (tins, pasta, rice ● Via bank transfer to Millennium Bank with which has to last them over the winter etc.), nappies, baby food, baby supplies, the reference Families in Need months too. Easter is only days away and so cleaning materials, toiletries and hygiene Iban PT50 0033 0000 4549 2035 1420 5 we can assume, even if the virus disappears products as well as cat and dog food. At Account name Tor Terje Dahl in the coming weeks, how many we don’t know, tourism for this season at best will be www.eastalgarvemag.com 35

Community MY VIRAL Never afraid to speak his This is not the movie Contagion. mind,Tavira resident and This is not Fake News. The reality long term friend of the East of a new Zootrophic VIRUS is Algarve magazine, Jay Cee amongst us. This is an irrefutable gives us his experiences to FACT must not be ignored, yet date in the continuing daily seems to be, by some, and indeed audaciously fight against the spread of the paraded by others. deadly Corona Virus. I for one am very grateful for having chosen to reside in Tavira, the Jewell of the Algarve. THOUGHTS For I have a mountain view within my isolation walls. I have sunshine supplying me with a justified, by the times we are within? the Tavira Verde men and women who are steady stream of VitaminD, and I inhabit a Not one other person offered any support disinfecting our streets, the EDP power community of people, who, by my observation in this exchange. They stood mute behind station operators that keep the lights on, the and estimation, have adhered to the current their protective masks. Finally, the manager Ambulance drivers, the Corpo de Bombeiros, globally prescribed measures imposed by the accompanied him from the premises. Who are the bakers of bread, the butchers, the garbage Portuguese Government. They follow those these people that act so differently in this Global workers that continue to take our refuse away rules, by staying home. For the most part, civility scenario? late into the night. and socially conscious behavior has been the Gordon Asmundson, a professor of psychology These people are on frontlines, 14/16 hours a course of action taken by the majority of the at the University of Regina in Saskatchewan has day, sacrificing, facing possible mortality. These citizens of my chosen town. Thank you, Tavira. categorized peoples behavior by three groups, are the people who socially distance themselves Of course, there are the exceptions to the rule. Over-responders, Under-responders and those from their very loved ones, so that the chain of Which I illustrate with this personal occurrence who fall Somewhere in Between. I say we have supply flows, for us. They are the facilitators of I had thrust upon me. I ask myself, why after four groups. our needs in these times, not the politicians, not handing out 30 pairs of gloves to consumers at The first group in this societal Pandemic are the celebrities, not the influencers. Mini Preco, was I verbally bombarded with racist the health workers. These professionals are For all of this that you give and do for us, I can remarks, by a local man, “telling me to go back risking their lives as they fight for ours, They are only say thank you very much. I hold you all, in to my country”, shouting in front of people, who faced with an untenable responsibility as they high regard. Stay healthy and know that you are wore masks and gloves, “that I am the cause of serve their community part of an ill-equipped honorable people who serve others. the virus being in Portugal, that he doesn’t have infrastructure, within an ill-prepared industry. Now, WHY are the Over Responders, these the virus, only I do, that I don’t belong here” All Their faces scraped, bruised, rubbed raw from “panic buyers” so afraid? Why do they think that because I asked him to wear gloves, that I was wearing the same mask, for days on end. They hoarding toilet paper is an empowering action providing for him. Was this fear, stress, worry are scarring themselves, in the line of duty, for against a viral assault and why does it provide or just plain racist ignorance, that he felt was us. Think about that the next time you have a them, in their mindset, a sense of security inside sandal blister and you need to walk back from this fear? When we all know, when all genuine, the beach. Now multiple that one hundredfold reasonable common sense points and proves, and it might give you an emotional sense that it does not? memory understanding of what they are going What basic primal need is being triggered, that through, over a 48-hour shift, with little sleep. makes these individuals strikeout and bodily I salute you all in normal times, today I bend the assault another human being? Please don’t knee and bow my head. Bravo. simply read what I just asked. Please take the They are followed closely in their heroic time to question these behaviors? Because contributions by the Truck Drivers, the Grocery those that engage in it, are not only blind to their Workers, the Telecommunications people, actions but are oblivious to the understanding 36 www.eastalgarvemag.com

of their reasons for engaging in those actions. nothing more than “STIMULATING THE As a single man, I have the indulgence of doing It reminds me of this quote; “Forgive them for ECONOMY”. They say it quite openly, for all to this solitude of time, with no inbound intrusions they know not what they do”. I say, not during a hear? Yet no-one listens to what is being said or duties to another. I have no-one that needs universal Health Pandemic. They must be held with what is being said. They don’t say, “we me, right now in my direct environment. I accountable. Yet how? need to stimulate compassion, assistance, don’t have to be mindful of another’s mood I can defend against their physical assaults. Yet I fellowship, decency”, do they? fluctuations or feelings. What kind of stress or cannot defend against their thought processes, This pandemic reveals very clearly that pressures fall upon the families, relationships, at their mindset unless I can understand why they the system we take as a given is all but a this time. I turn to my close friends and family, feel and think this way? The man in Mini Preco precarious myth. It is a Matrix. This system is for digital companionship and reach out to my had no interest in engaging within constructive built on momentum. It operates on supply and next-door neighbor Joaquin, by WhatsApp dialogue, he simply wanted to vomit his opinion. demand. Once that momentum ceases, supply communication, if anything immediate is WHY do the Under Responders believe they are deteriorates and all hell breaks loose in that required. invincible, immune to Covid19? Why are they demand. I share my fantastic pots of soup with him. He not conscious of the chance, that if they are The system requires our cash. It’s called drops off Lemons and Oranges from his farm, at wrong, again, facts indicate that they are, that LIQUIDITY. It seems, as Liza Minnelli sang in my doorstep. And in that exchange, we provide their decision to flaunt any measure of Social Cabaret, money does make the world go round. emotional support for each. We recognize that Distancing could and can, possibly infect more For myself, I find this to be not a stressful time, we are not alone in these days. We have each of their friend’s, family, co-workers, neighbors, instead a very peaceful time, as I feel no sense other if needed. the chain of supply workers they obtain their of responsibility, other than to stay home, stay This time has brought me to a very still feeling goods from, that they consume at the Corona healthy, and not engage with others. All the inside myself. Question is, can I hold on to it party, by not staying home? pressures of what will I accomplish? Of why am when the outcome of what we are dealing with Why if they do infect others, do we not take I not progressing in my business requirements? shows itself and relinquishes its power over us. action to have this behavior stopped? Why do Thoughts of should I be doing more with my Again, we will see. we only comment on these actions? Why are time? Am I being lazy? Should I read another In closing, I believe one’s character is not these individuals not held morally accountable? book or cut the lawn? Have I watched too much exhibited in times of comfort. One’s character is Why is it that they act as individuals, with Netflix? Should I go or not go to the Gym? Why revealed in times of difficulty, hardship, turmoil. possible consequences against society? I haven’t I visited this person? Ask yourself this. Look into the future and then spend my time asking these questions. I want These questions and more, are no longer look back at how you acted in these times. to understand. I want them to stop. applicable, as I see it. This type of noise in my Are you proud of your behavior? Where you a I can tell you why I am in the “somewhat in- head has ceased transmitting. Why? Because Somewhat in Between, an Under or Over? Or between” group. It is very simple actually. It there is no game in play, life, as we have been are you a frontline Hero? Where you conscious is based on the empathy I was taught by my accustomed to, has ceased to be. We are in the in your actions? Mother for my fellow citizens. It is me having a midst of a new reality. After all the debates and exchanges, we are left sense of responsibility to the community, as I am In short, most of the judgments I have about with accepting this simple fact, Mathematics not a hermit living my days upon the plains of myself, all those little nagging recriminations is Mathematics and the rate of infection is Jordan. I stay put when I would rather be sitting in regards to self, have ceased. My world exponential and ruthless. with my 81-year-old father in Toronto, yet I don’t. has become quite small, by definition of the I leave you with this thought. Anne Frank spent Why? Because I would never unsuspectingly quarantine. I have been forced to accept the 761 days in the Secret Annex. She put thoughts carry an asymptomatic virus to his doorstep. conditions that are presently activated and in to paper. Ask what you will have done when we How could I live with that possibility, never mind this acceptance, comes a sense of gentleness. all exit our doorways and hug each other? the reality of it happening? That is why I am on Gentleness with self. Nothing is expected We on the other hand, have Netflix, Amazon day 14 of self-quarantine. of me, I expect nothing of myself, but to stay Prime, Spotify, all the Online content you could How do we bring the Over and Under healthy and ride this storm out. ever consume, virtual museum visits, you are Responders towards acting as a whole, for the I have also recognized who it is that I reach out able to take a stroll through London by way of good of the whole? That is something that I am and interact with and when in the pecking order, street cam. interested in discussing. those individuals are contacted. The truth is I So. Why is it that America speaks of essentially have no need, but to reach out to a few. PLEASE STAY HOME and get to know thy self. www.eastalgarvemag.com 37

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Gardens from other plants for 2-3 weeks. This will measured in foot-candles, which is defined as Light duration refers to the number of hours of protect the other plants from possible attack the amount of light that one candle produces, light that falls on a plant in 24 hours. by any insects or disease you might have measured one foot away. Outdoors, the In low light conditions, plants can benefit from missed. amount of sunlight that is cast may be 10,000 increasing the duration of light. Duration of 14 Most houseplants are tropical or sub-tropical - 12,000 foot-candles. Indoors, the amount - 16 hours is sufficient. Do not expose plants in origin. Often, they have been grown in of light that enters the room is only a small to more than 16 hours of light since they need greenhouse conditions or even outdoors in amount. While most plants will perform best a rest period too. Also, be aware that flowering southern climates. If plants have not been with bright light conditions, some plants can response in some plants is influenced by acclimatized, they may go through a period tolerate moderate to low light conditions. day-length and should be considered when of shock. While light intensity is measured in foot- supplementing the available light. Often, plants drop some leaves or some candles and can be evaluated by using a light Light quality refers to the wavelengths of light. leaves may yellow, when first brought into meter or photographic exposure meter, you Plants need blue and red wavelengths for a new environment. This adjustment period can also follow these general guidelines. photosynthesis. For flowering, they also need should not last more than a few weeks. During Low Light infrared light. this time, keep the plant relatively cool to help North window: a few feet away; East/West Temperature minimize water loss through its leaves. Check window: 3-10 feet away; South window:15-20 Most foliage plants prefer day temperatures the soil regularly to determine when to water. feet away between 65 degrees and 75 degrees with Also, do not fertilize at this time, since the Medium Light night temperatures usually 5 to 10 degrees plant is adjusting to lower light and humidity North window: directly in front; East/west lower. Avoid extreme temperature changes, conditions. window: a few feet away; South window: 3-10 such as cold and hot air blasts from windows, Houseplant Needs feet away radiators, heating and air conditioning vents. Foliage plants can be a beautiful addition to a High or Bright Light Take special care near cold window panes home or office. They are often grown for their East/west window: directly in front; South too. Cold glass can damage foliage. attractive foliage, since most would require window: up to 5 feet away Water Needs greenhouse conditions to produce flowers. Direct How much water a plant needs is influenced Several factors influence your success with South window: directly in front by several factors. Not only is the individual indoor plants. The key factors for plant Keep in mind that light conditions change plant size and species important, but also growth are light, temperature, humidity, and throughout the seasons. Several factors can the growing conditions. Light, temperature, water. Take time to read about their individual influence your light intensity and duration. humidity, container type, container size, and requirements and then try to match their For example, the sun is higher on the horizon finally soil type all influence the speed of needs to your indoor setting. in the winter (increasing the brightness growth and therefore the amount of water Proper Light indoors) and lower on the horizon in the needed. Light is essential for plant growth and can be summer (decreasing the brightness indoors); It is best to look up individual plant types one of the most limiting factors for success surrounding trees and shrubs may block for their watering needs. Typically, you will with houseplants. Both the amount and the sunlight with their leaves in summer, but allow see the following descriptions under water quality of light are important. for more light during the winter after their requirements: plants enjoy constantly moist, Light intensity refers to brightness and is leaves have fallen off. but not soggy wet soil; plants prefer to have 42 www.eastalgarvemag.com

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The Personal Income Tax contract and if the company you work for has present situation. If you also have some doubts delivery date starts on the 1st of April and goes adopted the lay-off model, you will be entitled regarding tax in Portugal, or specifically related until the 30th of June. The payment is normally to 66% of your salary, with a minimum of 635€. with this Covid19 outbreak, please feel free to due in August. This will be paid by the company you work for contact us. The council tax is expected to arrive in the and subsequently subsidized by the Social taxpayer’s postboxes during the month of April, Security. Q I closed my business and will be very to be paid in May. If, however you are self-employed, you will only difficult to pay the rent to my Landlord. 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Expert financial advice By Andy Oliver, deVere, Portugal. The World is Closed – Come Back Tomorrow Across the breadth of the world, the rush hour is no more. Companies and fully recovered within a few days. 99% Bills written in a matter of days, then passed are ordered to keep half, if not of those who died, already had an underlying within 24 hours. But if I had to guess… and all of their employees at home. condition and/or weakened immune system. that’s all it is. America will be first to roll it out, A city that boasts it never sleeps 3 out of 355 deaths (0.8%) were clear of and the rest of the world will follow suit. experiences enforced hibernation. Ringed infections, more than a third, had diabetes, 76.1 A return to the Gold Standard maybe? A with drive-through test centers, a hospital % had high arterial blood pressure and more worldwide economic re-set? ship is readied to set sail for New York harbor than half had 3 or more prior health conditions What we do know is, the FED cut interest rates as the city’s medical facilities fear becoming – (Statistics provided by the Italian National to zero percent and launched a massive $700 overwhelmed in a pre-empted, desperate Institute of Health). billion quantitative easing program to bolster need for extra beds. Trump declares himself “It is our duty to do all we can to care for the the economy. It lasted less than 24 hours before a ‘war-time’ President. A virus has paralyzed elderly and vulnerable” world leaders profess the Dow took a massive 3000-point nosedive, the World’s economy. Unemployment could over and over. Something that should go and Deutsche Bank asked whether they should reach 20%: double what it was during the without saying. However, I would argue… if our be writing their own obituary after suffering a Great Recession of 2008, and approaching the Governments truly cared for our elderly, why huge hit. figure from the depths of the Great Depression do they continue to live in near poverty making The good news is… the markets have been in the 1930’s. There are no flowers at the 9/11 choices between whether they eat or stay here before. And whilst large drawdowns are memorial. Ground zero has been sequestered. warm? An additional and contributing factor in scary, the recoveries are even more exciting. It Another 21st century crisis that separates the their unnecessary struggle for wellness in the is often fatal to sell off when things seem at their past and the future into the before and the after, later years. We would all do well to remember darkest, because if you miss out on the rally, the is upon us. What you just read, could be easily them. Stockpiling of food and stripping investment will never recover. Be wary of ‘doom mistaken for the opening scene of a Hollywood shelves bare, leaves nothing for our elderly and and gloom’ headlines and sensationalism disaster movie, when in fact - it came directly vulnerable. where markets are concerned. Phrases like from a leading British news outlet. Monitor what information you take in and be “Huge crashes,” “Billions wiped off” and The truth is the virus has not paralyzed America very careful during this time. The more often “Emergency measures.” These phrases are or any other country in the world for that matter; you hear something the more likely you are to emotive and invite the wrong decisions. The the decision makers have. accept it. doom mongers only ever focus on the share The advice given is don’t panic. Yet media Alright, so in the media there’s the narrative. price with headlines like “Billions wiped off the across the world focus only on fear and Then there’s the counter-narrative. The counter values of UK companies.” panic. Hour by hour they whip up a frenzy that narrative presented right after the official Whilst it is true that the capital values of seemingly has no bounds. Social media is guilty mainstream one, is a carefully crafted piece companies are important and make great for sharing ‘fake narratives,’ and has become a of information. Which is why we should all be headlines, the most important component virus in itself. Words used are sensationalised, extremely careful about what we believe in the to longer term wealth is the dividend that a fear-based, panic-driven and mostly un- initial phases. News events are planned, as company produces, especially where that qualified by actual facts. are the predictable reactions to them. Not just dividend is reinvested. Thousands of flu deaths are recorded in the narrative, but also the counter narrative is If you’ve funds to spare, now is probably a great country by country statistics each and every accounted for. time to invest. The old adage of “buy low sell year - In 2019, 23,000 died in the UK alone. Yet Headline: “We’re all going to die.” high” is the elixir of investment. We chase it, economies don’t shut down? In fact, this rarely Reality: Yes, we are! That’s inevitable… but rarely get it right. What we can do, is use makes the news; let alone those who died. In …One day. common sense and sound judgement to realise Italy for example - 80% of those contracting We see the problem; we’re already witnessing when companies and markets are undervalued (Covid-19) experienced mild flu-like symptoms the reaction. Now what about… the solution? due to an external shock. How this will unfold is not yet clear. 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