May22 East Algarve Magazine

MAGAZINE © OLHÃO · SÃO BRÁS · TAVIRA · ALCOUTIM · CASTRO MARIM · VILA REAL DE SANTO ANTÓNIO ISSUE NO. 155 MAY 2022

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



EastAlgarveM A G A Z I N E Welcome... PUBLISHER & ... to your May issue. At last, the long winter DESIGNER appears to be coming to an end, the masks are off so let's look forward to a wonderful summer. Richard Bassett The past few years have been difficult for many, therefore we've dedicated this issue to local EDITOR individuals originating from all over the world, Richard Bassett doing their best to make a living here in the East Algarve. We meet artist Roman Markov, barber CO-FOUNDER Pedro Teixeira, chef Michael, photographers João Richard Bassett Snr. and Sara Martins. We also visit a weekly market in Olhão where you'll find locally grown produce and ADVERTISING hand-made goods and finally, Chris Wright tells us Call 961 700 200 or email about the cleaning and renovation of the graves of [email protected] war heroes, just across the border in Spain. This plus much more, including news, finance and DISTRIBUTION health news. As ever, we welcome your comments, 3,500 copies printed. please email us on [email protected] All advertisers are issued copies for distribution, Richard Bassett, Editor along with retail outlets. COVER PHOTO Richard Bassett All rights reserved. Except for normal review purposes, no part of this magazine may be reproduced without the written permission of the publisher. Every care has been taken in the preparation of this magazine, but the contents are only meant as a guide to readers. The proprietors of this magazine are publishers not agents or sub agents of those who advertise therein. The publisher cannot be held liable for any loss suffered as a result of information gained from this publication Unipessoal Lda BREAKFAST · LUNCH · DINNER SEE OUR BUSINESS HOURS ON GOOGLE BRUNCHERIA FRESH FOOD & SMOOTHIES R. ALEXANDRE HERCULANO 13, 8800-394 TAVIRA T: 00351 913 896 868 FACEBOOK: @BRUNCHERIA.TAVIRA www.eastalgarvemag.com 4

Contents 10 10 PEOPLE 36 'Mark Ov' a genius. 14 46 PEOPLE 14 PLACES Shooting stars. Products of the land. 50 CURRENCY 16 PEOPLE News from GC Partners. Military precision. 52 FINANCE 20 HISTORY Finance news from We will not forget them. Ricardo Chaves. 26 PROPERTY 55 FINANCE Avoid a stale property listing. News from PCC. 28 PROPERTY 58 HEALTH Property of the month. I made a promise. 32 PHOTOGRAPHY 59 HEALTH Photo of the month. Vitimin boosters. 34 TAVIRA 60 GARDENS Find our advertisers on Propogating Succulents. the map of Tavira. 5 36 PEOPLE Your personal chef. 40 PEOPLE Hank & Carina. 42 BAD ADVICE Ask the expat. 44 SPORT From Chris Wright. www.eastalgarvemag.com

News INDIAN TASTE THE DIFFERENCE! FARMER CABANAS Home grown spices imported from India gives a unique flavour producing the best Indian cuisine in the East Algarve! 6 www.eastalgarvemag.com

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People For ALL your motoring Campo Martires da República 8800-378 Tavira needs including: Opposite the PSP Police station • Car Servicing • Tyres • Headlight Tel. 281 324 305 EMAIL: [email protected] refurbishment • Air conditioning • Wheel Alignment • Full Diagnostics ART SUPPLIES: Oils, Acrylics, Water Colour, Washes, • Batteries • Spares Brushes, Canvasses and more! HABERDASHERY & FABRICS: GALP Servi TAVIRA A huge range of fabrics, wools, Pneus threads, zips, buttons and sewing equipment. ◄EN125 TO OLHAO GALP PICTURE FRAMING: Large selection of picture frames. Contacts: HOBBIES: Tel; 289 721 772 / 915 590 084 Thousands of items to decorate and Email; [email protected] beautify for the hobbyist. Website; www.servipneus.pt Facebook; Servipneus A FUN PLACE TO MEET Tents & Events Algarve LIKE MINDED PEOPLE The one stop shop for all your AND BY Parties and Events! THE WAY, Based in the East Algarve, at Tents & Events WE ALSO PLAY Algarve you can hire event and catering equipment for all your needs! CROQUET! For more information please contact us on 962 812 230, through our social media or our Everyone is welcome, website tentsandeventsalgarve.com all nationalities, beginners and www.eastalgarvemag.com 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] 8

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People 'MARK OV' A GENIUS AWe meet the incredible Roman Markov, a Ukranian artist and long term resident of Faro mazed by the small exhibition we always enjoying the ability to create something beautiful found in the Real Marina Hotel from nothing but the imagination. Later he studied and and Spa in Olhão (located left trained as an art teacher, he taught woodwork and of the reception), we set out to ceramic craft classes to his young students. We asked if locate and discover more about painting ran in the family, Roman laughed a little and told this very talented painter. It was us it did not, his father did paint a tiny amount, but spent not an easy feat as our subject is not one to show off or his time working as a detective. think grand things about himself, ‘humble’ is the word What we love about the paintings Roman does is the that comes to mind. He told us he just loves to paint. variety in styles, he explains that he is constantly Roman Markov originally from the Ukraine moved to developing what he does and currently is enjoying Portugal some 20 years ago and after 2 years he met creating playful pieces from his imagination, such as the his wife, also a Ukrainian native and they now have the one we have featured to adorn the cover of this month’s most precious and cute little girl. He is a real family man. magazine. He says this type of work is a challenge as it In the Ukraine, Roman painted from a very early age, is not based on a photo or real-life scene. It takes more 10 www.eastalgarvemag.com

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Places effort and time to create these images and find the shapes that compliment the subject, rather than detract from the focal point. Roman uses Acrylic and Oils on canvas as his medium, he paints everyday, but takes a break on Saturdays. Most paintings are of the East Algarve and are central to the beaches and harbours. In fact, several of his paintings include old boats that have vanished from existence, yet still captured on his canvases. What astounds us the most, are the low prices he charges for his artwork, his smaller pieces start at €25. It is easy to see how his modest nature is reflected back in the small prices he charges. We asked why he does not charge more for his paintings, the answer was simply that he wants his artwork to be affordable for all, not just the elite and those with deep pockets. You can find a display of his artwork in Artina in Tavira, Real Marina Hotel and Spa in Olhão, Moldular in Faro and he is often in Loulé on the market. In August there will be an additional exhibition in Albufeira. The best way to contact Roman is through his Facebook page, @roman.markov His website boasts much of his work and is also well worth a visit: www.romanmarkov.com 12 www.eastalgarvemag.com

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People MILITARY PRECISION From Military to Barber in Fuseta, Pedro Teixeira has a bright future! We meet Pedro Teixeira, dedicating most of his time to being a barber. as a barber. In such a small amount of time I a 30 year old barber This decision came naturally as the passion am already proving them wrong. I have proved in Fuseta, originally for cutting hair grew. Pedro says \"I greatly myself and shown that I am capable of being from Guimaraes, but appreciate the relationships created with my a successful barber, something I enjoy doing, grew up in Felgueiras, clients, its a very rewarding job. The time a gratifying job particularly as being barbers, Porto. spent so close to the client enables you to, we have a new experience with every client, He moved to the Algarve after visiting his over time, become friends and not just clients. a new challenge. It’s not a monotonous job, brother who lives here, during that time he I'm quite a perfectionist, I’ve always been this there’s a lot of diversity and when you enjoy visited the studio to have his hair cut. He way, but competing in bodybuilding shows what you do you never really work a day in loved the style and the whole experience, you the full potential of the human body and your life\". so asked his barber about the possibility of the extreme detail in presenting yourself Pedro's goal as a barber is to challenge other learning from him as an apprentice. After perfectly. I take this drive for perfection into professionals in the area by bringing a high some persuading, he eventually agreed. my job as a barber in hopes to give my clients quality standard of work, but his main focus Pedro grabbed the opportunity with both an enjoyable experience and surprise them is to make sure that every client walks out the hands and moved to the Algarve. with the quality of the outcome\". door happy with the experience and with the Pedro spent 7 years working for the military His apprenticeship is under his 'mentor' Andre end result. during which time he used to cut his Cordeiro, who is considered the best barber He is extremely proud of his work, and very comrades hair, this is where he initially gained when it comes to “Fades” in the Algarve. grateful to his team: mentor Andre Cordeiro, his interest for cutting hair and his passion Andre is training Pedro to produce the same Tiago Marques and Ivan Barbosa and also to grew from there. very high standard. his clients who 'put their trust in me to deliver He only officially started working as a barber Asked about his motivation, Pedro says a fresh look every time they sit in my chair'. in December 2022. After his military service, \"My motivation comes from a few different It was a real pleasure to meet Pedro, and we he stepped into the world of private security avenues, of course I have a drive to create a wish him great success in his new career. and at the same time also competed as a fruitful career in this business, which is one of bodybuilder in Men's Physique on a National them, but a large part of my motivation has Contact: Tel 918 411 373 or message on and International level. also come from people who doubted me and instagram @officialpedroflex Currently he still works as a private security put pressure on me not to go into this industry Feel free to stop by the studio: Rua Ten. guard, but has reduced his hours and is by saying that I wouldn’t make money working Barroso 39, 8700-028 Fuseta. 16 www.eastalgarvemag.com

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History WE WILL NOT FORGET THEM Eighty years ago two young By Chris Wright had been buried in the cemetery.” Gladys' Allied airmen, Sergeant mother, Dona Isabel Naylor de Méndez, Geoffrey Avern, 27, of the Cemetery. It is here that the grave of Glyndwr for many years tended the graves and was Royal Australian Air Force Michael, as featured in Operation Mincemeat, awarded the MBE by HM Queen Elizabeth and his 21 year-old navigator/ can be found. The film - featuring Colin II. If the two airmen were to be suitably observer Sergeant Philip Firth, Kelly Macdonald, Matthew Macfadyen, honoured then a major clear-up of the area Crossan of the RAF lost their lives when the Penelope Wilton and Jason Isaacs – is surrounding the graves was of paramount Bristol Beaufighter they were flying from scheduled to open in Portugal on 12th May. importance. Permission to undertake the Cornwall to Gibraltar crashed near Gibraleón A message had been sent to the Australian work was obtained from Bishop Carlos López north of Huelva. In last month’s East Algarve Embassy in Madrid informing them that we Lozano of the Reformed Episcopal Church in Magazine I told their story and now I am very would be honouring one of their war dead. Madrid who has ultimate responsibility for the privileged to record the Ceremony of Honour Within hours a response had been received Cemetery. A group of volunteers, ‘The Tavira held at the British Cemetery on the 19th from Captain Bruce Legge, Defence Attaché Twelve’ was recruited and descended on the April. Originally, my wife and I had planned to which set in motion a chain-of-events that cemetery ten days before the event where lay flowers on their neglected graves in the lead to the moving and solemn Ceremony of they were joined by Juan Conde, a local overgrown and mostly forgotten cemetery Honour. Chris Wright added, “I can honestly police officer, whose father had lived near adjoining the immaculately maintained say that the positive and prompt response the crash site. After several hours of intense Nuestra Señora de la Soledad Catholic from the Australian Defence Attaché motivated labour the strimmers, pressure washer, rakes, me to make contact with Huelva resident Gladys Mendez Naylor, whose grandfather 20 www.eastalgarvemag.com

Christine Wright, flanked by the bugler and drummer, observe a minute’s silence (L to R) Colin Hearn, Stephen Bland and Trevor Morgan, Royal British Legion; Capt Bruce Legge, Australia Defence Attaché; Gabriel Cruz, Mayor of Huelva; Capt Ian Clarke, UK Defence Attaché; Squadron Leader David Tucker and Sub Lt RNR Helena McFeeley, British Embassy Madrid; Chris Wright, event organiser litter pickers and secateurs had done their job cemeteries of the province of Huelva. Also in There are numerous other graves in the in taming the undergrowth and smartening up attendance were a bugler and drummer from cemetery including those of the wife and the Commonwealth War Graves. Banda de Cornetas y Tambores La Humildad. young children of Scotsman Doctor William Guests at the Ceremony on the 19th of April The proceedings started with Colin Hearn, Alexander Mackay who founded a sports included Captain Bruce Legge, Australian Royal British Legion, reading a poem The club for Rio Tinto mine workers. It was Defence Attaché Southern Europe; Captain Sky’s The Limit. The gathering of some forty officially established as Recreativo de Huelva Ian Clarke RN, United Kingdom Defence guests was then addressed by Capt Bruce in 1889 and the club is now recognised as Attaché; Colin Hearn, Stephen Bland and Legge before Gladys Mendez Naylor spoke of Spain's oldest football club. In closing, Chris Trevor Morgan of the Royal British Legion, the importance of maintaining the cemetery. Wright said, “I was humbled and proud that Portugal Branch; Gabriel Cruz, Mayor of The Mayor of Huelva, Gabriel Cruz, said that so many people saw fit to honour these Huelva; councilors Francisco Baluffo and in conjunction with the Episcopal Church, two young men, who like so many young Daniel Mantero, Huelva Department of there are plans to renovate the cemetery in Ukrainians, have laid down their lives in the Tourism and Culture; Squadron Leader David twelve months. The Laying of Wreaths and name of freedom. We owe them a great Tucker and Sub Lt RNR Helena McFeeley, Flowers was followed by Capt Ian Clarke debt of gratitude”. It is hoped that a small British Embassy Madrid; María Antonia Peña, reading the Ode of Remembrance. The Last steering group will be formed to ensure that rector of the University of Huelva; Consuelo Post, a minute’s silence and the playing of the positive outcome from the Ceremony of Dominguez, Professor at the Huelva University the national anthems of Spain, Australia and Honour will be maintained well into the future. and author of a book about the British Great Britain concluded proceedings. www.eastalgarvemag.com 21

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Property HOW TO AVOID A STALE PROPERTY LISTING PROPERTY MANAGEMENT HAPPY HOMES ALGARVE All you need to know, by property expert Robert ALGARVEAN COTTAGES V I LLAS A PA RT M E N T S TOWNHOUSES QU INTAS Bijker Happy Homes Algarve is currently looking for additional good quality rental Villas and Apartments to offer to our customers for next season. Ever since the start of the If you have a property to let, please contact us for more details' Covid-19 pandemic, the market has not looked Confused about the new rental law? back and we are currently Contact us for specialist advice. experiencing one of the strongest property sale h a p p y h o m e s l da. Contact us today: 281 320 283 periods in our company's 25 year history. 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 Demand for high quality properties far R ua Dr. Parreira 1 37 outnumbers the supply, putting upward next to Barclays Bank pressure on property prices. Furthermore, 880 0 - 3 46 T av i r a inflation and a labour shortage have pushed up prices of newly built properties in the Eastern REAL ESTATE LAND & HOUSES ALGARVE Algarve to previously unheard-of levels, and they are selling. GOLF PROPERTIES VILLAS A PA RTMEN T S T O W N H OU SE S PLOTS It goes without saying that every homeowner wants the best possible outcome when LHV - 1062 selling their property but even in the best of circumstances, trying to hold out for the Covering the whole of the Algarve as independant real estate agents, we can provide you with unbiased advice when you highest possible price can cause more harm decide to purchase a property and can introduce you to a wide choice of reputable mortgage banks, architects, lawyers, builders, than good. charteredsurveyors andinterior designers. We have been in business for over 16 years, finding the right property for countless satisfied It is critical to keep your property from clients. We currently have over 900 properties available online and would be very pleased to help you find your ideal home. becoming a stale listing. If you're thinking about selling your home, it is If you are the owner of a good quality Contact us today: 281 320 281 important to get it right from the start. Make property and wish to sell, please contact www.l an d an d h ouses a lga r ve. com sure you select an agent with good knowledge us to arr ange an appoin tment of the local market. Not all real estate agents work full-time in property sales. There are quite TAVI RA VI L A MOURA a few who are in property sales in addition to another full-time job. This is not an ideal Rua J osé Pi r es Padi nha 1 78 N1 25, B enf ar r as, B ol i quei me situation for you because the days of amateurs 8800 - 354 Tav i ra 810 0 - 068 B ol i quei me selling property successfully are long gone. When determining the asking price, you should 26 compare similar properties that have sold recently and/or are currently on the market. This is easier in residential areas where there are similar properties than in the countryside where there are more variations to consider such as design, location and differences in the quality of construction. The illustrated photo above the article is a good example of how not to sell your property. This apartment is located in a highly desirable residential area in Tavira, called Quinta de www.eastalgarvemag.com

Caracol on Rua Rotary Internacional. Over -Check with the agent if your price a period of 14 years our company has sold expectation is realistic, providing the agent is many properties here, the last one we sold knowledgeable within a month at the end of April. Another -Select an agent on experience and full time apartment was sold 6 weeks ago. In other commitment words, properties are moving in this area. -Listen to buyer feedback after viewings The apartment in the photo has been on the We are not in business to bad mouth other market for 5 months and had a price reduction agencies and salespeople, but we felt this is 2 months ago of 7%, yet it is still overpriced in such a good real time example of a stale listing the current market by approx. 10%. There may that we wanted to share it with you. It is unclear be a shortage of supply, but buyers are not whether the property listing was mispriced by foolish. In the meantime the ‘for sale’ sign of the listing agent/agency or the owner; either the agency was damaged by a storm 5 weeks way, the outcome is negative for everyone ago and broken in two. It is obvious that the involved. listing agent and agency have lost interest and If you are interested in putting your property on had no viewings for quite some time, otherwise the market we would like to get in contact with the broken sign would have been noticed and you. Our real estate consultants are happy to replaced or removed. As a homeowner you meet and advise you on marketing and market should avoid a situation like this at all costs. value in order to achieve your goal. Another price reduction will no longer cut it. It needs a new start, an accurate asking price Robert Bijker, Director with limited room for negotiation, professional Land & Houses Algarve – Yellow Homes photography and an equally professional write up. www.landandhousesalgarve.com There is no definition of time for a property www.landandhousesalgarve.de listing to go stale. It depends on the number of Tavira Office properties that are moving in a particular area. Rua Dr. José Pires Padinha 178 Here are some guidelines to avoid a stale listing: 8800 - 354 Tavira -Understand the market value of your property Tel: 281 320 281 by comparison Fax: 281 321 901 (AMI – 6232) -Select a local agency with experienced local Vilamoura Office agents EN 125, Benfarras Boliqueime 8100 - 068 Boliqueime Tel: 289 301 294 REAL TIME. REAL KITCHEN... MADE FOR YOU. www.eastalgarvemag.com www.desiespaco.com 27

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A very well located one level villa, occupying Property an elevated countryside position near Estoi. of the month Comfortable accommodation with 3 bedrooms and a Large sitting room, Villa- Faro peaceful gardens with pool and excellent views. The position of this property is amongst other similar properties in a good sought after location and it remains very private with gardens to the South looking out over fields and distant sea views. The well tended gardens are ample, with several areas set aside for just sitting and enjoying the views or for outside dining. Available exclusively from Russell-Decoz, Refª: HOME2085V Location: Estói Price: 685.000 € www.russell-decoz.com [email protected] call: +351 289 792 785 +351 911 765 100 Do you have a house for sale? Contact us and learn about our sales strategies. Licença AMI:870 @russelldecoz www.eastalgarvemag.com 25

Property MAIN OFFICE – (Waterfront) Ava Ria Formosa, Centro Comercial Solicitor Loja 2, 8800-591 Cabanas de Tavira specialising in: TEL: 281-370277 Mobile: 91 7212498 OFFICE – E.N.125, Cevadeiras, Real Estate 8900-024 Vila Nova de Cacela Property Conveyancing TEL: 281-951165 Mobile: 91 2177055 EMAIL [email protected] Family law LICENÇA No 504-AMI WEBSITE www.estealgarve.net Power of Attorney 2 BED. HOUSE W/ GARAGE AND S. POOL - NEAR English, French and Spanish ALTURA - Situated just 5 mins drive from Altura and speaking all amenities. Built in 2000. Plot with 350m2. The house has a covered area of 118m2.Roof terrace with attractive Telephone: +351 281 321 794 sea and countryside view. Sold furnished and equipped. Mobile: +351 963 096 407 ENERGY CLASS D €315.000 Email: [email protected] Tr. Das cunhas n.º 35 8800-372 Tavira Pet insurance Algarve roof & Are your loved ones well protected? property renovations • 3 different levels of cover • Multi-pet discounts, get up to 22% off! 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 renovations insode or out; All maintenance work, Car Home Motorbike Travel Health Boat Business Pet Community painting, jetwash service 30 etc. Call Jason Tel: 960 136 445 or 281 324 602 [email protected] www.eastalgarvemag.com

Compass Property Sales www.compasspropertysales.com Rua de Santo Estevão 25A [email protected] Tavira. AMI 17591 Call us +351 281 323 876 ¤625,000 IDYLLIC TAVIRA COUNTRYSIDE 3 BEDROOM VILLA WITH SWIMMING POOL Located within a short 10 minute drive from the beautiful coastal town of Tavira in the East Algarve, is this particularly charming and very well built 3 bedroom villa with swimming pool. Built in 2006 on the footprint of an old Portuguese farmhouse and set amongst a stunning & mature natural landscape with views of the surrounding hills, this private villa radiates authentic Portuguese living. Viewings are highly recommended. • Plot size: 1401 m2 • Villa size: 179 m2 • 3 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms • Spacious living room • Fully fitted and equipped country style kitchen • Laundry room • Study • Double glazed windows • Security shutters • Swimming pool • Peaceful location • Hill and countryside views • Low maintenance garden • Energy rating: IP • Ref: V-CPL Casa Anibal R/C loja B, Estrada da Manta Company AMI 7673 Ovens Rota 8900-038 Vila Nova de Cacela Office: Tel/Fax 281 952 820 Mobile: 00351 911 041 862 Sunin the SALES: www.algarvemantaproperties.com Time to shine RENTALS: www.algarvemanta.pt EMAIL: [email protected] NEW INSTRUCTIONS! MANTA ROTA 295.000€ VILA NOVA DE CACELA Professional REF: 2923 280.000€ REF: 2924 Oven Cleaning • 4 Bedrooms • 3 Bedrooms • 3 bathrooms • 3 bathrooms www.ovensinthesun.com • Semi-detached villa • Townhouse in quiet urbanuization FB@ovensinthesunalgarve • Gated condominium • Private pool • Only 4 properties in condominium • Air conditioning (heat & cool) TEL: 00351 968 526 382 • 2 Parking spaces • Private garage • Roof terrace • Close to all facilities 31 • 2 Mins walk to shops, cafes etc. • 1.2Km from Manta Rota beach • 700M from the beach • Near several golf courses www.eastalgarvemag.com

PHOTOGRAPH OF THE MONTH Incredible detail in this shot by Robert, I do wonder if these guys seize the moment when they see it, or wait patiently for the perfect moment. As usual submitted to the Facebook page: ‘Algarve Amateur Photography group’ 32 www.eastalgarvemag.com

3 bedroom villa with independent studio Patio and terrace. Located 15 minutes’ drive to Tavira in Luz de Tavira - Palmeira. Worth a visit! 265.000€ Photographer: Robert Bousfield Semi-detached townhouse with 4 floors From: Tavira 3 bedrooms plus basement/studio Camera used: Canon R6 with Tamron 90mm Terrace, garden and Garage macro lens Comment: I love this time of year, the vibrancy of Located 15 minutes’ walk to Tavira Centre the flowers, the busy bees , and the perfect light in Worth a Visit! the Algarve after the very welcome rain. 495.000€ www.eastalgarvemag.com ALGAR VILA, Lda Since 1986 (AMI 431) Travessa das Cunhas, nº 29, 8800-372 Tavira, Faro (+351) 281 324 115 Tlm. 00351 963 660 971 Email: [email protected] www.algarvila.com 33

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pYerosuornal Chef Introducing Chef Michael from \"Chef Creations with a twist\", happy to serve you wherever you may be. Michael provides the ultimate personal chef service whether cooked at your home or his (he delivers too) Chef Michael greets us with a big smile, our host and personal cook is famous for his canapés. We are presented with creamy goat's cheese on crispy bruschetta, each topped with a semi sundried cherry tomato and basil pesto, next is skewered sweet peppered pork, followed by the lightest and flakiest tempura fried prawns, served with a splash of fresh lemon juice. Presentation, something I myself struggle with immensely, is picture perfect. Luckily, there is more in store for us, barbecued rack of ribs in the stickiest and most wonderfully balanced sauce follows the canapés. For our dessert, the most gorgeous decadent brownies, lightly stencilled with powdered sugar forming the shapes of cutlery. Michael, aged 40, is versatile and blends into whatever is needed in any situation. He likes to roll with what life gives him. Born in the UK, raised in South Africa from the age of 6 months, Michael developed a love for cooking and the various tastes he experienced while his parents moved from place to place around South Africa. He recalls cooking braais at the age of 11. Having been formally trained as a chef and awarded a scholarship by Compass Group, the largest contract food company in the world, Chef Michael knows the industry well. The cheffing business can be quite stressful, Chef Michael muses during our interview, after 23 years of being in the kitchen, he 36 www.eastalgarvemag.com

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explains that when it is a passion and a www.eastalgarvemag.com love, it becomes different. The compliments become the reward, replacing the drive for monetary success. His background is impressive, after working with Compass, he joined the Patak group, earning the title employee of year. He has worked for private catering companies, some of the largest and most successful in the UK such as catering company With a Twist. He has worked alongside restaurant owners to turn their businesses around to be successful, profitable and most importantly having satisfied customers, he has catered to small parties as well as up to 1200 persons. Having made his way to the Algarve, now Chef Michael wants to concentrate on quality, equality, affordability and creativity in all senses of the word, meaning also being creative when budgets are small. He offers a food delivery service to those unable, too compromised or just don’t fancy cooking for themselves, such as a client of his that has MS. He provides a balanced, tasty, fancy and professional looking lunch and dinner to her doorstep daily, with warming/heating instructions for both the oven and microwave. Other clients have requested burgers, chips and milkshakes. Unlike many services where booking a day 38

or two in advance is required, Chef Michael 39 is able to provide and cater to your wishes within just a few hours. A sample of some of the comfort foods… southern fried chicken with crispy onion rings, boerewors and biltong, to Friday night fish, chips and mushy peas, or perhaps you fancy an Irish breakfast for Sunday brunch complete with black and white puddings, or maybe a healthy Thai or Chinese cuisine delivered to your door. The options are endless as are the fillings, meat, no meat, fish, sea food, vegetarian and even the infamously marginalised vegan will be found with an abundance of choice. Chef Michael shares with us that he is keen to develop his canapés and hosting at locations service. Currently able to cook for and cater from 1 to 50 persons, he will come your home or chosen location, all food prepped and ready to be cooked. After serving you and your guests he will leave your kitchen in an immaculate state, striving to have it better and tidier than before he arrived. Again, this is not a service solely for the rich and famous, it is the idea to adapt to everyone's budget and everyone's wishes. Call to schedule a meeting and discuss the bountiful options and solutions available. Contacts: Tel +351 910 270 379 Email: [email protected] www.eastalgarvemag.com

People THEN OLHÃO FOUND US... ... and we weren't even looking! Hank and Carina's story of how they came to live in and love Olhão Welcome to our monthly style outrigger canoes appeared. Soon after column celebrating that one morning, I watched as a crew of six, Olhão. After exploring guided by owner Caio Mathias, carried one Portugal top to of those canoes down the boat ramp and bottom from Braga silently paddled away into the Ria Formosa to Tavira enjoying so waters. many coastal and inland locations in our RV, What a way to travel! I decided to enlist for a we decided Olhão was the place to buy our morning tour. Caio says they launch several home to celebrate our “golden years”. mornings every week. Paddlers do a bit of Olhão was not on our radar at first. In fact, the prep before heading out for the trip. discovery of Eastern Algarve was a pleasant This “Canoa Havaiana” local club is joined by surprise with the scale of development so sister clubs in Porto and near Lisbon. Together much less than areas to the west. A chance they silently challenge each other in friendly winter rental introduced us to Olhão, a place competition with another Algarve club to be we quickly found attractive for many reasons. located further west joining the fun soon. “Walkability” is, above all, a main highlight I signed up on the Aukai website (www. and each month we will introduce you to aukaivaa.com). They offer single classes and places only steps away from our front door. group tours and they declare the boats are We hope you will enjoy our column! stable and easy to paddle. The smiles on the AUKAI... OLHÃO’S “HAWAIIAN” faces of returning paddlers suggests this is a OUTRIGGER EXPERIENCE. great way to enjoy being on the water. As much as we enjoy our walks every day When I shot the photo of Caio returning from a here, we also love the part we can’t walk recent Saturday morning tour, he exclaimed, on, the stunningly calm and beautiful Ria “I love being in the water!” I’m pretty sure he Formosa waters. meant “on” the water so I will hopefully soon One day last fall, we noticed something new. enjoy my own tour with him soon paddling Located right next to the marina loading ramp along the quiet and beautiful Ria Formosa inside the Island View complex, two Hawaiian waters.. 40 www.eastalgarvemag.com

PSST! marina with all the fancy boats and maybe Here is an experience many small business dreaming of commanding your own vessel people would recognise and remember towards the next port of call! Ahoy matey! well. It is this...the people closest to you are Or... you can just settle down, be grateful for suggesting you are crazy. This usually occurs good health and sunshine, and calmly relax when what you are suggesting for your future while enjoying the beautiful view. Why worry business is something untried like - Psst! about maintaining your fancy yacht when the Okay, so start with a vehicle that is cute as a cost of just one month of berth fees will get button, but destined to pretty much stay in you all the local Ria Formosa tours you could one place, then get enough people to come hope for from the row of trip vendors right by for coffee and croissants so that maybe, next door! just maybe, your loved ones will gradually Psst! enjoys a full crowd most days. Be nod with their approval. patient and know Telma adds tables if there Telma Cristina Afonso Amaro has been are any left in the back. Cash please... serving her customers here in Olhão from that non moving vehicle for almost 4 years and For our full introduction, see our first column online in the she considers herself lucky. Like so many December 2021 issue. www.eastalgarvemag.com local people trying to forge a living in a tourist Fine Print – Questions or Comments? based economy, the 4 month high season Write to us at [email protected] meant much of each year for her was spent We choose to focus on businesses here in Olhão where we waiting for work to return. Not any more. have actually been customers first. Any future advertising Psst!, located on the esplanade that fronts from these businesses that supports the East Algarve the marina across from the Real Marina 5 star Magazine is purely coincidental :-) hotel, may not be open every day all year, but if the weather is reasonable, which it so often is, you’ll also feel lucky to be enjoying coffee and a fresh croissant in the sunshine. As a bonus, you’ll be gazing out to the Olhão 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 are speaking to a 'lifestyle coach' who is own social order and standing, but instead of spits, 'this is some good crazy fire, like life seeking to address the role throwing fists we use other methods! It's like really'... 'Anyway where were we'? 'Would you of alcohol and diagnosis in when in the 1960s they used LSD for therapy like a shot'!? the Expat community and our sessions, but I have no access to a dealer, Expat: 'Thanks but not right now. You were else I'd be plugging that too! describing your next unique methods... relation to ourselves. Expat: Your methods and approach are Brandi: 'Oh certainly. (She hammers another Brandi Whine, describes herself without the causing quite a stir! Can you highlight a few? shot and wipes the drawl from her puckered orthodoxy of having to believe in the twelve Brandi: As most don't identify as having a big mouth and burps). steps or God in the AA. \"I'd drink that bastard problem, we always start a group with, 'you The next round is a game of 'accusations' under the table'', she quips. She considers are an alcoholic, but I am not game' which and we see how people cope when they are her approach as a psychodramatic approach really puts the cat amongst the pigeons. It is a drunk with real-life situations. Our bouncers to alcohol in her infamous 'group therapy' gossip classic for our clientele and really gets act like the Springer Show. That is important, sessions. the accusations rolling! We also like to sort because we next bring out the inflatable Sumo She also moonlights as a pharmaceutical people into categories. suits for ExPat slam dunk scream therapy and seller for Pfissahar, so if her clients get The richest, the poorest. The one with the jousting. They can return the next day to mop distressed she can prescribe them all sorts of best credentials. The prettiest, the ugliest. out any unfortunate spillages. highly addictive opioids like Fentanyl or what The most moral and pious! Who should be the The next day we commence with a shame she calls uppers like Adderall. If you are unable serving class and the masters? That sort of session. At this point it is fortuitous to ask, to sleep she might prescribe you a highly thing that keeps a small community ever fluid 'do you want to keep on drinking after all addictive sleeping drug like Zolipdem or anti- with dynamic psychodrama. the mess and drama from the day before. I anxiety drugs like Xanax. She recommends After the process of sorting group dynamics. I encourage them to say 'yes please'! you wash that down with a shot, like Valley of immediately after a discussion on philosophy, That is when I bring out Tequila and we the Dolls, she says 'medication works faster the meaning of life, Nietzsche, the future of commence with what I call 'hair of the dog' with liquor'. the world, nihilism, morality, hedonism and drunken' yoga. At this point, when my friend She is also the face of her own brand of what's it even all mean? (Laughs, whispering Beany runs the class, I go and raid the drinks Algarvian Cactus Tequila, and she may have something inaudible). and medical cupboard. slipped some extra Peruvian Torch extract At that time of even greater confusion, it Expat: This all seems bizarre and utterly and what she described as a 'spirit journey' is always a great interval for my Pfissahar pointless. What is the point of it? at 50% volume. sales! Especially for the legally adhering ones. Brandi: It is essential really and about the Expat: It is wonderful to meet you, Brandi. They might get off the train at this point, so journey of life. I like to question participants, Your group therapy sessions are infamous to speak. See ya! Don't let the door slam on what is the difference between being sober here in the East Algarve! It seems few survive? your… (Cackles). or drunk really? What is addiction? Everyone Why do you think it is, many ExPats struggle We all know in the alcohol and pharmaceutical is addicted to something surely? Just some with alcohol? industry, it is profitable for everyone to have a have better taste! Brandi: 'Oh darling, they would say they diagnosis, so if there isn't one, I tend to make After a group hypnosis session, it is always don't, but they struggle with everything down one up and send the losers who can't hack it fruitful to ask for donations and have another here! It is like its very own soap opera. I off with a prescription! shot. really just run the sessions for observational If they are weeping, I say they can come to my Why? What else should we be doing? Playing purposes and to make my sales commission! Detox services at The Algarve Priory and I will kumbaya? And where would the fun in that They struggle because…? Well there are too prescribe them more or something else, much be? many alpha personalities, people wanting stronger! It's a five star facility and we have If anything is amiss, I can always pull out my to have fun, those awful boring lockdowns, ex-celebrity doctors in hiding who'll basically diagnosis book, because there's always a pill then they get upset about something stupid prescribe anything and our rooms are like a for you! they've done! I say relax, take another shot of glitzy 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest' just Anyway, enough chatter. Go on, have another Brandy Wine! Can you hack my juice? with more modern interventions! drink! Just a little one. 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Sport FAR LEFT: Italian defender Andrea Magrini in action against Sertenanse. LEFT: Home grown talent Jorge Viegas. BELOW: Itto Cruz (28) heads home Fontinhas first goal after just six minutes. ILL DISCIPLINE PROVES COSTLY S Brought to you by Chris Wrighttriving to gain promotion from the Campeonato de a ‘must win’ scenario, but a goal down after Portugal to Liga 3 would just five minutes and a player short after now appear to be beyond seventeen minutes ruined any chance of a Olhanense’s reach following positive result. Djoulou was shown yellow year-old Jorge Viegas, who for the last three cards in the 11th and 17th minutes. The 1-0 seasons had been part of the first team staff, is now in charge until the end of the season. Carlitos and Silva were suspended for the home game against GD Fontinhas (Azores) three consecutive defeats. and goals in the 5th minute and 61st defeat meant that Olhanense had failed to The rot set in during the 0-0 draw at Pêro minute secured victory for the islanders. find the back of the net in over seven hours of Pinheiro (Sintra) in the second game of the ten A subpar performance at home against football. With just two points from five games match series. Influential senior players Carlitos Moncarapachense on Easter Saturday – with five to play – this virtually ends any and João Silva were sent-off and manager resulted in another 0-2 defeat with goals from chance Olhanense may have had of taking Carlo Perrone, who has subsequently left the Nuno Silva (80′) and Gabriel (90′) rewarding one of the top two promotion slots. club, was also dismissed by the referee. 32 their local rivals. The trip to Sertanense was Moncarapachense in action against Sertanense MONCARAPACHENSE ON THE UP 44 Victories away at Pêro Pinheiro and Olhanense plus draws against Sertanense and Os Belenenses has left the Moncarapacho team just two points behind league leaders GD Fontinhas. Crucial games at home to Pêro Pinheiro and Olhanense on the 15th and 22nd May could be pivotal. Kick- offs at the Estádio Dr. António João Eusébio (just off the High Street) are scheduled for 5.00pm; always worth checking closer to the day. www.eastalgarvemag.com

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS Sport For the first time in three years officials Players, officials and players of Sporting Clube and local dignitaries Olhanense, along with local dignitaries celebrate Olhanense’s were able to salute the flag on the 27th April; the club’s 110th Anniversary. 110th birthday Club President, Isidoro Sousa paid tribute to the Expat Supporters who followed the club through ‘thick and thin’ as well as East Algarve Walking Football who were now an important part of the club. Following the speeches a plaque was unveiled commemorating the installation of a defibrillator for use at the Stadium. The inscription reads: Dedicated to the memory of STEVE WILLIAMS and HENRIK MISIORNY, members of East Algarve Walking Football and SC Olhanense Supporters Group who financed the purchase of the equipment and training of volunteers. (LtoR): Olhanense President WALKING FOOTBALL Isidoro Sousa and Filipe Ramires, TOURNAMENTS president of the General Assembly Thirty-one teams from the unveil the defibrillator plaque. UK, Spain and Portugal enjoyed two days of friendly LAMBS FOR EWE-KRAINE but competitive sport at the well appointed Ferreira FC, Albufeira. Handmade woollen lambs are proving to be a big hit as people flock to get their Organised by Algarve Football hands on one. Tavira resident Christine Wright said, “I bought the first one Tours, the two age groups (50+ and several months ago and thought I can make these.” Christine is a regular of 60+) contested nearly 100 games of the Friday morning Creative Arts Group at Artina, the top-rated arts shop in Tavira. She seven-a-side walking football that is selling the fluffy creatures to raise funds, so for a minimum donation of 10 euros, you allows players just three touches can own a handmade Ewe-kraine sheep. Every cent raised – Christine is donating all of the ball and minimal physical the materials – will go towards humanitarian relief for the people of Ukraine. contact. EAWF had teams in both age groups whilst Farense FC and www.eastalgarvemag.com Odiaxere WFC (west Algarve), who had been introduced to the sport by EAWF, were also present. Browns Sports and Leisure Club, Vilamoura host their fifth Annual 5-a-side WF Festival from the 5th to 8th May with teams from Preston North End, Clitheroe, Ipswich, Billericay (Essex), Carnoustie Panmure (Scotland) and KRC Gent (Belgium). Local teams are from Browns, Farense and EAWF Olhão and EAWF Tavira. 3495

SHOOTING STARS Meet the young couple rising in the field of photography and owners of Bamboo Fotografia João and Sara Martins are the Sara’s dad fishing in the past. These days you can learn anything online. With creators and photographers of Both never truly felt happy with their past their life-long experience with photography Bamboo Fotografia. careers and have always desired to explore and video and numerous workshops and João was born in Monte Gordo their creative and artistic side. Once they events they have participated in over the and Sara in Santa Luzia, both had a taste of professional photography and years, they felt that going to photography or towns located in the East part of videography they fell in love with it and knew film school wouldn’t really bring anything new the Algarve. this was to be their future career. to the table. Instead, they invested in the best They have been photographing and making The couple have both worked with people equipment available on the market, which videos since they were kids, Sara with her before, Sara in a hospital as a dietitian and they continue to do, continually learning in an aunt’s film camera and João using his uncle’s João with his experience as a personal evolving industry. old school video camera and through the trainer. \"We believe communication with the Their goal is simply to keep clients happy and years photography and video has been an clients is almost as important as mastering to do what they love everyday. It's the perfect artistic escape from their daily lives and a the equipment. Our past working experiences career for them. Being fulfilled and successful favourite form of self-expression. helped us develop this soft skill and it really enough to earn a living from photography and Sara studied to be a nutritionist and João has improved how we interact with different video and being able to deliver the quality worked as a personal trainer and used to help clients\". they presently do. 46 www.eastalgarvemag.com

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Asked what the future holds, Sara says \"In problems, we always seek solutions which is capturing the smallest details, the ones that the future we want to keep doing weddings very important in this area as things can get make a wedding day unique to each couple. and portraying people while transmitting raw very unpredictable, especially during wedding In our editing process we like to use soft yet beautiful emotions. Apart from that we days. Communication really is key and we colours and warmer tones with little contrast. would love to do more destination weddings aim to create a close bond with our clients so This is the aesthetic we want to achieve and in different parts of the world\". they don’t feel like we are just providing them that is so characteristic of our work\". Besides working with the best cameras, a service, but an experience instead, as the This young couple is clearly very dedicated to lenses and post-production software best one possible\". their work and are loving what they do, which Bamboo Fotografia offers a very comfortable We asked what their favourite subject choice we think shines through to the photos they and fun experience for their clients. João would be and also to best describe their produce. We are sure they will continue to be says \"It’s normal for people to be intimidated style of photography. Sara replied \"Tough successful in this industry... and shoot for the when being photographed or recorded so question! Our favourite type of photography stars. we always make them feel relaxed and professionally would definitely be Wedding comfortable as if they were just hanging out photography. In our free time and as more of Contacts: with friends that take reaaally good photos! a hobby for me it would be food and for João, www.bamboo-fotografia.com Also we are very down to earth and simple Sports (Surf and Skate). Instagram @bamboo.fotografia people. We never look at situations as Our style is very documental, focused on Telephone 965 791 378 48 www.eastalgarvemag.com

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