Mar23 East Algarve Magazine

MAGAZINE © OLHÃO · SÃO BRÁS · TAVIRA · ALCOUTIM · CASTRO MARIM · VILA REAL DE SANTO ANTÓNIO ISSUE NO. 165 MARCH 2023

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EastAlgarveM A G A Z I N E Welcome... PUBLISHER & ... to your March issue. This month is all about DESIGNER food. We visit the beautifully decorated Avant- Garde Bistro, with a sunny terrace over looking the Richard Bassett river Gilão, right next to the Roman Bridge. For traditional Portuguese cuisine, we have Polvaria EDITOR João Belhi located on the opposite side of the river, Richard Bassett specialising in Octopus, but also the best seafood Paella. Finally, there's Ria Terrace Restaurant who CO-FOUNDER introduce Wednesday Fish & Chip lunch special Richard Bassett Snr. and also their Sunday Roasts. Hank and Veronica both update us on their ADVERTISING experiences of life in the East Algarve and there's Call 961 700 200 or email a special report from Denise Dahl and her [email protected] experiences following an unfortunate incident. All this plus finance news, gardening, health news DISTRIBUTION and much more. We welcome your comments, 3,500 copies printed. please email us on [email protected] All advertisers are issued copies for distribution, Richard Bassett, Editor along with retail outlets. COVER PHOTO Jesse Owen Bassett All rights reserved. Except for normal review purposes, no part of this magazine may be reproduced without the written permission of the publisher. Every care has been taken in the preparation of this magazine, but the contents are only meant as a guide to readers. The proprietors of this magazine are publishers not agents or sub agents of those who advertise therein. The publisher cannot be held liable for any loss suffered as a result of information gained from this publication Unipessoal Lda INDIAN TASTE THE DIFFERENCE! FARMER CABANAS Home grown spices imported from India give a unique flavour producing the best Indian cuisine in the East Algarve! 4 www.eastalgarvemag.com

Contents 8 8 PLACES 12 Avant-Guarde Bistro. 46 46 PLACES 12 PLACES Ria Terrace Restaurant. Polvaria João Belhi. 50 CURRENCY 16 PEOPLE News from GC Partners. Hank & Carina. 52 FINANCE 18PORTUGUESE Finance news from Lessons with Amanda. Ricardo Chaves. 23REAL ESTATE 55 FINANCE Price Negotiations. News from PCC. 26 PROPERTY 57 HEALTH Property Energy Qualification. Designer to Wheelbarrow. 28 PROPERTY 58BAD ADVICE Property of the Month. Ask the Expat. 32 PHOTOGRAPHY 60 GARDENS Photo of the Month. Grow your own Citrus Trees. 34 TAVIRA 5 Find our advertisers on the map of Tavira. 38 ART Artist of the Month. 40 PEOPLE An American in Portugal. 42 PEOPLE My Wake up Call. www.eastalgarvemag.com

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Places Dine in Style Located on the bank of the River Gilão, a stone's throw atAvant- from the Roman Bridge and Garde with the best view of Tavira from its sunny terrace, Avant- 8 Garde Bistro has all the ingredients to be a great success A vant-Garde Bistro has reopened their doors after a month long holiday. We caught up with owners Filipa and Andy. Despite the tumultuous weather of late, we met Filipa and Andy on a lovely, warm, spring like day. It was obvious the two had equal levels of respect and admiration for each other, the friendship between them was clear. It turns out they first met back in May 2018. Filipa, originally from Lisbon, had moved to the Algarve in 2007 and was working evenings in Vert'in, Andy’s local. They have been friends ever since. A year later, in August, Filipa went back to www.eastalgarvemag.com

Lisbon, but returned to Tavira in May of 2020. market. Despite it being empty, the potential The dishes on the menu are unique and full of The dream was to eventually open her was obvious. The rush to get everything in flavour, differing from those that can be found own restaurant. Having worked in various order to take it over by early May began! in and around Tavira. All of the Champagnes, establishments Filipa had the opportunity to The location was perfect; right by the except Moët & Chandon, are produced and learn exactly what customers wanted while waterfront and catching the sunshine all day created by family run and owned businesses. dining out. Andy saw and recognised her long. However, with no kitchen, or furniture, What we loved was the experience of dining passion and the two decided to become a lot of work was required. The lack of any here. It wasn't just a very good menu, or just business partners. and everything provided Filipa with a blank the presentation of the food that was nice, or And so, at the end of 2020, the search for canvas, a space she could create and design even that the food was delicious. It was the the perfect premises began. While the hunt to her own taste and liking. total package, sitting in a beautiful restaurant, had begun, nothing quite ticked all the right Fast track to a few months later and Filipa's with a beautiful location looking over the river, boxes. The few that did, were not on the genius and flair for interior design clearly a relaxing environment with a charming view market or available at the time. This included shines through. of Tavira. We were served beautifully prepared their current location. The details are paramount; from the decor, to and presented food and drinks by genuinely It wasn't until 2 years later, in April 2022, that the food served, especially the attention given lovely people. Time was made for us and they received a tip-off that their favourite to each guest that enjoys a drink or meal at every guest dining there that evening. This place was now unexpectedly back on the Avant-Garde. is what makes this place special, unique and www.eastalgarvemag.com 9

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well worth visiting. Surprisingly, it did not cost us a fortune, the meals 11 and wines are reasonably priced, despite having the drinks menu offering Moët & Chandon On Ice. As the saying goes; Champagne taste for Lemonade money. Avant-Garde Bistro have daily specials and also offer vegetarian and vegan options. They are open daily from 12.00 until 23.00 (Midnight on Fridays) and are closed on Sundays. Contacts: Address: Rua Jacques Pessoa 13 8800-650 Tavira, Portugal Telephone: +351 910 747 397 (Mobile) Email: [email protected] Facebook: Avant-Garde Bistro Bar Tavira Instagram: Avant_garde_bistro www.eastalgarvemag.com

People TOavhcoitmroeapof'suthes W e visited restaurant Located close to the old market in Tavira, restaurant Polvaria Polvaria João Belhi, João Belhi serves a delicous variety of Octopus dishes located close to the old market in Tavira. Originally a local Taverna, the establishment first opened in 1961. Back in those days, the local fishermen would unload their catch right across the road from the Taverna, then known as Carmina. As the name suggests, Polvaria João Belhi specialises in Octopus. The owner of the building is João Belhi, who has direct ties to the original restaurant owner, Carmina. The menu consists of Octopus served in a variety of styles, including; Curried, Tempura, Risotto, and of course grilled. They also serve one of the best seafood Paella in Tavira. Respecting the history as a Taverna, the restaurant has a very large selection of fragrant wines, and of course, a variety of red wines that pair perfectly with Octopus. 12 www.eastalgarvemag.com

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HOLIDAY ACCOMODATION • Peaceful and quiet location • 3 bedrooms (6 pax + children) • Heated swimming pool • Putting green • Fully equipped house • Solar panels for self-consumption • 15km to some of the Algarve's most beautiful and calm beaches • 6 different golf courses within 20km radius • 10min from Tavira city center Today, the Polvaria João Belhi is run by Miguel Caleça and his montedafuzeta partner Renata Pacco, along with Chef Dinesh Sharma. [email protected] Miguel opened the restaurant in August 2021. For centuries his family has been involved in seafood and restaurants. His grandfather 15 Tomé is very well known in Tavira as a producer of seafood. Miguel had his first seafood shop in Quarteira in 2007, called Água Salgada. In 2009 he then opened a shop in Tavira under the same name. Before owning restaurants, he was a supplier of seafood for many restaurants across the Algarve and being ambitious, he continues to do so. In 2012 he converted Água Salgada in Tavira into a restaurant and opened another in Quarteira in 2014. Over the next few years he continued to expand his range of seafood shops across the Algarve, one in Albufeira and one in Faro. In 2021 he acquired and opened Polvaria João Belhi and Restaurant Ensui; a Sushi and Thai restaurant nearby. As the photos clearly show, Restaurant Polvaria João Belhi certainly knows how to produce excellent food. It is firmly at the top of our list of favourites and will remain so. You can find the restaurant just past the old market in Tavira; Rua José Pires Padinha, No 94. Telephone: +351 281 407 067 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 love and live in Olhão Welcome to our monthly train station and buy a return ticket to Vila with AC and serviced toilets. The occasional column celebrating Real de Santo Antonio (VRSA). Seniors over strike or delay occurs so check ahead just in Olhão. After exploring 65 enjoy half price tickets (4.50 euros). That case. The 55 minute journey offers a scenic Portugal top to bottom small easily walkable city on the Guadiana ride through the eastern Algarve countryside. from Braga to Tavira River which separates Portugal from Spain is Once you arrive at VRSA at the end of the enjoying so many well worth a visit. line going east, it’s a 10-15 minute walk to coastal and inland locations in our RV, we The older Algarve line diesel trains, slated to reach the cross river ferry to Ayamonte. Just decided Olhão was the place to buy our home be replaced with new electric coaches, do not head south directly from the train station and to celebrate our “golden years”. offer the height of luxury and some windows hang a left after about 500 metres for the walk Olhão was not on our radar at first. In fact, the are less than clear. Still, they are equipped to the ferry landing. Grab a one way ticket discovery of Eastern Algarve was a pleasant surprise with the scale of development so much less than areas to the west. A chance winter rental introduced us to Olhão, a place we quickly found attractive for many reasons. “Walkability” is, above all, a main highlight and each month I will introduce you to places only steps away from our front door. Questions, Comments or Suggestions for new columns? Email us at [email protected] We hope you will enjoy our column! Walking to Spain! Calling all Olhão walkers! Here is a challenge you’ll surely enjoy. Olhão is, according to Google Maps, 49 kilometres from the Ayamonte Square in nearby Spain. Figure around 10 hours to make that journey on foot. Or, you can simply stroll over to the Olhão 16 www.eastalgarvemag.com

(2.30 Euros), for the 8-10 minute ride across train back to Olhão. is based on experience. Pictured here are to Spain. From the ferry landing in Ayamonte, But What About The TAPAS??? servers Millikan Borges and Edith Grimoud the easy stroll to the main square is a one Could this next segment simply be a not that together with owner Anthony Viti. minute walk straight ahead. You’ve done it! clever excuse to write about another Olhão Millikan is often out front greeting patrons with As is the case with many European cities, small business? Well, maybe, but we did hold warmth and a smile and while all work hard, much of Ayamonte is laid out with car- off eating that day until we free pedestrian walkways and squares so returned back home. Like so many customers we’ve exploring in almost any direction is easy, we’ve done so often since noticed seem to be happily interesting and safe. Relax and enjoy! arriving in Olhão in 2021, we familiar with this man. Here is our day trip schedule. Our train left headed to our favorite winter Count us in that cohort! Olhão just after 10am. arriving in VRSA 55 sunset spot on the south Google says there are over minutes later. Since the weekday ferries to side of the Olhão Mercado. 507 cafes and restaurants Spain leave on the half hour, we easily walked There are several south in greater Olhão and tapas from the train to catch the 11:30 river crossing. facing places there in front of all kinds are available One caveat; Spain is one hour ahead so we of both Mercado buildings everywhere. arrived there at 12:45. offering everything from Owner Anthony makes this That is a perfect time to catch a bite for lunch fancy full meals to snacks and drinks, all claim. “We sell more oysters or relax with some drinks in Ayamonte. For sporting seats facing the calm Ria Formosa than anywhere else!” We have indeed noticed our visit, a friend suggested Bar El Paladar so waters. As I write this, we’ll see a high a lot of Panorama tables with customers we decided we’d try some Spanish tapas. On temperature today of 15 degrees, but even enjoying them! the day we visited, our destination restaurant during these cooler months, enjoying the Stop by Panorama and enjoy that locally was closed! After relaxing in the Ayamonte warm sun on clear days outside in those seats sourced entry or other tapas on the menu. Square for a bit enjoying the winter sunshine, is special. For our full introduction, see our first column we decided to hop on the 3pm ferry and Better still are the warm greetings we receive online in the December 2021 issue. retreat back to Olhão. at many of those sunny spots and Panorama (https://www.eastalgarvemag.com/ ) Arriving back in VRSA at 2:15, we spent a few located on the eastern part of that section of hours exploring the pedestrian walkways and the esplanade is where we can always know Fine Print – We choose to focus on businesses here in town square before hopping on the 4:30pm we are welcome. That certain knowledge Olhão where we have actually been customers first. Any future advertising from these businesses that supports Eastern Algarve Magazine is purely coincidental :-) www.eastalgarvemag.com 17

Portuguese SER vs ESTAR Do you know the differences between the verbs Ser and Estar? Many people, when A janela está fechada – the window is closed moment! In these phrases we are using what learning the verbs ‘ser’ (somebody closed it) we call the gerund – in English this would be and ‘estar’, are told that A farmácia está fechada agora? – is the the -ing ending we add to a verb, like this; the verb ser is for things chemist closed now? (did somebody close to eat = eating of a ‘permanent nature’ it?) to wash = washing and the verb estar for 3. Location (of movable objects or people): to read = reading things that are not. This is not entirely true, As chaves estão em cima da mesa – the To make up this tense in Portuguese we use and does often confuse the learner. keys are on top of the table (and… somebody the verb estar and we place an ‘a’, before the However, the verb estar is often used for put them there) infinitive of the verb: (see table) ‘temporary states’ and ‘conditions’. O livro está na estante – the book is on the It is a very simple tense to form as we only I could now go on to show you some examples shelf (you get the idea?) conjugate the first verb and we use the with the verb ser and compare them to the O João não está em casa – João is not at second verb in its infinitive. examples with the verb estar - but that would home be a mistake and you would just continue to 4. The weather: estar (to be) a infinitive (to…) be confused. We use the verb estar to describe the So, we are only going to focus on 4 rules condition of the weather eu estou a escrever (to write) regarding the verb estar. Hoje está calor! – today is hot! Como está? – how are you? Está a chover – it is raining ele está a comer (to eat) Estou bem – I am well Once you learn this very useful verb, you will As you can see in the above phrases, we are be able to make sentences in the continuous nós estamos a beber (to drink) enquiring about the wellbeing of somebody, present tense. how they are feeling etc. estar - to be eles estão a jantar – (to have dinner) 1. State or feeling (estado): eu estou - I am Como está? – how are you?/how is it? (what tu estás - you are eu estou a comer um bolo – I am eating a state are you/is it in?) ele está - he is cake Eu estou contente – I am happy (a happy nós estamos - we are eu estou a lavar o carro – I am washing the state) eles estão - they are car Ela está triste – she is sad (you get the idea?) Imagine somebody asks you what you are See how many phrases you can make up! O João está zangado/feliz – João is angry/ doing now. happy O que está a fazer agora? - what are you If you would like to see how to use the O Bill está bêbado – Bill is drunk (a drunken doing now verb ser correctly, please send an email to: state…) Estou a ler o East Algarve Magazine - I am [email protected]. With A Maria está doente – Maria is ill (state of reading the East Algarve Magazine. the subject ‘East Algarve Magazine’ health) This is what we call a present continuous Don’t forget to visit our website too. 2. The result of an action: tense. In English this tense would look like www.portugueseinsixweeks.com We can also think of it as the result of an this: action. I am eating a cake (right now) A sopa está quente/fria – the soup is hot/ I am washing the car (now) cold (because somebody heated it up/let it go It describes what we are doing now, at this cold) 18 www.eastalgarvemag.com

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APPROVED PROJECTS Building or renovating a property from scratch comes with various risks. A Buying a 'project approved' property can eliminate most of these. home in Portugal is an be an exciting and rewarding experience. to in excess of one year. excellent investment for If you buy a property needing major Fastighetsbyrån real estate agents have anyone. With a robust renovations, planning permission is this amazing example of a property with all economy, beautiful scenery, necessary. The whole process to finally get permissions granted in Tavira. The unique and relatively affordable real the permission to start work can take 2 years Villa has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and a total estate, Portugal is a great or more. Surveys, reports, discussing design living area of 220m². It also has a garden, pool, choice for urban and rural dwellers alike. If you ideas with your chosen architect and then guest house and garage, all within a stone's are keen on putting your own personal stamp approving the design can take 9 months or throw of the Roman Bridge. The original on your home, are not afraid of extended longer - and then the plans are submitted to charm of the property has been preserved, all timelines and are excited about the prospect the local council when the long wait starts. that's left to do is put your stamp on it. of designing and decorating your home, The expotential growth in the East Algarve Contact Fastighetsbyrån for more details: renovating a historic property or building a together with COVID has delayed planning Telephone: +351-281 322 762 brand new home on your own plot of land can permission projects submitted to the Câmara Email: [email protected] 22 www.eastalgarvemag.com

PRICE NEGOTIATIONS Last but not least, this is one of the most important points of all, where it is decided whether there will be a sale or not. Here, nuances Psometimes decide on success or failure. By Stephan Schade sychological aspects: the wrong moment can lead to a “fail” of the opposite in mind), BUT very often the seller is Everyone has their own ideas, deal. not only interested in the highest achievable values, opinions and mentality. Preparation: price, but he also wants to know HIS property The task of the real estate In fact, price negotiations start quite early and is \"in good hands\". On a case-by-case basis, agent is to moderate these not only when buyer and seller start to talk this can also be a starting point for bringing differences between buyer and about money! As a seller you need to know stalled price negotiations to a satisfactory seller and to bring the deal to a successful that the buyer will use all “negative points” of conclusion. conclusion and this to the mutual (buyer-seller) your property to push the price lower. So, if the What I can generally recommend is: satisfaction. A lot of tact is required here. This potential buyer does a viewing and sees that 1.Contracting an intermediary (e.g. re agency), is especially true when parties from different there is maintenance missing (e.g. equipment the chances of success are much greater with countries meet. What produces a loosening not working, painting coming down the walls, a \"neutral third party\" laugh in one person, may be perceived cracks in the wall, etc.), or that there are any 2.Price negotiations are best conducted, as as an unforgivable affront in another! It is problem with the documentation (e.g. any far as possible, spatially separated from each difficult to make general recommendations part is illegal or there is different information in other (buyer/seller) here because, as I said, there are as many the documents) he will use all this later on to 3.Set a minimum price (as seller) for which differences as there are people. The better push the price lower. To avoid this, the seller you are willing to sell (as owner) you know people, the easier it is. But since needs to have his property “in order”, as well 4.Try to leave feelings out of the negotiation you usually have to deal with strangers when as all documents. Like this the buyer doesn’t (easier said than done) selling real estate, I can only recommend have any arguments and the seller has “better Well, \"bonne chance\", and if you have any cards” to get a price close to his asking price. questions, I am at your disposal! restraint. An experienced seller/agent will know when it Of course the seller is interested in the highest TEL: (+351) 968771577 is the right time to start negotiations, choosing possible price (while the buyer has the exact EMAIL: [email protected] STEPHAN SCHADE Your personal contact for a successful sale of your local property! What our clients (property sellers) say about us: We can recommend Mr. Stephan Schade as a competent real estate agent. As team player, he informed us in detail about and involved us in every step of the process. Eloquent and committed, he successfully negotiated the complex problems of our property with the Portuguese authorities and the foreign buyers. Should there be a further sale of property in the future, we will be happy to make use again of his mediation services. A. Hauser Please contact me now: Tel.: 968 771 577(also WhatsApp) E-Mail: [email protected] TWIN KEY Real Estate is a brand of Ria Homes Ida, AMI 13528, NIPC 514 298 677 www.eastalgarvemag.com STEPHAN SCHADE 23

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Property East Algarve Magazine INTERNATIONAL MEET-UPS Our regular meet-ups are proving to be a great success, so much so that we are now introducing a regular morning 'learn Portuguese' meet-up Our events so far, in Tavira, Olhão, Cabanas and VRSA have all been a resounding success. It's been wonderful to see and listen to people making new friends and arranging to meet outside of the group. It is also a great opportunity to share your experiences, and gain from others. Each month we will meet at a designated venue in or around Tavira. There will also be a meet up towards the beginning of the month somewhere else in the East Algarve; Cabanas, Olhão, Fuseta, Monte Gordo or Vila Real. The next meet up will be on the 9th March in Olhão at Re-Criativa República 14 Associação Cultural, Av. da República 14, 8700-310 Olhão, then on 23rd March at Cafe Mira, R. Dr. Marcelino Franco 27, 8800-669 in Tavira. Events start at 6pm. 'East Algarve Magazine International Meet-Ups' Facebook group has been set up and is where the latest updates will be posted. We've also started a regular morning meet-up for people who would like to learn conversational Portuguese, in a relaxed, informal environment. Both Meet-Ups are free of charge and all group members are welcome to join the events. See Facebook for dates and locations. If you have any questions or suggestions just join the Facebook group, or email [email protected] R. Dr. Augusto Carlos Palma, 8, 8800-345 Tavira. +351 938 395 076 [email protected] Facebook: Aurora Steakhouse 12.30-15.00 & 18.30-23.30,Tuesday to Sunday (Closed Mondays). 36 www.eastalgarvemag.com

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ARTIST OF T ime and space have a very relaxed THE MONTH relationship in Jane Page’s latest paintings. Figures from past times JANE wander through Tavira’s streets of today PAGE in juxtapositions with the local flora and fauna that are unusual, to say the least. 38 This general style of painting has been labelled 'magic realism' - the various elements are precisely painted and instantly recognisable - although you’ll need to be very familiar with the town to find some of them - but it’s the mix that provides the magic. And the other-worldly air of detachment in the paintings is balanced by a sprinkling of visual jokes. Jane Page has been living and painting in the East Algarve for over thirty years and many people will be familiar with her work - always changing, always exploring different ways to portray the places and people of this beautiful part of the world. Since leaving the countryside around Santa Catarina da Fonte do Bispo (where she got involved with one of the small tile factories and produced the unusual tile paintings that you see as you enter the village) and moving into Tavira five years ago, Jane and her dog have been wandering around the town’s back streets, and when the dog stops to sniff the heady mix of smells, Jane stares at the details and wonders how to make a story from them. Part of the appeal of the Magic Realism style of painting is that each viewer is drawn in to make up their own story... Jane Page’s work can be seen at Artesis Gallery, in Tavira. The ‘Magic Realism’ exhibition runs through March. www.eastalgarvemag.com

Art www.eastalgarvemag.com ARTESIS Galeria Original Art by Local Artists This Month: Jane Page Magic Realism in Tavira Also featuring work by: - Ana Antonio Gill - Ana Luisa Girou - Dhanya Colangelo - Teresa Lucio Sales Open from 10:00 to 13:00 Tuesday thro’ Sunday email: [email protected] Facebook / Instagram - Artesis Galeria 15 Travessa Zacharias Guerreiro, Tavira Telephone +351 918 973 438 39

People PORTUGALelcome to another life WOndrejech. important facts about moving to Portugal column of Portugal as an Expat and a few reminders for those who are arriving from out of the EU. I have a Life by your Expat video online which goes more in-depth called “Huge mistakes when moving to Portugal! “American in The one video to watch before moving Portugal” Veronica I love living in Portugal and especially the here.” “Far East” of the Algarve. The beauty, history, Buying in Portugal: It’s different here as there authenticity and lovely Portuguese people are less rules and processes than other never fail to happily amaze me. countries (no title, escrow, disclosures, dual I’ve lived here over 5 years now and have agency is common here, limited oversight “Portugal Life”, the column seen fabulous things and not so fabulous with in-house legal and a list of other items things. It’s never fun to discuss the negative, like home inspections and appraisals are not about sharing life in the but I feel it’s important that you’re aware standard for a cash purchase). If you do need “Far East” of the Algarve. of potential problems so you’re able to to take legal action against a problematic navigate around them. Some people run into sale or purchase after the close the courts complications head on and a few muddle can take years to resolve the issues. There’s through, but it's best to take some time to no quick fix. research and make sure they don’t happen So how can you take the maximum at all. I’ve seen people watch their dreams protections to minimize problems? and money go up in flames by not preparing Make sure to get a private attorney who correctly. Sadly, I’ve even seen some people specializes in Real Estate Law and who head back home to their country of origin knows how to work with people from your because of these tribulations. country and who is highly specialized Let’s focus on how we can prevent any here. You’re moving to a different country problems from happening by being aware of with different laws, so this is your primary pitfalls by doing some research. Here are a few protection as well as an experienced real notes which will get you started. I have more estate professional referred by an expert. online on my YouTube Channel American in I can refer you to estate agents trained to Portugal and in my free newsletters. work with us (one of my favorites, Raquel just “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound earned the title of #1 producer in Portugal for of cure.” (Benjamin Franklin). In this part of her work with expats). We see contracts all Europe, it’s worth hundreds of pounds of the time with incorrect information including cure. the buyer’s name spelled wrong or the wrong In this month’s column I’m highlighting some property address, our attorney corrects the 40 www.eastalgarvemag.com

inaccuracies at an alarming rate. Use an of the EU and the Schengen Zone; you can Visa rules continue to change so stay on top experienced surveyor trained to vet any prior only stay here (or in the Schengen Zone) on a of the facts. permit or title issues and include a valuation travel visa for 90 out of 180 days. If you don’t But wait there’s more… as well as a home inspection. remember getting a travel visa it’s because There is a limit to the written word, and I Permit issues in historical areas are common they stamp your passport on arrival when they can’t give all the information here that I give and challenging to resolve if you inherit one ask you why you’re here. In November of this in my videos, so if you’d like the full story by not having the purchase properly vetted year (watch the date it keeps moving) you’ll then go to my videos on YouTube under prior to signing a contract. If you buy a home need to apply online in advance before you AmericanInPortugal. I always say, “if you without the proper permits, you can be held travel to the EU. Google ETIAS or subscribe don’t have time to sit back and watch videos liable for fines and fees and be on the hook to my free mailing list for updates. about moving to Portugal, then you probably to revert the home back to its historical I added this visa information as I recently don’t have the time to move here.” condition (expensive and a bummer if you ran into a couple from the USA who flew If you need a vetted real estate agent referral bought it for the new and trendy upgrades). over and thought they could just move here or a private consultation on moving here or We just had a home go through my favorite if they found a place to buy. I explained the traveling to Portugal, I can be reached at real estate professional where we caught a difference between a travel visa, a D7 visa, [email protected], I look forward huge permit issue. Our buyer almost walked Golden Visas (now kicked to the curb) and to seeing you happily settled here. from the home, but the owner decided to get the new Digital Nomad Visa. What we take as the permits and they got their chosen home. common sense isn’t always common to those Fortunately, our trained team of experts in large countries without travel requirements. caught it BEFORE we wrote the offer (CPCV). The owner didn’t feel the need to disclose that the building had been changed without proper permits completed because she bought it aware of the lack of permits. If you’re selling a property, make sure to disclose every material fact (and get it in writing) so that the new owner is aware, and this mitigates problems in the future. Your agent should do this for the buyer and the seller. Make a list of everything you need and want in a house. Add the things you don’t want. For a free planner/questionnaire you can email me, and I will send you a link info@ AmericaninPortugal.com. Super basics for the non-EU: Portugal is part www.eastalgarvemag.com 41

Home MY WAKE UP CALL A A personal story by Denise Dahl, one many of us can learn from t 17:30 on Friday January was able to shakily use my phone to call 112 from a building site. It was then they realised 6th I had a bad accident and tell them the code for the key safe. I then I had a partially severed arm at the elbow in my home. I missed my called my friend who is a key holder to come and multiple wrist and hand fractures. From footing at the top of 15 in the garden door (as I was blocking the the accident occurring, to my arrival at Faro steep traditional Portuguese front door and needed to be moved to give hospital was approximately two hours. stone steps leading to my the emergency services access. My friend Now I really can’t blame the firefighters for front door. Research shows 53.6% of all is a retired orthopaedic surgeon Married to their lack of training and resources. They injury-involved accidents occur at home. Falls a retired nurse, I thought if the emergency were so kind and apologetic to me. The INEM are the leading cause of death when it comes services don’t come quickly they will know paramedic was also very supportive and to home accidents. The purpose of this article what to do and I rang another friend to stayed with me until I was in Faro emergency is to write about my experience of the health come and look after my dogs! This focused room and found a doctor to attend to me but provisions in Portugal and share information adrenaline then gave way to excruciating again how equipped were they? I have learned, to raise awareness that may pain. At Faro hospital I was given an orange keep us all safer going forward. I believe the Portuguese firefighters really are armband. The colours are red (emergency), I’m an active widow in my 60’s, I’m energetic, heroes without capes. As a predominantly orange (very urgent), yellow (urgent), green healthy and have a positive action orientated voluntary body they risk their lives to keep us (not very urgent) and blue (not urgent). life. I’ve lived in Tavira for seven years and I safe. I knew they also provided ambulance There is also a miscellaneous white band. I love it. I have private health insurance, a will services and had assumed they were trained was attended by a doctor who was based and a funeral plan but other than that I haven’t paramedics. I remember them coming very in Lisbon, but was covering as a locum in given much thought to other safeguards. Like quickly, probably within 10 to 15 minutes. Faro for the weekend. Apparently this is very so many of us, I can sometimes forget my They arrived at the same time as my medically common due to staff shortages in the Algarve. keys and lock myself out, so I have given trained friends who have helped me fill in the On examination it was decided I needed to keys to certain friends and I have a key safe blanks of what happened next. The firemen be transported to Lisbon hospital due to outside my front door. I never carry my phone were very sympathetic and kind, but they had the partially severed arm at the elbow and with me from room to room when I’m at home no analgesia they could give me, they are probable nerve damage. I was told there were and I’ve been known to accidentally leave my first responders. My doctor friend, Mahmoud, no beds or trolleys available whilst I waited for phone at home when going out. told them I had a severe cut near my elbow. an ambulance. This appeared to be true, the On the day of my accident I returned home They brought scissors to cut my tight fitting corridors were lined bumper to bumper with from a veterinary appointment, let the dogs sleeve to look at the wound. Mahmoud asked people on trollies. I was seated in a waiting in the house and decided to go to the shop them not to as the sleeve was probably room on a hard plastic chair with minor injury next door to buy something. Normally when I holding the wound together. They wanted patients. I can’t imagine what they thought. do this I grab some money and my keys, but to help so they proceeded to cut my sleeve I was still in my clothes, both sleeves of my don’t take my phone. My mind was on other and wanted to disinfect my arm and apply clothing cut open to the shoulder and covered things, I didn’t hold the stair rail as I started a small gauze dressing. I became hysterical in blood, an intravenous infusion and spaced to descend and my last memory was being in and stated they were not to touch my arm out on morphine. I think I was in this room for flight, the stairs appearing to come towards without administering me analgesia first. I was about 90 minutes. I was then informed Lisbon me and hitting the ceiling with my hand to screaming with pain. I’m told the Bombeiros wouldn’t take me as I had some movement try and break my fall. It took seconds. I lost had to call the station 4 times to eventually get in my fingers and they would operate on me consciousness and woke up on the floor at a real ambulance (INEM yellow ambulance) at Faro. the bottom of my stairs behind my front door. dispatched. The attending paramedic decided I was put on a trolley and taken to an area Luckily my handbag had been across my I needed morphine, but it took some time to without curtains. In full public view my clothes chest and it contained my phone. There was get permission over the telephone from a were cut off by auxiliary staff and I was lying a heavy weight on my head, when I felt what doctor to administer it. Once the morphine there naked. Eventually I was dressed in a it was I discovered was my left arm. Luckily I took effect they brought a wooden splint gown and taken for a chest X-ray. There was was in shock and as yet could feel no pain. I from the ambulance reminiscent of something only one porter steering my trolley to X-ray, 42 www.eastalgarvemag.com

every few feet my trolley banged against over-booked operating rooms meant it could IMPORTANT the wall. I have to say the doctors who be seven, ten or maybe even fourteen days INFORMATION attended me and the nurses I met were very before I would get surgery and even then professional, competent and kind, however there were no guarantees. Their suggestion · I am thankful I have a key safe outside the porters and auxiliary staff seemed to be was I discharge myself and go private. I my front door and trusted friends hold very demotivated, uncaring and surly (not rang Médis, my private health insurance keys to my home. surprising given the reported low pay and provider and Loulé hospital to ask if this · I am grateful I have private health staffing). was acceptable and both reacted that it was insurance. There are many providers At about 23:00 I was taken to the operating increasingly normal. out there. The only one I will mention theatre. I remember telling the surgeon I A kind friend transported me from Faro here is MGEN. I understand if you have hadn’t been asked to sign anything or asked hospital to Loulé hospital on Monday evening. pre-existing conditions or are over 65 my next of kin. Don’t worry I was told nothing I had extensive surgery on my wrist and hand years they give cover without prejudice is going to happen!! “I don’t have any family on Wednesday, replacement silicone bone, There are three private hospitals in the so please write down the name of my lawyer plate and screws were placed. The impact of Algarve, Loulé, Gambelas near Faro in Tavira.” The surgeon asked humorously if I the injury had pulverised quite a lot of bone in and Alvor. planned to sue him!! The surgery took about my hand. Before I left Faro hospital they said · All the private hospitals are very four hours. I still don’t know how successful the extreme injury to my hand needed Loulé good and provide 24/7 emergency the surgery was on my arm but I’m hoping hospital to do an ultrasound before surgery care and cover all specialities. I now for an almost full recovery. More surgery may but they didn’t have the resources to do it. know there are private ambulance be needed to repair any damaged nerves, but Portugal has excellent, well qualified medical services that can transport you directly that is still to be decided. staff, but the public health system, especially to a private hospital in an emergency: I awoke on Saturday in the Orthopaedic ward. in the Algarve, because of high living costs CVP Tavira 281 323 473 and 281 324 010 A room with 3 patients including myself. The and low salaries, is overwhelmed. Circulo D 962 705 148 and 219 337 561 beds were close together with barely enough We are privileged to live in Portugal amongst I understand you can also call Loulé or room for a bedside cabinet and no chairs, so the wonderful Portuguese people. As a Gambelas directly to help you get an patients were in bed all day. The food was foreigner I don’t want to take a place in the emergency ambulance. inedible. No visitors were allowed unless they public health system that could be better · I have now purchased an Apple made an appointment. I was kindly brought utilised caring for someone who can’t afford iwatch. The latest models automatically some clothes by friends who were told by private health insurance even though I pay call emergency services for the country the main reception I had been discharged! social security contributions here. Also, you are in if they detect you have fallen The poor old lady in the next bed clearly with the Pink Flamingo Croquet and Social or are in a car crash. It also sends had dementia and was noisily disoriented. Club’s continuous charity efforts we are them your GPS coordinates. This is On Sunday I was allowed out of bed to brainstorming ways to contribute to the especially useful if you are alone and use the bathroom. I calculated there were public health needs where we can. unconscious. I purchased the cellular approximately 40 patients spread across In conclusion, a big thank you to all my local version so I can always make calls. different sized rooms on this ward. There were friends for your help and support. · There are two companies I have been two bathrooms. Each consisted of two toilets told about that work with you to store and one very basic shower, for both men and all your medical information and help women, and of course no locks. There was you in an emergency without language still a lot of blood in my hair, but there was barriers: nobody available to help me shower. IMergencies - imergencies.com I had been told on Saturday they would Serenity – serenity.pt operate on my hand and wrist on Monday. At 16:00 on Monday I was visited by a junior 43 doctor. I was told the staffing shortage and www.eastalgarvemag.com

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Food We met the Head of Food and Beverages Bruno Viegas and Head Chef Humberto Paulos from the Ria Terrace Restaurant, on a sunny afternoon. Humberto, from Olhão, has been at Quinta da Ria for five years, Bruno since January 2022. They have just introduced their special Sunday Roast and Wednesday Fish and Chip lunches. The restaurant also serves an international menu, which includes an English breakfast. Looking forward to the longer summer evenings, Bruno tells us about the events they have coming up, including Sunset parties. 'We have a very diverse community living here in the East Algarve and we want to cater for everyone. We have even had a Swedish Christmas dinner. We want to make it clear that we are open to the public, not only golfers'. Ria Terrace restaurant also holds regular wine dining events, specialising in Portuguese wines and regional products. The terrace is a beautiful place to spend an afternoon soaking up the sun, even if only to enjoy a glass of wine or a refreshing Gin and Tonic. However, there's no doubt you'll be tempted by the food once you see it. Contacts: Telephone: +351 281 950 580 (land line) Email: [email protected] Website: www.quintadaria.com www.eastalgarvemag.com 47

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