East Algarve Magazine - AUGUST 2010

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EastAlgarve m a g a z i n e Welcome... PUBLISHER & dESIgnER to your August issue. Anyone hot? The Richard Bassett only place to be right now is in water, at EdITOR any given opportunity. I think my children Katie Bassett may start to grow fins. Don't get me wrong, 18 EdITORIAL I love it! It's been an interesting month, 27 cO-ORdInATORS Richard Bassett Snr. we met with young entrepreneurs, Karan and Maria Kumar, who showed us their CONTENTS 5 AdvERTISIng Call 961 700 200 or email various business ventures and had a lovely 4 info@eastalgarvemag.com nOTIcE BOARd cOnSULTAnT afternoon in the new-look Cabanas. It was Let us know your thoughts. WHAT’S On Arne Jakobsen well worth the boat journey across the Ria Things to do this month. the Great Dane Formosa lagoon to Cabanas beach, a first 6 32 nEWS Get up to date on the PRInTEd By Litografis-Artes for me and the family. In the evening the latest East Algarve news! Graficas Lda, Ferreiras boardwalk was buzzing with people, eating, 8 PEOPLE Meet Karan and Maria. dISTRIBUTIOn Advertisers will be drinking and taking in the lovely view. We 10 ARTS Churchill the Musical. issued copies for distribution, along visited the GeoJardim Garden Centre, a 11ARTS Katrina Rose exhibits. little delight, with the new owner Diogo's with retail outlets. enthusiasm and knowledge, it's sure to be a 12HEALTH Healthy Barbeque food. 36 All rights reserved. Except for normal review purposes, no part of this magazine may be reproduced without the written success. As usual we bring you golf tips, a 15HEALTH Swimmers Ear. permission of the publisher. Every care has been taken in the preparation of this magazine, but the contents are only meant scrumptious dish, health advice, sporting 16 PLAcES Geo Jardim garden centre. as a guide to readers. The proprietors of this magazine are publishers not agents or sub agents of those who advertise therein. news and much, more. Have a lovely, safe 18 cABAnAS A revived village. The publisher cannot be held liable for any loss suffered as a result of information gained from this publication summer. 20 PROPERTy EastAlgarve thrives. 24 8 Editor PROPERTy Property of the month. 27 HOME Furnishing with naturals. 28 HOME FuSeta Using the colour wheel. 32 FOOd Restaurant O Monte. 36 gARdEnS Landscape planning. 39 EnvIROnMEnT Fuel Tax. 42 FInAncE A one dollar story. SpecialitieS incluDe 44 FInAncE Make the most of your £. 46 Fresh local seafood • cataplanas • Special SPORT seafood rices • Fish noodles • Fresh grilled Golf tips from Keith Ashdown. 48 16 fish • Filet in Mirandesa style (considered the best meat in portugal)• French veal Dish of the day + drink €6.50 SPORT The latest from Chris Wright. Dish of the day + drink 50 steak • Duck breast in orange and honey BOOK LOvERS’ cORnER pluS MucH MucH MORe! + dessert and coffee €8.50 A science fiction novel. Rua da liberdade n.º 126 FuSeta • OlHÃO • algaRve telephone 289 798 045 51 cLASSIFIEdS Grab a local bargain. Page 2 www.eastalgarvemag.com www.eastalgarvemag.com Page 3

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News AFFORDABLE LIVING ON THE EASTERN Caliço a L g a R V e Park PORTugaLALGARVE UNIqUE TImBER Mosquitos 120 IP1 122 Alcoutim HOmE FOR SALE invade the 2 Giões Pererio Martinlongo 124 East Algarve A2 124 122 IP1 M Vaqueiros osquitos have reportedly Rogil 266 invaded the east algarve. Plagues have been swarmingAljezur in120 Cachopo VISIT OUR SHOwHOmE Odeleite areas such as monte Gordo and Marmelete Fóla 267 IP1 2 BEDROOmS, 3 BATHROOmS, FULLy FURNISHED vila real de santo antonio in the 267 Monchique A L G A R V E last few weeks. tourists were left Barranca 268 267 Caldas de Monchique 2 124 pLOTS AVAILABLE • RE-SALES 122 wEEKLy RENTALS, SHORT AND LONG TERm da Vaca S.Bartolomeu with no option but to leave the de messines Situated 11km from Tavira and 11km from Vila Real de Santo António and Portella de monte Gordo campsite because120 266 124 Alte Benafim Salir 124 Barranco do Velho Corcha Castro the Spanish border. 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"the species Bensafrim Odiáxere Grande 124 124- 1 Tunes 395 Sao Bras Santa Fonte do 125 Manta de Santo de Alportel Catarina Bispo develops in brackish water, such 268 125 Algoz Antonio Barão de S.João Alcantarilha Portimao Estombar Lagoa 125 IC4 Loule N270 N270 Conceição Rota Tel: (00351) 281 951 360 Tlm: (00351) 917 925 031 as that found in estuaries and 120 Guia Ferreira Boliqueime 2 www.calico-park.com Tavira T Santa Barão 125 IP1 marshes, and does not present de S.Miguel Lagoshe running of the 124-1 Porches much as three million euros per yearBárbara de algarve Pêra Pereiro Santo Estêvão Caliço Park Vila Nexe a L g a R V e PORTugaL calicoparksales@mail.telepac.pt VISITS By AppOINTmENT ONLy a health risk. however, Raposeira have 125 Luz do Bispo they stadium – recently dubbed a (1.5 million for each town hall). 395 125 Estoi IP1 Budens Albufeira Luz been described as a real nuisance”, Figueira “white elephant” – could soon be it’s an “unsustainable situation”, says Moncarapacho de Tavira according to the vila real Public 268 handed over to a private company. loulé’s mayor seruca emídio – thus a service department. the water the plan comes as a way of easing public tender is due to go out within Located between Olhão authorites are attempting to solve the problem and prevent future plagues, but this would involve the the burden of high maintenance the next six months to find a private costs, currently paid for by loulé group or company to take over the and Faro town halls. concession for running the place. FARO Olhão and pechao on the En 2-6 taviraauction Aladdin´ Cave s creation of a drainage system and Originally built for football according to Faro mayor macário OpEn 7 use of biological larvacide in specific matches during the “euro 2004” correia, there are already three days a areas before the mosquitos hatch. a spokesman for vila real de santo championship, the stadium has groups interested in taking over; one rarely been used since – only now Portuguese, one brazilian and one wEEk New & Used discount store antónio câmara said: “the city and then to stage concerts, fairs and spanish. Looking for a reasonably-priced sofa or washing council is reinforcing pest control annual sports events, like the “taça all three are amenable to paying machine? 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People People Eastern promise This dynamic team are a force to be reckoned with. only here for a short time, but already running four successful, diverse businesses. W e recently met with an and fell in love with Karan instantly. Portugal to see maria and escape the the cafe for a while, they heard of open my own indian restaurant? by recently bought maria a gorgeous intriguing couple, totally they later married in india, stopping bad weather. as soon as he stepped another business opportunity, a coincidence, they were living next siberian husky puppy named different personalities, off to see maria's family on the way off the plane into the sunshine, huge shop in the centre of town, door to a Portuguese restaurant in maya. the couple feel like they are he's indian and she's home. it was Karan's first time in Karan knew he was here for good. an investment opportunity, too Pechao. he spoke to the owner and on a never ending honeymoon, but Portuguese; a dynamic team. in their Portugal, and initially was not over For him it was heaven. he decided good to let go. so, they opened the reached an agreement to rent the are extremely hard working and short time here in the algarve, they impressed. they both worked in that quality of life was important to shop, selling clothes, bridal wear premises, and the taj mahal was dedicated to their businesses. take have successfully managed to open the uK for many years, for various him, and after speaking with maria, and fashion accessories. as if two born. maria told me they couldn't time to meet this charming couple at four completely different, thriving companies. in november 2009 they both agreed to make Portugal shops weren't enough, Karan was have done it without the help of her the cafe or computer shop. better businesses. maria decided to visit her family in their home. the timing seemed missing his computer work, so when brother antonio, a great friend, who still, visit them for a curry; the food Karan by profession, is a microsoft Portugal to tell them exciting news perfect, and they immediately found another shop became available has sadly passed away. maria takes at the restaurant is outstanding. You certified system engineer. his wife, of her pregnancy, sadly though, a business in Olhão for sale, a nearby, he couldn't help himself great strength from his memory, can sit inside or in the gardens; the eulalia maria Kumar, is a wonderful, maria lost their baby. Karan couldn't small cafe bar, in a perfect location but to open an internet shop, also although she misses him deeply. the staff are very attentive and the curry people loving person. they met in get off from work but planned to opposite the ria Formosa natural repairing pc's, and mobile phones. couple are firmly settled here in the is the best i've tasted in a long while. tunbridge Wells in 2005, where she join her later. the last winter in park. they decided to go for it, Karan, who is originally from india, algarve; by day maria runs the cat to contact the restaurant, cafe, or worked as a front of house manager scotland, where he was working, although they had never even heard was craving the cuisine he was and Kayak cafe, by night she helps internet shop, please see the advert for a charming hotel. maria has spent was horrendous, so as soon as the of Olhão before. they fell in love with brought up on and, always open out at the restaurant. Karan spends for the taj mahal restaurant on page her whole life in the hospitality trade opportunity came, Karan flew to the place instantly. after running to a challenge, he thought why not the day at the computer shop and 7 for details. Page 8 www.eastalgarvemag.com www.eastalgarvemag.com Page 9

Arts Arts Katrina Rose Breaking free from blue A collection of paintings by artist Katrina Rose is being displayed at the Art Bar on the seafront in olhão. Words Carolyn kain Photograph peter kain K atrina has been invited to cornish coast, scottish highlands, Working mostly with acrylic paints showcase her work in many northern spain and venice’s she has recently been challenging algarve locations but this is seawater lagoon. moving on from her application skills, diversifying the first occasion it has been there to Portugal’s whitewashed into pen and ink, charcoal, pastels seen in the eastern algarve. the villages in the alentejo, she has and aquarelle. Growing confident delightful collection - produced by produced beautifully executed street with working in new mediums, it an artist who began painting while scenes tinged with soft blue skies will be interesting to see where her she lived in england – is well worth above. artistry goes next? viewing. dubbed as ‘the lady who paints the art bar in Olhão is attractively a resident in almancil since 2005, the blues’ – as opposed to billie refurbished. it is just east of the From left to right: Victoria morris, Katrina’s exhibition demonstrates holliday, the lady who sang them municipal market on the opposite David Sutton-Thompson, Trevor Holman, developments in her style and – Katrina has moved on from her side of the road. Damian King, Sylvy Wilks, Ralph Keenan subject matter. Pictures range from obsession, embracing a much Open 7 days per week from 3pm Churchill - sky, sea, land and townscapes to a wider colour palette. choosing to until late. series of recently produced still-life represent local fruit and vegetables, the exhibition ends on september studies. as seen in algarve markets, there 13th. notably an artist who has embraced are red pomegranates, shiny citrus, Contact details: The Musical every diverse aspect of the colour gleaming peppers and smooth, Website www.katrinarose.co.uk blue, there are paintings of the skinned, light-brown onions. email: katrinamrose@aol.com East Algarve residents take part in a West End and Broadway standard musical. D escribed as the biggest and scenery, over 150 costumes hearing the music: 'Wow! What a show the algarve has and wigs brought from the uK and piece! amazing!' seen for the last ten years, with one of uK theatres top lighting sir cliff richard, a fan of the show 'churchill - the musical' designers, this is without doubt the having read the stageplay and heard will have its World Premiere on 'West end comes to the algarve' the music said: 'my very best wishes Friday 1st of October 2010 at the the show stars Jonathan reynolds to everyone involved in the premiere lagoa auditorium. who is currently playing the lead in performance of 'churchill - the With the stage play written by derek '42nd street' in the uK, and sarah musical'. it's a brave and imaginative charles ash and trevor holman, and Pryde, also currently on stage in the project and i hope there's an exciting sixteen new songs - lyrics by derek uK playing the female lead in 'les and successful future in store.' and music from trevor who has miserables'. the red carpet World Premiere on lived and worked in moncarapacho the show is being directed by ray Friday 1st of October at the lagoa in the eastern algarve for the last 8 Jeffery whose track record in the auditorium will be followed by a years, the show portrays both the world of musical theatre is second week long run of evenings and public and private life of sir Winston to none. Winner of the prestigious matinees between the 2nd and the churchill, from his loving marriage to 'Waterford trophy' a record 26 8th of October clemmie through to his retirement times, ray has directed over 1,700 tickets for this ground breaking from all forms of public life, giving stage musical productions including show for the algarve are selling fast an insight into the world of the man the 'off london' World Premieres of with the opening night almost sold voted: ‘the Greatest briton to have 'la cage aux Folles', 'billy elliot', out before the tickets were even ever lived’. 'Fiddler on the roof' and the world printed, so we recommend you order an emotional rollercoaster of a show famous 'les miserables'. yours as soon as possible by either with an onstage cast of 50 actors, to use ray's own words upon reading logging onto the show’s website at: singers and dancers, a backstage the stage play of ‘churchill - www.churchillthemusical.com or crew of 25, West end standard sets the musical’ for the first time and by telephoning 282 342 936. Page 10 www.eastalgarvemag.com www.eastalgarvemag.com Page 11

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Health Health Swimmer's Ear You swam, you splashed, and now you have swimmers Ear! S wimmer’s ear or otitis some of the various signs and but if the symptoms continue a externa is an infection symptoms that could mean the doctor’s visit is recommended. or inflammation of the pain in the ear is swimmer’s ear can to avoid the relapse of swimmers external ear and ear canal. include itchy or painful ear, sensitivity ear we recommend applying some swimmer’s ear is usually caused to ear movement, decreased oil before getting in the pool to avoid due to excess exposure to water. hearing, yellowish or milky discharge water flushing out protective oils in When the ear drenches wet in water, coming out of ear, swelling in the ear the ear. after a swim turn the head moisture penetrates the water- or lymph nodes on the neck and and gently pull the ear in different resistant layer and the skin becomes sensation of fullness in the ear. directions to drain any water left soft and wrinkled when they remain mild swimmer’s ear can be treated inside and then gently wipe the in water for a long period of time. with a few drops of white vinegar outer ear with a soft towel. avoid bacteria and funghi are able to placed in both ears. Put a few drops swimming in dirty or polluted waters exist on the surface of such water of vinegar in one ear and leave it in and even if you unwillingly do so, be exposed skin without any harmful the ear canal for about five minutes safe and wear earplugs when you effects. but if there is a break in the before turning the ear down in order swim and avoid poking your ear with skin's normal barrier, these bacteria to drain the solution. it is advisable to fingers or sharp objects. from contaminated water or objects repeat this twice a day for three days. We hope these tips will keep your done. salmon filets can be cooked these selection and storage tips. to defrost shrimp, place them in a placed in the ear can easily slip it is most effective against any fungal ears in super shape all summer! For directly on the grill. Oil the grill first Which to choose? Fresh or frozen bowl of cold water or defrost them in inside the skin, causing swimmer’s or bacterial infection as the acetic more information and contact details to prevent sticking, and turn the filets shrimp? if you would like to keep the refrigerator itself. avoid defrosting once while cooking. your shrimp for a long while, then at room temperature or by placing ear. acid inhibits the growth of bacteria. see advert below. shrimp is delicious barbecued, and you could go for the frozen variety. them in a microwave oven. doing can be grilled on a skewer. marinate Frozen shrimp can last up to a month so could lead to a loss of nutrients the shrimp before grilling for about with proper storage. Fresh shrimp, through the loss of moisture. 10 minutes, and baste with marinade on the other hand, start losing their Proper defrosting allows for evenness while on the grill. freshness after a few days. in cooking and keeps out bacterial incorporating these tasty and healthy how do you determine whether contamination. it would also kill any barbecue foods into your menus shrimp are fresh or not? You want to bacteria when the shrimp is cooked. helps avoid the usual fat-laden choose shrimp that have firm bodies Cooking cheeseburgers and other unhealthy with their shells intact. avoid shrimp shrimp could be cooked with the foods. lighten up the family cookouts that have black spots on the shell. head and shell intact. they can be and try some of these tips at the next this is a sign that the shrimp is losing removed after cooking. cooking barbeque. its freshness. also stay away from with the shell on allows you to enjoy shrimp, rich in protein, selenium shrimp with yellowing shells, which the full flavor of shrimp via the shell, and vitamin b12 must be properly is usually an indication of chemical which traps taste-giving moisture. selected and stored to maintain their being used to bleach the shell. healthy ways of cooking shrimp freshness. here are tips on how to another good way of determining include baking, boiling and grilling. cook raw shrimp the healthy way. the freshness of shrimp is by smell. there’s no short supply of shrimp Health benefits shrimp with a saltwater smell are cooking recipes on the internet. before we look at how to cook raw fresh. avoid buying shrimp that smell small and medium-sized shrimp shrimp, let’s look at their health unpleasant. avoid buying shrimp that take about 3 to 4 minutes to boil. a benefits. shrimp is an excellent are prepackaged, as you would not large shrimp would take from 5 to 8 source of selenium. You would be be able to get a good indication of its minutes and a jumbo shrimp would surprised that it’s an excellent source freshness through smell. take above seven minutes. of protein, which is low in fat and to store, refrigerate the shrimp soon large shrimp are suitable for grilling calories. after buying. if that’s not possible, and baking. marinating them first for a mere four ounces of shrimp and it would take you hours before a few hours would be a good idea. provides you with 23.7 grams of you could refrigerate them, ask for an oven temperature of 350 degrees protein, which is close to half the a bag of ice for temporary storage. Fahrenheit would be suitable for rda for protein with 112 calories and Otherwise, place them in a cooler if baking, but would take a few minutes a fat content of hardly a gram. let it you have one in your car. longer than grilling. be known that shrimp is also rich in One way of extending the freshness if you must lightly fry shrimp, use vitamin d and vitamin b12. of shrimp is by freezing them. to olive oil. Selecting and Storing. do this, wrap the shrimp nicely and now that you know how to cook raw to ensure cooking shrimp that are place them in the coldest part of the shrimp, why not try some tonight? fresh and uncontaminated, follow refrigerator (not too close to the door). gareth Bullock Page 14 www.eastalgarvemag.com www.eastalgarvemag.com Page 15

Places More than a garden centre A very special place, GeoJardim is a must for garden lovers. worked for over eight years for a va- trees that are, in the case of the riety of gardening companies in the Olive trees, a thousand years old. West of the algarve. the fruit trees are fifteen to twenty he started the GeoJardim compa- years old, therefore you don't have LANDSCAPING & GARDEN CENTER ny in 2008, which mainly provided to wait for them to mature and pro- specialist work, irrigation, construction, and garden maintenance, so duce good fruit, it can be sampled straight away. You will also find a BEm-VINDo • WELComE it seemed a natural progression for large selection of aromatic herbs, diogo to take over the garden cen- and wild strawberry plants. as well tre as the businesses went hand in as all the plants and trees, you will hand. his interest in plants began find everything you need for healthy during a work spell in holland. dio- growing plants, pots, bark and fer- gos decision to move to the algarve tiliser. the centre is also a represn- was to be nearer to family, and the tative of umbrosa, who create inno- T he newly transformed Quinta large amount of rain fall in the north. vative shade creations, the red sail Palmeiras garden centre is much to his surprise, the garden in the main photo for example. over 25 years old, and is centre has proven to be an over- diogos main goal for the future is rumoured to be the first in whelming experience. he thrives to get more involved with commu- the algarve. the previous owners on the daily contact with the variety nity projects such as schools for decided to move on, and diogo's of customers, sharing his knowl- example. he also wants to organise workshops and create a leisure area QUINTA DAS PALmEIRAS heart ruled his head when it came to edge and years of experience. he CENTRo DE JARDINAGEm deciding whether he should pursue also kept the original staff from the at the centre for families to come. it or not. the opportunity to take centre. the lady photographed with diogo wants people to come and over the garden centre was a dream diogo is d. aurora, who planted the enjoy the ambiance of the place, re- EN 125, c.p. 126-E 8800-118 To To come true for him, the place always now huge palms twenty five years lax, take a stroll, read a magazine, Luz de Tavira olhão Tavira gave him a special feeling. ago. he tries to have a large variety ask him technical questions and to EN125 e-mail: geogardim@gmail.com diogo mota, who is from the north of plants, such as Palms and cycas, be more than just a place that sells of Portugal, came to the east al- a large variety of ornamental plants plants. Quinta Palmeiras is a unique www.geojardim.com Fuseta Luz de Tavira garve six years ago to study golf and trees, cacti and aquatics. the place in the east algarve, a true Tlm: +351 918 841 766 Tel: 281 961 189 course maintenance. he previously centre boasts a large variety of landmark and well worth a visit. Page 16 www.eastalgarvemag.com www.eastalgarvemag.com Page 17

Photographs by Richard Bassett Cabanas revived C abanas, a former fishing cabanas is becoming a stylish place the mainland or out to sea. the beach village with a handful of cafés, is now and it is very sereen. a boarded 'Octopus capital' of the algarve village, is approximately five to be. disappears off into the distance so a very popular tourist resort. as with walkway runs the entire length of the - santa luzia! in latter years the kilometres east of tavira. cabanas is also blessed with a no problems finding a quiet spot. if any popular area, new apartments avenida (starting at the fishing port fishermen of the village turned the village derived its name glorious beach. reaching the beach you enjoy a good walk, turn left and and houses are springing up around at the western end) and has seats their talents wholeheartedly to from the huts (cabanas) that were can be an adventure - you need you will eventually be rewarded by cabanas, but certainly, as of yet, it and sunshades at intervals - great catching octopus and to this day erected during the early 18th century to take to the water. small 9 or 10 the sight of the village of Fabrica, hasn't detracted from the character for taking in the view and listening lower clay pots to the sea bed in by the tuna fishermen to store their person ferries go backwards and far away across the lagoon. high of the town. to nothing but the water lapping the shallower waters to lure the fishing gear in. they then eventually forwards to the island. it is only one on the hill, the church and fortress the avenida ria Formosa runs the around the boats. octopus in. Octopus is considered built houses for themselves as well euro return, under 10's go free. they of cacela velha can be seen. as in length of the lagoon and with the at the eastern end there is a shady quite a delicacy although it can be and the fishing village of cabanas run frequently and you don't need tavira, the low tide sees the locals waterfront work completed this area, frequented by campervans and an acquired taste! de tavira was born. it also forms part sea legs. it takes a couple of minutes wading in the lagoon, collecting shell year, there are parking bays along just beyond, green fields and trees cabanas is a delightfully 'chilling' of the lagoons of the ria Formosa and you won't get wet. it is actually life for their family dinner or to sell. the front and most of it is one way and a 17th century fort. the fort, place where any sense of 'urgency' nature reserve. cabanas undertook possible to swim across if you're Fishing still plays a major role in the which has eased the traffic problem são João da barra, was originally simply disappears! the view across a major facelift this year. the new feeling brave. economy of cabanas but for the last considerably. With freshly cobbled built in 1656 by conde val de reis. it the calm, crystal clear waters of the boardwalk now offers great views Once on the island you follow the 30 years tourism has also played roads and pavements there is safely has since been restored and is now lagoon to the beach, with brightly across the lagoon and backed by boardwalk out past a well-positioned an ever increasing role. What was, room for the numerous cafes and privately owned. coloured fishing boats along the numerous bars and restaurants, beach café with great views back to until a few years ago, a small, sleepy restaurants to have tables outside to the west of cabanas lies the waters edge, really is picturesque. Page www.eastalgarvemag.com www.eastalgarvemag.com Page

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Young & (ex. v.Guimarães) a talented wing forward, midfielder division back in 1941 but since 1975 has been welcomed with open old, they all mix in and have great Fernandes alexandre (ex. leixões) and brazilian centre- they had been in the 2nd division, or arms by the wonderful Portuguese respect for their opponents and their back márcio Garcia. a blend of youth and experience lower, until promotion fifteen months supporters in Olhão. the trips to away followers.” larry & vicki bawden had with attacking flair will hopefully auger well for the ago. Propelled into the Premier games are incredible, we have been never been to a football match before algarveans who commence their league campaign league they now compete against to coimbra, Porto, lisbon, leiria, moving to tavira but are now total with a home game against v. Guimarães on monday some of europe’s top teams such as Gondomar and Figueria da Foz. in converts with larry’s photographic 16th august kick-off 8.15pm. home venue is the José benfica, sporting & Fc Porto. chris december we had a memorable five skills much in demand. in may a arcanjo stadium, (behind mcdonalds on the en125) Wright recalls that when he joined day trip to madeira to play maritimo vital home win over leixões ensured Olhão. On the weekend of 28th/29th august Olhanense the club five years ago the office staff and we were therefore devastated to Premier league survival and the are at home to u. leira. see www.scolhanense.com or see the loss fans were in jubilant mood. two of www.olhanense.net for full details. On the weekend of of life in the those fans were 15 year-old bill 11th/12th september the team travels to lisbon for the floods earlier Green and his 14 year-old brother battle with sporting and the following weekend local this year. a Fred who flew over from manchester rivals Portimonense, promoted last season, visit Olhão. s p o n s o re d especially for the game. their exciting times indeed. shave was grandmother Pam Pardo, who with m organised husband Zé runs the restaurante and €1210 raised for Fonte nova in Pechão, said, “they are avid Olhanense fans and couldn’t Restaurant O Monte eeting room The the cross red in miss this important match. they left home in congelton, cheshire Quinta Velha Village TAVIRA DISCOBAR Dinner from 18h30 until 23h30 - closed Tuesday their relief at 5.00am on Friday and returned Lunch only with reservation – from 6 to 40 persons SUNDAY, MONDAY & THURSDAY 22H00 » 04h00 efforts in home on the monday morning”. the FRIDAY & SATURDAY 22H00 » 06h00 madeira. players and management team are FREE ENTRY SUNDAY & MONDAY On the very approachable and after some MINIMUM 1 DRINK POLICY of 5€ THURSDAY, FRIDAY & SATURDAY long coach games, manager Jorge costa was journeys we known to stop his car outside the were amazed that he was prepared teach each other football songs and local café and buy all the fans a to travel all the way from tavira, with organiser João Ferriera playing drink; now there’s an idea that the a distance of 12 miles, to watch the team! With crowds numbering his clarinet there is very little chance of grabbing any sleep!” emily & mega rich players and managers in the uK might adopt! President, Fall in love again Come to discover a typical and just a few hundred and the team neil richardson, who run a removal isodoro sousa is the driving force Charming Village languishing in mid table there was business, have made many new behind the club’s regeneration. Delicious Food an air of despondency amongst the friends, “it is not only the football earlier this year he was re-elected A Pleasant and Romantic Atmosphere football mad fans of the area. With that we enjoy but the whole cultural for a further two years and with new For a suitable price....... the election of new President isodoro experience. some of the Olhanense manager daúto Faquirá now at the sousa and the appointment of ex fans are fishermen who live on the helm the club is looking forward to Porto legend Jorge costa, an air of islands of armona & culatra. they celebrating its centenary in 2012 optimism wafted around the José have organised boat tours and in some style. admission prices arcanjo stadium for the first time in bbQs for us and welcomed us compared with those in the uK are Have a drink with us in our many years. two seasons ago chris into their communities.” the expat extremely good value for money, so was joined by fellow expat brian Group produce their own match day if you like your football and want to beautiful and comfortable evans and several friends. as the programme in english which has join or you are just visiting and want LOUNGE BAR club started to climb up the league become a collectors item amongst to savour a new experience then the expat members spread the word the Portuguese and the lapel why not contact: CABANAS DE TAVIRA TAVIRA' S PREMIER about the wonderful fans and their badge featuring the union flag & emily richardson at neilandem@ hospitality. more expats joined at the the Olhanense logo is much sought sapo.pt (tel. 939 486870) or Romantic Restaurant NIGHTCLUB start of last season and gradually the after. 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Large roof terrace, AC, Fitted wardrobes. Fully martin’s trauma and intrigued by Wanted 3 bed house for long term rental in Fitted kitchen, Walking distance to Tavira. s.bras/sta catarina area. tel 961 700 200 m the obvious alien induced illness Quiet location. Excellent investment, holiday Car recovery/transporter as new used or residential opportunity. €120,000. E Mail QuaLiFieD nuRSe (british trained) artin Peters who has time passes and his body becomes they are desperate to have their once easy to use, like aa/rac recovery. available to provide home care and nursing candblee@tiscali.co.uk for pictures includes ramps/straps/and light board, €495 either been rescued fitter but memory takes longer. theories proved. Whilst the story is services. Please call sarah on: 961 154 352 Detached Ruin (75m2) situated in quiet lane or abducted by aliens. Fully recovered he wants to return adult science fiction, it does contain with easy access to Sao Bras. €25.000 Tel or 289 723 269 the aliens fear him; `home`, however his `mentors` powerful emotional upheaval, 919 907118 / 919 237 496 make no attempt at are determined to hold onto him, despair and trauma and should sERVICEs communication and only approach convinced there could be secrets appeal to a much wider readership p R O p E RT y F O R R E n T him when fully armed. he sleeps on of the aliens locked deep inside his than just the s/F reader. maintenance man / gardener / labourer has Chalet for holiday rentals in Faro, 2 beds, spare hours each week. Tel 911 933 226 the floor and is treated little better subconscious. the august book review is of a novel pool, gym, 1km from city center paula.inka@ Champagne breakfast Service info: than an unwanted pet. he escapes from his prison like edge of mind by stuart Warner peterentanja@live.nl mob. 967 545 086 hotmail.com +351 289825062 With his body rejecting the alien existence and five years later, he is Phelps. stuart from birmimgham, Villa 3 bed pool garage garden furnished near Cakes by vicki tel vicki: 917 000 969 food he becomes weaker, slowly struggling to exist, with his health lives in azinhal, a small village north moncarapacho €1150,- per august 965 776 e-mail:vicki.roden@sapo.pt he degenerates even further due to breaking down even further due of castro marim, where he has 743 or serradelobo@gmail.com Tarot readings tel: 935 088 336 unknown viral agents attacking his to the continuing invasion of alien lived with denise for the last five Private Rental 2 year old Townhouse in yamaha r6, 2001,very clean,nice condition Stephen Freeman, Painter & decorator immune system. viruses. it’s a dark storyline, but a years. he had stimulating career in Moncarapacho, Fully furnished. 3 Dble beds, 12m mot, new tyres, lots of extras, €2999 Friendly service, Highest quality paints, 1 en-suite 2 shower rooms + W/C. Lounge, Free quotes Tel 289 841 896 mob 912 780 months pass, any interest the aliens cracking read. catering, head chef, then catering Kitchen, Dining Room, Garage. Sat TV, A/C, 721 email stephenfreeman@sapo.pt may have originally shown is long From the author manager, eventually owning his Solar H/Water, 2 Terraces. No Pets.Long Term bay-bee. baby equipment for hire. gone, he is just there! time has not the idea for `edge of my mind` own restaurant, situated on the only. Contact ellenandroger@sapo.pt Tel: Tel: Hazel 967 693 076 been kind to him, alien viruses have came to me whilst re-watching War slopes of the idyllic lickey hills, just 00351 289 791 122 The Plumber Tel: Mike Vickers 914 595 696 attacked his body, eaten into it, he of the Worlds, it struck me that the outside birmingham. eventually, Professional singer for hire. Tel Richy 281 makes a grotesque figure, with an image of the alien in literature is selling the restaurant he took early FOR saLE 971 484 for any Event in the East Algarve. appearance that would frighten the usually characterised in three ways, retirement and moved to Portugal. bravest. the hippy type, here to help. the Fascinated by the arts , he now baR For Sale, CENTRE OF TAVIRA, aCTIVITIEs his broken body is submitted to abduction with medical experiment, had time to practice them. he is a Well established bar located in tests, machines invade mind and taking over our body and minds type writer, painter and musician, this the center of Tavira with a large yoga lessons, mondays 10.30-11.45 passing trade. Excellent opportunity, contact hazel devine 913 075 555 body, eventually near to death he is and take over the world type. i was is his first published novel, he has mosaic workshops in Quinta Fonte do Leasehold ONLY 18,000 Euros mercedes sprinter 311 cdi long wheel base returned to earth. intrigued by an idea of a storyline completed a second and is working high top, lots of tax and mot,very clean tow bispo & caliço Park for more information now a new battle ensues as doctors on a third. the book is available Tel 918 502 029 where the aliens are ordinary bar/bull bars e/windows and mirrors,€4395 visit www.elmundomosaico.com struggle to save his life. regaining beings, involved with their own life, on amazon. For more information CaR bOOT SaLe Every 4th Sundayof the consciousness he has no memory with emotions, different from ours please contact stuart via e mail at month, Quinta Fonte do Bispo, Sta Catarina, of who he is or what has occurred, LaRge baR For Sale In the centre call Gillian on 281 971 484 possibly, but real never the less. stuartphelps@hotmail.co.uk of Tavira, to include all fixtures Painting for pleasure. Beginners onwards and fittings: 2 x Plasma TV's and every wed 10.30-12.30 Mesquita, Sao Bras & music equipment, Leasehold, Price 2.30-4.30 Quinta fonte bispo Tel 289 845 561 Negotiable Tel 916 573 194 A Lura Two person tent /two sleeping bags/2 ring and grill camp cooker/various pots and pans CLaSSiFieDS aRe FRee dos Livros Rua Poeta Emiliano 75€. Tel 289 846 206 mob.922 134 429 electric fruit juicer Russel Hobbs 10€. Tel 289 846 206 mob.922 134 429 Satellite Dish 1 mtr.oval 10€.Tel.289 846 206 mob.922 134 429 Suzuki gsxr 600, 2000, nice bike just had full service inc oil, brakes paint, new race can and standard,12 months mot, €2895. for private advertisers, business ads are free for da Costa 16, Tavira Classic 1988 VW golf Cabriolet PT Reg One mOnTH OnLy. Inspection Jan 11, Good engine and tyres, Tel 281 323 199 Radio/CD Colour Navy/Black Roof. 2000€ email your ads to info@ o.n.o Email ellenandroger@sapo.pt Tel: 289 791 122 eastalgarvemag.com A wide and eclectic range of new and used books in the Fibreglass truck top suit nissan,toyota etc. (max to 9 words) English language, as well as a generous helping of used 1.5m x 1.5m. 350€ tel 919907118 Ford Fiesta 1.2 Techno Auto.New if you would like more and collectable books in portuguese and French. Also a radiator,tyres battery.€1850 tel 919 907 118 information on advertising in bikinis End of line.s,m,and l. all @1.50 others this magazine please call: wonderful selection of children’s books. Special orders 2 7€. Tel 281 531 124 and book finding service available. Gift certificates. Triumph Spitfire, 1971 in perfect eye catching condition, Pt MOT. stored last 5 years, 2,500€. Tel 919 262 494 for full details. Left hand drive smart car, air con, tiptronic box, cd player, lots of history, alloys long mot, 961 700 200 Lura dos Livros 38 €2995. Rua Poeta Emiliano da Costa 16 - Tavira - Tel: +351 281 323 199 Page 50 E-Mail: lizbeaupied@yahoo.com www.eastalgarvemag.com www.eastalgarvemag.com Page 51

h o t e l R u R A l , R e s tA u R A n t & B A R QUINTA FONTE DO BISPO O P S IB O D E T NO F AT N I U Q YOga Wednesday & Fridays, starts 18th august 6.30-8pm 1St SeSSiOn FRee MOSaic WORkSHOp Rural hotel set in beautiful gardens in the every tuesday, 10-12am countryside of t avira. Restaurant open OnlY 5 euROS seven days a week, pool, t ennis and Wi-fi. 2 Giões 122 Alcoutim Pererio Martinlongo 124 124 122 Vaqueiros Cachopo Odeleite V E 2 RegulaR eventS 124 122 Portella de Salir 124 Barranco Corcha im do Velho We aRe Castro Querença HeRe IP1 bOOt Sale 4th Sunday of the month Marim Sao Bras 125 Vila Real Loule 395 N270 de Alportel Santa Catarina Fonte do Bispo N270 Conceição caRveRYSundays from 1pm booking de Santo Antonio IP1 Santa Bárbara de 2 Pereiro Santo Estêvão Tavira advised from OnlY €10 Nexe 395 125 Estoi IP1 Moncarapacho Luz de Tavira Quiz nigHt every Wednesday, food available from 6.30, Quiz starts at 8.30pm FARO Olhão Steak nigHt every Friday, from OnlY €10 from 6.30pm For information and reservations please call us on 281 971 484, visit us on the en270 near Sta catarina, email info@qtfontebispo.com Page www.eastalgarvemag.com or see our website www.qtfontebispo.com

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