Monthly regional magazine for the Eastern Algarve in Portugal.

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OLHÃO · SÃO BRÁS · TAVIRA · ALCOUTIM · CASTRO MARIM · VILA REAL DE SANTO ANTÓNIO
May 2010
Walk about
Santa
Luzia
Health
The importance
of drinking water
Gardening
Golf tips All you need
Benamor’s to know about
14th hole the avocado

2. Welcome...
Thankfully, I survived the Easter holidays
EastAlgarve
PUBLISHER &
M A G A Z I N E
DESIGNER
and normal life has resumed, phew! Richard Bassett
As recommended by several readers, I EDITOR
Katie Bassett
spent an afternoon in Santa Luzia, and
EDITORIAL
had a lovely stroll along the tranquil CO-ORDINATORS
promenade, it certainly lived up to my Susan Purvis
Richard Bassett Snr.
expectations... beautiful! ADVERTISING
I met up with bistro owners John and Call 961 700 200 or email
info@eastalgarvemag.com
Emma from Mesa do Chefe, Claudia and Tito
CONSULTANT
from Quinta Velha, Restaurante O Monte, Arne Jakobsen
the Great Dane
and the Meeting Room, and also sampled
some sushi from Mish Mish in Tavira’s Gran PRINTED BY
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features, including golf tips from Benamor, DISTRIBUTION
Advertisers will be
all you need to know about avocados, issued copies for
distribution, along
sporting news and more. I hope you enjoy with retail outlets.
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3. ABANDONED PUPPIES.
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Just over two weeks ago, our neighbour, walking in a remote,
place, heard small cries. Unable to reach the place -she came
back for us, and we went out in the car. We found a tightly
tied up sack containing 5 puppies, only days old. They were
shivering and dehydrated. We spent the next couple of days
trying to keep them alive. but sadly lost 2. The other 3 are
thriving and are approximately 25 days old. One appears
to be a perfect little Golden Retriever, another a little
Rottweiler and the third, a small black Labrador! We do
The Quinta Quilting Club not know what they will look like in 6 months, but they are
run by Gillian Stapleton gorgeous and feeding well. We need loving homes where the
were given a part finished pups will live with a family, not in an apartment, and not tied
up on a short rope for life. Please help if you can.
8
Grandmother's flower
garden quilt which was Email info@eastalgarvemag.com and “East Algarve Magazine”
started by Joyce Senior will forward any emails on to us. Many thanks
in the UK. It was
finished by Fay Carroll
a member of the club
CONTENTS
sales,
and was raffled in the Algarve auctions and
5NOTICE BOARD
Let us know your thoughts. Christmas Craft Fair at
Monday 24th May, Barracha , Have new opening
pm-intake
Quinta Fonte do Bispo. hours. Monday 10am-4
6NEWS
Get up to date on the
latest East Algarve news!
The quilt was won by
Katie Warren and the
Manchester United
legend, Sammy
and sales. Wednesda
4pm-sales only. Satur
y 10am-
day 9am-
money raised was donated McIlroy talks at 1pm-sales only. First Friday
7WHAT’S ON
of the month-10am-4pm
sales
30
What’s happening in and to the Faro Oncology the Hotel Porta ds,garden
around the East Algarve. fund run by Maria only. Household goo
Lurdis who accepted the
Nova, Tavira. Call furniture,electrical goo
ds and
8PEOPLE
Who’s behind Mesa do Chefe. 150Euros raised to help
this worthy cause.
962 572 687 for
details.
antiques. Location Barracha,1km
out of S.Bras on EN27
0 to
10 PEOPLE
Meet Claudia and Tito. Tavira. Call 91976 7066
12 HEALTH
Drink water to keep healthy.
14 HEALTH
An exciting month for CAT.
12 15 Contact
HEALTH GUESTHOUSE, BAR & BISTRO
Keep your eyes healthy.
QUINTA FONTE DO BISPO
16 TWO OF TWENTY
us
Olhão artists chosen to exhibit.
O P S IB O D E T NO F AT N I U Q
18 SANTA LUZIA
We take a walk about this
pretty little village
Charity
This notice Super quiz,
20 PROPERTY
board is free for
18
Hidden maintenance costs.
by Terry and Andy
24 PROPERTY
Property of the month.
readers to use. Sat 29th May 7.30pm
Send us news, Buddies
27 HOME
Choose the right bed.
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Meal choice - Watercress and
goats cheese salad or cream of
potato soup Race
29 HOME
Old school Cool. suggestions BABY BOOM
Lemon chicken with noodles and
fresh vegetables Night
30 FOOD
Super Sushi.
you’d like to QUIZ!
or
Seafood pie served with fresh Sat 5th June, 7.30pm.
share with our vegetables (pies contains, salmon,
35 GARDENING
All about avocados.
readers.
Sat 8th May, 7.30pm
Bangers and mash with
hake, prawns, and topped with
cheesy mashed potato)
Homemade rice pudding or
Spaghetti and meatballs
with homemade tomato
38 ENVIRONMENT
Spring clean your Air-con. Email: onion gravy followed by
bred and butter
Strawberry knicker-bocker glory.
Water included.
and basil sauce followed
by profiteroles with
40 chocolate sauce.
FINANCE Please supply us your meal choice
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Followed by music.
Telephone Music and dancing to follow.
42 SPORT
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4. News WRC Vodafone rally of
Portugal, 27-30/05 at the
Algarve stadium, Faro
What’s on
Things to
do this month
There’s so much to do and see this
month. Check out our guide to what’s
on soon in the East Algarve!
Wind Turbines STOPPED MUSIC THEATRE
TAVIRA - Concerts “Music in The TAVIRA - The Den of Thieves, MARKETS
R esidents of Agua de Tabuas and
Malhada do Judeu celebrated
as they learned that the project
stir among Portugal bird experts,
as a pair of rare Bonelli eagles nest
nearby. The SPEA and top Bonelli
Churches ”, 01/05 - 29/05, 18h00,
08/05 - Irene / Birgitt (Piano /
22/05, 21h30 António Pinheiro
Cinema-Theatre Algarve Theatre
Loulé: Every Saturday.
Estoi: 2nd Sunday of the month.
Song), Igreja da Misericórdia; 15/05 Company
for 3 turbines proposed for the Eagle specialist, Luís Plamer drafted - Josué Nunes (Guitar), Igreja de Moncarapacho
area has been thrown out. After 14 letters in the strongest terms, São Paulo; 22/05 Algarve Guitar EXHIBITIONS 1st Sunday of the month.
months of objection from villagers, informing the CCDR that it would Duo, Ermida de Santa Ana; 29/05 SÃO BRÁS DE ALPORTEL - Exhi- Quelfes: 4th and 5th Sundays of
the evidence against the proposed be a bad move to erect turbines in - Twenty Fingers Duo (Harpsichord bition “From the Form of Writing the month.
Family pets site of Cavalum turbines proved too
strong.
the territory of these birds of prey.
The first act of PROBAAL president
and Guitar), Igreja do Carmo. to the Writing of the Form”, until
13/05, Alportel Musuem
Tavira: 3rd Saturday of the month.
stolen in This expensive route proved to be
an effective one, as Tavira lawyers
António Dario de Sousa Viegas was
to sign a letter from the association
OLHÃO - Moscow Piano Quartet,
15/05, 21h00, Municipal Audito- ALCOUTIM - Exhibition “Cocker-
Vila Nova de Cacela: 3rd Sunday
of the month.
Burglary picked apart the shabby proposal
the company had submitted. They
calling for the rejection of the
proposal, which was sent along with
rium T. 289 710 170
CASTRO MARIM - Accordion
els in Popular Art ”, until 28/05,
Arts and Crafts Centre
Castro Marim:
2nd Saturday of the month.
Evenings, 15/05 - 29/05, Various T. 281 540 500
O n Wednesday evening, 21st found countless errors, omissions almost 200 signatures. Quotes from Sta Catarina: 4th Sunday of the
Venues T. 281 510 740 ALCOUTIM - Exhibition of Works month.
April, a family in Costa Esuri, and false reporting. They had this letter are contained in the official from the Scarecrow Competition,
Ayamonte were burgled. Sadly, their claimed (originally) that the village declaration issued by the Ministry of SÃO BRÁS DE ALPORTEL - Jazz
Club, 16/05, 17h00, Costume Mu- 05/05/28/05, Casa dos Condes
beloved dogs were stolen, 2 elderly of Água de Tábuas was virtually the Environment.
Yorkshire Terriers, 14 and 12 years uninhabited, despite much contact Thankfully this Wind Turbine project
seum T. 966 329 073
DANCE FESTIVALS
old, named Toto and Emma. They with people who lived there, stating was rejected. There were several TAVIRA - Piano Recital, 25/05, CASTRO MARIM - 2nd Castro
18h00, António Pinheiro Cinema- OLHÃO - Performance by Chil-
are sisters, Toto is approximately 3.6 that over 50 nearby properties were main reasons given for this by dren and Young People (Ballet Marim International Snail Festival
kilos, and Emma, who likes her food, “abandoned” when some of them the CCDR, but importantly, they Theatre - 21/05 - 23/05, Ravelin of Santo
and Dance), 08/05, 16h00, Munici-
5 kilos. had already been bought-up for specifically listed all the negative TAVIRA - Guitar Recital, 27/05, pal Auditorium T. 289 710 170 António T. 281 510 740 www.cm-
The family are devasted and are development. They misrepresented opinions of local residential and 18h00, António Pinheiro Cinema- castromarim.pt
offering a generous reward for the distances between the turbines and environmental groups. In short - TAVIRA - Violin and Piano Recital, SPORT ALCOUTIM - May Festival, 29/05
safe return of their dogs, no questions properties, used unrepresentative people power. 28/05, 21h00, António Pinheiro ALCOUTIM – 9th Municipal - 30/05 Multipurpose Sports Facil-
asked. Can you help? The family wind-readings to “prove” residents Residents can now get on with their Cinema-Theatre Swimming Meet, 22/05, Municipal ity, Charity, Cultural, Sports, Arts
would do anything to get them back. would not suffer noise disturbance, lives without the threat of 120 metre SÃO BRÁS DE ALPORTEL - Con- Swimming Pool Martim Longo and Crafts
If you can give any information and falsely claimed that the single towers looming 300 metres from their cert of Classical Piano, Music with V. R. STO. ANTÓNIO - European VILA NOVA DE CACELA, Day
relating to the whereabouts of the dirt track accessing the village homes, and the fear of developing the Pianist Miguel Sousa, 29/05, Champion Clubs’ Cup In Athlet- Craft Fair Car Boot Sale with
dogs, please contact us or Per and would be suitable for all the huge ‘Wind turbine syndrome’, disturbing 20h30, Costume Museum T. 966 ics - Group A, 29/05 and 30/05, V. BBQ, 01/05 All Day at Caliço Park
Ayami Gulklett on 0034 959 328 092, equipment and cranes they would noise or seriously decreased house 329 073 R. Sto. António - Sports Complex TAVIRA, STA CATARINA, FREE
0045 3051 7309 or Steven Hall on be using during the installation. values. SÃO BRÁS DE ALPORTEL - Fado 29/05: 15h30 – 19h30 30/05: 16h00 garden party with children’s en-
0044 777 556 5513. Thankyou. The proposed site also caused a big Written by Amanda McGregor evening, 30/05, 21h00, Costume – 19h30 T. 289 824 946 www.aaal- tertainment, 15/05 at Quinta Fonte
Museum T. 966 329 073 garve.pt do Bispo, Tel 281 971 484
Tornado hits Alicoop closes in May
Tavira T he last 16 shops in the Alisuper
chain will shut down by the end
group all at once, there would be a
“social catastrophe” in the Algarve.
2010 BANK HOLIDAYS AND FESTIVALS
T avira’s riverside was hit by a
tornado on the 17th April at
approximately 9.00am. No injuries
of April. The measure is designed
to protect any property that can
still be sold at public auction to pay
Creditors are due to meet at the end
of May to make their final decision.
Alicoop became insolvent in August
Here’s your handy cut out & keep guide to the 2010 bank holidays and
festivals, with compliments of East Algarve magazine.
were reported, but up to thirty boats creditors (insolvency settlement). 2009 due to its accumulated debts Carnival/Shrove Tuesday ........ 16 Feb Corpus Christi, (Thursday) ........ 3 Jun Independence Restoration Day,
were damaged and several trees This means another 58 workers will of almost 80 million euros. Maundy Thursday .......................1 Apr National Day in Portugal, (Wednesday) ...............................1 Dec
came down. The buildings of the join the 380 who had their contracts Good Friday, ...............................2 Apr (Thursday) ................................ 10 Jun Immaculate Conception,
Tavira nautical club also suffered suspended at the end of March. A recuperation plan was drawn up
damage. It was reported to be a low Easter Sunday .............................4 Apr Assumption Day, (Sunday) ......15 Aug (Wednesday) ...............................8 Dec
According to union sources, should for the group – but banks refused
intensity tornado, which apparently the solution be to liquidate the to approve it. Liberation Day (Sunday) ...........25 Apr Republic Day, (Tuesday) .............5 Oct Christmas Eve ..........................24 Dec
are quite common. Labour Day, (Saturday) ............. 1 May All Saints’ Day, (Monday) .......... 1 Nov Christmas Day, (Saturday) ......25 Dec
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5. People People
tapas”. They also offer home made seating capacity using the lovely
stone baked pizzas, made by Emma bougainvillea shaded terrace.
using her own special dough recipe. In the future, they are looking to
All ingredients are simple, fresh and expand and to take Mesa do Chefe
tasty and the pizzas are rolled and tapas experience to other towns in
baked to order. Emma explains, “the the East Algarve region.
perfect pizza should have a crisp Why not give them a try one lunchtime
base, yet with plenty of topping. You or evening and sample some of the
can either choose from the menu, mouthwatering tapas, such as Sticky
or simply build your own using a Ribs, Spicy Meatballs, Seared Tuna,
Margarita base. We can offer pizzas Garlic and Chilli Prawns, Emma’s
for take away too, simply phone home-made coleslaw, chips, and
green
Going
your order through on 289 792 087, an array of freshly made desserts,
or call in and have a drink whilst you with a glass or 3 of wine! Find them
wait for your order.” in Moncarapacho, by taking the
Evenings are amazing. According road from the main street, up the
to John and Emma, they have right hand side of the market. It is
A talent for Tapas
only been open for twelve weeks, approximately 100 metres up on
and already booking is highly the right hand side set on the facing
recommended. With the warmer corner. For bookings please call 289
weather they are able to double their 792 087.
Forget watering and maintenance Below from left
A slice of heaven is the best way lawn...
with lush synthetic
to describe this family run Bistro. at Mesa do Chefe to right; Stuart,
John and Emma
Hogan
TAPAS & WINE BISTRO
J
ohn and Emma Hogan, along customer experience. or several – making it a complete
with their 6 year old daughter, John and Emma found the premises meal with many different and
Deanna, came to live in the quite by chance after responding to exciting flavours. The feedback from
Algarve a little over 4 years ago. an advert for a property advertised in customers so far has been fantastic
John, who is also sales manager for the East Algarve magazine. The house and repeat business has been very
Penguin air-conditioning, recalls wasn’t for them, but in the same high. Clients have also commented
that the decision was made whilst meeting they found that the Bistro that the house wines, at 5€ a litre,
Deanna was young so that she could was available in Moncarapacho. are superb, and John believes, after NEW LUNCHTIME SPECIAL - COVER, MIXED
be schooled through the Portuguese Not wanting to miss a business careful research, “the fun bit!”, that TAPAS AND GLASS OF WINE €8.50 PER HEAD
system. They lived here back in 1999 opportunity, they arranged to meet they are the best house wines for
for 2 years, but had to return to the the owner that same day, and they miles around. With seating both inside
UK for personal reasons, whilst set the ball rolling. A new idea for the bistro, starting in the Bistro and on the
Bougainvillea shaded terrace,
there, got married, had Deanna and On Boxing Day last year, John May is to offer a mixed tapas plate
relax and while away the
returned to Portugal as soon as they phoned his brother Stuart in the UK, – a full meal for one person with a
hours with a choice from the
possibly could. John and Emma who also has extensive experience covert and glass of house wine
carefully selected wine list and
love Portugal and are now totally in professional kitchens as well as a for €8.50 at lunchtimes. Emma a plate or three of Tapas from
settled. Emma has always loved to shared love of Portugal and asked if explains, “lunchtimes at present are the extensive menu.
be in the kitchen, and although John he would like to come out and work unpredictable and can be quite quiet.
◊ INTERNATIONAL TAPAS ◊ NEW LUNCHTIME
is a trained Chef, it is Emma that at Mesa do Chefe, bringing with him The reason for this, is historically,
MIXED TAPAS PLATE ◊ SUPERB WINES
has always loved to cook. Emma his own culinary flair. He accepted this restaurant has never opened at
◊ STONE BAKED, HAND MADE PIZZAS
has always had a desire for her own and is now in the kitchen with Emma lunchtime.” It is open from 12pm to
◊ DAILY SPECIALS BOARD ◊ TAKE AWAY PIZZAS
restaurant here in the Algarve – and cooking up many tasty treats. 2.30pm Tue to Sun & 7.00pm to 10.30
OPEN FOR LUNCH 12PM-2.30PM AND
although John admits to being a little Emma and John made the decision pm Tue to Sat. Word is spreading
DINNER 7PM-9.30PM
sceptical at the beginning, Mesa do to make Mesa do Chefe a Tapas and and each week the lunchtime trade
(CLOSED SUNDAY EVE AND ALL DAY MONDAY)
Chefe has turned out to be just what Wine Bistro, with the emphasis on is increasing. They offer an extensive
they wanted and they are both loving great quality at a reasonable price. tapas menu, all freshly cooked to Telephone 289 792 087
their work. John takes care of front The atmosphere is relaxed, and you order, with dishes from all over the Rua do Carmo; No15, Moncarapacho, 8700-096, Olhão
of house and strives for the perfect can have a few dishes to share, world, “rather than just Spanish
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6. People People
One Vision
Young entrepeneurs Tito and Claudia are bursting with energy
and they worked day and night
to be ready for the inauguration
day the 18th of December 2008.
It was made possible only with
the help of their friends who were
really fantastic. The main room
of the club boasts a large TV on
an impressive bar area. There is held a huge party with circus acts,
a terrace for the summer, planted music, great canapés and free
with palm trees and beautiful champagne. Claudia’s and Tito’s
flowers. The VIP lounge on the first goal is for everyone to enjoy their
H
floor is decorated in glamorous experience, relax, dance, Tavira
ere are the 12 finalists for Miss enjoy
gold and black. The Meeting Join us for the fantastic Gala’s on
2010. the live music, disco, and events
Room celebrated its birthday on 10th, May 15th and the or evenfithe
April such as Miss Tavira, Grand nal
and enthusiasm for life, each other and their businesses. the stage area, cosy sofas and the 18th December 2009, and they odd football match. in Tavira.
on 26th June at the Meeting room
privately. Claudia loves buildings,
when she sees an open space she
has the vision to transform it, “like a
dream”, she says. In 1988, her father
bought an olive tree farm in Cabanas
In February 2008, disappointed with
the quality of the restaurant of the
Quinta Velha over the last few years,
Tito and Claudia decided to open
the restaurant themselves with the
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later, in 2005, that Claudia took over Monte was selected amoung 67 very
the project which had been going good restaurants to be shown in a
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7. Health Physiotherapist
Rehabilitation
Trainer OSTEOPATHY
For muscular and articular
Ria Siertsema
problems, treated by
Ced. Profissional C-022387072 harmonising and resetting the
Tm. 933 887 980 body’s structure.
riasiertsema@raketnet.nl
CRANIOSACRAL
Pre-and postoperative THERAPY
rehabilitation
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and or joint problems SERVICE
•All massages are performed by
Sports injuries health professionals using biologic
improve your
essential oils for aromatherapy
Lymphatic drainage •Swedish massage,Quiromassage,
Reflexology,
We know it’s NEW: Neuromuscular •Lymphatic drainage, Traditional
health
taping Thai massage,
important •Local massage for legs and feet or
to drink neck back and shoulders.
CLINICS:
water, Gareth Housevisits: mobile practice
CATHERINA PAUWELS,
Bullock tells Colina Verde, Sitio de Maragota
ILSE BRENNER
Tel: 919 660 211 or
us why. Santa Barbara de Nexe
963 706 624
Quinta do Lago
IN THE CENTRE OF TAVIRA
D
Speaking 4 languages
rinking water is so important we need. Water is the best choice. Sodas have Mail: catherinapauwels@clix.pt
for good health. When you Symptoms of mild dehydration a lot of sugar in them, so if you drink
were a kid in school, you include chronic pains in joints and sodas, you may take in more calories
learned that each molecule muscles, lower back pain, headaches than you need. Herbal teas that aren’t
of water is made up of two hydrogen and constipation. A strong odour diuretic are fine. Sports drinks contain
atoms and one oxygen atom. You
may also have learned that it was
to your urine, along with a yellow or
amber colour indicates that you may
electrolytes and may be beneficial,
just look out for added sugar and
TEA &
great fun to fill up your squirt guns
with water, at least until the principal
not be getting enough water. Thirst is
an obvious sign of dehydration and in
calories that you don’t need. Juices
are good because they have vitamins
FLAVOURS
caught you. What you may not have
learned, however, was how much
fact, you need water long before you
feel thirsty.
and nutrients.
Caffeinated beverages will also add SHOP
water you needed in order to be a How much water do you need to to your daily water need. Even though
healthy human being. drink? caffeine is a diuretic, if you regularly
Why do you need to drink water? A good estimate is to take your body consume caffeine, your body will
Your body is estimated to be about weight in pounds and divide that regulate itself to that diuretic effect.
60 to 70 percent water. When water number in half. That gives you the Do you drink enough water?
stops running it becomes stagnant. number of ounces of water per day It may be difficult to drink enough
Think about it, that is how your that you need to drink. For example, water on a busy day. Be sure you
body become when you don’t keep if you weigh 160 pounds, you should have water handy at all times by
the water flowing. Blood is mostly drink at least 80 ounces of water per keeping a bottle for water with you
water, and your muscles, lungs, and day. If you exercise you should drink when you are working, travelling, or
brain all contain a lot of water. Your another eight ounce glass of water exercising. If you get bored with plain
body needs water to regulate body for every 20 minutes you are active. If water, add a bit of lemon or lime for 60 varieties of tea, exclusive
temperature and to provide the you drink alcohol, you should drink at a touch of flavour. There are some
means for nutrients to travel to all least an equal amount of water. When brands of flavoured water available, coffees, hot chocolates,
your organs. Water also transports you are travelling on an airplane, it is but watch for extra calories. Have a
oxygen to your cells, removes waste, good to drink eight ounces of water bottle of room temperature water in and much more!
and protects your joints and organs. for every hour you are on board the your kitchen, with a glass next to it,
Signs of dehydration.
You lose water through urination,
plane. If you live in an arid climate,
you should add another two servings
and every time you pass the bottle
have half a glass. Don’t try and drink Need a touch
respiration, and by sweating. If you per day. As you can see, your daily all the required amount in one go,
are very active, you lose more water
than if you are sedentary. Diuretics
need for water can add up to quite
a lot.
space it out. of home?
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