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...to the February issue of the East Algarve magazine. This month it's time to dig out your most colourful clothes or costumes, and visit the Mardis Gras Carnival in Loulé. We bring you some lovely photo's from last years event, taken by our friend Bernd Keiner, who we introduce as editor of our sister magazine, Algarve Aktuell, and also a very talented artist. Meet Kathy and Mike from Linen Warehouse in Almancil who tell us a bit about how they came to live and work here in the Algarve. Our regular features include great tips from professional golfer Keith, on how to (or not to) force a shot, gardening from Mark is all about Ferns, and our food page is a delicous curry from Casa Algarvia in Cabanas. Our health pages include a feature on Yoga, and this month Chris Wright gives us some interesting British connections with a restored church in Tavira. now “Sobre a

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Welcome... Editor PUBLISHER & dESIgnER Richard Bassett EdITOR Katie Bassett EdITORIaL cO-ORdInaTORS Richard Bassett Snr. advERTISIng Call 961 700 200 or info@eastalgarvemag.comemail PRInTEd By GraficasLitografis-ArtesLda,Ferreiras dISTRIBUTIOn 3,250 copies printed. All advertisers are issued copies for distribution, along with retail outlets. 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 magazineEast Algarve 24 Casa das Portas, Rua Dr Augusto Silva Carvalho, 3 8800-324, Tavira Phone n: 00 351 281 321 025 Sobre a Ponte , Rua 5 de Outubro, nos 1 a 3, 8800-327, Tavira Phone n: 00351 281 328772 ww.casadasportas.com “Casa das Portas” and

3 4 NOTICE BOARD Let us know your thoughts. 5 WHAT’S ON Things to do this month. 6 NEWS Get up to date on the latest East Algarve news! 7 HEAlTH Top 10 Healthy New Year's resolutions. 9 HEAlTH A common cause of lower back pain. 10 BEAuTy The Algarve's next top model. 11 ARTS Exhibition at Côrte Real. 12 PEOPlE Meet the new owners of the Funny Dutch bar, Tavira. 14 PEOPlE The family run Crispim's restaurant. 16 FOCuS ON Salt flats. 18 PROPERTy Taxing times. 22 PROPERTy Property of the month. 24 BOOK lOvERS’ CORNER This month's book review. 28 WINE Your guide to Portuguese wine. 30 FOOD From Quinta Fonte do Bispo. 33 GARDENS The heart of a successful garden. 36 ENvIRONmENT Out of this world. 40 FINANCE What next for the Euro. 42 SPORT The latest from Chris Wright. 44 SPORT Golf tips from Keith Ashdown. 46 DRIvING Paying your toll fees. 47 ClASSIFIEDS Grab a local bargain. 301410 16 11 12 CONTENTSwww.eastalgarvemag.com

4 www.eastalgarvemag.com Email: info@eastalgarvemag.com Telephone 961 700 200 Postal Address: EN270, CXP797A, Fonte Bispo, Tavira Contactus This noticeboard is free for readers to use. Send us news, ideas or suggestions you’d like to share with our readers. guesthouse, BAR & BI st R o QUINTA FONTE DO BISPO QUINTA FONTE DO BISPO Call 281 971 484, email info@qtfontebispo.com or see www.qtfontebispo.com Quinta Fonte do Bispo, Sta Catarina, Fonte do Bispo, Tavira LCARVERYAmB,BEEF & TuRkEY, pLuS ALL THE TRimmingS Sundays from 1.00pm Booking AdViSEd onLY 10€ 3 course option available for only 14€ Fridays,STEAknigHTfrom6.30pm * Rump STEAk €10.00 * SiRLoin STEAk €13.00 * 16oz T-BonE STEAk €19.50 (48 hours notice for T-Bone) All steaks come with home made chips, onion rings, mushrooms,grilled tomatoes, and peas. NOTICEBOARD ClEAR yOuR SundayBootCluTTERsaleevery4thatQuintaFontedoBispo,Tel281971484orQMGardencenternearStaBarbaraonthe3rdSaturdayofthemonth SuNNy AFTERNOONS ON ThETERRACE OR ChIlly ONES ByThE FIRE!During Feb & March Tavira Gardens Bistro areopen 6 days a week for wholesome lunchesserving a daily changing Prato do Dia, severalsalads, sandwiches and light meals, also agreat place to play a friendly game of cards.Free wifi & all major sport events can beshown on the big screen. For details see theirAd on page 46 FuzETA GOlF SOCIET y, TOu RNAMENT 20th February, Meet 10am at Colina Verde, near Moncarapacho, 18 holes plus meal only 27 Euros,For more information call Keith on 289 798 105 or 960 280 795EveryFADOWednesdaynightinSantaluziaatCasadoPolvoTasquinha,Tel.281328527 yOuRnoticeboardEvenBOARDNOTICEifit'sjusttosayhappybirthday,thisisfreeforallreaders,justemailinfo@eastalgarvemag.com

LiveSaTurdaymusicwith danny maverick at the hairy lemon pub in caban as, see page 28. Karaoke with dJ ged at the black anchor irish bar in tavira, see page 29. Boot sale at Qm Garden center near santa barbara, 3rd saturday of each month, see page 33. auction in Faro at auction Ware house algarve on the 1st & 3rd sat urday of every month, see page 43.

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mARKETS castro Marim: 2nd saturday of the month. Estoi: 2nd sunday of the month. Loulé: every saturday. Moncarapacho: 1st sunday of the month. Monte gordo: 4th saturday of the month Quelfes: 4th and 5th sundays of the month. São Brás de alportel: 3rd sunday of the month Sta catarina: 4th sunday of the month. Tavira: 3rd saturday of the month. vila nova de cacela: 3rd sunday of the month. SPRING CRUISES Every Tuesday PLUS St. Valintine's Day Special don't miss the Carnival in Loule, see page xx for details.

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LivemondaySmusic at casa algarvia restaurant & bar in cabanas, see page 31.

Come and join us on the 'Jasmin Flor' and enjoy the best day out in the Algarve. We start the cruise in Vila Real Santo Antonio and sail up the calm, picturesque river that separates Portugal and Spain. You will learn about this historic border region, in English. After two hours, we arrive at a small Portuguese village for a three course lunch, and possibly a swim at our restaurant. We have a traditional Portuguese party, and after a leisurely return cruise, you will feel relaxed and will take home many photos and happy memories. Like all our guests, you will say it was your best day out in the Algarve! Rua Diogo Cão, Loja 8, 8900 - 440 Monte Gordo Tel: 281 512 997 Fax: 281 512 079 Telm: 966 089 341 / 918 849 167 E-Mail: TransGuadianawww.transguadiana.comtransguadiana@iol.ptFindusonfacebookat:Cruzeiros

LiveSundaySmusic at the Funny dutch bar, tavira, see page 45. Boot sale at Quinta Fonte do bispo, sta catarina, 4th sunday of the month, tel 281 971 484. Sunday Carvery at Quinta Fonte do bispo, sta catarina, tel 281 971 484

QuizTueSdaySnight at the hairy lemon pub in cabanas, see page 28.

LiveFridaySmusicwith garey Vasey at the black anchor irish bar in tavira, see page 31. open mike night at casa azul in cacela velha, see page 31. Quiz or Bingo nights at sgt Pep pers snack bar in vila real, see page 29.

QuizWedneSdaySnight at Quinta Fonte do bispo in sta catarina, see page 24.

Live Fado at casa do Polvo tas quinha in santa luzia, see page 29.

What’s on Here's your daily guide to both regular and special events our advertisers are holding this month. Things to do this Febuary

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Faro Shopping centre expands to fit 56 more shops Faro’s main shopping centre Fórum algarve will have 56 new shops in the spring of 2014, including Fnac, Primark and h&m, according to the Fórumpromoters.algarve currently covers 40,000 square metres, has 119 shops and 23 restaurants. With the expansion, it will cover 55,000 square metres and include 175 shops according to benno van veggel, director for southern europe of the dutch company multi mdevelopment.r.vanveggel however said that the expansion plan still requires approval from Faro town hall and talks are being finalised with the owner of the land, the German company commerz real investmentgesellschaft. this project represents an investment of €53 million and should start during the second half of this year, being completed during early 2014. after the completion, the dutch promoters hope to attract around nine million visitors each year, which will be a significant increase to the current visitor numbers, thanks to the introduction of key stores such as Fnac, Primark and h&m. inaugurated on 13 march 2001, Fórum algarve was the first shopping centre of its kind in the algarve, with the first hypermarket in the region.

ConCeiCao Tabacaria Nova Loja Rue 25 de Abril, Ed Casa Nova, Loja M 8800-061 CaBanaS Papelaria Mares, Eusebio Pereira Correia Rua Da Fortaleza, 67 8800-591 Cabanas Tel 281 370 220 Pedras Da Rainha Main reservations office Cabanas, 8800-591 Tel 281 380 038 aLTura Tabacaria Alagoa Rua Da Alagoa – Rotunda 8950-411 manTa roTa Papelaria Marta, Manta Rota Tel 281 952 680 ViLLa reaL de San anTonio ElisabetePapelarte Drago S. Rodriques Noronha R. Min Duarte Pacheco, Lote 1 – Loja B Tel 281 544 614 monTe gordo Talisma Bar Pastelaria Vasco De Gama (in the main square in Monte Gordo, op posite the Casino)

oLhao The internet shop Rua Teofila Braga, 6 Olhao 8700-427 Tel 937 374 181 SanTa BarBara Paulina’s Supermercado Santa Barbara de Nexe –800 Faro Tel 289 999 145 Sao BraS The Charity shop SanTa CaTarina Quinta Fonte Do Bispo On the EN 270 near Santa Catarina, Tel 281 971 484 monCarapaCho The Newsagent Kiosk FuSeTa Crispim Restaurant and Cubanito’s Bar (opposite the ferry boat station) Rua da Liberdade no 126 TelFuseta289 798 045

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Body found in burning car in Tavira; foreigner shot and killed in Olhão The Fire department of tavira discovered a body in a burning car in asseca, tavira. the authorities have not yet been able to establish whether the body was male or female. When the firefighters found the body they immediately contacted the Gnr which handed over the investigation to the Judicial Police, which is continuing the investigation. the Ford Fiesta was owned by a resident of tavira, but a Gnr source said the car "could have been sold and not re-registered, or it may have been stolen." meanwhile in Olhão a foreigner has been shot in the head and killed, presumably by another foreigner. the second man fled the scene in the town. the police were called at 01:52, by a man who said he had invited the two foreign acquaintances to come to his house to consume hashish, he later went out to buy cigarettes. When he returned one of the guests lay on the floor with a gunshot wound to the head, and the other had tdisappeared.hevictim,aged between 30 and 35 years, was in possession of about seven grammes of hashish. the body was removed to the Forensic medicine institute and the case is now with the Judicial Police.

TaVira Verde land Praca da Republica 18 – 19 (on the edge of the Roman Bridge) 8800-316 Tel 281 326 888

Yoga forbodyyour& mind

Yoga is an ancient mindbody practice with origins in eastern indian Philosophy. the word yoga in sanskrit actually means to yoke or unite. Yoga combines physical postures (asanas) with breathwork (pranayama) and meditation (dhyana), concentration (dharana), relaxation, balance, strength, and cstamina.urrentresearch on yoga suggests that it improves mood and gives a general sense of well-being. it is beneficial in counteracting stress and reducing heart rate, respiratory rate and blood pressure. Yoga for anxiety many people suffer from anxiety and panic attacks. anxiety can be a useful emotion if it heightens your awareness to make healthier choices. however, when anxiety becomes more than a little nervousness, it can be very debilitating. sufferers of anxiety and panic disorders complain of exhaustion and mental fatigue. some of these symptoms include obsessive thinking, insomnia, migraines, intestinal problems, dizziness, nausea, and shortness of breath and heart palpitations. the appearance of anxiety in your daily life can drastically influence your lifestyle. research suggests that excessive worry sabotages the immune system, weakening the body’s ability to fight off disease and Yogaheal.iseffective in treating anxiety by reducing the symptoms. One of yoga’s basic tenants is to turn your focus inward, letting the external world go. Focusing within facilitates recognition of what may be triggering the anxiety, which is usually those habitual thoughts and unresolved conflicts. Yoga breath work is one of the key methods in counteracting anxiety. When threatened, real or imagined, our bodies react. therefore, during an anxiety attack the body reacts to what is perceived as a threat. this results in tension, rigidity, and choppy, constricted or cessation of breath. Yoga teaches you to slow down your breath, relax your body, and look inward at the precipitating Yogaevent.for depression the benefit of yoga on depression is another area being explored. One of the biggest contributing factors to depression is stress. depression increases the fight or flight response in the sympathetic nervous system.

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Health Persistent/chronic activation of the sympathetic nervous system elevates the stress hormone cortisol. it is a well known fact that cortisol has a major influence on stress related illnesses. Part of yoga’s effectiveness is its ability to decrease stress and increase a sense of well-being. Yoga breath work boosts the oxygen level to the brain; the postures alleviate tension, promoting introspection and in conjunction with deep relaxation and meditation techniques, produces a calming effect. among yoga’s anti-stress benefits are positive levels of certain brain chemicals that decrease catecholamines. Findings also suggest lower levels of the hormone neurotransmitters dopamine, norepinephrine and epinephrine (when elevated, all of these neurotransmitters are involved in fight or flight response and increase fear and anger and decrease the ability to think realistically), which facilitate a calming feeling. there is also an increase in oxytocin, the hormone that is released during childbirth, maternal bonding and during orgasm, sometimes referred to as the “love hormone.” students who practice yoga on a regular basis report a feeling of increased trust and a heightened sense of connectedness and bonding with others. if you teach yoga and run classes here in the algarve, please email us with your details so they can be published in the next issue.

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Church reveals British connection, by Chris Wright N estling high above the river Gilao opposite the Porta nova hotel, tavira, one could easily miss the small santa ana church. What remains of the former military garrison during the Peninsular Wars is now a small museum. When the church was undergoing renovation work in 2005 a grave was discovered near the altar which marks the last resting place of five month old henrique (henry) hawker Gamage Williams, the son of sir edmund Keynton Williams. With the rank of lieutenant colonel he was in charge of the british 14th infantry division based in tavira between 1815 and 1820. sir edmund, from the small village of uddy in monmouthshire, was appointed Knight of the tower & sword of Portugal in 1813. the award was the pinnacle of the Portuguese honours system and was created by King afonso v in 1459. sir edmund was a larger than life character who was often at odds with the authorities but was greatly respected by the men under his command. in 1828, on passage with his regiment to india, he was charged by the ships captain with seven counts of improper conduct. the charges included ‘scandalous and infamous behaviour’, inviting a junior officer into his cabin to play cards and complaining of some rancid food by stating at dinner ‘now gentlemen, before you retire, recollect that my opinion is that the cheese is bad’. at his court martial at Fort st.George, madras he was found not guilty on all counts and acquitted. he died at the age of 71 and is buried in undy.

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11 Arts www.eastalgarvemag.com Words KainCarolyn R ejoicing in blossoming trees, wild flowers, fledgling birds and young animals, the beautiful new exhibition of paintings transforms the gallery into an emporium of delicate spring scolours.electing five artists with differing techniques, pictured are sally stafford’s impressions of nature that express miracles taking place at this time of year. like a spring time tonic the exhibition is wonderfully uplifting. during the opening weekend - on saturday February 25th and sunday 26th - visitors will be served seasonal savouries prepared by celebrity, Jonnie Pratt and wines from barranco longo. galeria Corte-real is signposted from Boliqueime, Ferreiras and paderne. open: - Thursday to Sunday, 11am until 5pm, Telephone: - 918 980 199 or 912 737 762 Spring sensations To celebrate the arrival of spring Galeria Corte-Real in Paderne has commissioned five artists to capture the Algarve at its most attractive. painting by Sally Stafford

new owners of the Funny Dutch Bar in Tavira; Dea and Robert-Jan T

Kath applied for a job at Yorkshire Lin en, who were at the time due to open a new store in Almancil. They offered her the opportunity to manage their new shop, and two years later asked Mike and Kath if they would like to buy the business. Kath explained “It was a great opportunity but felt it wasn’t in the greatest of locations", so began looking for a new site. They found the ideal unit on the roundabout in Al mancil, and set about the necessary alterations. After 3 weeks of very hard work they opened the doors on the 9th January 2010.

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Kath and Mike are both originally from the Rochdale area, and had visited the Algarve, mainly around the Albu feira area for many years, to holiday and visit friends. They decided to look for a property to renovate and after a chance meeting in 2006 found the ideal place in Silves. Both gave up their respective jobs, Mike a plumber and Kath the manager for Dunnes stores, an Irish department store based in Salford, Manchester, they began the restoration of their new home. After 6 months Kath felt that the building environment, wasn’t for her, so she decided she would look for a full time job, whilst Mike pressed ahead with the restoration work.

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his month we are delighted to introduce Kath and Mike from the impressive Linen Warehouse in Almancil, who were kind enough to show us around, and share with us the story of how their business and home began here in the Algarve.

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lection, arriving in mid March. You can visit them at their website www. linenwarehousealgarve.com or con tact them at linenwarehouse@sapo. pt. Orders can be taken and any or der over 150€ can be delivered FREE. Online shopping is available on their website. www.linenwarehouse.com

tric blankets, flannelette sheets and fleecy under blankets to give more warmth and comfort for the cool win ter months. There is a huge choice of duvets, polyfilled, duck, goose feather down, or pure duck down, as well as goose down, all duvets and pillows are fully washable (even the feather). Towels are available in many colours and weight’s. There is still an ongo ing global cotton crisis which has forced prices up, as well as the last increase in IVA but Linen Warehouse has managed to hold prices down, due to the huge amount of stock they already have. There are some end of line duvet covers, bedspreads and cushions with 25% off and also some really good value budget priced luxury ranges with co-ordinating cushions & Kathbedspreads.andMike are looking forward to the new Spring and Summer col

Many congratulations to Kath and Mike as they have recently got mar ried at their home with over 70 family and friends visitning from the UK. You can find Linen Warehouse in Al mancil on the roundabout past Apo lonia travelling West, Estrada de Vale de Eguas Tel 289 396 385 Open 10-6 Mon –Fri and 10-5 on Sat. They don’t close for lunch and there is plenty of parking at the front. For details see there advert on page 26. We wish them all the best for the fu ture it was a pleasure to meet them both.

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Meet the family behind Crispim restaurant, and Bar Cubanito, both in the delightful fishing vil lage of Fuseta, Olhão.

& 14 www.eastalgarvemag.com People How wonderful it is to be able to still sit out on a sunny december afternoon here in the east algarve, and enjoy a fantastic traditional lunch. this month we found ourselves in the delightful family owned crispim restaurant in Fuseta, were we met with ana and her son sondro who were kind enough to share with us their story of how the impressive restaurant and their first business “bar cubanito”, also in Fuseta, abegan.na,originally

they decided they would like to live and make their home in Fuseta. they opened bar cubanito, (overlooking the water opposite the ferry terminal) in 2000, a great place with live music, from rock and roll, to jazz and reggae. after tremendous success there with their delicious salad and seafood dishes they began to think of opening a larger restaurant in the same area. daughter daniela vanessa now takes care of cooking there. ana and the family have created a truly beautiful fusion of indian, moroccean and traditional features at restaurant crispim, which they opened three years ago. they were helped by family including Fernando’s sister manuela mateus and her husband mario mateus, alexandra and Filipe mateus who run an architecture and interior design

from angola met her Portuguese husband Fernando whilst he was studying there before the war. they returned to Portugal 35 years ago with a view to settle, initially in Porto, as Fernando’s family are from the north, but on visits to ana’s family in the algarve

time specials are also available from just €5, and there is a vegetarian and children’s menu. the new Year will bring some “new” exciting dishes. during the day you can take in the views from the outside decked terrace of the surrounding mountains and salt planes and watch the flamingos circle above. Or why not spend an evening enjoying the fine food and then some music at “cubanito’s”, just a short walk away and try the “house drink”, with a complimentary voucher from the Forrestaurant.more

company who are also business partners in crispim's restaurant. they have also carried out works on many local specialist projects. the stunning center piece elephant painting adorned on the wall was painted by sondro’s runcle.estaurant

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crispim has a fantastic traditional menu, and specialities include “secret prawns”, fresh local seafood, cataplanas, special seafood rices, as well as grilled meats and fish. crispim is a great place to maybe enjoy a romantic meal for 2 or gather a group of friends together as it caters for groups and any special occasion with a party menu starting from €12.50 per head. this includes a starter, the main course, dessert and coffee, as well as wine with your meal, amazing value! lunch

information on crispim restaurant or bar cubanito's, take a look on Facebook for 'cubanito Fuseta' and 'crispim restaurante'. For contact details see crispim's advert on page 28. many thanks to ana

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T his year, the loulé carnival of 2012 will be paying homage to Julio Guerreiro. We are also informed that there will be an alteration in the carnival parade dates. On the 18th, 19th and 21st of February, the José da costa mealha avenue will once again be host to the tradition carnival parade, which this year brings some tchanges.hisyear’s carnival, apart from the ‘domingo Gordo’ and ‘terça-Feira de carnival’, the parade will be on the saturday and not on the monday as the years before. With the theme “troika the crises for loulé carnival”, political, social and sporting satire will once again be the mark of the oldest carnival in the country which celebrates its 106th anniversary. a total of 15 floats, with some of the most popular figures of the moment, such as the leaders of Germany and France, angela merkel and nicolas sarkozy, the Portuguese Prime minister Pedro Passos coelho and his employees, and also the leader of the opposition, antónio José seguro, will be the crew of these floats and will transmit the theme of the moment, within the country and the world, and all in good humour.

in the world of football, the figures of national team coach, Paulo bento, and the players bosingwa and ricardo carvalho will be the stars of one of the floats which will address the case that pitted the Portuguese coach two corner defences for the Júlioteam. Guerreiro, one of the locals who was a main contributor to the carnival Project since its professionalization at the end of the 70s, will be honoured and a float dedicated to him, which will have his caricature. this is the kind of tribute that the loulé council intend to do for this former employee, who

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passed away last year. regarding the participation of local organizations such as cultural and recreational associations, sports clubs or communities, which have been the best bets in the last two years of the carnival, these will have a greater involvement in this year’s edition, because each one will have float at their disposal, as well as the participants on foot. the interaction with the public will be a main factor and for the younger children, the parade will feature an exclusive float just for children and can be used, not only by the ‘small crew aboard’, but also for the children who are in the public. ‘big heads’, giants, samba schools and entertainment groups complete this single framework of the carnival celebration, full of music, colour, dancing and joy which attracts millions of visitors to loulé every year. the proposal of the organization, which once again is betting on the artistic quality of the parade, is that visitors forget their problems for three days and have a good time at the loulé carnival. the entry price remains the same: 2€. dance and parta at nera to complement the parade, the loulé carnival of 2012 is counting on two parties which are sure to animate the nights of the 18th and 20th of February, at the “Palacio” do Onnera.saturday, at 10pm, there will be a traditional dance and carnival Gala, where the participants are invited to dress up according to the theme. the “carnival circus” will be the starting point for a night full of entertainment, which will be counting on the performance of an orchestra. ticket prices are 15€ each. each table for four has an extra cost of 15€. On monday the carnival Party will take place, dedicated to the “World of Fantasy” with dJs. entry fee 7€.

18 J ust as i start writing this article in the middle of January i can hear the first raindrops falling on the roof of my house. this winter the weather has been particularly mild with lots of sunshine, above average temperatures and hardly any rain to speak of. at a time when people question the algarve tourism boards effectiveness of the promotion of the algarve, the region shows itself at its best. last december the average occupancy rate of hotels in the algarve was a disappointing 20.3%, a decline of more than 11% versus 2010. needless to say hotels need higher occupancy rates to even breakeven and many have offered discounts to fill up rooms. holiday makers looking for accommodation have been spoilt for choice with more and bigger bargains than ever before. in addition everywhere you look you see shops offering discounts of up to 70%. unfortunately some are in process of liquidation. but hey, everybody loves a bargain. despite the increase in vat, electricity prices and the much discussed introduction of tolls on the a22, for most tourists their vacation in the algarve exceeded their expectations. Once back home, this is the best word of mouth promotion the algarve can wish for. REAL ESTATE LIVE, INVEST AND ESCAPE GOLF PROPERTIES VILLAS APARTMENTS TOWNHO u SES LHV-927PLOTS Covering the whole of the Algarve as independant real estate agents, we can provide you with unbiased advice when you decide to purchase a property and can introduce you to a wide choice of reputable mortgage banks, architects, lawyers, builders, chartered surveyors and interior designers. We have been in business for over 12 years, finding the right property for countless satisfied clients. We currently have over 700 properties available online and would be very pleased to help you find your ideal home. If you are the owner of a good quality property and wish to sell, please contact us to arrange an appointment Contact us today: 281 320 www.landandhousesalgarve.com281 TAVIRA Rua José Pires Padinha 178 8800 - 354 Tavira VILAMOURA N125, Benfarras, Boliqueime 8100 - 068 Boliqueime PROPERTY MANAGEMENT HAPPY HOMES ALGARVE ALGARVEAN COTTAGES VILLAS APARTMENTS TOWNHOuSES Q u INTAS Happy Homes has since 2003 provided outstanding property management services and value to non-resident property owners. covering every requirement, Including Inspection, main tenance, administration,letting and marketing services, we have developed relationships we are proud of with reputable accountants, architects, local councils, builders and housing professionals. Let happy Homes ensure that you have the best possible support to maximize and protect your investment for a brighter future! Contact us today: 281 320 www.portugal-accommodation.com283 A brighter future happy homes lda. Rua Dr. Parreira 137 next to Barclays Bank 8800 - 346 Tavira www.eastalgarvemag.com A timely reminder from property expert Robert Bijker that tax on property rentals should be paid, and licenses kept up to date to avoid fines! Property Everybodyloves a bargain

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indoors. to gradually acclimatise the fern to its move, place it outside in a well-shaded area for up to one week before transplanting and check daily for any changes. the best time to transplant an indoor fern is in the spring after any danger of frost has passed. choose a spot in the garden in partial or full shade with good drainage, adding some sandy soil in the bottom of the hole to help aerate the plant. to remove the fern from the pot, water it well and let it drain for several minutes. dig your fingers into the base of the fern beneath the soil so as not to tear the fronds, and knock the side of the pot with or against something sturdy to loosen the fern. the plant should now easily slide out of the pot. set the whole root ball into the bed, and fill with a mix of potting soil and planting soil. add some fertilizer to the site only after transplanting, but keep the bed well watered throughout its first season. With either type of transplant, remember to locate the new planting in an area of partial to full shade. Prepare and water the soil at the new site and always dig up as large a root ball from the original site as can be managed. this will lessen shock or stress on the plant. the best time to transplant both types of ferns is during an overcast day or in the evening right before ssundown.pacing between plants depends on the size and species of the fern. Ferns are desirable for their beautifully textured foliage and for the fact that most will grow well even in the shade. in fact, many ferns prefer shady areas with cool, moist soil. some ferns grow slowly. most grow at a moderate rate, and a very few grow quickly. most fast-growing ferns are tropical in origin and thrive in warm, humid tclimates.hemacho Fern (nephrolepis falcate) is a showy, classic fern desirable for its long, slender fronds. these ferns are not only fast growing, but very large, with fronds that can reach 4 feet in length, with widths of 8 inches. When planted in the ground, macho ferns achieve a maximum height of 4 feet and width of 6 feet, so leave plenty of room for this giant to spread out. the fronds are glossy green with a weeping habit that is attractive in hanging tbaskets.hemaiden hair Fern (adiantum pedatum,), is fast-growing, but once it reaches maturity, it stays at a reasonable size of from 12 to 18 inches. these delicate-looking ferns are not as hardy as many other ferns. they need consistently moist soil and protection from strong winds. these ferns also need high humidity, so place them on a humidity tray (a shallow tray filled with pebbles and water) if growing them indoors. Once the plant wilts from a lack of water, it will not "perk up" if watered but it will produce shoots. although this fern thrives in moist soil and air, it is not tropical in origin. the asparagus Fern is characterized by bushy, delicate lacy like foliage that looks very similar to asparagus, hence the name. it has trailing / climbing like stems radiating from the center. the asparagus Fern is actually not a fern at all. it is an asparagus, therefore unlike other ferns; the asparagus Fern prefers bright light and occasional dryness. this fern will look its best when used in a cascading appearance or hanging basket. the asparagus Fern prefers bright light however will tolerate lower light levels. Keep in mind that in lower light environments, this fern will not grow as well so new growth will be limited. aim to keep near a window providing bright light, but it can be filtered light. the asparagus Fern prefers low to moderate water levels. if your fern begins to drop needles, it may not be receiving enough water. Yellowing of the foliage can signal under watering as well. aim to keep the soil semi moist allowing to somewhat dry inbetween watering, but not completely. Keep in mind, that even after you have corrected the watering schedule, the yellowing foliage will not turn green again, so you may prune those fronds out.

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pools to improve water quality and lower chlorine levels and provide oxidation which is the “burning up” of these organic contaminants such as body oil, perspiration, urine, sun screen etc. however, salt water pools are not a chemical or even a chlorine free pool. salt water is not capable of providing any sanitation for pool water without electrolysis. during electrolysis, salty water is forced across a special metal cell which is charged with an electrical current. this process creates chlorine. this chlorine has an identical chemical structure as purchased chlorine and gives us the same benefits and the same problems as purchased chlo rine. You’re basically creating a minichlorine factory inside your swim ming pool. do salt water pools save pool owners money? in some cases, the amortized equipment cost is less than purchasing chlorine. the new automated chlorine injection system commonly found on commercial pools provides automatic chlorine injection systems which continually test the water and then add just the right amount of liquid chlorine to a tpool.hemain issue with a salt water pool is the high chlorine level required to sanitize and oxidize the pool wa ter. salt water pools rely 100% on chemical disinfection (chlorine) and the recommended free chlorine re sidual is the same as traditional chlorine pools, 2 – 4 ppm. Chlorine Free pool chlorine free pools have long been on the wish list of pool enthusiasts

everywhere. We’ve been hearing about going green at home for years. We take a look at two effective op tions for getting the chlorine out of the pool. the technology we review here is well established, proven, and com monly used in commercial pools and spas. the first involves eliminating all chlorine, and the second method lowers chlorine to levels found in drinking water. although the second option is not truly chlorine free, you’ll want to hear about it because it’s the better option for most pool owners who are simply seeking a pool that is safe, healthy and easy to manage. it’s also the cutting-edge technol ogy chosen by over 60% of modern aquatic centers. First lets establish what we’re trying to accomplish with a chlorine free pool. many pool owners are look ing to eliminate the toxic chemicals or chlorine by-products. You may be surprised to learn that this can be accomplished one of two ways: a truly chlorine free pool or an ultralow chorine pool. First, let’s take a look at the chlorine free pool option. the most effective method for achieving a chlorine free pool is the powerful combination of ultraviolet disinfection and hydrogen perox ide. You're probably familiar with a hydrogen peroxide as a topical anti septic for disinfecting a cut or maybe for bleaching hair. What you may not know is that hydrogen peroxide is a powerful oxidizer that can be com bined with ultraviolet light to create a chlorine free swimming pool. the combination of hydrogen peroxide Is there an alternative to the stinging eyes and bleached costumes?

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t’s a well known fact that swim mers that exit the pool leave behind organic matter such as perspiration, urine, body oil, sun screen and other contaminants. but it may surprise you that a variety of chemical reactions take place, dis rupting water quality long after the swimmer leaves the pool. recent research results are alarming. swim ming pool chlorine has emerged as an area of concern with respect to human health. researchers recom mend taking action to lower the con centrations of disinfection by-prod ucts. here we look at some options you may consider when building or upgrading your pool to reduce the chemical levels. the green movement has lead pool owners to move away from chlorine disinfection and salt water pools. ul traviolet pool sanitation is a step in the right direction. With uv disinfec tion, less is more. uv is fully compat ible with salt water pools, so the two are sometimes used together. chlo rine levels can be reduced to just 0.5 ppm - that's the chlorine level found in drinking water. ultraviolet disinfection was first introduced on commercial swimming pools, where water quality is critical. Salt Water pools like other pool sanitation systems, the purpose of a salt water pool is to reduce the level of microorgan isms (usually by 99.9% or more) to safe levels. salt water pools usually only serve the purpose of sanitation, and do not have the ability to oxidize contaminants, so uv disinfection systems may be added to salt water

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All change at Olhanense

Local sports news from Chris Wright. With no league win since October and dumped out of the Portugal (Fa) cup and the league cup by 2nd division there was an air of despondency surrounding sc Olhanense during the festive season. but all that was to change as daúto Faquirá was shown th door and in came former Portuguese international sérgio conceição. during an illustrious career, the highlight being when he scored all three goals in Portugal’s stunning 3-0 victory over Germany in the euro 2000 finals in the netherlands, he starred for Fc Porto, Parma, lazio and inter milan. this is conceição’s first managerial appointment and he has wasted no time in whipping the team into shape. his first game was at high flying maritimo (madeira) where the home were 2-0 up after just half-an-hour. a penalty on the stroke of half-time, converted by skipper rui duarte, reduced the arrears. the new boss made a number of tactical changes at the break and Olhanense could so easily have snatched a point if salvador agra’s centre had reached the unmarked djalmir. the following week beira-mar arrived in Olhão having lost only two away games all season. after a slow but industrious first 45 minutes the game came alive after the break. On fifty-five minutes the home side took the lead when sporting loanee Wilson eduardo volleyed home after good work by salvador agra. centre-forward Yontcha, having a great game upfront, and salvador agra maintained a high line and were a constant threat as Olhanense continued to attack. With ten minutes to go the home side increased their lead through a rui duarte penalty. With only minutes remaining Olhanense conceded a penalty but continued to attack as they recorded an impressive 2-1 victory. madeira adVenTure For the third year running a party of fifty expat supporters and 'Os Gorilas' travelled to madeira for the game with maritimo. the beautiful island, basking in warm winter sunshine, was explored including a visit to camacha where the first ever organised football game in Portugal took place in 1875. despite the football defeat the group had a fantastic time including an evening with maritimo fans at their clubhouse in Funchal culminating in a firework display launched from a narrow grass verge in the middle of a dual carriageway! SaLVador agra SignS For reaL BeTiS Portugal u21 international salvador agra has signed for spanish Premier league side real betis (sevilha) until the end of 2014/15 season. it is reported that Olhanense will initially receive €200,000 whilst retaining a percentage of the player against future transfers. it is hoped that agra will remain with Olhanense until the end of the season before moving over the border. the brazilian striker lucas vinicius is training with the algarve side as he is assessed as a future signing whilst there are rumours that the american international striker Josy altidore could be on his way from dutch side aZ alkmaar. eXCiTing TimeS aT oLhanenSe Fans have a chance to see sérgio conceição’s rejuvenated team as they entertain rio ave on sunday

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aBoVe: The first organised game of football on portuguese soil is commemorated at Camacha righT: new manager Sérgio Conceição with assistant Jorge rosario

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SporTing eSCape WiTh a poinT the largest crowd of the season watched as Olhanense so nearly beat lisbon giants sporting. the man stopping the home side taking all three points was sporting’s international keeper rui Patrício who made two point blank saves from Wilson eduardo in a stirring second-half. salvador agra was again in fine form and centre-back mauricio was a colossus at the heart of the defence. this 0-0 draw kept the algarvean side in mid table and, more importantly, if the team continues to play with such flair and passion then the crowds will soon be beating a path to the Jose arcanjo stadium.

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Another top tip from Keith Ashdown

•European seniors tour player/member 2003;2004;2005

Name: Keith Ashdown Title: P.G.A. Resident professional Pro since: 1964 Born: Crowborough, Sussex, U.K.

•European tour player member 1968 - 82

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Pro stats

Tournament History: •Winner of more than 100 professional golf tournaments in Europe.

•Course record holder at Benamor, 65 (6 under par), although has scored 60 strokes on 3 occasions (Not counted as a course record as they were not scored in a professional competition)

Forcing a shot

W hen you go out to force a shot – and every player likes to think he is capable of playing an extra long one – what do you do? clench your teeth, blow out your cheeks, clutch the club more firmly and swing faster? throw yourself at it in fact. What actually happens is that everything goes faster except the club head and you miss the centre of the back of the ball with the centre of the clubface. You “miscue” the Fewshot.players have extra yards up their sleeve that they can control, because they generally build up their game on their fastest hit: thus they have no real reserve. Occasionally champions, in the excitement of the day, summon more nervous energy, and “let one fly” but they have their own pet formula for that. When i want to take a risk i wind up more and loosen my hands a bit. Others may use a more pronounced lateral sway and work up an extra mile or two per hour of club head speed. these extra bits to be added to any swing mean taking a risk, for golfers of all classes. it is really not worth it to force a shot. Play a full shot normally, yes, but better still, even over-club and try for a 100 per cent true impact on shots to the pin. any big shots i have played have been usually with a wider stance, a bigger pivot, and a determination to avoid tension. good golfing, Keith Clenched teeth & blown cheeks lightening swing tensed Grip No balance resultPoor

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