Jan10 East Algarve Magazine by Richard Bassett

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...to the first issue of 2010, we hope you had a relaxing Christmas and have recovered from the New year celebrations. This month we bring you a guide to the amazing Ria Formosa and the natural park, meet Rachel and the team from SmartaVillas.com to find out about the company’s origins and philosophies. Our gardening expert gives advice on growing organic vegetables and introduces his new service providing freshly grown vegetables, delivered to your door! We have more golf tips from Benamor Golf, health expert Gareths Bullock gives us some ideas to aid back ache relief in 2010, and we review a beautiful Portuguese recipe book that will get your tastebuds tingling. We hope you have a happy and prosperous new year, cheers! Welcome... NEIL & EMILY RICHARDSON REMOVALS “Caring for your possessions is second nature and we strive to care for yours as if they were our own” TLM. +351 939 486 870/+351 939 486 807 Member of the British-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce Tel +351 281 963 191 Email: neilandem@sapo.pt Website www.ne-internationalremovals.comApartado166,8800TAVIRAREMOVALS&STORAGELOCAL,NATIONAL&UK Packing service • Mudan ç as e Armazenagem find out about the exper t gives g rowing and introduces his new service providing g rown Golf exper t aid back ache relief in review a beautiful Por tuguese ting ling. new year, PUBLISHER, EDITOR & GRAPHIC DESIGNER Richard Bassett CO-ORDINATORSEDITORIAL Susan Purvis Richard Bassett Snr. Katie Bassett PHOTGRAPHS Gordon Railton ADVERTISING Call 961 700 200 or email info@eastalgarvemag.com CONSULTANT Arne Jakobsen the Great Dane PRINTED BY Litografis-Artes Graficas Lda, Ferreiras DISTRIBUTION Advertisers will be 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 M A G A Z I N EEast Algar ve Page 2 info@eastalgarvemag.com

Page 3info@eastalgarvemag.com 5 WHAT’S ON What’s happening in and around the East Algarve. 6 NEWS Get up to date on the latest East Algarve news! 6CYNIC’S CORNER A chance to air your views 7 BOOK LOVERS’ CORNER This months’ book reviews 8 PEOPLE Meet Rachel and the team from Smartavillas.com 10PEOPLE Mark O’shaughnessy introduces his new organic vegetable business 11PEOPLE John Lamonby exhibits his work 12 HEALTH How 2010 needn’t be a pain in the back! 14HEALTH Hearing help, from CAT 16FOCUS ON The Ria Formosa. 18PROPERTY Taxes and licenses on rental properties 21PROPERTY Six steps to a succesfull buy. 24FOOD Mirandesa Beef, from Crispins 26GARDENING Organic gardening 29FINANCE Algardocuments, the one stop license shop 32ENVIRONMENT Underﬂoor heating. 34GOLF Pro tips for your golf in 2010 36SPORT The latest from Chris Wright 38 KIDS’ PAGE Just for kids!!! 11 26 16 CONTENTS 8 2 24

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East Algar ve MAGAZINE PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS WITH US FROM €50, TO €250 FOR A FULL PAGE If you would like to promote your business with the East Algarve magazine contact us on info@eastalgarvemag.comorTel961700200.Ifyouwouldliketoarrangeameetingwitharepre-sentative,pleasecallSteveBoothon967190218 As an advertiser you automatically become a distributer, and will be provided with a number of copies to issue to your customers. Page 4 info@eastalgarvemag.com GUESTHOUSE, BAR & BISTRO QUINTA FONTE DO BISPO QUINTA FONTE DO BISPO RIB EYE STEAK, CHIPS, PEAS, HOME MADE ONION RINGS IN WHITE WINE BATTER, MUSHROOMS AND TOMATOES Call 281 971 484, email info@qtfontebispo.com or see our websitewww.qtfontebispo.com or see our map on the back page Steak night every ONLYFriday10€ Email:Telephoneinfo@eastalgarvemag.com961700200 Postal Address: EN270, CXP797A, Fonte Bispo, Tavira Contact us Hello HappySir/Madam,birthdaymag and long may you continue. I find it great when are family spend time at our appartment in Tavira that we have your magazine to give us a better feel for the East RegardsAlgarve.HughDuggan

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What’s East : Every Saturday Estoi: 2nd Sunday of the month Moncarapacho 1st Sunday of the month

CASTROMUSIC

MARIM - New Years Concert with the Adagio Choral group, 09/01 21h00, Tel. 281 510 778 V.R.STO ANTÓNIO - 4th Amateur Fado Competition, 16/01-06/02, 21h30, Tel 281 510 05, www.cm-vrsa.pt OLHÃO - Fado with Pedro Moutinho, 16/01, 21h30, Municipal auditorium, Tel 289 710 170 S.BRAS DE ALPORTEL - Concert by the Choir of the Friends of the Museum, 16/01, 21h30, Cinematheatre, Tel 966 329 073 S.BRAS DE ALPORTEL - Jazz Club, 17/01, 17h00, Costume museum S.BRAS DE ALPORTEL - New Years Concert with the Orquestra do Algarve, 30/01, 21h30, Cinematheatre OLHÃO - Childrens Concert, 30/01, 16h00, Municipal Auditorium S.BRAS DE ALPORTEL - Fado Evening, 31/01, 21h00, Costume Museum

on There’s so much to do and see this month, check out our guide to what’s on in the

Vila Nova de Cacela: 3rd Sunday of the month Castro Marim: 2nd Saturday of the month

16h00, Jose Arcanjo Stadium, Schedule is subject to change, Tel 289 702 632 TaviraWORKSHOPSandAyamonte, ArteVeda, Weekend Workshop 9th/10th January, 2010 Tavira 16th/17th January, 2010 Ayamonte Regular Drawing Classes Tuesdays emailWednesdaysTaviraAyamontearteveda@gmail.com for full programme Chips, Salsa & Jazz playing at Quinta Fonte do Bispo, food available including Rib Eye steak, chips, mushrooms and onions rings, only 10€ Call 281 971 484 for reservations Bar-Bistro in Peral São Brás de Alportel Lunches, Dinners, Drinks & Snacks from many countries. More than 70 kinds of beer! Free Wi Fi & computer use. Open from 11h00 to 01h00 Closed on Tuesdays Tel: 289 841 www.cig.cafeperal.eucig@cafeperal.eu113 10% discount with this ad! Playing at Quinta Fonte do Bispo 281 971 484 484 Jan 29thJan7:307:3029thpmpm

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V.R.STOTHEATREANTÓNIO - Bonus Frater Puppets “The Legend of the Almond Tree”, 06/01-29/01, Wed-Fri 10h30-11h30, Casa de Marioneta

OLHSPORTÃO 7th Pechao “Almond Blossom” Walk-Run, 24/01, 10h00, Two courses, 5kms and 10kms, starts and ﬁnishes at the Pechao Sports Zone OLHÃO S.C. Olhanense x P.Ferreira, 10/01, 16h00, S.C.Olhanense x Naval, 17/01,

Sta Catarina: 4th Sunday of the month

TAVIRAEXHIBITIONS-“Taviracentre for living science, come and experiment!”, Tues to Friday 10h00 - 18h00, Saturday 14h00 - 18h00, Carmo Convent Church, Tel 281 326 231 V.R.STO ANTÓNIO “The Canning Industry in VRSA”, 04/0129/01, Mon-Fri, 09h30-12h30. 14h00-16h45, Municipal history Archive

Algarve this January. MARKETS Loulé

DANCEV.R.STOANTÓNIO - “Brainstorm”, Choreographic Creation Project, 22/01, 21h30, Antonio Aleixo Cultural Centre

Quelfes: 4th and 5th Sundays of the month Tavira: 3rd Saturday of the month

Feel free to send us your comments, or if you have something you’d like to share with our readers, send your diatribe to us at rebasse@aol.com

Ikea to open in Loulé

Plans have recently been approved for major development in Olhão. With a budget of €54million, starting in 2010, a large portion of the investment is designated for education, which includes a new primary school in Chasfa, expanding the Moncarapacho school site to include a new multipurpose football sports pavilion, and modernisation of the Olhão School. There will also be urban regeneration of the historic waterfront, using money from EU funds, improvements to the ﬁshing port, and new centres for innovation and development will be added along with an art centre.

Cynic’s corner

Regarding your “Cynics corner” article in the December issue, I and other English friends here, after conversation do not agree or fail to understand how this situation comes about in the first place. When any “club” is joined rules and regulations have to be adhered to. I could write pages about this, but suffice it to say, after 18 months including no less than 35, yes, 35 visits to Vila Real, Monte Gordo, Cacela, Tavira, Loule and Faro, I finally received documentation, through the agent in Faro. If the Portuguese are not prepared to submit to European rules they should either get out or be thrown out. Yours sincerely, George Ps. I could have matriculated in France for 60 euros. Dear George, Some fairly strong language there. We are residing in a Socialist country and our intention with that article was to point out that there is a rational explanation. Can you put forward a solution to the scenario we outlined that does not strip the savings of the citizens by flooding the country with cheap imports? They will eventually have to fight Brussels or comply with this law, but they are supporting the population by resisting EU intervention, something that Gordon Brown would never do for us. To balance the argument, we were quoted €12,000 to matriculate a 1995 vehicle that cost us €7,000 three years ago. As crazy as this seems, maybe we have to be prepared to submit to Portuguese rules, or get out or be thrown out. Can’t have it both ways my friend. It seems last month’s Cynic’s corner has touched a nerve for some of you! That’s what this page is all about. If you have anything you’d like to discuss, please do get in touch.

Dear Sirs, First of all let me endorse other persons comments and say what a superb magazine you produce.

Themoved!earth In the early hours of Thursday 17th December, Portugal was hit by the strongest Earth quake since 1969. Reaching a magnitude of 6.3 on the Richter scale, it was felt in Portugal, Spain and some parts of Morocco. There have been no reported injuries or material damage in the Algarve. Faro’s Centre for Rescue Operations is to receive a computerised simulator that will allow for the most efﬁcient placing on the ground of authorities and rescue workers in case of an earthquake. The software incorporates data on the regionincluding the level of occupation, road networks, infrastructures and inhabitants according to time of year, among other variables. With real data – the epicentre, intensity and time of quake occurrence – and within a few minutes of the information being processed, a map can be presented of the most critical areas, with estimates on damage/ casualties.

S wedish furniture chain Ikea have conﬁrmed that they will be opening a new store in Loulé. With an investment of around 200 million euros, the store will use an area of 40 hectares, and create 3000 local jobs. Loulé is one of six proposed new stores, in an expansion plan expected to cost more than 660 million euros.

Development plans approved for Olhão

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Rua Poeta Emiliano da Costa 16, Tavira Tel 281 323 199

Tessa Kiros believes that food is the essence of any country’s people - a quilt that is patchworked together with their language, culture and songs. When she takes her family to live and travel in Portugal, she is captivated by the country and charmed by the old-fashioned way of doing things. Portugal has everything she loves - the markets, the sea, the beautiful old poussadas - but she would have gone for the pasteis de nata alone. In “Piri Piri Starﬁsh”, Tessa embroiders the recipes, traditions and Portuguese way of living together with her own unique colours and threads. Some of the present day wonder of this small country can be attibuted to its great history during the Age of Discovery: when the world beyond nearby lands and seas was little more than a mysterious dream to most Europeans, this land of bay leaves, baccalau and piri piri stretched out her roots over the globe. About the Author: Tessa Kiros was born in London to a Finnish mother and a Greek-Cypriot father. The family moved to South Africa when she was four, and at the age of 18, Tessa set off to travel and learn all she could about the world’s cultures and traditions, and new ways of living and eating. She has cooked at London’s The Groucho Club and in Sydney, Athens and Mexico. On a trip to Italy to study the language and food she met her husband Giovanni, and now lives in Tuscany.

RECIPES INCLUDE: Prawns with Piri piri, Whisky & SeafoodLemon Rice Stuffed Squid with Chourico Baked Pork Ribs with Orange (these were AMAZING!!!!) Roasted new potatoes with Tomatoes & White Wine Prego Rolls (marinated Steaks in soft bread rolls) Coffee Creme Caramels MelonChurrosSorbet with Port Prawn Pastries (these are delicious, I promise you) Katie Bassett

If your New years resolution is to cook more at home, why not try this book stuffed with Portuguese recipes and stunning photos T his month we bring you a beautifully presented Portuguese recipe book. I ﬁrst saw this book at the Corte Real art gallery and fell for the beautiful cover and charming title. I bought a copy for myself and sent one to my mother who lives in the UK, but adores the portuguese food she samples on her frequent visits.

Page 7info@eastalgarvemag.com Books A Lura dos Livros Lura dos Livros Rua Poeta Emiliano da Costa 16 - Tavira - Tel: +351 281 323 199 38 E-Mail: lizbeaupied@yahoo.com

BOOKCORNERLOVERS’

A wide and eclectic range of new and used books in the English language, as well as a generous helping of used and collectable books in Portuguese and French. Also a wonderful selection of children’s books. Special orders and book finding service available. Gift certificates.

The RachelTeam - ‘I head up the company and take a personal interest in all that we do no matter how small the task . I take a pride in knowing every rental property inside out and understanding its local area to provide paying guests with the information that they need. It is also very important to me that property owners are kept informed of any changes in legislation affecting their rental business – such as Letting Licences etc. We aim to offer the best advice. From left to right; Emma Shaw, Janet Dempsey, Rachel Robinson

SmarterThechoice

What Services Do We Offer?

one! ‘We aim to assist our renting clients in providing good quality accommodation at affordable prices. In turn, we hope to provide a service to the paying guests that ensures a quality stay in any of the properties that we manage, and keep them returning. We do not aim to be the biggest, but we do aim to be outstanding at what we do. We pride our success on personal service, high standards, learning from customer comments, thus tailoring our services to what our clients and paying guests expect. With this comes a large degree of ﬂexibility – we work hard to get it right, irrespective of what it is we are employed to do.’

‘No job is too small or too large. If it comes under the umbrella of ‘caring for your property’ to ‘managing your rentals’ - we can deliver. We offer a weekly cleaning service to a full property management service for commercial letting including key holding, handling of all holiday enquiries, invoicing, meeting and greeting, being on call for guests during their stay, offering additional services, such as car hire, airport transfers, golf bookings – as well as anything else that may be asked of us’.

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Rachel Robinson was a Retail Area HR Manager in the Supermarket sector for 18 years and also studied for a Masters Degree in Human Resources Management. She made the move to Portugal to be with family already living here in 2004, and was also attracted by the change of lifestyle and the challenges on offer through living in a foreign country. In 2006, after spending a few years acclimatizing, she was approached by a couple of acquaintances to manage their properties for holiday renting. Initially commencing with a small concern of half a dozen properties, a niche was found. From past retailing experiences, Rachel had learned that the key to success was about providing a personal service for property owners and guests alike, with each being treated on their merits, where the small details matter, and customer satisfaction is paramount. This approach seems to have paid off, as her property portfolio has continued to grow. With the support of a great team of people, they offer services ranging from weekly housekeeping and cleaning, to full property and guest management.

This month we met up with Rachel Robinson, owner of Smartavillas.com, a property letting and management company based in the East Algarve.

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Page 9info@eastalgarvemag.com SERVING YOU AND YOUR GUESTS WITH COMPLETE SATISFACTION IN MIND 00 351 913 692 170 or UK 0161 298 4800 RENTALSwww.smartavillas.com&PROPERTYMANAGEMENTLet us make renting easy. Management Packages tailored to suit your needs Advertising•Enquiries & Bookings •Payment Collection•Cleaning •Laundry•Meeting•24/7 Helpline •Bill Payments•Guest Services; Golf Leisure Trips & Transfers Emma Shaw – Administrator. Emma handles all invoicing and payments and keeps property owners informed of enquires and booking progress. Previously a business administrator with several blue chip companies. Janet Dempsey – Head of Housekeeping. Janet worked within the Hotel Industry for 25 years, latterly a Hotel Manager in the UK. She manages Housekeeping rosters and timetables and ensures cleaning is to the high standards required by guests and property owners alike, on time, every time. During the winter months, as well as taking care of their portfolio of properties, Smartavillas.com also offer Golf bookings simply with green fees or accommodation/car hire packages. Rachel says; “Whilst the Western Algarve has certainly been at the forefront of the golﬁng circuit, the East is rapidly catching up as more courses are now being designed and developed, and the existing ones mature and increase in popularity each year”. Currently operating exclusively in the Eastern Algarve, Smartavillas.com have negotiated discounted rates with all the courses inthe area, and can offer excellent inclusive rates. You can contact Rachel and her team on 00351 913 692 170, or in the UK on 0161 298 4800. More details can be found on their websit www.smartavillas.com

info@eastalgarvemag.comPage 10 People EastAll&BuildingAlgarveGardensgeneralBuildingworkundertaken Full refurbishments • Tiling Plumbing • Joinery Roofing • Painting Etc. Generalmaintenancegarden Decking • Patios • Planting FOR A FRIENDLYPROMPTSERVICE Tel 00351 964 508 128 ian.shaw72@hotmail.co.ukemail ✤ Interior and exterior painting ✤ Friendly service ✤ Highest quality paints ✤ Free quotes ✤ Algarve covered Tel 289 841 896 Mob 912 780 721 stephenfreeman@sapo.ptemailProfessionalpainteranddecoratorSTEPHENFREEMANSTEPHEN M uddy Hands horticultural business is a new venture set up by Mark and Janet O’Shaughnessy with an aim to bring you a fresh home delivery service of vegetables and fruit direct to your door. Before moving to Portugal Mark worked on an organic farm producing a range of vegetable for a vegetable box scheme and now has decided to use his knowledge to continue with this idea in Portugal. The benefit for us is the climate, meaning we can always enjoy a well stocked box of vegetables throughout the year. The plan is to supply a range of vegetable box’s based on family size currently starting with a small, medium and large box, but an extra large box can be arranged for those with a larger family. The range of vegetables will always depend on the seasons, but will always contain the staple vegetables like potatoes, carrots and onions along with salad vegetables like lettuce, tomatoes and a cucumber. The box’s will be re-usable therefore when your new box is delivered they will collect your old box to be Ifrecycled.youare interested in the vegetable box scheme and would like to find out more about receiving yours please contact Muddy Hands on 963 905 615 or mark.oshaughnessy@hotmail.co.ue-mailk.Thevegetableboxshownisamediumboxcontaining12varietiesofhomegrownvegetableandispricedat€11.95includingfreedeliverytoyourdoorintheEasternAlgarveregion. Fresh Home Grown Vegetables delivered to door.your Mark O’Shaughnessy tells us about this fantastic new service, exclusively for the East Algarve!

John was born in Newcastle-uponTyne in 1948. He is mostly selftaught with Fine Art studies at the University of Northumbria. Now far removed from the rugged Northumberland coastline, its rolling dunes and castles, “The seashore is a theatre of imagination that hides the whole play,” he adds. Galeria Corte-Real is signposted from Boliqueime, Ferreiras and Paderne. Open Thursday to Sunday from 11am until 5pm Tel: - 918 980 199 or 912 737 762 Capturing the natural beauty of the Ria Formosa, John Lamonby is one of the Algarve’s most celebrated modern artists.

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John has been based in the Algarve for a decade, at ﬁrst attracted to portray architectural masterpieces such as the church at Sao Lourenço. In 2006, after returning from an extended holiday in India, his focus “Ialtered.began to be absorbed by the changing faces of the Ria,” he says. “A mystical natural abstraction of the ocean, land and sky, a place of feelings and emotions.”

John has a following of enthusiasts who collect his paintings. Sometimes likening them to Turner’s skyscapes, he acknowledges that Turner, Constable, Graham Sutherland and W de Kooning have been seminal Ainﬂuences.selection of his paintings is on permanent display at Galeria Corte Real in Paderne. Summing up John’s popularity Pedro Corte-Real, co-owner of the gallery explains, “By merging impressions of the environment with his feelings he can create a sense of place and mood.”

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S tretching from Isla de Faro to Manta Rota he compares the Ria’s sandbar islands to the foreshore of life. “Facing the relentless turning of the tides, the place could be anywhere,” he says. “The people are anonymous, I paint them as a means of selfWellexpression.”placedto watch the passing of the seasons – he lives near the Ria at Olhão – John says, “For me it’s a place of calm tranquillity, yet it is wild and naked, a singular atmospheric unity of colour, form and space.”

Written by Carolyn Kain Photograph by Peter Kain

East Algarve artist exhibits at Corte Real

•All massages are performed by health professionals using biologic essential oils for aromatherapy

CATHERINA PAUWELS, ILSE BRENNER 31 Rua da Silva, Tavira (next to Vila Gale hotel) Tel: 281 321 700 Mail: catherinapauwels@clix.pt

Health expert Gareth Bullock gives us backalternativessomeforpainrelief

This is Europe’s fastest growing complimentary therapy. The Bowen Technique is most effective when treating muscular and skeletal problems and is excellent with back pain. The treatment involves very gentle moves made over speciﬁc pressure points around the body. These stimulate the muscles, tendons, facia within the body to start correcting any imbalances you may have. The treatment can be done through light clothing, in the privacy of a treatment room and the practitioner uses varying pressure according to the client. Most importantly, no pain is felt. The Bowen Technique is very relaxing and encourages the body to start a healing process which can last for several days. Most people feel an immediate effect and during the week between treatments experience pain free days, as the body begins its healing process.

Gareth Bullock Tel. 912 540 071

CHIROPRACTOR Founded in 1895, chiropractic treatment was once thought of as a purely complementary and alternative therapy, their importance is now widely recognised by medical and healthcare professionals as a beneﬁcial and legitimate aid in the treatment of spinal conditions. The theory is based upon the misalignment of the spine, particularly that which interferes with the nervous system. They use their hands to gently manipulate the spine to a pain

•Swedish massage,Quiromassage,Reﬂexology, •Lymphatic drainage, Traditional Thai massage, •Local massage for legs and feet or neck back and shoulders.

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THE BOWEN TECHNIQUE

CRANIOSACRALharmonisingOSTEOPATHYFormuscularandarticularproblems,treatedbyandresettingthebody’sstructure.THERAPYMASSAGESERVICE

Around 70-85% of people will have back pain at some point in their lives, and back pain causes a lot of stress, distress and lost days at work. Since the 19th century, bed rest was thought to be the standard treatment for simple lower back pain, but it now seems that makes things worse rather than Gentlebetter. exercise will help ﬂexibility and will help recovery, BUT here are 4 other ways you could help yourself alleviate your back pain.

4 Ways

free back in 2010

This is a term given when a person cleanses their mind and body by opening up new channels of energy and schools of thought that previously they were either unaware of, of didn’t pay any regard to. Most spiritual healing begins with an already established ‘healer’ encouraging the affected individual to address issues in their life using different modes than before. This can include using touch, questions, positive thinking and changing the level of Spiritualawareness.healingis

The information provided on this page should not be construed as personal medical advice or instruction. Always consult your doctor if you are unsure.

SPIRITUAL HEALING

Health

Catherina Pauwels Tel. 281 321 700

aiming to make minor adjustments to its alignment using fully researched and reliable techniques. Andrew Slater Tel. 289 997 004

OSTEOPATH Osteopathy treats back pain with a combination of conventional medical treatments and spinal manipulation. Osteopathic manipulation techniques are particularly well suited for treating common causes of back pain. Using their hands, osteopaths examine the back and other parts of the body to identify sources of pain and restricted movement that may indicate injury or impaired function. Osteopathy aims to relieve back pain by stretching the muscles and supporting ligaments of the back, relaxing muscle spasms, restoring normal mechanics to the vertebrae of the back, promoting free movement of the muscular-skeletal system and improving blood ﬂow and drainage.

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now becoming a possible option for helping treat many different illnesses and conditions. It is thought that back pain relief may come from the muscles holding less tension after receiving healing. It is also possible that the nerves may repair themselves more readily which is often a main problem associated with back pain. To some degree the person must have an open mind and allow the healer to try and treat the Lesleyproblem.Davies Tel. 289 841 857

For more information on back pain and treating it, I found this excellent web site for you to look at. www. backpainexpert.co.uk

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Why do I sometimes hear but not understand? Kelly Roberts, a fully qualiﬁed hearing aid dispenser explains.

Health

To someone without a hear ing problem, this seems ri diculous. If one can hear, why can’t one understand? Don’t hearing and understanding automat ically go together? The answer to this question is “No.” One can hear without understanding, if the hearing loss has been present for some time, or if only some frequencies of sound are being heard. This type of situa tion can be very frustrating, both for the person experiencing the hearing loss and for those who are trying to communicate with that person. Of ten the person experiencing the loss becomes tired of asking others to re peat what they say, and stops even trying to understand. People speak ing to this person may think that he or she is ignoring them! Nothing can be done to “cure” this condition. The question is, can any thing help in this situation? Yes. Hearing instruments can amplify the sounds that have not been reaching the brain to make it easier to under stand. A proper fitting is crucial for this benefit: every hearing loss is dif ferent. The results of a hearing instru ment fitting will vary from person to person, depending on how much the ability to understand has diminished. When a hearing instrument amplifies sound enough to get it to the brain, the brain must “relearn” how to un derstand the sounds. In the case of a longstanding loss, some of this understanding ability, what hearing professionals term “speech discrim ination,” may be permanently lost. In a case such as this, the hearing aids will improve understanding to a degree, but more importantly, will help slow down the process of fur ther loss. One of the critical factors in correcting a hearing loss is to do it as soon as possible. Hearing loss is a subtle process, and often is not recognized by the person experienc ing it. A professional hearing evalua tion is the only reliable way to detect a hearing loss in its early stages.

If you would like to receive a free hearing evaluation contact Kelly at CAT – Centro Auditivo de Tavira on 289 090 663.

YOURTHEHOMEOWNONEASTERNALGARVEFROM€30,000 Situated 11km from Tavira and 11km from Vila Real de Santo António and the Spanish border. Most plots have sea views as the coast is only 5km from the park. The park has a swimming pool, Bar and Restaurant, Free Internet access, Daytime Reception and 24 Hour Security. Tel: (00351) 281 951 360 Tlm: (00351) 917 925 031 calicoparksales@mail.telepac.ptwww.calico-park.comVisitsare by Appointment OWN ALGARVEFROMC ali ç o Pa r k AL G A R V E PORTUGAL Alportel Tavira Vila Real deAntonioSantoCastroMarim IP1 IP1 N270 125 122 122 124 124 PereiroSantaCatarina Luz de Tavira Santo Estêvão ConceiçãoPererioMartinlongo PortellaCorchadeMoncarapachoCachopoFonteBispodo Conceição C ali ç o Pa r k AL G A R V E PORTUGAL RotaManta THE SHOW HOME 2 BEDROOMS, 3 BATHROOMS, FULLY PLOTSFURNISHEDAVAILABLE (200-300 M2) RESALES (from €30,000) RENTALS(from €150 per week)

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This lagoon landscape stretches along the Eastern Algarve coast from Faro to the village of Cacela Velha near Tavira. Created in 1755 by the last great oceanic earthquake, its sand dunes, islands and bars to the open sea are continously shaped by tidal changes. Many archeological sites show the remains of Roman and Pre-Roman Sincesettlements.themid-eighties, the Ria Formosa has been a nature reserve, where sea water birds find protected breeding places and many fish species of the Northern Atlantic as well as other marine organisms reproBesidesduce. salt harvesting, productive activities in this protected area include shellfish farming and smallscale fishing. The excellent water quality, free from contamination by industrial effluents, sewage dumping, agricultural and radioactive pollutants, favours the traditional gathering of seasalt.

The Ria Formosa lagoon is a system of barrier islands that connect with the sea through 6 inlets. Five of these inlets were naturally made and the 6th is an artificial inlet that was opened to facilitate access to Faro’s Theport. scenery changes dramatically, particularly with spring tide, from the extensive mudflats exposed at low tide to a continously stretching watery landscape just six hours later. This constant exchange provides the Ria Formosa with the clean, oxygen-rich Atlantic water for which it is famous – and this applies equally to the fish world. SEA SALT This unprocessed seasalt comes from small traditional crystallizer ponds. Sun drying keeps the natural moisture and the sea water’s minerals. Before packaging, Marisol Sal Tradicional is carefully ground coarse or fine according to the customer’s needs. Its intact mineral composition, rich in Magnesium, Potassium, Iodine and Selene, makes this white natural seasalt both healthy and tasty. Use it as a cooking salt for all culinary purposes. Many families in the Ria Formosa area make their living from rearing clams. The past few years have seen a renewed interest in oyster cultivation, as a result of the gradual increase in market price. Both Portuguese cupped oysters and French `huitres reared here are largely exported to France. Conquilhas, or wedge clams, as well as razorshells

The Ria Formosa

The salt marshes, sandbanks, dunes and estuaries of the Ria form an internationally important breeding, wintering and staging area for numerous species of waterbirds, and many migrating birds stop over here on their passage south. Oystercatchers, Egrets, Ibis, Cranes and even Flamingos can frequently be seen wading through the mudﬂats.

From the days of antiquity up until the last century, the Algarve has been home to a flourishing Tuna fish industry. The fish was caught in enormous fixed nets, introduced by the Phoenicians and known later as ‘armações de atum’. Within the Ria Formosa system, different and sometimes antagonistic uses may be found. Part of the system is a Natural Park but Ria Formosa also plays an important role in the region’s economy. Beyond the tourist use, the system also supports other economic activities like seafood farms (including grooved carpet shell harvesting) and the port of TheFaro.Ria Formosa designated Natural Park is over 170 km2 and a stopping place for hundreds of different birds during the spring and autumn migratory periods. The nature trail is 3km long and takes 2 to 3 hours to be completed. It is marked “with red striped wooden poles, and includes stopping points equipped with information panels. The trail features representive aspects of the ecosystems of Ria Formosa: saltmarshes, Salinas, dunes, pine woodlands, traditional agriculture. Amoung the buildings that were restored are a tidal mill, traditional farmhouse and a villa built by Joao Lucio (a locally renowned poet of the beginning of the century), and Roman ruins. The Joao Lucios house was converted for environmental purposes and equipped with an auditorium, library and laboratory. There is also a kennel specializing in the breeding of Portuguese water dogs and their work, but this is temporarily closed. Anyone who wishes to see the dogs and a display with their owner should contact Carla Peralta on 965 827 149 or visit www. caodaguapt.org. For the best view of the Ria Formosa we recommend a guided boat tour where a display and opportunity to swim with the dogs is available, visit www.kingchamaeleon.com for further details.

Focus on...The Ria Formosa and cockles are not cultivated, but gathered by professional ‘mariscadores’, and sold on to Lisbon, or to local restaurants.

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I f you are the owner of a property and have rented it out in 2009, it is time to start preparing your tax return in Portugal. On all income earned in Portugal, tax must be paid. Rental income is no different. If you are a resident, the rental income is added to your worldwide income and charged at a progressive rate. As a non-resident you pay a flat rate of 15% of rental income after deductible items. Some of the more important deductible items are IMI (council tax), building insurance (excluding content) and condominium fees. Portugal has established double taxation treaties with most countries in Europe and the tax you pay here translates into a tax credit when you file your annual income return in your home Regardlesscountry. of paying your taxes, you also need to have a rental license (Licença de Alojamento Local). The original law dates back to 1997, but was never really enforced and nobody bothered. This has changed with the more recent amendments made in 2008 which at the same time simplified the requirements. There are many companies who offer assistance to obtain this license and the costs they charge for such services vary greatly. The price of the license itself varies too from council to council. However, there are companies offering this service at a fixed rate regardless of size, type and location of the property. The going rate is approx. Euro 620 be very pleased to help you find your ideal home. If you a r e th e own er of a good qu ali ty proper ty and wish to sell, please contact us to ar r an ge an app oin tm

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Page 19 which includes the license and VAT. In addition, a package to comply with fire regulation costs Euro 150. If your property has more than one floor, an additional fire extinguisher per floor is needed. The license is valid for 8 years and amortised over the life of the license, the whole process will cost approx. Euro 100 per annum. When you consider the ASAE (Autoridade de Segurança Alimentar e Económica) is more determined than ever to carry out inspections, it is a small price to pay to comply with the law and for peace of mind. Not only are fines heavy, but there is reason to assume more fines to be issued in 2010 than ever before. As with most cash strapped governments, Portugal needs to widen its tax net to reduce its ballooning budget deficit which is running close to *8% in 2009. Although the deficit is not as large as in Ireland (*11.75%), Spain (*10.1%) and Greece (*12.7%), fiscal discipline must be restored. When the Euro was introduced all countries committed themselves to the Stability and Growth Pact, also known as the Maastricht treaty. The goal was to reduce budget deficits to below 3% of gross domestic product (GDP) and for government debt to be less than 60% of GDP. (*= estimate) To achieve this, we will all have to contribute one way or another, whether we like it or not. By Robert Bijker.

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Page 20 info@eastalgarvemag.com Ref 956 € 825.000 Spectacular furnished villa on 4800m2 of land, private pool, extensive external living areas, finished to a very high spec. 20 mins drive to Faro Airport, 2 minutes by car to Fuzeta beach. Huge lounge; double doors to pool area, fireplace with woodburner. Well equipped open plan kitchen dining room , 3 beds are on the ground floor all with en-suites. On the first floor you have enormous master suite with dressing room and veranda. Company AMI 7673 Office: Tel/Fax 281 952 820 Mobile: 00351 911 041 861/2 Casawww.algarvemantaproperties.comSALES:RENTALS:www.algarvemanta.ptEMAIL:sarah@algarvemanta.ptAnibalR/ClojaB,EstradadaMantaRota8900-038VilaNovadeCacela MAIN OFFICE – E.N.125, Cevadeiras, 8900-024 Vila Nova de Cacela TEL: 281-951165 FAX: 281-951438 CABANAS OFFICE – (Waterfront) Ava Ria Formosa, Centro Comercial Loja 2, 8800-591 Cabanas de Tavira TEL: 281-370277 FAX: 281-370761 EMAIL belosantospedras@hotmail.com WEBSITE www.estealgarve.comLICENÇA No 504-AMI RUIN W/ PROJECT - LUZ DE TAVIRA - In state of a ruin, this old algarvian cottage attached on one side, is located in a small hamlet, 2 kms from Luz de Tavira and 4 kms west of Tavira. Land w/ 1.800m2 w/ several trees. Sale incl. of an approved project. PRICE - EUROS 126.000 FARM - LUZ DE TAVIRA Exceptional property with 6 bed villa + 2nd house w/ 2 beds, 14.000m2 of land, beautiful 60m2 pool w/ terrace, 4 kms west of Tavira, 8 kms from golf courses, 2 kms from the beautiful beach of Barril. Wonderful views of the coast. PRICE - EUROS 890.000 ▲ ▲ DON’T BUY FURNITURE UNTIL YOU HAVE SPOKEN TO US TAVIRA FUSETAOLHAO info@furniturefrontera.com ∙ www.furniturefrontera.co.uk BRAND NEW WAREHOUSE SHOP OPENING SOON IN FUSETA WE HAVE HUGE STOCK & GREAT PRICES. VISIT US IN PORTUGAL OR SPAIN. COMPLETE FURNITURE PACKAGES FROM € 4,599 MuelleFRONTERAdePortugal, 55. Ayamonte Spain Tel 0034 959 470 971 Saturdays:MondayorTelComercioCentroFRONTERA/INTERIORISSIMOOTradicional,Ruado-Almancil289392461,289399184911911909toFriday:10am-6pm10am-2pm EN 125 - Murteira de 8700-121Baixo, Alfandanga. (500mFusetafrom the crossroads at Fuseta) Tel - 911 911 EN921.125 - Murteira de Baixo, 8700-121 Alfandanga. (500mFusetafrom the crossroads at TelFuseta.)-911911 921.

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STEP 5: The balance of the purchase price will be made available for transfer to the vendor. The property purchase tax (IMT) will have been calculated and paid to the local Tax Ofﬁce. After signing the deeds the lawyer’s ofﬁce will then proceed to register the transfer of ownership at the Land Registry.

STEP 1: Take your time, sit down with your Agents and let them help you search their database for properties.Select those which most closely match your requirements.

Buying a property for whatever reason is one of the most important investments most people make during their lifetime and it is therefore in your best interest to proceed with care and good advice. It is prudent to only use a Real Estate Agent licensed by the Portuguese State. You can recognise a licensed agent by the licence number - AMI number- which will be clearly displayed in their ofﬁces. Buying a property in a foreign country can be stressful and confusing at times and a genuine Estate Agent will not only help to identify the property you seek but will also assist you through the various stages connected with your purchase until you are safely and securely residing in your new home. The following comments are intended to provide a series of helpful guidelines to steer prospective purchasers towards a successful acquisition.

STEP 2: Do allow your Agent to help and advise on all aspects of a purchase. A reputable Agent will spend considerable time trying to meet your needs and will always be prepared to arrange additional property visits until they ﬁnd the right one for you. Having found your ideal property, there are a series of actions to undertake to ensure that the property is as described and that your ultimate ownership will be secure, legal and free of any encumbrances.

STEP 6:Time to fully enjoy your property!

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Portugal Despite a tough year in real estate people are still keen to relocate to the Algarve. So to any potential buyer, here is our advice.

STEP 4: To secure the property, it is essential to agree and pay an acceptable deposit to the vendor, which usually is between 10 to 20 % of the purchase priceand to complete a PROMISSORY CONTRACT (Contrato Promessa de Compra e Venda). This is a legally binding and notarised contract between buyer and seller.

STEP 3: It is advisable to retain the services of a reputable lawyer to act on your behalf and if needed to have a “Power of Attorney” to continue the process during your absence from the country. Your Agent will recommend a number of lawyers for you to meet and choose from and ensure that they are ﬂuent in your own language. It is also advisable that you call on the professional assistance of a surveyor to make a thorough check on the property before you commit yourself.

Buying a Property in

ofPropertyinfo@eastalgarvemag.comthemonthPROPERTY FILE €360,000 Ref 1178V Delightful 3 bedroom VILLA with heated pool, sitting in 804m² of fenced garden, near Moncarapacho 1178V Spacious Lounge with wood burner * Fully ﬁtted & equipped Kitchen * Separate Dining room * Two Bedrooms (master with en-suite) * Shower room * Laundry * Cellar * Roof terrace * Carport * Kennel * Guest room with cloaks * Heated 8 x 4m Pool * Terraces with Pergolas * Mature Gardens with BBQ & outdoor Kitchen * Property walled & fenced * Country and Sea views * Mains water & sewage, telephone, A/C, electric radiators, SAT-dish, electric gates & cobblestone driveway. GOOD quality Villa, built in 1991 with high insulation Y-tong blocs. RUSSELL & DECOZ REAL ESTATE AMI License nº 870 - Member of APEMIP nº 1178 Av. Maria Lizarda Palermo 43a, 8700 - 081 Moncarapacho, Algarve, Portugal Tel: 00351 289 792 785 Mobile 963 085 580 Email: www.algarve-pt.compropertyrussell@mail.telepac.pt REDUCED TO €340,000

VILLA IN QUELFES €200.000 Ref 1183V 3 bedrooms, very comfortable spotless family home in garden plot (500m2). Walking distance to grocery store for everyday needs. Garden stocked with tropical fruits ideal and lovely ﬂow er shaded patio to Bar-b-Q on.

FARMHOUSE - STA CATARINA €215.000 Ref 1164Q 4 bedroom renovated farmhouse in Santa Ca tarina. Walking distance to nowhere, a property for the country lovers!. Renovated some years ago & recently completely reroofed a traditional old farmhouse (with swimming facilities) look ing for some people who need to get away from the hoi polloi.

VILLA ON THE RIA FORMOSA €275.000 Ref 1213V 2+ bedroom villa in the nature reserve. A rare chance to keep an eye on the comings & goings within the Ria Formosa nature park. Spacious 2 bedroom villa with garage conversion (offering 3rd bedroom) set in its own surrounding walled garden plot facing out to sea.

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RUSSELL & DECOZ REAL ESTATE Tel: 00351 289 792 785 Mobile 963 085 580 Email: propertyrussell@mail.telepac.ptwww.algarve-pt.comAMILicensenº870MemberofAPEMIPnº1178Av.MariaLizardaPalermo43a,8700-081Moncarapacho,Algarve,Portugal

QUINTA IN MONCARAPACHO €375.000 ref 1033V 12 bedrooms reduced from €425.000 Reno vated early 1900 Manor house & 3 apartments sitting in 8,260m2 of garden and orchard. Dec orated with an Arabian twist and incorporating many original features, choose to sit in the love ly inner courtyard or on the south facing terrace with pergola overlooking the Moorish fountain.

PLOT IN MONCARAPACHO. €120.000 Ref Fin01 Building land with sea views. Full architectural and engineering project approved for large 4 bedroom split level villa with garage. Walking distance to centre of Moncarapacho and enjoy ing good sea and country views.

VILLA NEAR FUSETA €290.000 Ref 1189V 3 bedrooms. Still under guarentee (built 2006) - a comfortable villa with views to the coast, garden of 900m2 and space for a pool. Double glazing, solar panels, sat dish, mains water AND MORE.

Rua da Liberdade n º 126 Olhao, 289 798 045

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• Organic methods cause the minimum of environmental impact.

Our gardening expert Mark O’Shaughnessy’s complete guide to growing your very own organic food.

Organic gardening has many advantages, such as:

• Organic gardens are vibrant with life-organic methods encourage beneﬁcial wildlife.

• The structure and natural fertility of your soil are enhanced.

• You can have your own resident task force of natural predators living on site ready to attack any pests if you provide them with all year round refuges such as log piles and compost heaps. Dead foliage and ﬂower heads lefty over winter on perennials will shelter ladybirds for instance, whose larvae feed on aphids.

Page 26 info@eastalgarvemag.com Rua da Liberdade n.º 126 FUSETA • OLHAO • ALGARVE Telephone 289 798 045 SPECIALITIES INCLUDE Fresh local seafood • Cataplanas • Specialseafood rices • Fish noodles • Fresh grilledﬁsh • Filet in Mirandesa style (consideredthe best meat in Portugal)• French veal steak • Duck breast in orange and honey PLUS MUCH MUCH MORE! LIVE ACOUSTIC SESSION EVERY SUNDAY. CALL FOR RESERVATIONS FUSETA Gardens

• Plants become sturdy, strong growing and naturally resistant to pest and disease.

SOIL Managing the soil is the very foundation of organic gardening. The idea is to feed the soil more than to feed the plants, and the key ingredient is garden compost from the compost heap. This is added regularly to all parts of the garden (dug in or as mulch) to create a soil which is easy to work, well drained yet moisture retentive when needed, and rich in microscopic fungi and creatures which manufacture plant Tonutrients.keepaconstant supply of compost available, organic gardeners keep at

With the new year upon us I thought it a good idea to start looking at vegetable gardening, but before we take a more in depth look at what we can grow in our gardens, I felt it best to ﬁrst start with the basic guidelines to organic gardening and how we all can put something back into our plots no matter what size of garden you may have. Most people know that organic gardeners do not use chemical sprays or fertilizers. However, organic gardening does not mean doing nothing! Plants will always need some form of feeding and protecting from pest and diseases. Organic gardening is a holistic growing technique which encourages a naturally fertile soil and strong healthy plants. This reduces the need to fertilize and spray them.

• Organic methods encourage re-use of materials, so there is less waste.

• Food crops have an undeniably better ﬂavour, are more nutritious, and contain no chemical residues.

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• Ground limestone-organic form of garden lime. Good for calcium to raise soil p.H. and to lighten heavy clay soils.

• Pelted chicken or poultry manure

PESTS AND DISEASES Working with and not against nature, and prevention are the two basic principles. Like humans, plants have certain natural immunity to attack by disease and pest. This immunity will be highest when the plant is vigorous and happy with its situation. If it is under stress in any way, the plant immunity falls, and it may succumb to attack.

• Ensure plants are well watered and feed during growing seasons.

• Encourage natural predators to your garden.

•placeChoose disease resistant varieties

• Try to avoid monoculture planting. In next months article I will continue this idea of organic gardening and start with the Vegetable plot. It’s something we all can do and no matter the size of garden you have, we can all ﬁnd space to grow something for free! Mark O’Shaughnessy least 2 compost or bins on

Page 28 Gardens �� Mark O’Shaughnessy �� info@eastalgarvemag.com least 2 compost heaps or bins on the go at any one time, filling up one whilst using the other. Compost can be made from all soft, raw fruit and vegetable kitchen waste, plus any suitable garden waste. (See how to build your own compost bin below) FERTILIZERS A balanced, compost rich soil with good crop rotation in the case of vegetables will give excellent overall results. However, to give an extra boost, for example to encourage flowers, fruit or leaf production, a number of fertilizers are acceptable. Certain nutrient-rich leaves can also be dug in to rot down and release their goodness into the soil. Comfrey leaves are very high in potassium for flowers and fruit. Green manures are varieties of quick-growing seed which are dug in to release their nutrients when they are several inches high. When growing plants in containers or tubs it will be difficult to avoid using some form of extra feed, because the soil management principle cannot be used effectively in an enclosed artificial environment. For bedding plants, herbs and strawberries, Maxicrop’s liquid seaweed extract is good. Other liquid feeds can be made by fermenting the leaves of comfrey or rotted farmyard manure in a non metallic container of water. Suggested products for organic gardening: • Peat or coir-a soil conditioner or basis for home potting compost.

• Plant the right plant for the right

• Dried blood-for leafy growth and to speed up compost heaps.

•fertilizersRotate your planting of vegetables

• Use companion planting.

• Use only balanced, organic

• Practise good husbandry.

• Bagged farmyard manures WEED CONTROL Prevent weeds taking over by hand weeding, hoeing, burning or mulching. Mulches either prevent weeds from emerging or suffocate them once they are there. Many substances can be used depending on how ornamental you want it to look-chipped bark, gravel pebbles, slate, broken clay tiles, leaf-mould, grass mowings, cardboard, black plastic or tarpaulin are examples. The weed wand will burn off weeds using heat. For areas that are just to be planted with shrubs or ground cover plants, you can lay landscape fabric ﬁrst and plant through this. Landscape fabric allows rainfall through whilst suppressing weeds. An ornamental mulch on top will conceal it.

Calciﬁed seaweed/seaweed mealexcellent broad spectrum granular fertilizer with trace elements and growth stimulant effect.

• Bonemeal-encourages root growth. Good when planting. • Fish and Bone- for fruit, ﬂowers and roots.

For optimum disease resistance, consider the following:

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One common question I get asked is “How do I stand if I don’t comply?” You risk getting ﬁned by ASAE (equivalent of the Department of Environmental Health in the UK), who are the authorities delegated by the National board of tourism to enforce the law regarding the tourist

Youlicenses.also risk getting caught by Finanças, if you do not declare your rental income. Opposed to what most people assume, all money generated in Portugal has to be declared and taxed in Portugal, regardless of whether you are a resident or a nonresident. If you get caught, Finanças will attribute an estimated income for the last 5 years and tax you on that. In the near future, personal financial information will be linked more and more. For example, through car rental companies it is possible to find out in which villas holidaymakers are staying since they are/will be required to state the address where they are spending their holiday. In a years time there will be a national census. All properties will be visited by an appointed person with a very extensive questionnaire to be filled.

Licenses... a welcome helping hand!

Relax with the knowledge that your rental property, newly built home or pool has the correct and valid license. Algardocuments offer there experience and knowledge to make this possible, hassle free!

They will push to get in touch with you and question your neighbours as Additionalwell. small print on your insurance policy: If your property is rented out, some companies already warn that they will investigate cases in which they need to make an indemniﬁcation, to determine whether or not you comply with the local requirements. Also regular gas and electric inspections can be required to exclude that eventual damage was caused by inadequate installations. Note of caution: if you can’t prove that an inspection was carried out, they will likely assume that it was not – keep the certiﬁcates! If you require any help regarding any type of licence in Portugal, contact Arlette at Algardocuments on; (+351) 912 541 539 email info@algardoc.com or visit www.algardoc.com

Algardocuments is a company set up by Arlette Ferber to help clients aquire all manor of licences. Since starting the business, due to their fantastic success rate, they have become well know as the ‘trouble shooters’. Arlette says that many of her clients are at the end of their tether, and have sometimes spent many years trying to get a pool licence, building license or rental license. During the last ﬁve years, the team have gained great experience in their ﬁeld, and with their in-depth knowledge of the Portuguese bureaucratic system, they are able to avoid the many hoops set out to jump through. A very topical subject is rental licences (as disussed in this months property article by Robert Bjiker).

info@eastalgarvemag.comPage 30 Rui LawHortaOfficeESCRITÓRIODEADVOGADOSLAWYER Telephone: 281 325 635 or 281 325 636 Fax. 281 325 612 Mobile Phone: 96 4043 380 or 96 207 6556 E-mail: advogados.law@mail.telepac.pt or mail@taviralawyers.com Website: www.taviralawyers.com Rua 1° de Maio, no 9, 8800-360 Tavira - Portugal Purchase of Commercial and Residential Property • Mortgages on Property or Shares • Formation of Trust Companies • Banking & finance advice • Taxation Advice Development and Planning Law • Personal Injury • Contract Disputes • Powers of Attorney • Will and Probate • Debt Collecting and Process Service • Enforcement of Judgments • Maintenance Orders • Family Law and Divorce • Nationality and Residency Applications PORTUGUESE, ENGLISH, SPANISH AND FRENCH SPEAKING SOLICITORS OFFERING CLIENTS THE BENEFITS OF LOCAL REPRESENTATION. Insurances for: Health (international), andCarHouse,more... Proposals and Policy Wordings for English!!!insurancesvariousin Stephan Schade Rua José Pires Padinha 182 (close to Barclays and the old market halls) 8800-354 Tavira Tel: 281 001 170 / Mob: 968 771 577 Luís de Brito - Contabilidades, Lda. ACCOUNTANTSSPEAKINGENGLISH All your accountancy issues explained and translated. Professional & Friendly Service Luís Manuel Duarte de Brito Chartered Accountant Rua 1.˚ de Maio, n.˚45-1.˚ Esq. 8800-360, Tavira. Near VILA GALÈ TAVIRA HOTEL Tel 281 324 962 Fax 281 324 luis.de.brito@mail.telepac.pt222 Gabigest ALGAR V E DSTNECO A PPROVE D Official documents IMPORTANT AL G A NEMUCODEVR T S APPROOVED fficial documents IMPORTANT AL G A NEMUCODEVR T S APPROOVED fficial documents IMPORTANT info@algardoc.cowww.algardoc.coTel.8150-144RuaAlgarDocumentsaskPleaseBenefitlicensespermits,fromlicenseWeANDLICENSESPERMITScantakecareofallyourproblemsorqueries,Drivers’licenses,BuildingPoollicences,Tourismtocarmatriculation.fromourexperience!contactuswithyourquestionsandforafreeALLINCLUSIVEquote.JoséDiasSancho183SãoBrásdeAlportel(+351)912541539mmARDOCUMENTALGARDOCUMENTSALGS ALGARDOCUMENTS

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on a loan of €212,500 only. For more details contact Fiduciary Wealth Management on 289 432 397 or email wealth@fiduciarygroup. com quoting “100% Finance”. Fiduciary Wealth Management, Rua Rainha Doña Leonor, Bloc A, 3rd Floor, Suite BP, 8100-501 Loule, Algarve, Portugal. GIBRALTAR • LONDON • PORTUGAL • SPAIN Regulated by the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission The untold story about QROPSHow to make a considerable tax saving by drawing down your pension in Portugal? FIDUCIARY WEALTH MANAGEMENT - PRIVATE CLIENT SEMINAR AGENDA 16:00pm Registration & Refreshments 16:15pm Welcome & Introduction 16:20pm QROPS Demystified: The key benefits by Fiduciary Wealth 16:40pm QROPS: The tax angle by Qualified Portuguese Tax Advisers 16:50pm Investing for Income: by Fiduciary Wealth 17:10pm Questions & Answers Find out more by attending our seminar on Tuesday 9th March4:00pmQuintaFonte do Bispo, on the EN270 near Santa Catarina. Places are limited. To register attendance, please send us your full contact details by Tel: 00 351 289 432 397 | Fax: 00 351 289 432 397 | E-mail: wealth@fiduciarygroup.com or register on-line by clicking the events tab at: www.fiduciarywealth.eu Propertyfinance Take advantage of 100%bargainspropertywithfinance.

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he current economic downturn has meant that it can take longer to sell your property and you may get less than you had hoped. However, on the positive side there are some real bargains available for purchasers. You may have found your dream home but can’t sell your present property. Or perhaps you would like to snap up one of the many bargains available as a rental investment. Unless you have the financial means available, it can be difficult to take advantage of the current low prices. Some banks do offer Troca da Casa schemes – a form of bridging finance, but these can be very expensive and difficult to secure. However, there is one such scheme that can provide 100% finance on your new purchase on very favourable terms. The scheme, with a leading specialist mortgage lender, acts like a form of bridging finance for a term of up to five years. The main advantage is that, unlike other Troca da Casa schemes, in the first two years, interest is only payable on part of the loan, making your dream home or rental investment even more affordable, especially with current low interest rates.

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Environment I n Roman times, underﬂoor heating was a luxury only for public baths or for the wealthiest of citizens. Using a ‘hypocaust’ – whereby hot air / smoke from a furnace was circulated through voids beneath a raised ﬂoor – Roman spas and villas enjoyed an ancient form of central Nowadays,heating.

Underfloor heating is the most comfortable & efficient way to heat your home – but the Romans knew it first. not only an affordable luxury for many Algarve homeowners but is becoming a highly energy-efficient means of bringing comfort to a home in the winter season. David Thirlwell, chief engineer with heating and cooling specialists Penguin, explains the basic systems available: “There are two kinds of underfloor heating, which can be defined as ‘wet’, i.e. using hot water through pipes; and ‘dry’, using electrical cables or matting. In both cases the idea is that the heat is stored within the flooring, which then radiates it slowly.”

“The pipework for a water system should be approx 10cms under the surface for optimum heat-storage in the flooring. Therefore you must be prepared to dig into your concrete sub-floor – a substantial job requiring renovation and likely redecoration after. But for new properties, of course, it’s simple to install an underfloor system as part of the construction process.” Water systems require a heat source. For best energy-savings this could be a solar system (with electric backup) or a high-efficiency heat pump - the latter having the advantage of being able to operate year-round in any weather. Mitsubishi’s pioneering new Ecodan system is now available through Penguin, offering an excellent COP (Coefficient of Performance) rating of 4, meaning

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Page 33info@eastalgarvemag.com tavira auction Aladdin´s Cave Good Quality 2nd hand furniture LIVING ROOM FURNITURE TABLES AND CHAIRS ✣ BEDROOM ACCESSORIES ✣ WHITE GOODS GARDEN ✣ MIRRORS ✣ GAMES ✣ BOOKS AND VIDEOS ✣ DISCS ✣ ART ✣ ANTIQUES EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO FURNISH A HOME Give us a call anytime; 00(351) 916 138 www.taviraauction.com059 We are happy to make an OFFER on your HOUSE CLEARANCES & SINGLE ITEMS FARO N125 Mte Gordo AuctionTaviraGranPlazaTAVIRAStationPetrol TRANSPORT?NEED We arrange it for you... price per hour 00351 916 138 059 (English) 0034 660641237 (all languages) NEXT AUCTION 16.01.10 Doors open 9am, Auction at 10am VIEWING & TAKE IN DAYS Monday Friday, 10am-1pm BroadbandAlgarve Providing Satellite Broadband Internet across the Algarve Tel +351 918 771 381 +351 918 851 232 enquiries@broadband-algarve.netwww.broadband-algarve.net Access the internet wherever you live! that it provides 4kW of heat energy for every 1kW of electrical energy it uses. The system works so effectively that it generates heat from the outside ambient air even in the Algarve’s coldest temperatures. In general, wet systems are a more substantial and costly installation, but are efficient, effective and cheap to Forrun.properties where digging up concrete sub-flooring would be too disruptive or impractical, an electric system offers a viable alternative. Easy to install, thermostat-controlled electrical cables are laid within the adhesive layer between ceramic tiles and the concrete sub-floor. They can even be similarly installed under wood/timber flooring. For some purposes, electric ‘heating mats’ are the latest innovation and offer the simplest installation solution, laid out directly under the floor surface - or even under a new layer of tiles, to save removing the old Becauseones. electric systems are easier to install and require no heat source, they are cheaper than wet systems. However, they cannot match the energy-efficient merits of solar or heat pump systems (although electrical energy may also be considered an efficient source, depending on its generation/ Howeversupply). it is generated, underfloor heating provides the most welcoming ambience in a home. Its radiant heat warms all surfaces/ areas evenly and avoids heat loss from any part of the body, creating a more natural feeling of comfort. It should therefore be seen not as a luxury but as the most healthy form of heating – trust the Romans to know that first!

ABOVE: An Ecodan heat pump unit FAR LEFT: Free-laid electric cable system LEFT: Electric heating mat system

Flexible pipework being laid for a ‘wet’ system

Keith Ashdown, P.G.A. Resident professional

practicePractice,practice!

•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) deeper that that. They may seem to be incredibly calm and sure of themselvs, but that’s all part of their technique. Without this they would get nowhere. The first lesson about aquiring technique, whatever your job in life, is to be sure that you never put the blame on someone or something else for your own shortcomings. Never blame the golf club for your bad shot, or the state of your bodily health for the lack of your brains. Don’t waste the energy, you need every ounce of it in building up your own technique until you arrive in the envyable position of an occasional bad shot, only emphasising the rest of the game, and all the technique has this in common, whatever the job, whatever the pastime, it’s owner realises the extent of his own limitation.Sometimes I think I am happier today than I have ever been in my life, because after 45 years of earning my living from golf, I have discovered it is better to trim my ambitions to fit my talents, than to try to force my talents to embrace my ambitions. You know that is not a bad new years resolution for anyone, what do you say? Happy new year, and good golfing in 2010

Keith Ashdown, Benamor golf’s resident professional, gives us some tips to make the most of our golf in 2010.

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

Tournament History: •Winner of more than 100 professional golf tournaments in Europe. •Represented G.B. and Ireland in the P.G.A. Cup against the U.S.A. •16 Hole in ones (4 on par 4’s)

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Djalmir & Miguel Garcia for the home team and Argentinian international Di Maria for Benﬁca. The visitors equalised through Saviola but ten man Olhanense hit back minutes later when another Rui Duarte freekick picked out Toy to give the Algarveans a 2-1 lead. In the 92nd Benﬁca snatched an undeserved equaliser when Nuno Gomes slipped the ball past Ventura.

For the latest information see www.scolhanense.com or contact Chris Wright 916 504 903 or Emily Richardson 939 486 870

As they continue to struggle, loyal fans keep up difﬁcult

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their support during these

Early in December forty weary Olhanense fans arrived back in Olhão after a five day trip to Madeira. The party, including thirteen British & Irish expats, were welcomed wherever they went with their flags, banners & festive Christmas hats. Staying at the same hotel as the Olhanense team the fans had a chance to meet their heroes and Club President Isodoro Sousa thanked them for their tremendous support. Following a tour of this spectacular island with its rich vista of flora fauna the group enjoyed an evening of traditional folk singing & dancing. On the football front Olhanense suffered another setback to their plans when Ukra, being tracked by Fulham, Blackburn Rovers & Newcastle United, was confined to the hotel with suspected Swine Flu. With the influential Castro also sidelined through suspension the team was well below strength. The match at the Barreiros Stadium, Funchal was played on a pitch that in places was no better than the cattle pastures the fans had seen up in the hills the day before! A 52 defeat but the fans were not too dispirited as they were welcomed at the Marítimo Supporters Club bar - ́sede Esquadrao Maritimistawhere President Francisco Nobrega laid on a BBQ and distributed shirts and scarves to the visiting fans. An impromptu session of Portuguese and British songs helped to tie the knot of friendship whilst plans were made to welcome the Maritimo fans to Olhão in the spring.

times. Chris Wright reports. Olhanense get full support Sport MobDanielContact:Vicenteile + 351 926 485 568 Phone + 351 281 380 680 Email : daniel.vicente@ pedrasdarainha.com Pedras Lawn Bowls Club PEDRAS DA RAINHA, CABANAS, ALGARVE MADEIRA ADVENTURE

It was 1974 that Olhanense last entertained Benfica in a Premier League game and on that occasion a young Jorge Jesus, now manager of Benfica, made his debut for Olhanense on loan from Sporting. 35 years later and Benfica were back in town. Olhanense had the audacity to take an early lead through Carlos Fernandes which prompted a section of the Benfica fans to start ripping up the plastic seats and hurling them at the home supporters. At one stage a flare was thrown into the crowd by the Benefica hooligans. Benfica has apologised to the the club and offered to pay for the damage. This isolated incident is totally alien to the football loving Olhanense fans who normally have a great rapport with visiting fans. Let us hope that the friendship and camaraderie that is an integral part of the cultural football experience will long continue. One would hope that the football authorities will act with the same alacrity as referee Artur Soares Dias did when flourishing his red & yellow cards! Ten players were cautioned and three dismissed.

Olhanense have home games against P.Ferreira & Naval in January with an away visit to Leiria at the end of the month.

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