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... to your March issue. This month we take you on a visit to the Ria Formosa, the absolute jewel of the Algarve. We visit the tidal mill located on the edge of OlhĂŁo and also enjoy a walk around the stunning villa built by local poet Joao Lucio which is now dedicated to him. It's been a busy year for the Tavira golf club, we joined them for their annual prize giving lunch where they also donated a generous amount of money to local charities. Guadi Canil does a tremendous job taking care of a huge number of cat's and dogs, read a bit about them and how you can help them. We also hear a heart warming story about the adorable (if not mischievous) Atilla the dog. All this plus much more, including our regular sports, finance, health and gardening pages. We hope you enjoy this issue and as ever, if you know of any interesting subjects you think would make a good read, or would like to send us a story drop me a line at info@eastalgarvemag.com Editor

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NEWS

Local news.

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WHAT'S ON

Things to do this month.

HEALTH Magnesium.

PLACES Ria Formosa.

PEOPLE

Tavira golf club winners.

PLACES

Guadi animal shelter.

BUSINESS

The people behind AlgarveAdviser.com.

PROPERTY A Market update.

PROPERTY

Property of the month.

TAVIRA

Find our advertisers on the map of Tavira.

GARDENING

Creating a wildlife garden.

FINANCE

Up-to-date news from Blevins Franks.

FINANCE

Finance news from Ricardo Chaves.

PLACES

Sunday lunch at the Hairy Lemon.

SPORT

The latest from Chris Wright.

GOLF TIP

Introducing Bart from Benamor Golf!

CLASSIFIEDS Grab a local bargain.

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News

Desert rain from Africa covers Algarve cars in dust

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it is because we had a large quantity of dust from the African desert in the air, which coupled with some slight precipitation originated this ‘muddy rain’,” LOCAL meteorologist Bruno Gonçalves wrote on the Meteofontes Facebook page..

Portugal’s sea and atmosphere institute IPMA) says the dust was brought over due to a “depression in Morocco” which has affected the Canary Islands, Tunisia, the south of the Iberian Peninsula and the Madeira archipelago.

Rare vines and fruit trees saved in Tavira

he largest collection of fruit TREES in Portugal is in the Algarve, and the largest collection in the Algarve is at the Agricultural Experiment Centre in Tavira where 120 varieties of almond trees, 280 varieties of vine and 227 varieties of citrus are growing happily among many other unique varieties of trees that many thought extinct. Agricultural engineers from the Regional Directorate of Agriculture and Fisheries of the Algarve (DRAPALG) have been collecting trees and vines from across the region, replanting and carefully studying specimens that form “the genetic heritage of the Mediterranean’s fruit trees.” According to João Costa, an agronomist at the Tavira centre, "There were many varieties scattered about and, with the abandonment of agriculture, they were in danger of extinction."

According to António Marreiros, another agronomist working on the project, the idea is not to lose the genetic HERITAGE of trees that are so important to the Mediterranean diet. The intention is that the farmers can take advantage of the Tavira studies into improving the production potential of these specimens. Few will realise that there are so many different varieties of fig tree, Tavira has 97 different species, with 44 types of carob tree, 78 varieties of pomegranate, 227 types of citrus and 280 different vines. João Costa says that the centre wants to start guided tours so that farmers can see what is being done. "We have 97 different species of figs, so the farmers can come here and taste the different varieties to experience the different aromas and flavours."

HAIR STUDIO

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The Zêzere Arts Spring Choral Workshop

Saturday 18th March 11.00 - 17.00 Museo do Traje, Sao Bras de Alportel

he Zêzere Arts Spring Choral Workshop is aimed at everyone with an interest in singing, preferably with some experience of singing in a choir. The day will begin by focusing on participants’ sound as choral singers, working on posture, breath control and placement. This will include warm-up techniques and exercises you can use both to improve your singing and, just as importantly, to prepare and protect your voice. There will be work without a score for

part of the day, to develop aural skills and to encourage less experienced singers. The group will also be divided later in the day, to present the more experienced singers with a more advanced option. Copies of the repertoire to be performed will be provided well in advance. The day will have lots of fun activities, in addition to focusing on improving your voice and introducing attractive repertoire. There will also be time to get to know people from other choirs

in the area over a picnic lunch. The fee is €20, and advance booking is essential. For further information and bookings, please contact: +351914926328 or dianezezerealgarve@gmail.com

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DAYS TO REMEMBER IN 2017

Here’s your handy cut out & keep guide to the 2017 bank holidays and important days to remember, with compliments of the East Algarve magazine. Jan 1 Sun..............New Year's Day...............................National holiday Feb 28 Tue.............Carnival/Shrove Tuesday................Optional Holiday Mar 20 Mon...........March equinox................................Season Mar 26 Sun............Daylight Saving Time starts...........Clock change Apr 14 Fri..............Good Friday.....................................National holiday Apr 16 Sun............Easter Day.......................................National holiday Apr 25 Tues...........Liberty Day......................................National holiday May 1 Mon............Labor Day / May Day......................National holiday Jun 10 Sat.............Portugal Day...................................National holiday Jun 15 Thur...........Corpus Christi.................................National holiday Jun 21 Wed...........June Solstice..................................Season

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Aug 15 Tues...........Assumption of Mary.......................National holiday Sep 22 Fri..............September equinox........................Season Oct 5 Thur..............Republic Implantation....................National holiday Oct 29 Sun.............Daylight Saving Time ends.............Clock change Nov 1 Wed.............All Saints' Day................................National holiday Dec 1 Fri................Restoration of Independence.........National holiday Dec 8 Fri................Immaculate Conception.................National holiday Dec 21 Thur...........December Solstice..........................Season Dec 24 Sun............Christmas Eve.................................Observance Dec 25 Mon...........Christmas Day................................National holiday Dec 31 Sun............New Year's Eve...............................Observance

Health

Health and Magnesium

agnesium is essential for the proper functioning of the body because all organs of the body need mineral, especially the heart, kidneys and muscles, and much of the magnesium we consume is stored in the bones. Hence the importance of this mineral to make the bones strong and resistant. As only 1% of our body's magnesium is in the blood, a blood test is not enough to diagnose the deficiency of the mineral. So it is quite possible that your body may be deficient in magnesium and you may not know it, which is why magnesium deficiency has been dubbed "invisible deficiency." The main way to assimilate magnesium is by feeding. Probably 80% of our population is not getting enough magnesium and may be deficient in magnesium. The daily amount

of magnesium recommended for women is 310-320 milligrams and for men it is 400-420 milligrams. But there are those who advocate, a dose a little higher than the recommended standard, to strengthen and help the body function properly. The main symptoms of magnesium deficiency are: loss of appetite, constipation, headache, dizziness, nausea, weakness and constant tiredness, chest pressure and difficulty swallowing, feeling "knotty" in the throat, tremors and insomnia. If the deficiency is severe, symptoms will also be more severe: frequent cramps, photophobia (light sensitivity), blurred vision, swelling and tingling in the extremities, convulsions, mood swings, hallucinations and delirium, abnormal heart rhythm, cartilage degeneration. A good way to know if you are taking in enough magnesium is the "bowel test": you

Often overlooked, lack of Magnesium could be the key to a number of ailments! know when you have too much magnesium when the stools become "loose," soft. Constipation can therefore be one of many ways of manifesting magnesium deficiency. For a long time, it was believed that magnesium was only needed for the heart and bones. Today, however, it is already known that this concept is wrong. Magnesium participates in about 350 enzymatic reactions required for life! Unfortunately, his power has been underestimated over time. Just to have an idea of the importance of magnesium, it is now known that it is useful for; detoxifying the body and avoiding damages caused by environmental pollution, harmful chemicals and heavy metals, Leave muscles and nerves ready, Improve the quality of sleep and rest, activating adenosine triphosphate (ATP), which supplies energy to the body, relieve general

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Places

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his 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 settlements. Since the mid-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 reproduce. Besides 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 sea salt. 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 Faroâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s port. The 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, oxygenrich Atlantic water for which it is famous â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and this applies equally to the fish world.

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Located here on our doorstep, the stunning Ria Formosa, the villa built by poet Joao Lucio and a local tidal Mill. SEA SALT This unprocessed sea salt 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

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cupped oysters and French `huitreś reared here are largely exported to France. Conquilhas, or wedge clams, as well as razorshells and cockles are not cultivated, but gathered by professional ‘mariscadores’, and sold on to Lisbon, or to local restaurants. 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 ancient times, up until the last century, the Algarve has been home to a flourishing tuna fish industry. The fish were

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caught in enormous fixed nets, introduced by the Phoenicians and known later as ‘armações de atum’. Part of the Ria Formosa system is a Natural Park but the 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 Faro. The Ria Formosa designated Natural Park is over 170 square kilometers and a stopping place for hundreds of different birds during the spring and autumn migratory periods. The nature trail is 3 kilometers long and takes two to three 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 and traditional agriculture. Among 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), as well as Roman ruins. Joao Lucio’s house was converted for environmental purposes, and equipped with an auditorium, library and laboratory.

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TAVIRA GOLF CLUB W

e were delighted to be invited along to the annual presentation lunch for the Golfe Clube de Tavira at Benamor Golf. This not only included a fantastic lunch, prizes for the winners of the 2016 season competitions, but the real winners of the occasion, two local charities; G.A.T.O. and The Associacão uma Porta Amiga who were presented with cheques of €1,500 and €6,000 respectively. This incredible amount of money has been raised over the past 12 months with various competitions and special fund raising events organised by the club... and of course very generously supported by its members. The recipients were exceptionally grateful, and thanked the club for enabling them to help so many people, and continue their work helping everyone from educating underprivileged children, to assisting families with problems caused by addiction. If you would like further information on joining the Golfe Clube de Tavira, contact Benamor Golf direct, or call John Willingham: Tel. 914 443 007 Email: John.willingham@sapo.pt Benamor: Tel. 281 320 880

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Man and lady club champions for 2016 Carolyn Wright and Bob Hemming. This was a two day event for each group (36 holes gross medal) and is the most prestigious pair of trophy's in the calendar.

WINNERS

At Tavira Golf club everyone is a winner, including local Charities G.A.T.O. and The ASSOCIACĂ&#x192;O UMA PORTA AMIGA. All major trophy winners through the year starting back left to right: John Nye Putting champion Richard Woolard Presidents cup John Willingham Summer Cup. Middle left to right: Colin Campbell Easter cup Adrenna Maclagan Bogey Challenge Richard Millen Dubai cup Front: Junior Dos Santos Autumn Cup

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Guadi Animal Shelter

Tirelessly working to help the hundreds of abandoned cat's and dogs, the Guadi Centro de Animals are always looking for a helping hand, no matter how small!

he Guadi-Centro de Animais is a Non profit organisation, the intermunicipal canil for Vila real Santo Anotonio and Castro Marim with whom they have a protocol. The shelter consists of four paid employees by the camera; Nelia Brito, Pedro Alves, Manuel Domingos and Yuri. There are also a number of Key voulnters, namely; Paula Beaumont (Cat's and kitten's) 5.5 yrs volunteer, Patricia and Diego Gonzalez (dogs and puppies) 4yrs volunteer, Silveria

Guerreiro (Admin) 2yrs volunteer, plus Approx 10-15 other valuable volunteers that assist in the help of Feeding, Cleaning and Maintence of work in the canil. Foster Parents Guadi-Centro has been functioning for the last eleven years, although it was opened many years before this by the camera. As well as local people adopting cat's and dogs... We also work with a organisation in Germany named Tierschutz Andalusian who for the past 4 years has helped

and transported many dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens to Germany and finding them permanent loving homes. Last year the total amount of dogs that were adopted was a massive 97, Cat's were around 40 At present we currently have 156 dog's and approx. 70-80 cat's as well as cat's and dogs in foster parents homes. Each week new cat's and dogs enter and when it's puppy and cat seasons the number can triple each week with the amount of litters being born.

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How people can help! The shelter relies upon the generosity of the public.. Items which are needed daily include Monetary donations, Food (wet and dry), Bedding, Cleaning materials, Medication, Rice and Cat litter. Even if you can't help with donations, the Guadi-Centro always needs a hand cleaning, feeding helping with maintence of shelter housing, dog walking, becoming a foster parent or even simply runs to the vet. To make donating easier, the owners of The hairy lemon restaurant/bar

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in ConceiĂ§ĂŁo have kindly agreed to use their establishment as a 'Drop off donation point'. Contacts via Facebook page: Guadi-Centro de Animais Silveria Guerreiro Nelia Brito 964 272893 Paula Beaumont 969 210019 Paulabeaumont@hotmail.co.uk Open 8:30-14:30 seven days per week.

A Heartwarming story

tilla is a 10 year old dog, rescued from a derelict warehouse, he had never had a home or soft bed to lay on. He was rescued by Guadi animal shelter 6 years ago where he has been ever since. At his time in the shelter Atilla developed a growth on his leg , which developed into a serious condition (Cancer of the Bone) leaving him unable to use the leg. The staff at Guadi acted quickly and took Atilla to the vet who amputated the leg. (Cost of his operations were covered by donations from volunteers). Foster family Patricia & Diago in Costa Esuri, Spain very kindly volunteered to care for him while he recouperated from his major operation, but he decided to go walk about, while they were moving house. He was missing for 8 days, roaming around Coasta Esuri. Patricia & Diago were frantic and heartbroken, they searched morning noon and night with the help of many friends from Costa Esuri and volunteers from Portugal and eventually he was found. It is hard to believe he survived, but he did, 2kilos lighter, frightened, and very weary. Atilla is now with his forever family Tony and Jackie O'Brien together with his new brother and sister, living the dream in Cabanas . There are many other dogs like Atilla and Cats/Kittens at the Shelter who would love and thoroughly deserve a forever home

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Algarvedailynews.com reports that Olhão's riverfront is to be completely redesigned 'to attract more tourists'

he Algarve city of Olhão de Restauração is about to have a riverside facelift that will change the two parks at either end of the famous markets into tourist areas ‘par excellence,’ according to mayor António Pina. The council’s plans were presented on Thursday evening to an open session that attracted around 100 locals. The architect Amélia Santos from Arquitectura Paisagista, who does lots of work for the reviled Polis Litoral Ria Formosa company, showed her design for the new parks and a new one-way system along the Avenida 5 de Outubro with associated paving changes.

This presentation was a courtesy by the council as the project is going ahead anyway, to the horror of traditionalists and the concern of those who work at the markets selling fish, vegetables and meat, whose loading and unloading access they fear will be severely restricted. The young mayor is to front a plan that will change Olhão’s character to one that he says people want, with a more tourist friendly and accessible space, all of which will “change the face of the city." The two garden areas, Patrão Joaquim Lopes and PESCADOR Olhanense, are to be redesigned in a modern, linear fashion with a concentration on current mixed with traditional calçada paving in many areas.

The theme is said to be 'the Ria Formosa, the traditions of Olhão and the preservation of its memory,' however, this design leaves little but memories as it is modern and similar to many others along the Algarve that are user-friendly but do away with the Portuguese feel of coastal fishing villages and towns in favour of 'tourism appeal' which can have the opposioite effect. The architect has worked hard to eliminate architectural and visual barriers that currently exist and has created more leisure areas - spaces “for all the people of Olhão to enjoy.” In the Jardim Patrão Joaquim Lopes, to the east of the markets, the petrol station at the end of this park is to be shut down. The mayor cited

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surface pollution leaking into the Ria Formosa (near the raw sewage outfall that he has yet to attend to), the existing cafe upgraded and the ticket office for the island ferries to be moved to a new, purpose-built home next to another cafe. The austere monument to local hero, Patrão Joaquim Lopes, stays and becomes more of a focal point in the new design in which the architect says many of the existing mature trees will be preserved. Mayor Pina went one step further and said that no tree will be cut down in the new plan, which is hard to reconcile with the drawings as presented. And so it goes on, there are reasons for each design aspect and there will be those vehemently opposed and those grateful that Olhão’s waterfront is being upgraded, ‘because that’s what tourists want.’ When the council backed down on its plans for the modernisation of the historic centre of the city, the gardens project first was floated and caused concern to locals whose fond memories of playing in the park built in the late ‘50s, led them to mutterings of revolt if it was messed around with. Cities always are evolving and the current plan certainly is an evolution. The city centre remaining intact and un-modernised was a victory for common sense and an appreciation that locals and foreigners do sometimes have valid views based on experience, but quite how this new jolt will go down with locals, remains to be seen. The architectural project now goes to Polis, which will be responsible for its implementation and for picking up the lion's share of the bill. A public tender is expected to be launched in the second half of this year, with works expected to start at the end of October, after the summer season. The mayor earlier had hinted at a start date of March but this will not happen. The cost of the work is budgeted at around €1.5 million - €900,000 payable by Polis and €600,000 by Olhão’s ratepayers. Have a look at this run through of the new plan on YouTube and please feel encouraged to leave a comment: https://youtu.be/ EFg2Xbv3QEc

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icardo Nascimento and Carla Ferreira have recently launched their new business venture Algarve Adviser offering a business directory enabling locals and visitors to find their ideal match. Carla is from Pombal, and lived in Lisbon for 13 years previously working in the online department of one of the largest newspapers in Portugal, also spending time in institutional communications in state departments and in video producing. Carla has written about historic, natural and cultural heritage and events for web pages and now lives

in Tavira. Ricardo, from Tavira has complete agenda of events in the spent the last 10 years specializing Algarve. in webmarketing. The Events page is open for Bringing their talents together they everyone and can be placed in have created a website for companies just a few minutes. For instance a and services to subscribe their bar, or restaurant can post its up business information. They are the and coming events on the Algarve first website in the Algarve to have Adviser events page. a business directory, with an agenda With a passion for the Algarve and for events and a blog where they a huge base of companies that exist write about the Algarveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interests and with whom they work the Algarve and best business. The idea came Adviser website is for residents and about as Ricardo had struggled to the people who visit the Algarve for find companies or events only being any reason. Promotions through able to get hold of basic information social media, advertisements in from the local council online. His newspapers, magazines and radio idea was to provide a place where will ensure that with just one click the any business can register either public can find everything including their company and/ information, or event, as well as contacts, events and information on the Algarve Adviser directions as well as local area. Ricardo restaurants, bars will give the and Carla feel this and any, specialized is a great and much of any kind. user a complete service needed tool for any You can register business to advertise company agenda of events your their company and onto the business events. directory for a free in the Algarve. It's new,and it's monthly trial period different and offers and thereafter the a lot of possibilities for companies cost is a mere 6.05 euros per month to develop with professional help.. to ensure your company stays on The service is very easy to use the directory. whether you are a member of the For more information see public searching for a product or a www.algarveadviser.com company registering. Telephone 963 403 942 Algarve Adviser will give the user a Email; info@algarveadviser.com

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s we predicted the beginning of 2017 has clearly demonstrated that the desire to invest in property in the Algarve continues to go from strength to strength. So far this year we have already brokered several property sales between a real varied mix of nationalities looking to invest in various property types. Predominantly but not exclusively, these buyers are coming from Central and Northern Europe â&#x20AC;&#x201C; including from Sweden, Holland, Germany, Belgium, France, the UK and Switzerland. Combine these sales with the potential property purchasers that have already prebooked property visits with us in the coming months and our optimism for yet another successful year appears well founded. Although difficult to see if you are not directly involved in the Algarve real estate business, property prices have actually been strengthening for the last 2 years. As is common knowledge Algarve property prices fell as much as 40% between 2007 and 2011. This represented a period of much needed price realignment. From 2011 we saw that the marketing prices of properties flat lined but it was during this period that potential buyers were offering considerably lower than the marketing prices and in many cases the properties were being sold. However during the last 2 or 3 years vendors have started

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Property to flex their muscles and offers being made for property are becoming increasingly closer to the asking prices. Indeed now we are seeing some properties being sold for the full asking price. Naturally if this trend continues the marketing prices of properties will start to increase giving a more visible proof that the property market in the Algarve has regained

its buoyancy. From our Vilamoura office, the sale of villas continues to represent the highest percentage of property type being sold. Even though we have villa sales in the established resorts such as Vilamoura, Quinta do Lago and Vale do Lobo, the vast majority of villa sales are actually in village and town environments such as around Loule, Boliqueime, Almancil,

Santa Barbara and Sao Bras – a market we have always excelled in. Probably the most significant development in property sales recently has actually been from the sale of apartments and townhouses particularly within Vilamoura and Vila Sol. Due to the high demand for rental properties we have seen a marked increase in the quantity of apartments and townhouses being sold to investors keen to meet this need. With the banks still offering low interest rates on savings, investors are taking advantage of the changes made to the local lodging legislation ( if registered correctly 65% of rental income is considered an expense which effectively means a flat tax rate of 25% on 35% invoiced rental income). With this additional government property tax incentive, we expect the relatively safe investment in bricks and mortar to continue to flourish. If like thousands before you, you have been convinced to purchase a property in this little corner of paradise, then we urge you

to browse our website at www. landandhousesalgarve.com to see our superb property selection. We recognise the importance of being able to offer prospective purchasers a concise yet perfectly matched selection of properties to suit all tastes and budgets. To that end, if you would prefer to make an appointment to visit our office and discuss your property requirements with a member of our team then please call us on 281 320 281. Paul Greenhalgh Land & Houses Algarve – Yellow Homes www. landandhousesalgarve.com www. landandhousesalgarve.de Tavira Office Rua Dr. José Pires Padinha 178 8800 - 354 Tavira Tel: 281 320 281 Fax: 281 321 901 (AMI – 6232) Vilamoura Office EN 125, Benfarras Boliqueime 8100 - 068 Boliqueime Tel: 289 301 294 Fax: 289 301 439

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RUSSELL & DECOZ REAL ESTATE Tel: 00351 289 792 785 Mobile 963 085 580 Email: sales@russell-decoz.com Super little "all together" villa in the countryside with lovely pool area and lots of land to enjoy or work. Good location for hiking and horse riding, well located for the village shops, quiet peaceful location but not isolated. * Borehole * rain water cistern * water filter * Solar panel for Hot water * 380V electricity * photo voltaic solar panels * A/C * wood burner * septic tank with soakaway * telephone * internet * SAT-dish * plunge pool of 2.5m x 6m with underwater lighting * terra-cotta sun terrace * Pigsties > turned small workshop or storage room * some established gardens * Carob, Olive, Almond and Fig trees * unofficial camper-van / campsite for 'family & friends' * 2 bathrooms for camping friends. ENERGY CERT:-Awaiting REF:- REF: 1684V LOCATION:- Near Moncarapacho

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Top Floor Two Bedroom Apartment with Sea Views – Tavira, 110,000€, Ref. 4354450

Three Bedroom villa with Wooden Cottage, Pool & Double Garage – Estoi, 525,000€ Ref: 3989466

This very well presented, homely three bedroom villa sits in the most stunning location with panoramic sea and country views. The gardens are well maintained, with several terraces and seating areas, meaning you can enjoy the sun or shade all day long, taking in the different views. Built with good quality materials. Also boasting a good sized wooden cottage, a garage, and art studio/office, this property really is a must see.

Well located 2 bed apartment on the third floor, with sunny terraces and beautiful views over the sea and the city. All services are within a short walk and the boat to the amazing Tavira Island is 5 mins away. Great opportunity with excellent rental potential, as a full time or holiday home.

TAVIRA Three Bed Villa with Pool, Garage & Stunning Country Views – Tavira, 395,000€ Ref: 3111209

This beautiful villa sits in the countryside between Santa Catarina and Tavira, being a twenty minute drive from each. The property is modern yet in keeping with Portuguese style, giving it lots of space and character. Finished to a high standard this property would make a fantastic family or holiday home.

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TAVIRA MODERN 3-BED APARTMENT WITH VIEWS - €185,000 2nd floor tastefully refurbished apartment in Mato Santo Espirito with sea and countryside views. Close to Tavira and all amenities.

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hy insect and other animals are important to our gardens. Over the past years declines have been noted in many groups of insects, including those that visit flowers. These include some common butterflies, moths, hoverflies and bees. The reasons for this are various and complex but part of the problem may be the reduction in wildflowers that has occurred in the countryside over this period. Gardens are increasingly recognised as important habitats where insects can find sources of nectar and

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pollen. Why pollination is important. Pollination is the process by which pollen is transferred from one flower to another, allowing flowers to become fertilised and able to produce seeds and fruit. In some plants, such as grasses and conifers, pollen is spread by the wind, but most plants require insects and sometimes other animals to carry the pollen. Apples, plums, pears, cherries, raspberries, blackberries, blackcurrants, redcurrants, gooseberries and strawberries all rely on insects to bring

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about pollination. The same is true for some vegetables, such as broad beans, runner beans and plants in the marrow family. Flowers attract insects by providing them with two rich sources of food - nectar and pollen. Nectar contains sugars and provides insects with an energy source, while pollen grains contain proteins and oils. Pollen and nectar provide a complete diet both for the adult bees and their larvae. Other insects, such as various flies and midges, beetles, wasps, thrips, bugs, butterflies and moths visit flowers to feed on pollen and nectar but may also have other dietary requirements, especially in their immature stages. Some predatory insects visit flowers to feed on other insects attracted to the blooms. All are capable of picking up pollen on their bodies and bringing about pollination when they move to other flowers of the same plant. POLLINATOR INSECT FACTS • There are 25 species

of bumblebees, of which about 11 commonly visit garden flowers. • A honeybee hive can contain up to about 60,000 bees in midsummer

and they can convert the nectar they collect into more than 50kg/ 100 lbs of honey. • There are about 260 species of solitary bee. • There is a similar number of hoverflies, many of which have larvae that are predators of aphids. • Adult pollen beetles (Meligethes species) feed on pollen and are commonly seen in flowers in spring and summer. • Butterflies and moths, with their long tongues can reach nectar in flowers that are inaccessible to shorttongued insects. Unlike humans, honeybees can see ultraviolet light and can detect patterns on petals invisible to us. The markings on the petals guide bees to the nectarproducing parts of the flower and bring the insect into close contact with the pollen-bearing structures. • When foraging honeybees have located a good source of nectar or pollen, they can recruit other bees to visit the same flowers. A figureof-eight dance performed on the combs in the hive

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tells other bees how far and in which direction they need to fly to find the flowers. Clever things bees are! CREATE YOUR OWN PATCH OF WILDLIFE. With a little help anyone can attract a wide variety of insects and animals into their garden or patch of land. By making a few simple changes, in no time at all you will be sitting back and enjoying your own "local nature reserve". The wildlife that visits your garden will give you plenty of entertainment and you will have more time to enjoy it too, because with a rich-habitat wildlife garden there is less need for weeding, clipping, mowing and spraying. You will be working with nature. When that happens life is easier for people, animals and plants. Grow some native plants. Clear a bit of ground and sow some wildflower seeds. The food chain begins with plants. Many of the grubs, caterpillars and other plant eaters are extremely specialised. They may well be able to eat the leaves of only one particular plant type, and when this is the case the plant will always be native. For example the caterpillars of the Small Tortoiseshell Butterfly

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eat nothing except the young leaves of nettles. All native plants - trees, shrubs and wildflowers will have their own dependent leaf eating creepy-crawlies, so if you grow a range of plants you will attract a wider variety of insects which means a wider variety of birds and animals to feed on them. CUT DOWN ON CHEMICALS Not only is this good for the environment but will also keep the population of insects and bees up. At the bottom end of the food chain, plant and animal life is very vulnerable. When the first greenfly appear in spring it is always tempting to spray them with a chemical poison. Please don’t. (If you have just a little patience, you will see that a well balanced, rich habitat garden has ways of dealing with greenfly, slugs and ants. Allow room for decay, dead material is important as food for wildlife. In fact, far more types of wild creatures feed on dead and rotting material than on living plants. Try not to clear away all the garden rubbish. If the lawn is covered with fallen leaves, rake them up and throw them under a hedge. Hedgehogs will curl up and hibernate in piles of old leaves.

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Provide lots of breeding sites. Wild creatures need somewhere safe to breed. Native plants and decaying leaf litter will keep many small creatures happy. However bringing some big lumps of timber into the garden and building a log pile will help further. In no time this minihabitat will be alive with all kinds of wood boring beetles, wood wasps and grubs. In autumn numerous toadstools will appear. If the pile is big enough it may nest spiders or even a pair of robins. The insects will attract birds and animals. Planting a hedge will provide a good hedgerow environment. Nesting boxes provide a good substitute for holes in dead trees where many birds would normally make their home in a woodland environment. A Bird table can help birds and attract them to your garden by providing food for them during the cold winter months. It is important, however, to continue feeding them once you start, as they come to rely on such readily available supplies. Enjoy your environment, when you look closely at the wildlife you will find it amazing... Janet O'Shaughnessy

Expert financial advice By Adrian Hook, Partner, Blevins Franks

Six Things You Should Know About Pensions Today

UK pension providers are vulnerable Employers providing final salary (‘defined benefit’) pensions guarantee a percentage of your salary throughout retirement. While income depends on salary and length of service, it is usually generous, especially compared to other types of pensions. With today’s low interest rates and increased life expectancy, the cost of funding these benefits has soared, making it harder for many companies to afford promised pension payments. Like BHS, companies with significant shortfalls can fail – so could their pension schemes. Transfer values have never been higher To offload liabilities, many companies are offering members large sums (‘transfer values’) to leave. Calculated as a multiple of the future pension payment, some pay-outs have doubled from 20x two years ago to 40x today – sometimes hundreds of thousands of pounds. Properly managed, such high pay-outs can potentially provide a retirement income that exceeds the original annual payment, outweighing the benefits of drawing a guaranteed pension for life. Expatriates can access taxefficient alternatives Expatriates may benefit from reinvesting UK pension funds into more tax-efficient arrangements for Portugal or transferring to a Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Scheme (QROPS). This can also offer estate planning advantages. While many UK pensions are payable to your spouse on death, other structures offer flexibility to include other

heirs, even across generations. A lower pension allowance could catch you out UK pension savings (excluding the State Pension) totalling over £1 million breach the lifetime pension allowance. This triggers 55% UK taxation when taken as cash or 25% as income, wherever you are resident. Those close to the limit should consider HMRC ‘protection’ options or transferring before attracting tax penalties. Advice is essential Transferring from final salary pensions is not suitable for everyone. Transfers are also a target for pension scams, so it is essential to employ due diligence and use a regulated provider. For benefits worth over £30,000, the Financial Conduct Authority makes this compulsory. You should at least confirm your current transfer value and check if your scheme is at risk. The government’s Pension Protection Fund only compensates up to £33,678 a year at 65, so if your pension offers more and your scheme is vulnerable, consider transferring. The window of opportunity may close If you decide to transfer, now may be the time to act as such high transfer values may be short-lived. Also, some speculate that the UK government may change the rules to make withdrawals more difficult, or start taxing pension transfers for non-residents post-Brexit. With so much uncertainty ahead, there has never been a better time to review your pension arrangements. Take personalised, professional advice to ensure you are in the best position to enjoy

your retirement in Portugal. Summarised tax information is based upon our understanding of current laws and practices which may change. This article is general in nature and should not be construed as providing any personalised taxation and/or investment advice. Individuals should seek personalised advice. To keep in touch with the latest developments in the offshore world, check out the latest news on our website www.blevinsfranks. com

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10.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, a quarter past the hour (10.15 a.m. - 12.15 p.m. then 3.15 p.m - 5.15 p.m.). 'the best attraction in Algarve', and the third in the whole of Portugal on Tripadvisor www.fadocomhistoria.wix.com/fado, email fadocomhistoria@gmail.com or telephone +351 968 774 613. See 'Fadocomhistori on Facebook. Rua DamiĂŁo Augusto de Brito Vasconcelos, NÂ°4, 8800-343, Tavira.

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he first installment of the IMI 2016, which is due in April 2017 will start to arrive in the post boxes this month. This year the good news is that 10 out of 16 Algarvian municipalities have lowered the tax and the remaining has decided to keep it the same as 2015. Let’s try to clarify some of the questions you may have concerning this property tax. What is the IMI? IMI (Imposto Municipal sobre Imóveis - Municipal Property Tax) is a tax on the taxable value of immovable property in Portugal. This tax came into force in 2003, replacing the Council Tax, and reverts to the respective municipalities. Who pays IMI? The taxpayer is the property owner as of 31st December of the previous year. This means that if you bought your property at the end of 2016, you will pay the IMI for the full year. Likewise, if you sold your property at the beginning of 2017, you will still need to pay the IMI this year, as it’s always related to the previous year.

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How to calculate the IMI? IMI is calculated based on the Tax Asset Value (VPT) attributed to the property to which is applied a rate set annually by the municipality (VPT x IMI rate). The way the VPT is calculated varies. The VPT is calculated on the basis of various factors such as the construction value per square meter gross floor area, location, quality and comfort and property age, updated every three years. What is the taxable value? The taxable value of buildings is its value determined by assessment according to the rules of the IMI Code. This value is registered in the land register. Who determines the IMI rates? The municipalities decide each year, which tax to apply in their council. This needs to be between 0.3 and 0.45% for buildings (until 2015 the limit was 0.50%) and 0.8% for plots (rustic property). Properties with tax domicile in "offshore" are taxed at 7.5%, regardless of the type of property. Properties that may have not yet been revalued, also pay

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a bit more: between 0.5% and 0.8%. How long is the payment of IMI? IMI is paid annually through a single billing document in April, if the tax is up to 250 euros. If the value is between 250 and 500 euros, you pay in two installments, 1st in April and 2nd in November. If the amount exceeds 500 euros, you pay in three times (April, July and November). What are the consequences of not paying the IMI on time? If you do not pay within the period specified in the collection document, you will pay interest on arrears. If the non-payment persists your property can be seized. Where can the IMI be paid? IMI can be paid at the Tax Office, Post Office, in any ATM machine or through internet banking. Who is entitled to exemption in 2016? The owners whose annual income on IRS in the previous year does not exceed 15,295 euros are exempt from property tax, provided that the book value of the property does not exceed 66,500 euros. Also, if you

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Open from 10am with a Full Irish breakfast served from 10am, from 1pm our renowned Irish strew will be served all day music and entertainment from 3pm till the wee hours, green drinks, green pints, green everything paddy’s day booking is essential!

Some say is the BEST HAPPY HOUR IN THE ALGARVE with ridiculous prices on selected beverages from 5 – 8 pm Monday to Friday, except 17th of March haha. Try our all day house special toasty ham cheese and homemade coldslaw just €1.50 unbelievable! With all Portuguese bottles, Cristal, SuperBock and Sagres 1€ within happy hour house wine also €1. And what's more unbelievable is a happy hour in the happy hour, when the bell rings in the happy hour you get your favourite spirit or beer and half price, excluding d r i n k s already in happy hour promotion! C r a z y prices, but its true!

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MONDAY AND WEDNESDAYS DARTS CLUB, with traditional and electronic dart boards and a nice spacious room to relax and enjoy with friends, or new comers are always welcome, with usual drinks promotions and tasty tapas to complement a very enjoyable evening which finishes of with a sing song! TUESDAY IS QUIZ NIGHT, always very competitive evening, with a wide verity of rounds including, audio, visual, tasting rounds, name that tune, charades, and questions rounds, with great prizes and usual a sing along afterwards . THURSDAY NIGHT LIVE SHOWS:

DANNY MAVERICK comedy night special 23rd March! RODGER & CO. Jazz meets blue grass 16 March. TONY AND THE POLICE, acoustic rock and blues 30th March. LINDA XENNON portugals number 1 drag show 6th April a great nights entertainment! FRIDAY NIGHT, ROCK SOUL AND BLUE WITH ELVIS BASSETT AND CO. who are now the legends of Tavira when it comes to rock n roll and Elvis, a great night to dance the night away. SATURDAY NIGHT IS PARTY NIGHT, hosted by Damien, who always encourages the audience to join in, with all the sing a long classics for the night. SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, sports with all Sky sports BT, Gaa and Portuguese TV available, followed by acoustic sessions, where local or traveling musicians can join together there are many house instruments available, if you fancy a few songs on a guitar, mandolin, violin, etc a little experience is helpful in this case, lol. From 7pm till late so if you’re out and about in Tavira any night of the week there’s always some entertainment at Reilly’s

Tasty tapas, with a nice mixture of locally sourced meats cheeses, together with our homemade chutneys and coleslaws and a nice bottle of wine what more would you want? March tapas offer is medium plate mixed, or vegetarian inc. a glass of house wine/bottle of sagres/ superbock /Cristal just €5. Large plate tapas, mixed or vegetarian €10 inc. 2 glasses of house wine/sagres/superbock. After dinner cocktails and creams Growing up, there was nothing better during summer than an ice cold soda as it fizzed over a few scoops of ice cream. As adults, we’re more keen on lying by the pool sipping on our favourite frozen cocktails. Lucky for you, we have created a selection of delicious after dinner cocktails; from something simple and elegant such a Baileys chocolate Martini, Tiramisu tranquil, the fizzy Jack, or the classic Mega Mudslide trombone with more calories than you would care to count, and a kick like a wild horse. If you’re craving an ice cream float (or just feeling like getting a little creative boozy beverages), head to Reilly’s, grab yourself a delicious cocktail of ice cream and booze. Prices start from €3.50 All ice cream cocktails can be served without alcohol. A great selection of aged Irish whiskey, the best pint of Guinness in Portugal and that's a fact! Both Damien, Claire and all the staff would like to thank everyone for you continuing support and look forwards to a great 2017 see you soon, no feckn Eegits.

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Will Saraiva save Olhanense?

ime is running out for SC Olhanense who are fighting for Segunda Liga survival. Bruno Baltazar and his deputy Guilherme Ramos tendered their resignations after seven consecutive defeats and a disappointing 2-2 home draw against ten men FC Porto ‘B’. . New coach 42 year-old Bruno Saraiva is assisted by Bruno Romão who

alking Football for the over 50s is attracting more and more support so the skill level and quality of football is reaching new heights. Soccer Olhanense Strollers will be hard pushed to retain the Algarve Walking Football Cup in Albufeira on Monday 20th March. The twelve competing teams are (from the UK): Eccles Cakes Walkers

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recently worked with Rui Águas and the Cape Verde national team. Bruno Saraiva managed Olhanense at the end of the 2012-13 season and was successful in keeping the team in the Primeira Liga with a goalless draw against Marítimo on the last day of the season. Saraiva started well with victory at AD Fafe, only the second of the season, but this was followed by another frustrating 1-1

draw at home to Unãio Madeira and a 3-1 defeat at V.Guimarães ‘B’. If he can keep Olhanense in the Segunda Liga this time around he will surely qualify for the freedom of the city! On the 11th March the team are at home to Lisbon outfit C.Piedade and on the 19th March Gil Vicente are the visitors to the José Arcanjo Stadium, Olhão (behind McDonalds on the EN125); both games kick-off at 3.00pm.

SOS DEFEND TITLE (Manchester), Brackley Saints (Northamptonshire), Wigan Walkers (Lancashire), and three teams from Xcel Walton Walking Football

(Surrey). Portugal’s representatives are: Silver Coast Strollers (Peniche), Tavira Old Football Strollers, Belavista Strollers (Lagos), São Bras Tornedos plus two teams from Soccer Olhanense Strollers (Olhão). The action gets underway at 10.0am at the Campo da Palmeira adjoining the Estadio Municipal de Albufeira, R. do Estádio 12A, 8200047 Albufeira.

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Sport PRIMOZ ROGLIC WINS VOLTA AO ALGARVE

ormer Junior World Ski Jumping champion Primoz Roglic (LottoNL-Jumbo) was the overall winner of the 43rd Volta ao Algarve. The Slovenian finished the five stage event twenty-two seconds ahead of Michal Kwiatkowski of Team Sky. Amaro Antunes (W52/FC Porto) gave the home crowd at the Volta ao Algarve something to celebrate as he surged to victory atop the Alto do Malhão on the fifth and final stage. The 26-yearold put in a blistering attack with just over 1km to go on the summit finish. It was a coup for the Continental teams on the day, as Vicente Garcia (Louletano) claimed second on the stage ahead of Tiesj Benoot (Lotto Soudal).

MIKE WREFORD 10th December 1950 19th February 2017

t is with deep regret that we announce the untimely passing of Mike following a short but brave battle against lung cancer. Mike moved to the Algarve some eight years ago and immediately immersed himself in local life. He was a keen supporter of SC Olhanense and followed them as far a field as Madeira and the Azores. He actively took part in Walking Football and was also a valued member of the East Algarve Striders and Strollers walking groups. Mike was a debonair, chivalrous and fun loving individual who never mastered the fast moving world of modern technology. He would have been very much at home at ‘Downton Abbey’ or in ‘Upstairs, Downstairs’ and on our long journeys to football matches we would discuss his role in that era. I saw him as being ‘Downstairs’ in the position of ‘Head Butler’ but he saw himself as being ‘Upstairs’ as ‘Lord of the Manor’ and I am now inclined to agree. Mike would have been a gracious and benevolent nobleman. My wife and I have lost a true friend and we will miss him sorely. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his partner Janet and his family. CHRIS WRIGHT

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Introducing

Bart van der Wind Resident professional at Benamor Golf

art van der Wind has now been the resident professional at Benamor Golf for two years. Born in 1964 in the Netherlands, Bart has been a professional for thirty one years. He worked five years at the European Tour for YES putters, and had lived here in the Algarve for seven years. Bart is a putting expert, a Harold Swash Putting Instructor and Flatstick Academy member. We are very much looking forward to publishing some of his expert tips in the coming months. He is available for both private and group lessons, and currently runs an open group lessons open to the public every Tuesday and Wednesday from 9am to 10am for â&#x201A;Ź15. If you would like to contact Bart you can via Benamor golf on +351 281 320 880 or email bartsgolf@gmail.com

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