Mar22 East Algarve Magazine by Richard Bassett

OLHÃO · SÃO BRÁS · TAVIRA · ALCOUTIM · CASTRO MARIM · VILA REAL DE SANTO ANTÓNIO ISSUE NO. 153 MARCH 2022

The best villas are sold by us

This is just a small selection of the villas sold by Fine & Country in the eastern Algarve over the last few months

TVR4427 / Luz de Tavira / €1,100,000 / EPC: C&E

TVR6621 / Santa Catarina / €770,000 / EPC:C

TVR7266 / Tavira / €725,000 / EPC:D

TVR6917 / São Brás de Alportel / €845,000 / EPC:D

TVR4861 / Fuzeta / €449,000 / EPC:D

TVR7251 / Tavira / €345,000 / EPC:B

If you are planning on selling, contact Fine & Countr y to find out why the best villas are sold by us. With offices covering the whole Algar ve, we work closely with Fine & Countr y offices elsewhere in Portugal and around the world, ensuring an unrivalled level of ser vice for our clients. Our award winning marketing and international events mean that your property is showcased to a highly qualified audience. Fine & Country Tavira (Fine Estates Lda) AMI 11564. | 2, rua João Vaz Cor te Real 8800-327 Tavira Office Tel: 281 023 263 | tavira@fineandcountry.com | Emmanuelle Deschamps 919 025 200 | David Holder 919 004 100 International head office Park Lane London | UK telephone 0207 3180631 | 121 Park Lane, Mayfair, London W1K 7AG, United Kingdom

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... to your March issue. Now that Spring is upon us, we thought we'd inform you about the native wildflowers popping up all over the countryside. I'm always astounded at the amount of Rock Roses that appear seemingly overnight at this time of the year. Also in this issue we visit the stunning Rural Hotel Conversas de Alpendre, a truly unique place located in Santa Rita, perfect for visiting friends or family to stay. We also meet Hugo, the jewellery designer from Monte Gordo who has launched his own brand and hoping to make it known internationally. While in Monte Gordo, we enjoyed watching the sun set from one of our favourite places; Bar Chiringuito do Rui. This plus much more, including news, finance and health news. As ever, we welcome your comments, please email us on info@eastalgarvemag.com

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NEWS Local News.

PLACES Barril Beach. PLACES Conversas de Alpendre.

PEOPLE Mens Trends.

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ARTIST OF THE MONTH Virgilio Raposo. PROPERTY Long vs Short Rentals. PROPERTY Property of the Month. PHOTOGRAPHY Photo of the Month. TAVIRA Find our advertisers on the map of Tavira. PEOPLE Chiringuito do Rui. PEOPLE Hank & Carina. HEALTH Regret.

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MOTORING Datsun 240Z.

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FINANCE News from PCC.

FINANCE Finance News from Ricardo Chaves.

HEALTH Women's Liberation. HEALTH Vitimin C. GARDENS Wildflowers.

News

First Iberian lynxes released into wild in Algarve

the wild, spread out across the Vale do Guadiana, Alentejo and Algarve regions. Nine Iberian lynxes were born in the Algarve in 2021, and the ICNF hopes numbers will increase. The institute attributes this success to several factors, namely the “collaboration of landowners and managers of estates and hunting areas, the sustainable management of territory, the abundance of wild rabbits, the favourable attitude from locals regarding the presence of the animal and the connectivity of the lynx population in Vale do Guadiana with other populations in Spain,” which ICNF describes as “fundamental to increasing genetic variability.”

Castro Marim unveils strategy for water conservation

astro Marim Council has announced a series of investments to reduce water waste in the borough. The local authority is installing telemetry equipment to control how much water is used at municipal green areas, it announced in a statement to the press. In other words, a total of 125 irrigation controllers and five antennas/outdoor stations for communication are being installed at approximately 70 green spaces in Altura and Castro Marim. The council says around €250,000 is being spent in hopes that water resources are managed much more efficiently and effectively, identifying real water losses and even cases

Lynxes started being released into the wild in Portugal in 2014. The Vale do Guadiana region – which encompasses the boroughs of Mértola, Serpa and other areas – was selected as part of the LIFE Iberlince project and has seen the lynx population expand naturally to other boroughs such as Alcoutim, Castro Verde and Beja. ICNF adds that the reintroduction of the species is a “medium to long term programme, which aims to establish a viable population and maintain genetic flux with other lynx populations,” providing the species with “favourable” conditions to reproduce.

of water meter tampering. The council is also creating ‘Zonas de Medição e Controlo’ (Measurement and Control Areas) in the municipal water supply systems for human consumption to “protect and improve the management of water resources in the borough”. “We are working to make the borough more sustainable, resilient and able to adapt to the consequences of climate change which we have been witnessing, especially in the Algarve, with the increase of average annual temperatures, longer periods of drought and rising sea level,” said deputy mayor Filomena Sintra.

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wo Iberian lynxes were released into the wild in the Algarve for the first time on Thursday afternoon, 24th February. ‘Sismo’ and ‘Senegal’ (male and female) were born at the El Acebuche reproduction centre in Andalusia, Spain, and were set free in the eastern Algarve municipality of Alcoutim, the Portuguese Institute for Nature and Forest Conservation (ICNF) announced. This brings the Iberian lynx number living in the wild in the Algarve to 22, the institute added. The reintroduction of this endangered species into the wild started seven years ago. Around 200 are now living in

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Barril Beach... B

arril Beach is open and waiting for you! With a selection of places to enjoy breakfast or lunch, Barril beach has something for everyone. The Beach cafe offers Toasties and Baguettes on a variety of breads including Soya, Smoothies, a selection of Detox Juices, Salads, Pizza's, Omelets and Crepes. If you're looking for a drink, Bar Ancoras has an international bar and a full range of cocktails. They also have an

exstensive food menu including sandwiches, burgers, omelets, salads, Tapas, Fruits and Juices. For a 5 star meal, Restaurant Museu do Atum has an impressive selection of Sea Food, beautifully presented. Enjoy your lunch here, either on the beach front or inside their fascinating restaurant. The restaurant is adorned with relics from the Tuna fishing days gone by, when Barril beach once housed the community of fishermen and their families.

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A beautifully restored Private car collection, in São Brás de Alportel

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f you flick back to our October 2021 edition, you will see we had the great pleasure to cover the newly opened and family owned Charm Hotel Colégio located in Tavira. At the time we met with and interviewed José Carlos, husband to Cristina, the father of Marta and grandfather of Francisco. It was mentioned that the Colégio Charm Hotel was the second hotel the family had opened, their first hotel, run by Marta, is located in the little town of Santa Rita and we were invited to have a look. This month we decided to make good on the invitation extended then and visit Conversas de Alpendre. Conversas de Alpendre, once a farmhouse, sits on an acre of land that has now been converted into a small boutique hotel surrounded by orchards. As the name suggests, many conversations have been held on the various cosy porches created and dotted all over the premises. 5 years ago Marta, with the help of her siblings, managed to convince their father and mother to leave Lisbon, move to the Algarve and go into semi-retirement. José Carlos and his wife never wanted to compromise on family, family is the most important element in their lives. It was soon agreed that a small hotel which could become a big house when the family gathered was the way forward. When the farm was bought, extensive renovations and expansion were needed. Marta, was highly pregnant, working as a pharmacist and was based in Lisbon with her husband Tiago, an IT specialist. Not wanting for their child to grow up living in a big city, the two handed their notice in, moved to the Algarve and continued the project Marta convinced her parents to start. Time would reveal the winning combination of two generations coming together, with creativity, dedication and family being at the heart of this collaboration.

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The hotel with 10 rooms adjoined to the main house and 3 special spaces in the garden, has been open and running for 5 years. Francisco, now 5 and a half, has been dubbed the Little Boss as he was the catalyst and inspiration for many of the outside spaces. A smile spreads across the faces of the family as they begin to tell us the story of the last space they built in the garden, a treehouse. Cristina is a doting grandmother and thought it would be wonderful to have a treehouse for her grandson to play in, the rest of the family found the idea so intriguing they decided to build a treehouse for their guests. The treehouse is located in the back of the garden, in an old Alfarroba tree, a more accurate way to describe it is, it is a house lifted off the ground and built around an ancient Alfarroba tree. The tree continues to grow, unharmed and not bothered by the house that happens to share the space. The other 2 spaces in the garden are equally impressive, a log cabin, so inconspicuous it could be mistaken for a pile of decorative logs. The giveaway is the private pool in the back, same for the area the family has called the warehouse. This space was once indeed a warehouse, now it is the most beautiful cabin also with its own plunge pool. If you are looking to stay somewhere unlike anywhere else, where you are welcomed and greeted as family, where hospitality comes first and where style does not comprise comfort, then we highly recommend this amazing place. Tucked away in the countryside, with views of the Ria Formosa, is a special space containing many special spaces. Ps. The Little Boss did get his very own treehouse, modelled on the one for grownups. Contacts: Facebook 'Conversas de Alpendre' or visit www.conversasdealpendre.com

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TRENDS Meet Hugo Alexandre de Oliveira Da Silva, contemporary jewellery designer and an Alfa at heart

round this time last year we visited and wrote about the family owned and run Gemas do Mundo in Monte Gordo. We had the great pleasure of meeting Hugo, who told us all about the family business and he revealed that he had his own jewellery line. A year later we went back to catch up with him and find out all about what he is doing and where he wants to go. Hugo has been working with jewellery since he was very young. My parents have been in the business for many years and have always had a precious and semi-precious stone store. I started making my own jewellery because I had a portfolio of customers that needed repairs and then they wanted some changes to the pieces and that's when I thought "why not make my own brand?", joining their needs and their desires. With the repairs and changing and replacement of parts I saw a lot of different styles and brands. I saw where and what needed improvement, building and learning from their mistakes and making sure customers receive quality for the right price. My first original piece was a bracelet with a high clasp. This was the start of

many more to follow, in 2018 SocialAlfa was born. The name SocialAlfa and the logo of the wolf fit the brand well, we wanted a strong symbol for the brand's identity. Together with a friend of mine we started to imagine what characterised us. We saw that we were sociable people and with a certain leadership character, we thought of various animals, hence the wolf. And in the pack there is an Alpha wolf who is characterised as a genuine leader, empathetic and respectful, who leads the family and the rest of the wolves with kindness, generosity and love, many men identify with this. There are many designers creating and brands emerging in the jewellery section. However, competition has not been an issue because I already had my portfolio of customers who were looking for other products and quality that they could not find in other brands. The fact that they liked my product line encouraged me to continue. The brand's objective is to create lines for any style, from the simplest to the most daring and, in this way, reach every man. SocialAlfa imprints contemporaneity on its jewellery through the freedom of forms, while remaining timeless and sophisticated in its character.

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Currently the line consists of bracelets, watches, necklaces and chains, using semiprecious stones, leather, steel, wood and nylon. In the future, I will launch a line of rings and also start working with a silver line. There are times when I receive special requests for bespoke pieces of jewellery, we try our best to please and satisfy our customers and we always meet what they are looking for. My biggest motivation is knowing that I have the potential to make my brand become famous, in addition to nationally, also recognised internationally and reach the level of the most well-known brands. Another motivation is also the people who have followed me and believed in this project, my great friend and brand photographer Lúcio Rodrigues, my best friend and my girlfriend. Contacts: Instagram: instagram.com/social_alfa Facebook: SocialAlfa Tel: 969 580 703 Store Location: Gemas do Mundo II, R. Tristão Vaz Teixeira 13, 8900-470 Monte Gordo.

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EVENTS & ACTIVITIES If you're looking to learn a new skill, meet new people or visit an exhibition, Olhão's the place to be

here's always something interesting happening at Re-Creativa, Republica 14. There is a weekly Organic Food Market every Wednesday morning where you will find locally grown fruit and vegetables. On the last Sunday of the month they have a Clothes and Books Exchange Market organised by young locals where you can bring along your old clothes or books and exchange them for tokens with which you can 'buy' vintage clothing. Fado nights are twice a month on Fridays, where meals are available, also twice a month on Fridays are Samba nights; 'Roda de Samba' with food and dancing. These fun nights are like a jam sessions, with four Brazilian musicians performing. Dinner is Brazilian. During the day there are various Art exhibitions, and many classes (see below). For further details and contacts see their facebook page 'Associação Cultural Re-Criativa República 14'

REGULAR ACTIVITIES: Dance and Fitness Circuits Wednesdays at 9am - Contact Rita Vilhena: 935 189 306 Dance Classes Jazz: Thursday at 18:30 for children and teenagers; - Ballet: Thursday at 19:30 - for all ages; Forró: Thursday at 20:30- for all ages. Contact Giselle Moraes: 912 110 606 Portuguese For Foreigners The courses have already started, they are online and interested parties should send an email to info@kultlingua.com. There is a chance to create a presencial class on Wednesday. For this to happen, interested parties should

contact Ana do Carmo directly at info@kultlingua.coma Yoga - Seniors: Tuesday and Thursday; 10:00 - 11:00; Classic: Tuesday; 19:30 - 20:30; Children: Thursday; 17:30 - 18:30. Contact Patrícia Viegas: 919 490 402 Capoeira - Tuesdays 17:30 - 18.00 to 14 years old 18:30 young people and adults Saturdays 10:15 - 3 to 6 years old; 11:00 - 7 to 14 years old; 12:00 - youth and adults. Contact Rita Vilhena: 935 189 306 Qigong Tuesday from 11:15 am to 12:15 pm Contact Catherine Expert: 924 701 250

Tai Chi Thursday from 11:15 am to 12:15 pm Contact Catherine Expert: 924 701 250 Singing Time to be agreed with the teacher. Contact Laila Libardoni: 925 610 305 Piano Schedule to be agreed with prof. Contact Miguel Martins: 932 052 139 Guitar Schedule to be agreed with prof. Contact Miguel Martins: 932052139 Bella Acapella - International choral group sings in the "Barbershop" style, rehearses Wednesdays 19:30 - 21:30. Tel. 913 624 736 or just appear on a rehearsal day.

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s with most investment decisions there is no straightforward answer. Both rental strategies have their own pros and cons. Short Term Rentals (STR) are those available to tenants for an overnight stay, a week, or another limited period of time, but not exceeding 28 days. These properties are completely furnished and ready to use. Popular platforms for short term rentals these days are Booking, HomeAway and Airbnb. The idea behind Long-Term Rentals (LTR) is to buy a property purely as an investment in order to rent to a permanent tenant for a much longer period of time, e.g. 1 year or longer. With the rise in tourism in Portugal, making income from Short Term Rental has become extremely popular from a financial point of view. Over the past few years investors and homeowners alike preferred the STR market as the weekly rate in summer often is equal or higher than the monthly rent while at the same time benefiting from a more favourable tax rate. The State’s regulated regime for STR called Alojamento Local (AL) started originally with a very low tax regime. A large number of buyers who made their property available for the STR market were initially taxed at 3.75 % of gross revenues. In the meantime the STR market has lost some of its advantages. Recent legislation has forced a couple of bureaucratic changes and effective tax on gross income increased to 8.75%. In addition - and not many people are aware of it - owners who have an AL licence and who later remove their property from the rental AL scheme are liable to pay capital gains tax, whether they are selling their property or not. Long-term rentals are taxed at a flat rate of 28%. A recent tax law foresees a reduction in the current IRS income tax rate for longer dated rental contracts, e.g. 14% for contracts between 10 and 20 years and 10% for contracts of 20 years and longer. To help owners make a decision which rental scheme works better for them, we have put together a list of pros and cons which can be helpful to make an informed decision as to what will meet their needs. We suppose that the tax burden of both regimes will almost equalise in the future, but there are other arguments that are decisive for one or the other regime. Long Term Rental - The pros One of the main advantages of Long-Term Rentals is to have a stable cash flow, since renters pay the same amount of money every month over an agreed period of time. Even if the income is less than you can achieve with STR for some homeowners this gives peace of mind. LTR involves less paperwork and less hassle and is less time consuming and the owner can focus on other activities. Depending on how much you charge as your security deposit at the start of the contract, most long-term tenants will take more care of your property in comparison to short term tenants. Security deposits will be returned at the end of the contract unless there is damage to the property. Management is less frequently needed (but more urgent, and often outside of office hours when needed) and the operational costs are relatively low. Utilities are not

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included in the rent. The property can be rented fully furnished or empty in which case you have less wear and tear as tenants bring their own belongings. Long Term Rental – the cons Renting to a long-term tenant can be risky. You can get great tenants but sometimes you will be counting the days until they leave. If you rent your property long term, you have the risk of delayed payment. Some tenants can be demanding while others may refuse to pay the rent due to financial problems. In addition, if a tenant does not want to vacate the property you must go through an often painful legal procedure of eviction. If you decide during a LTR to sell the property it can become a long process for the owner in case the tenant does not want to move out before the contract expires. Short term Rentals: Pros Short-term rentals offer you loads of flexibility as a landlord. You can use the property for your own holidays while renting it out for the remainder of the year. Property management gives you the option of a hands-off experience as a landlord. You can leave all aspects of managing your rentals to the professionals while enjoying your rental income. Short-term rentals tend to produce in general a higher income especially in combination with long stays during the winter period. Long stays can be billed at the lower STR tax rate and most of the time the guest will pay the utilities during their stay. Depending on the location you can rent out your property on weekly or nightly rates. The average

annual income can be much higher compared to long-term rentals, especially when your property is located in a prime location. Holiday rental portals make it easy for the owner to find renters and potential damage is usually covered by the insurance and/or security deposit of the portal. If you create your own website for your property you could market it yourself. Short Term Rental – cons The more clients you have at your rental property, the more potential there will be for wear and tear. If you do not want to appoint a property management company to look after the property, it can end up being a full-time job. Demand for short term rental is seasonal; there will be times that your property is vacant and no income is generated. Operational costs are higher than with a long let, since you are responsible for all the utility bills, the cleaning and laundry services. With STR owners have to provide a lot more in the way of amenities than with LTR. Wireless internet is in the meantime standard if you want to stay competitive and the property must be fully equipped and furnished. Under current legislation the bureaucracy for AL vacation rentals has increased and owners need to register with the local authorities and report to SEF (immigration and border control) as well as making rental receipts with AT (tax department) approved billing software and the reporting of the monthly SAFT file (digital file with consolidated rental income), quarterly VAT reporting if income is above Euro 12.500 in the preceding year and in some areas of the country

the collection and payment of tourist tax. It is evident that both options offer different pros and cons. If you prefer stable income then the best is to go for long-term rental. If you want to maximise your return on investment and/or make use of the property yourself, then shortterm rental is the better option. In particular for vacation rentals we strongly recommend hiring a property management company, a real estate lawyer and an accountant to help you do your taxes properly. In order to achieve your goals you need to make sure to choose the right location for your investment property. If you have any questions or need further information, please feel free to contact us and speak with a member of our team. Covering the whole Algarve Land & Houses Algarve – Yellow Homes is well placed to advise you on all property related matters. Stefan Humpenöder, Director 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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With interior and exterior pools First floor with lift Two bedrooms Close to bars and restaurants Private water taxi to the beach

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Lovely 1 bedroom apartment Urb. Lagar - Cabanas Top floor, Terraces with good orientation Garage, Sold furnished! 145.000€

Photographer: Gerard Hageman From: Tavira Camera used: Sony alpha-7 II Comment: While exploring Olhão for works of graffiti artists, I stumbled upon these laundry thieves. Since then, I stalk Storks as well as Flamingos. One needs to have a lot of patience and perseverance, but mostly it's very rewarding.

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This family run Beach Bar located at the west end of the board walk is the perfect place for a drink or a snack while watching the sun go down. A popular bar with a great atmoshphere overlooking the fishing boats and right on the beach.

appiness, we are taught that it comes from within. While this is so very true, I cannot imagine or envision a better place to feel happiness than in Monte Gordo at a little beach cafe, Chiringuito do Rui. This is the place encapsulating Portugal effortlessly, a gentle breeze, sun in your face, sand between your toes, an ice cold beverage in your hand, brilliant music in the background and with a view of an endless beach and sunshine dancing on the surface of the sea. If this isn’t enough, the hospitality and genuine friendliness of the cafe owners is unrivalled. Rui, his wife Manuela, daughter Claudia

and son Rui-Pedro will truly make you feel as though you are among friends and have found a place where you can be yourself, relax and allow yourself to feel at ease and be reminded of how fortunate you are to be in such a wonderful part of the world. Having been in the cafe business for 35 years Rui knows what customers want, a glass of wine that is full and food that tastes good without costing a fortune. Rui is famous for his Mojitos, Caipirinhas and snackie food like toasties, the sunset is free of charge and on the house. Location: Monte Gordo Beach - most western part of promenade FB: Chiringuito do Rui

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650 YEARS OF UNBROKEN FRIENDSHIP

(by Chris Wright)

his month, six-hundred-andfifty years ago, Portugal and Britain commenced talks that resulted in the signing of the Treaty of Tagilde on the 10th July 1372. The friendship between England and Portugal goes back even further to 1147 when English crusaders helped King Alfonso capture Lisbon from the Muslims. The oldest ongoing alliance in the world has stood the test of time despite coming close to breaking point on various occasions. The two competed fiercely for land and influence in India and south-east Asia and for forty years in the mid 19th century the Royal Navy had Portuguese slave ships in its sights when attempting to stop the slave trade to Brazil. The alliance endured and was essential to Wellington’s peninsula campaign. In the 1890s trouble erupted in Africa and the British Ultimatum forced the retreat of Portuguese military forces from areas which had been claimed by Portugal on the basis of historical discovery and recent exploration, but which the Britain claimed on the basis of effective occupation. Portugal had attempted to claim a large area of land between its colonies of Mozambique and Angola including most of present day Zimbabwe. It soured

Anglo-Portuguese relations for some time, although when in the late 1890s Portugal underwent a severe economic crisis, its government sought a British loan. However, with the outbreak of the Boer war, Britain sought support from Portugal and signed an Anglo-Portuguese Declaration in 1899. So the alliance endures and was never more valuable during WW2 when Britain was accorded air and naval facilities in the Azores to help in the desperate battle of the Atlantic against German submarines. The treaty was last invoked in 1982 during the Falklands war. The treaty was signed at Tagilde, in the municipality of Vizela in the Braga district, by King Ferdinand of Portugal and representatives of John of Gaunt, son of English king Edward III. The following year Edward III and King Ferdinand and Queen Eleanor

of Portugal solemnly pledged “perpetual friendships, unions and alliances” between the two seafaring nations. “It is cordially agreed that if, in time to come, one of the kings or his heir shall need the support of the other, or his help, and in order to get such assistance applies to his ally in lawful manner, the ally shall be bound to give aid and succour to the other, so far as he is able (without any deceit, fraud, or pretence) to the extent required by the danger to his ally’s realms, lands, domains, and subjects; and he shall be firmly bound by these present alliances to do this.” Friendship and peace made for booming trade and British pioneers set up in the sundrenched Douro valley to produce a drink that has delighted the English palate and been passed from right-to-left at almost every grand dinner for centuries. English names still dominate the port trade and boast a veritable heritage in the historic port houses, though now only the Symingtons can trace their origins back to those early days of glory. Now with the end of the pandemic in sight, Portugal will be hoping that millions of British tourists will once again descend on the Algarve to further cement the bond of friendship between these two great nations.

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PINK FLAMINGO CROQUET CLUB FUNDRAISER DINNER Enjoy a fabulous fun evening and help raise funds for the fantastic charity SER Igual. Live 1980s music performed by The Originals THE NIGHT FRIDAY MARCH 25th 2022. Join us at Pedras D’el Rei resort in Santa Luzia, Tavira and be transported back to the 1980s. Enjoy legendary rock and many of the greatest hits from that era. • Ticket includes a three-course dinner with wine, beer, soft drinks and water • Doors open at 6pm – (event 6.30 to midnight) * Raffle with great prizes • 1980s fancy dress optional but highly recommended! • Accommodation, if required, can be booked directly with the resort THE CHARITY The Pink Flamingo Croquet and Social Club is proud to have chosen SER Igual as the benefactors of any profits made from this event. SER Igual (translates into English as 'be equal'), stands for Special Rehabilitation Services. It is a non-profit association

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designed to provide essential care for disabled children who literally have no support from the government or a place to go for after school care. Located in Mato Santo Espirito, Tavira, their multi-disciplined team of physiotherapists, speech and development therapists and a psychologist, specialise in improving and developing both the physical and intellectual skills of the children. Since opening their doors in 2016 they have also organised summer camps which have been very successful. If you are interested in learning more about SER or would like to donate to them as an individual or an organisation you can email them at info@seronline.pt or visit their Facebook page to find out how you can help. THE BAND The Originals are a well-established band in the Algarve. The name of the band describes the originality of this band from their energetic

performances to their lively crowd interaction. They started as a small band playing at local restaurants and bars and have swiftly become very popular in the Algarve area and highly sought after for weddings due to their hard work and infinite amount of talent. Included in their repertoire, alongside gigs at restaurants and bars, are a multitude of weddings based in Portugal, the United Kingdom and Spain, a celebrity wedding, a warm-up act at a concert, and numerous private parties for individuals and businesses. The Originals pride themselves on their talent, work ethic, crowd-interaction, entertainment and customer satisfaction. TICKETS Tickets €40 – over 18s only – advance purchase only by March 20th email: contact@pinkflamingocroquet.com for information and tickets.

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FOUND US...

... and we weren't even looking! Hank and Carina's story of how they came to live in and love Olhão

elcome to our monthly column celebrating Olhão. After exploring Portugal top to bottom from Braga to Tavira enjoying so many coastal and inland locations in our RV, we decided Olhão was the place to buy our home to celebrate our “golden years”. Olhão was not on our radar at first. In fact, the discovery of Eastern Algarve was a pleasant surprise with the scale of development so much less than areas to the west. A chance winter rental introduced us to Olhão, a place we quickly found attractive for many reasons. “Walkability” is, above all, a main highlight and each month I will introduce you to places only steps away from our front door. We hope you will enjoy our column! Explore the Olhão Ria Formosa Natural Park Salt Pans! Last year, on a January afternoon, we plunked down our deposit to begin the home purchase process. As we stood on the roof of our apartment building taking in this view,

I knew we were captured. This beautiful spot, just steps out our front door, is in fact the original inspiration for beginning our monthly column! The Ria Formosa Natural Park stretches along the eastern Algarve coast for 179 kilometres, from the Spanish border to Faro. The quiet waters and easily accessible barrier islands (and ocean beaches), connecting to the open sea are just a short ferry ride away. Here in Olhão, you can easily explore a part of this wonderful land/ waterscape that always delivers peaceful and inspirational walkability! From the Olhão Mercado, head west along the esplanade towards the “Vista Ilhas Center“ (Island View Center). This new commercial and gastronomic collection of 26 separate businesses is just now being completed and is just past the boat loading ramp. Continue along the sidewalk skirting the parking area and then dip down to the “flats” where, during low tide twice each day, you’ll witness clam diggers hard at work as the waters drain

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to provide muddy access to their daily catch. At high tide, and especially during early morning sunrise and evening sunsets, the feeling of peace and relaxation while hiking these paths is just wonderful. Most mornings, pink flamingos gather in one pond area, foraging for the protein under water which brings about their pink colour. (worth a google…) This sublime series of walking paths is never crowded and the serenity it delivers has even inspired some to anonymously police the paths ensuring there is a minimum of litter. You can walk along a series of well tread paths circling the ponds that

Delicia de Olhão Delicia de Olhão is located on what we call “restaurant row” just east of the twin Olhão Mercado buildings. Since 2010, they have been serving both locals and tourists. We have never seen this establishment without plenty of customers inside and on the terrace, weather permitting. This place is dangerous! I mean that in a good way. Please understand, we walk to follow the example of Mediterranean goat herders tending their flocks who seem to live forever. One thing those goat herders surely lack is the abundance of tasty food choices here in Olhão that we just cannot get enough of! Looking into the glass cases filled with an incredible selection of made from scratch treats, the level of temptation threatens to dismantle even the most dedicated diets. You might be best to indulge your dessert desires after enjoying a long salt pans walk offered above! Pictured here with a few of their creations are Manuel Rumor, owner, together with co-workers Iris Silva and Andreia Ferreira.

lead around to meet the stockpile the salt pans deliver. From there either aim right to the small road leading back to Olhão, or if you are in a shopping mood, left through the railroad crossing to either Continente or Lidl just steps away. A third alternative if you turn west is the “EcoRide'' biking and walking path that continues for a few kilometres to the western border of Olhão. That path will connect with the soon, we hope, to be completed bike path all the way to Faro.

Questions or Comments? Write us at hankryan2003@yahoo.com We choose to focus on businesses here in Olhão where we have actually been customers first. Any future advertising from these businesses that supports Eastern Algarve Magazine is purely coincidental :-) Note: No goats were harmed during the production of this column :-)

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For our full introduction, see our first column online in the December 2021 issue. In previous editions, we have written about our experiences with the following companies and establishments: Follow That Flounder & Sabores da Ria 02-22, Esquina da Baixa & Carfree Weekends 01-22, El Torito & VIP Real Estate 12-21 (back editions can be found online https:// www.eastalgarvemag.com/).

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IF ONLY I HAD… My deepest and most painful regret is not spending more time with my dear brother before a tragic accident killed him. By Farah Naz

regret, too, not telling my dear father that he was the bravest of men, shamefully not giving more to homeless people I walked past on my daily commutes when living in London, not speaking up more against loud mouthed bigots, trying too hard to fit in, not allowing myself to dare to be brilliant, not travelling more before the pandemic and much more. Some of my regrets bundle up under the category of allowing my fears to stop me from living life – from doing more, saying more, acting more, thinking more, loving more, laughing more, dreaming more, risking more. And some regrets bundle up under the category of all the wrong and hurtful things I have done to others. “Too many of us are not living our dreams because we are living our fears.” Les Brown So, you see, I have my share of regrets, but perhaps the most damaging regret still to this day, is burying some of those regrets so deep that I have spans of time where I have convinced myself that I regret nothing! ´Non je ne regrette rien´ (translates to ´I have no regrets´). Charles Dumont But wait a minute isn’t it good not to have regrets? Not to live in the past? Aren’t we supposed to live in the moment? Actually, regret can give us a lesson in life, it can feed the present, it reminds us that life is short and that opportunities may be once in a lifetime. So, in this way, regret can be utilised to propel us into living a life well lived. Indeed, a life without regret would most likely be a life where we will continue to repeat self-destructive and harmful behaviours. ´Life, if well lived, is long enough´. Lucius Annaeus Seneca I don’t mean to suggest that we should ruminate or live inside our regrets, especially as we all know that going down the rabbit hole of ruminations can lead to depressive and anxious thinking. Instead of ruminating, we can practice the first lesson in psychological intervention which is acceptance. Because the more we accept our feelings the more in control of them we become. Taking these thoughts forward, here are some tips that can free us from the rigid thinking that leads us to getting stuck in a joyless,

regretful life: Acceptance that we are not our ideal selves Starting with acceptance is key to all selfgrowth, if we don’t accept truthfully where we are, who we are, who we are not, what we did, what we didn’t do – we find ourselves in a battle with ourselves which only results in NO action, NO change, only internal pain. Once we accept that perhaps we are not where we want to be, only then we can move forwards. Accurately labelling what you're feeling allows the appropriate response and learning When you allow yourself to be overwhelmed by feelings of regret because you did not do this and did not do that, we might over dramatise. Like - ´I feel bad because I never told dad what he most needed to hear, I am a lousy daughter. ´ (This generalising of the emotions can lead to self-loathing, self-attack and a feeling of helplessness.) Accepting the feelings of regret instead of denying them, acknowledging and accurately labelling what you are actually feeling allows you to specifically pinpoint the regret and identify the learning for the future. And so, we might say instead: “Í am feeling remorse and sadness because I didn’t tell Dad what a brave man he was.“ This leaves space for the thought that you are still a good enough daughter, and an acknowledgment that there are other things you may have said. There may be an appropriate sense of sadness and loss but this feels manageable with time. And then the learning that can take place: Perhaps now you could take the time to reflect upon things that you would like to say, and what you think your loved ones may need to hear from you? Perhaps this year you might send birthday cards to them and use the opportunity to say these things. And maybe then, you can feel grateful for the learning from the past regret. Don’t avoid and Don’t self-attack - Face your regrets with understanding and a kind heart Too often, we kick ourselves hard for our perceived mistakes, forgetting that mistakes are an inevitability of life. We can trap

ourselves in the cycle of regret, by repeating self-attack - “I'm a bad person because I haven’t cared enough for people worse off than me.” We could seek to understand and ask ourselves instead: Why did I walk past all those homeless people? Was it because there was too much pain to tolerate every day? Was it because I had read a derogatory and bigoted article about the vast amounts of money homeless people were earning a day, at that time? Remind yourself to be kindhearted to you and not a tyrant that demands perfection! Bounce back from your mistakes. Give yourself understanding. Find new possibilities and dare to repair Instead of punishing yourself, look for the learning. We can live in yesterday or we can accept the regret and plan for new possibilities, new ways, and move through the regret and look forward. “Stay away from what might have been and look at what can be.” ~Marsha Petrie Sue It's such a futile task to punish yourself when you could repair the damage instead. If you have done wrong by someone, or hurt someone inadvertently, then accept and dare to repair the damage caused by your mistake. Make a plan and take the steps to make amends. Give yourself time Emotions stick around if we avoid, selfattack, ruminate, repress, allow yourself to be upset appropriately, and give yourself time to allow the emotion to fade away. Some regrets will take more time to accept and to work themselves out of our system before we can feel energised to move forward. And a final reminder: a life well lived is actually a life full of mistakes.

Farah Naz is a UK trained Psychotherapist of more than 30 years, and is a Clinical Hypnotherapist, with a special interest in neuroscience. She has worked with thousands of people globally for a range of issues. Farah trains national organisations, corporate companies, doctors, teachers and health workers on psychological-related issues. She has an online international practice and a private practice in Tavira. www.iamfarah.com email: info@iamfarah.com

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BREATHWORK

eter Winch practices and teaches breathwork, much like meditation it helps people to really connect to themselves on an even deeper level. He said: “It can greatly reduce the stress, worries and anxiety that we suffer from in our lives as well as giving us a heightened sense of clarity and focus therefore helping our mind to think more clearly and make better decisions. “It takes you on a beautiful path, aligning the body, mind and soul and creating more balance, calmness and peace.” Peter, who comes from Birdham, originally discovered breathwork two years ago when he first travelled to Bali and became fascinated by ‘the power of this healing tool’ and its many benefits. He decided to base himself in Bali to further his knowledge. The first session he did was a style known as ‘rebirthing breathwork’. He said: “After about 20 minutes of breathing with this form I noticed my breath pattern changing on its own and slowly becoming deeper and faster without my intention. “This was followed by an intense and almost overwhelming feeling of emotion and what was intriguing to me was that I wasn’t aware of where it came from as my head was very clear of any thoughts.” Peter explains how he carried on with the breath under the careful guidance of the facilitator despite being a little fearful. “Suddenly I had what is known in the breathwork world as a ‘release’ which is when you breathe through any resistance you are feeling until the emotion rises and then allow that feeling to come out, which for me was tears, however, in some cases yelling or screaming can also greatly help the individual” he said. “After the session, I felt a huge wave of positive emotion, I guess like a big weight had been lifted and this in turn made everything seem so much clearer. I decided then that I needed to train in this and help others.” The sessions are currently being held online and are donation based, these can be small groups or private one to one sessions. Each session lasts between an hour to an hour 15 depending on how many people are attending. It starts with a ten minute introduction followed by a short grounding meditation and then 40 minutes of breathing practice. At the end is a further five to ten minutes of discussion giving those involved the opportunity to share any thoughts or feelings that came up during or at the end of the process. Peter explained: “The sessions are held in a loving and supportive environment allowing for whatever trapped emotions or blockages the body needs to release or let go of to come freely. “This will all in turn help us to form an even stronger connection to ourselves, the earth, the universe and the beautiful people that surround us in our everyday lives! “During these present times where stress and anxiety levels sometimes run high, breathwork can have a huge amount of benefits.” For more information, you can email Peter on winchpeter82@gmail.com

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Spring Mediterranean Garden Fair For the first time the spring fair will be open for two days Saturday & Sunday March 26 & 27 Entry 1€ - children free 10h00 -16h00 each day Confest horse fair and monthly market site, Estoi 42

he Spring Mediterranean Gardening Fair will return this year for our first spring event since 2019. This will also be our first spring event open over two days, to give visitors more time to enjoy the variety of plants on offer in safe conditions. Plant nurseries will have the opportunity to restock for Sunday. If you are looking for specific plants, it will be possible to make a pre-order to collect at the event. We are very grateful to the plant nurseries for their support of this initiative when we will once again be able to celebrate Mediterranean gardening in the Algarve. All funds raised will go to support the work of MGAP/APEJECM. This event will take place at the same venue as the successful Autumn Fair, held in October 2021. The whole site is level and accessible and immediately next to free and extensive car parking. There will be more space allocated for exhibitors at this Spring Fair and the

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Medit Gardenin Por whole event will be outside in the open air. Our partners for this event – CONFEST Horse Association of Estoi will provide a full catering service and there will be vegetarian options. We are very grateful to the President, and his team, from the Junta de Freguesia of Conceição and Estoi for their enthusiastic support. Measures because of Covid 19 - masks, distancing, hand sanitisers etc. will depend on the DGS rules in force at the time. These details will be confirmed later, so please check our website and Facebook page for updates. During the event, visitors can take advantage of the plant créche, immediately next to the car park. Purchases can be left in safe hands while continuing to enjoy the many attractions of the day. The popular MGAP Book Shop will have new and second-hand gardening and natural history books for sale. An MGAP Plant Sales table organised by our members will have plants from their gardens and MGAP Members will also provide gardening advice and plant

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identification for visitors. Native plants and native plant seeds will be for sale, as well as ornamental and container plants, with unusual plants from arid and tropical zones. You will find fruit trees and herbs and a large range of succulents suitable for the garden and for containers. This is an opportunity to buy the most appropriate plants for your garden and benefit from the advice and guidance of the knowledgeable nursery owners. Hot meals, refreshments and bar facilities will be available and all funds from the catering will go to CONFEST. There will also be a range of organic produce and products for sale. Finally, we ask everyone to help reduce plastic waste - we will provide a space to recycle plant pots and also please bring your own bags/boxes if possible. Images and further info: www.mgaportugal.org or mgapfairs@gmail.com Tel: 289 791 869 TLM: 918 718 474 Partners: CONFEST – Confraria Equestre dos Amigos do Cavalo de Estoi

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Motoring

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TopGear.com reviews this 1970's classic

ow very dare you. This is one of the most important sports cars of all time: the Nissan 240Z. Or the Datsun Fairlady Z(ee), if you’re of an American persuasion. Nissan’s first Z-car didn’t just propel it from its status as an also-ran maker of worthy whitegoods to a renowned big player. It also gave the pompous Brits and lackadaisical Italians a bloody good kick up the arse in the school of ‘building everyday sports cars that don’t break down every time there’s a cloud in the sky’. Since the OG-Zed is now celebrating its 50th birthday, Top Gear’s given it the full review treatment, because this is one of those modern-feeling yet classic cars that really does live up to the billing. So, the basics. The 240Z is a front-engined, rear-wheel drive two-seater coupe. The 240 badging is derived from the engine's displacement: it's a 2.4-litre straightsix, basically a humdrum Nissan four-cylinder of the period with another pair of

cylinders lobbed on the end to make it into something a bit more special. Outputs are modest – obviously, this arrived the same year as mankind landed on the Moon. But - and you know what’s coming here - 150-odd horsepower is plenty when you’ve got around 1,050kg to shove along – about the same as an Up GTI, which musters just 113bhp. The 240Z is not a big car – certainly not the size of the E-Type it’s pretending to be – and it’s a light one. Power goes through a five-speed manual, if your car is a non-US spec one – though plenty of American cars have made their way over to Europe, due to them being plentiful and, if from Arizona or Texas originally, less likely to have been exposed to rust-nurturing conditions. Nowadays, you can spend between £15k and £35k+ on a 240Z, depending

on how much of a project you’d like. Ironically then, it’s priced to compete with its ‘modern’ ancestor, the gregarious but painfully ancient Nissan 370Z. But if you want a sports car for a Sunday blast, our money would be heading for the old-timer, and here’s why. WHAT'S THE VERDICT? “A compelling modern classic. Useable and huge fun, but doesn’t feel fragile” The Nissan – okay, Datsun 240Z – probably isn’t the first car that springs to mind when lusting after a 50-year old sporting GT. But its time is ripe now, because it’s a reliable, plentiful, and easy-to-drive classic. And all of the above means you’re more likely to use it than leave it

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As the 240Z’s popularity grows, you’ll find a vibrant owner’s scene brimmed with knowledge to help you find a good’un. Rust has killed off plenty by now, but the survivors – often imported from the US, where the car won so many friends and fans – will often have lived in drier states where the dreaded rot is less of a common issue. The base of windscreen, inner wheelarches and bonnet edges are particularly vulnerable, so keep a sharp eye. If you can, get your potential 240Z on a lift before purchase to check the floor is dry and there’s no sign of cheap and not-very-cheerful filler hiding dark, corroded secrets.

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cowering in a garage in case you have to spend a week polishing a slatted fly out of its precious paintwork. And every time you use it, you’ll get the full satisfaction out of it, because this sweetly balanced little coupe loves to be opened up. It’s just as appealing now as when it conquered the world 50 years ago. Happy birthday, Zed. WHAT IS IT LIKE TO DRIVE? This is a very unintimidating classic car. Drive a Sixties Jaguar or Maserati or Alfa and there’s a sense that you’re using the best family China. That slight guilt of causing wear and tear to a beautiful and delicate object, that may crumble in your hands at any moment.

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It’s what’s usually known as ‘character’. What the 240Z does is give the sounds and smells and sensations of late Sixties motoring, but with a sense of inherent toughness. The engine makes up for in response what it lacks in torque, building from a stuttery idle to a barrel-chested mid-range that’s BMWish in its warble and perky enough to still feel quick. I’ll be totally honest and say that, out of mechanical sympathy I didn’t bounce this Nissan Heritage car off its rev limiter, but the mid-range is joyously characterful. Likewise, the gearbox is the same story. Instead of fingertip-toeing it around like the whole mechanism is made of glass, you can grab it by the scruff and manhandle it about, enjoying the long throw and pleasing heft of the whole action. It feels built to last, and built

to be enjoyed. The steering’s less impressive – it’s feelsome of course, but rather heavy and rubbery feeling, but hey, it’s an elderly thing and we’ve had enough of twoturns-between-lock instafast, hyperlight steering. You listening, Ferrari? Oh. Titchy wheels and tyres give the car ride comfort that’s alien to all modern sports cars apart from an Alpine, but the body control is haphazard and you can feel the chassis flexing if you’re really leaning on it. Being a Japanese performance car with a big following in America, there are myriad tuning parts available, so you can easily stiffen the body up if you’re willing to get handy with the spanners – and compromise the originality.

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CAPITAL GAINS TAX: WHAT NEED TO KNOW BEFORE SELLING YOUR PROPERTY

capital gain occurs when you sell something for more than you spent to acquire it. This happens a lot with investments, but it applies to personal property too. Are you planning to sell your home? Find out what tax you will have to pay and how to reduce this liability. You can’t hide from the tax department Any property transaction performed in Portugal must be reported to the Tax Authorities by the notary that executes the deed. This means that when you declare the sale on your tax return, the tax authorities already know of it, so if you fail to include this on your declaration, the taxman will be after you. It’s mandatory to file a tax return every time you sell a Portuguese property Irrespective of your tax domicile, if you sold a property located in Portugal, this means that you need to declare it in your tax return in Portugal. Regardless if there was a gain or not, it’s mandatory to make this declaration, which happens normally in May of the year following the sale, in the case of individual ownership, or within 30 days after the sale, in the case of corporate ownership (companies without activity). Declaring the sale doesn’t mean you need to pay tax You only pay tax, if you had a gain on the transaction. So if you sell something for more than the purchase price, then the difference is a capital gain and that is reported on your taxes. Please note that the value you paid for the property needs to be adjusted, according to the inflation coefficient, applicable to the year of purchase. This means that the purchase value will increase for the capital gains calculation. Also, some expenses will be included in the tax return and deducted from any gain obtained. In which cases your sale is tax exempt It is possible to be exempt from tax in certain situations. For example if the property was acquired prior to 1989, it’s not liable to any CGT. Nevertheless, taxpayers will still have to declare these operations. But this is not the only tax exemption on capital gains from

the sale of a property. The law provides, for example, that if you use the full amount of the sale of a property to buy another home (only applicable to tax residents and only in the sale of their primary residence), to build a home or purchase of land intended for the construction, you don’t pay tax on capital gains. Please note that this reinvestment of the gains, needs to happen within 36 months and can be done in any EU country. Expenses allowed to deduct your capital gains From the sale of your property you can deduct the costs incurred with the purchase operation and sale of the property (eg IMT and registers on the purchase, real estate commission on the sale, etc). Taxpayers can also deduct costs incurred in property over the past twelve years, such as property refurbishments, or other money spent to increase the value of the asset, including the cost of the energy certification. Residents vs Non-residents individual ownership If you are non-resident for tax purposes, the tax applicable to your capital gain will be 28%. If however, you are resident, the tax will be levied only on 50% of the gain and you will be taxed according to the tax bracket applicable to your overall income. However, please note that it is possible to contest the tax bill and challenge the tax authorities, so that a non-resident can also be taxed only on 50% of the gain. This would mean paying 14%, but it requires some time and additional work to challenge the tax bill, which initially will be on the full gain. This is due to the fact that many taxpayers have taken the tax authorities to court and won their cases. Please note even when a non-resident is taxed under the same rules as a resident, as this is not his primary residence, the gains cannot be rolled over if he buys another property, that will only be available for those residents that sell their main residence and buy another property which will be their main residency. How does this reinvestment work? If you are resident and this is your primary residence, you can reinvest the proceeds of the sale on another purchase within the EU.

This needs to be done on a purchase made between 24 months prior and 36 months after the sale. If the reinvestment in the new property is lower than the total sale, then the tax will be calculated pro-rata. If you do not wish to reinvest into another property, please note that you can make the reinvestment in a financial product. Provided that the taxpayer is demonstrably in retirement, or has, 65 years of age, he can choose to purchase an insurance contract or an individual membership of an open pension fund or contribution to the public funded scheme. To make this possible the purchase of this product must be made within six months from the date of sale of the property. There is no benefit for the exclusion of capital gains tax if the reinvestment is not made within the referred six-month period, or if, in any year, the value of the benefits received exceeds the limit of 7.5% of the invested amount. In our opinion it is possible for both reinvestment options to be done together, partially in a new property, part in an insurance contract. Please note that if you fail to meet the reinvestment declared on your tax return or reinvest a lower amount, the tax will be reassessed, and you will pay interest. Even if you do not plan to sell your home for now, it is important that you keep all supporting charges and make sure the invoices include your name and fiscal number and very important: the correct address of the property. The repayment of mortgage loans, incurred to purchase the property, will also be taken into consideration, when calculating the tax return. It is important that you plan ahead, as you can’t afford any tax surprises. Please feel free to ask us for a capital gains tax simulation on your property. If you fear that you may be liable for a big capital gains tax bill, then let’s study your case. We may encounter a way to substantially reduce this tax burden.

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Understanding the UK State Pension

t recently came to light that there have been 134,000 cases of underpaid state pensions. A public spending watchdog released a report that showed the cases were mostly women, many of whom were widows. The underpayments reached a cumulative total of £1 billion, some of which date all the way back to the mid ‘80s. These underpayments occurred because of a number of factors. First, entitlement rules are complicated, and not everyone understands what they are owed. Second, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) uses outdated IT systems, so incorrect information was likely input by computer automations. Additionally, DWP employees did not manually check the calculations on a regular basis. This monumental oversight has the potential to impact pensioners’ housing benefits, pension credit, and social care. For many, it already has. 15,000 pensioners have died without ever having been given what they were entitled to. To make matters worse, their next of kin will not receive payments. Former pensions minister, Steve Webb, first raised the issue in 2020. This

triggered the DWP to begin an investigation into state pension. Something that many people who became a victim of the mistake, and who are unaware of is that the government offers is entitled to compensation. It is still an active different pension credits that will help boost investigation and is scheduled to be completed your income. by 2023. Unfortunately, those who were Apply for Pension Credit affected will need to file a claim, as they will not If you have a low income and are over the state be automatically recompensed. Additionally, pension age, then you can apply for these they may not receive the full amount they are credits. Pension Credit can help provide you owed. with support for mortgage interest or housing Know what you are entitled to benefits if you live in a rental property, reductions Pensions are one of the most crucial factors in on council tax, and a free TV licence for those 75 having a comfortable retirement, yet the discourse surrounding them is often convoluted. Because many end up losing track of some of antiquated bureaucratic systems and complex rules, many of their pensions throughout their end up losing track of some of their lifetimes and are unsure how to pensions throughout their lifetimes and are unsure how to trace them. trace them. Pensioners are also Pensioners are also often unaware of just how much they are entitled often unaware of just how much to. they are entitled to. Looking into your pensions and finding out how you can receive the money you are owed will greatly benefit your overall retirement plan. In and over. It can also help with any NHS dental addition to receiving the money you are entitled or optical treatments you may require. to, there are ways to increase your income. A Top up your pension financial adviser can help you determine how If you will not or do not have enough years to you can make the most of your money. qualify for the full state pension, you may want Defer your pension to consider topping up your state pension. A For example, it has recently been found top up scheme will allow you to increase your that if you delay your receipt of the weekly income by up to £25 if you pay a Class 3 state pension for 12 months, you National Insurance contribution. will get an extra 5.8% added to Seek professional advice your income for the rest of your It has been made clear now how grave life. (This number may increase administrative errors can occur. Therefore, it is depending on whether the so imperative to not only track down any lost triple lock increases by over pensions you may have, but to also find out 2.5% in the next few years.) what options you have for those pensions. It is possible to defer your Our Wealth Managers can help you do just that. state pension for as long as If you are interested in speaking with a qualified you choose, however, you adviser about your retirement plan, schedule a must defer the full amount. free consultation today. Don’t lose out on the Even if you have already money you are owed. started drawing from your It pays to start planning early. If you would like pension, you may still to discuss your plan with a qualified adviser, defer it in order to earn please get in touch with us at: the extra money. Deferring info@pccwealth.com your state pension may be an especially attractive opportunity if you have a company pension or retirement income from elsewhere. Of course, deferring means that you will need to work longer. This is not an option for everyone, so there are other ways you can increase your

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SUPERPOWERS

ll children have a special gift and special power. Each one has a unique way of interpreting life and appreciating their daily routine. Each child has a specific way of engaging in playfulness. All children have a superpower! It doesn't matter if she comes across a high stone wall or a pond so big that it invades everything. Or if she gets tired after having travelled many kilometres. Petra never gives up - she follows her path against winds and seas until she reaches the goal. Petra’s superpower is PERSEVERANCE. João is afraid of a lot of things, which sometimes is good, because it can protect him. But there are certain occasions when fear prevents him from doing what he needs and wants. So João takes a deep breath, fills up with strength and decides, with courage, to face his difficulties. João’s superpower is BRAVERY. Carlos is able to see a red ant, the kind that stings, among a million black ants. He is able to hear the rattle of a cat that got lost in the hustle and bustle of the biggest party. When he touches something, his skin acts as a powerful detector of shapes, textures and temperatures. Carlos’ superpower is ATTENTION. Constança does not mind moving by land, sea or air. She can do everything that is physically proposed. There was one time that she climbed hundreds of steps of a very high tower, without getting tired, to contemplate the most beautiful shooting stars. Constança´s superpower is AGILITY. Tomé is like a photography machine, and it is why he is able to remember even the smallest detail: the colour of a schoolboy’s socks, the number of freckles on a blonde girl, and the name of all the sheep in a large flock. Tomé’s superpower is MEMORY. These five children have superpowers like their peers. And while you are reading the article you are thinking about how great these superpowers are and possibly you are finding similarities with a child you know. But Petra, João, Carlos, Constança and Tomé in addition to their superpowers, they are also superheroes. Petra suffered a traumatic brain injury and uses a wheelchair to move.

She uses her superpower to overcome life's Utility. This method of support is a way of obstacles and be more and more autonomous raising funds that ensure the continuity of each day. João has cerebral palsy and uses the work of Associação SER Igual. The IRS his superpower to excel in therapies and tax consignment does not represent for the achieve new skills. Carlos was born premature taxpayer any payment or additional expense, and uses his superpower to learn new meaning only that 0,5% of the tax already academic skills at his paid to the IRS and own pace. Constança paid by the taxpayer in "By doing this, you are has hyperactivity the year to be declared allowing the government disorder and uses will be donated to her superpower to to give 0,5% of the tax you our association in the feel capable and following year. This pay, to be consigned and way, instead of all your gain the courage to learn more carefully transferred to Associação taxes going to state at school. Tomé has coffers, you can have a SER Igual. This does not autism and uses his voice and make part of change your tax bill and superpower to feel safe it go to our cause. and comfortable and HOW CAN I GIVE MY will allow SER Igual to be able to overcome CONTRIBUTION TO continue the work with our ASSOCIAÇÃO SER challenges in therapies and at school. IGUAL? social projects". All children with and When submitting your without disabilities are superheroes and have annual Personal Income Tax declaration – superpowers. Therefore, all children should IRS - Model 3 (only available online) in box interact and play in the same way and be 11, mark with an “X” in Private Institutions of happy in their unique and special way of Social Solidarity or Public Utility Collective being. Persons, put the NIPC (Taxpayer Identification At the moment Associação SER Igual helps Number) of Associação SER Igual – 514 647 with therapies in our rehabilitation centre, 450 and in the space in front, mark another 40 children between 0-18 years old with “X”. By doing this, you are allowing the disabilities. With our Allsports project we government to give 0,5% of the tax you pay, to have already put 35 children with ages be consigned and transferred to Associação between 6-14, doing a sport activity with SER Igual. This does not change your tax bill their peers without disabilities. With the and will allow SER Igual to continue the work SER100%+project we are helping more than with our social projects, helping children and 40 children with ages between 4-10 years old, teenagers with disabilities and their parents to to develop expressive and comprehensive have a better life with a better life-quality. If language, reading, communicational and you are not the one filling your IRS, please ask socialisation skills. We are now preparing your accountant to give the tax consignation the summer vacation camp 2022, similar to Associação SER Igual. to the previous editions, where each week We will be glad to talk about our ideas and 25 children with and without disabilities, projects. If you are interested in our work, play together, practice sports activities, do please visit us on our FB page (@SerIgualPT) nautical activities and grow healthy in sharing and IG (@igual.ser) or make an appointment to and inclusion. geral@seronline.pt or by phone 918180020. I remind you, dear reader, that Associação The IRS consignation is a system prepared SER Igual in Tavira is a non-profit association by the Portuguese Government that allows for handicap people, that helps children, IRS taxpayers to freely assign 0,5% of the teenagers and their caregivers to get a better total tax they paid to the Portuguese State quality of life and helping to change the to an institution. The opportunity to consign paradigm of inclusion in our community. the IRS is an important method of supporting Thanks once more for your attention. Stay our non-profit association, which has a Public safe and stay tuned for the next article.

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WOMEN’S LIBERATION MOVEMENT – GOOD NEWS OR TAX MULE?

With International Women's day approaching, Elaine Godley gives us a brief history about the organisation

he feminist movement has undergone many transitions in both Eastern and Western society dating as far back as 615bc when the ancient Greek female poet Soppho wrote about sexuality. Rumour has it that women were encouraged to go to work because only half the population were taxed. Significant tax revenue was generated not just from the working women, but also from a necessary new industry – childcare which generated jobs and even more tax revenue. Gloria Steinem a leading US journalist, feminist and activist, co-founded Ms magazine in 1972, specifically to encourage young women to follow the trend to become independent. In April 1993, the first “Take Your Daughter to Work Day” was celebrated. Launched by

Steinem and other feminine activists, ten years later, the organisation extended the idea to include all genders. The original concept was created to support young women to raise self-esteem in the workplace and life generally. This year, young people will invade the workplace on April 28th 2022. The pressure on women to work in the modern world is phenomenal. Society puts great demands on women to be superhuman hot-deskers with multiple roles as a mother; career woman; wife; homemaker; housekeeper and all-round good egg. No wonder so many women suffer with mental health issues. The next International Women’s Day is March 8th 2022. I wonder what Soppho would make of this celebration and whether she would agree or disagree on the equality/glass ceiling debate?

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Spring has arrived, adding sweetness to the air and transforming the landscape with intense colours. Here is a little guide to some of the more commonly seen wildflowers growing in the East of the Algarve and that are currently in full bloom!

ALMOND TREE - PRUNUS DULCIS The end of winter and arrival of spring is proclaimed when a delicate blanket of pink and white covers the Algarve. In the months of February and March, the soft white colour of the almond-trees in blossom mixes with the greens and browns of the surrounding landscape. The fragrant sweet smelling almond blossoms drench the Algarve air and provide an unforgettable and magical period of time.

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ONE LEAVED SQUILL SCILLA MONOPHYLLOS As the name monophyllos suggests, this flower appears to grow only one leaf. It is a fairly common find in lightly wooded areas of Portugal, southern Spain and Morocco. In Portugal it can be found in almond orchards. This wildflower can be seen in bloom from March through to around May; it is a member of the Lily family (Liliaceae).

GUM ROCK ROSE CISTUS LADANIFER The flowers of the Rock Rose are rather crumpled-looking, with translucent petals, some pure white and others white with dark maroon spots. The sticky fragrant substance which comes from the tough, dark green leaves of the plant is used in the perfume industry. Gum Rock Rose is native to Portugal, its flowers releasing the smell typical to the Algarve and the one we all know and love can be seen from March to June.

BERMUDA BUTTERCUP - OXALIS PES-CAPRAE Fields covered with a sea of endless yellow flowers. While beautiful and adding a pop of colour during winter, this plant is listed as an invasive plant. Indigenous to South Africa, the plant has become a pest plant in different parts of the world and difficult to eradicate because of how it propagates through underground bulbs. If it should arrive unwanted in your garden, the best way to get rid of it is by pulling it out manually.

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PEONY - PAEONIA BROTEROI The Peony is a perennial, herbaceous species of peony. It is an endemic species of the Iberian Peninsula. The pink rose is a highly fragrant flower. The plant reaches up to 40 centimetres (16 in) in height. The common name in Portugal is Rosa-Albardeira. It grows in rocky places and humid spots, flowering from March to May

STRAWBERRY TREE - ARBUTUS UNEDO A charming broadleaf evergreen shrub, with its remarkable bell-shaped flowers hanging from the tip of the branches. The Strawberry Tree blooms between October and April and typically yields its fruits in winter. The fruits gradually ripen to yellow and then red over a twelve month period. The berries are harvested and used to make the popular drink Medronho.

YELLOW BROOMRAPE CISTANCHE PHELYPAEA Without question, the salt-marsh ‘star attraction’ is Cistanche Phelypaea. A member of the Orobanchaceae (Broomrape) family. These fascinating, bright yellow flowers are found only in southern Portugal and southern Spain, on Crete, and in a few parts of the extreme eastern Mediterranean and are particularly well represented at Ria Formosa.

SOUTHERN GRAPE HYACINTH - MUSCARI NEGLECTUM The Grape Hyacinth is a perennial wildflower growing from a bulb. Typically, plants reach a height of about 12 cm, but in sheltered locations specimens up to 20cm tall can be found. Growing wild throughout the Mediterranean, it is a common sight in grassy coastal dune slacks. Muscari neglectum can be found in fields, scrub and in exposed rocky places from February onwards.

FRENCH LAVENDER LAVANDULA STOECHAS French lavender has its name from the country where it was developed and grown intensively for perfume. In France, a common name for it is “butterfly lavender” because the tips of the flowers look like butterflies. French lavender thrives in the Algarve. We have spotted many lavender in bloom even though the typical flowering season is June to August.

And last but not least, this one we could not leave off the list even though it will not start to flower until May. SEA LAVENDER - LIMONIUM ALGARVENSE The Sea Lavender is endemic to this region. It is a perennial plant, limited to the Algarve and, in Spain, to the provinces of Huelva and Cádiz. It is found in coastal rocks, marshes and coastal sand, owing its name to its location in the Algarve. Flowering: from May to August.

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NEW MEMBERSHIP CONDITIONS AVAILABLE! Became a member of the last Ballesteros Signature Course. Take on the challenge of our 6 par 3's, 6 par 4's and 6 par 5's.

Tel: +351 281 531 615 You can now check availability and book directly through our website www.quintadovalegolf.com or contact us by email info@quintadovalegolf.com

Vistas Rui Silvestre restaurant at Monte Rei Golf & Country Club, headed by Chef Rui Silvestre, offers a complete gourmet experience – fresh, locally sourced ingredients used to create the finest gastronomic delights, a welcoming ambience, uncompromising levels of service and stunning views over rolling hills, to the Atlantic Ocean. Rui’s style of cooking represents a return to culinary essentials. A respect for nature, pure tastes, genuine aromas and superb flavours. Recognised with a Michelin star in the Michelin Guide since 2020, Vistas Rui Silvestre became the first starred restaurant in the East Algarve region, establishing the local area as a destination for gastronomy lovers.

OPENING HOURS

RESERVATIONS

From March to November

Call +351 281 950 950

Tuesday to

Email vistasruisilvestre@monterei.com

7.30 pm to 10.30 pm

Website www.vistasruisilvestre.com

Mar22 East Algarve Magazine

Articles inside

HEALTH Vitimin C

HEALTH Women's Liberation

PHOTOGRAPHY Photo of the Month

PLACES Barril Beach

PEOPLE Hank & Carina 40HEALTH Regret.

PROPERTY Long vs Short Rentals

MOTORING Datsun 240Z

FINANCE News from PCC

ARTIST OF THE MONTH Virgilio Raposo

NEWS Local News