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WELCOME

Welcome... ....To our September Issue, a dining out special. Brace yourself for the pictures you are about to see: food, food and even more sumptuous food. Yes... this month I have eaten myself all around Almancil, I just could not help myself!

We have a fantastic selection of restaurants for you to read about.

Not just the food, but the people behind the scenes, their stories and the view from their side of the table. Firstly we joined Monica, Luis and Joao at Monica’s Restaurant in Vale do Lobo for their monthly Wine & Supper Club where we had an amazing night and learned so much from the Wine Representative. Our team also met-up with Ricardo, Celia and Johnny at ‘Wild Fire’, the latest restaurant from the Parrilla Group. A very different concept in the food choices we make, the way they are cooked and not to mention the ethical mission statement of the ‘Never Ever' policy. We were then introduced to the Lennon family in Almancil who own and run Lennon’s Bar & Grill, what a treat to meet the whole family! After tasting dish after dish I could only just fit through the door when it came time to leave. If all that was not enough, Lee from BBQ’s Algarve gave us a tour of his specialist shop in Almancil. Lee is an expert in the field of outdoor cooking and offers a bespoke service using only the top names in Barbeques for quality and value. As always there are News, Health, Finance and Sports articles for you to read. I will leave you to enjoy them while I have a lay down.

Don’t forget drop me an email at denise@simplyalgarvemag.com Denise, Editor

PUBLISHER Richard Bassett EDITOR Denise Grundy ART DIRECTOR Jake Bassett WRITER Denise Grundy ADVERTISING Call 961 700 200 or email design@simplyalgarvemag.com

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DISTRIBUTION 6,000 copies printed.

All advertisers are issued copies for distribution, along with retail outlets.

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All rights reserved. Except for normal review purposes, no part of this magazine may be reproduced without the written permission of the publisher. Every care has been taken in the preparation of this magazine, but the contents are only meant as a guide to readers. The proprietors of this magazine are publishers not agents or sub agents of those who advertise therein.

The publisher cannot be held liable for any loss suffered as a result of information gained from this publication.

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CONTENTS

Contents NEWS

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ART

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WHAT'S ON

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MAP

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Your local news.

Monthly guide to local events.

HEALTH

Uses of Aloe vera.

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The sardine clock

Map of Almancil and surrounding areas.

PROPERTY

The Algarves magnificent beaches

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PLACES

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PROPERTY

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HOMES

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PROPERTY

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HOMES

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FITNESS

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PEOPLE

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EVENT

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Wild fire.

Rebuilding ruins.

Bespoke luxury kitchens.

The Lennons and their restaurant!

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The property of the month Callin all home owners!

Presty, Chromo 21.

Wine and Supper club experience

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Marco Aleixo shares a summer recipe with an Algarvian twist.

FINANCE

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FINANCE

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GARDENING

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GOLF

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SPORT

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Premier Fx gives us the latest on currency.

Ricardo from AFM tell us about capital gains.

The red palm-tree weevil.

Downhill lies from Monte Rei.

All the latest in local sport from Chris Wright.

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News

Keep up to date with all the local news.

BEACHSIDE MEDICAL UNITS KEEP PRESSURE OFF ALGARVE HOSPITALS

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he first concert in the Loulé Summer series was held last night at the Duarte Pacheco monument venue where the internationally acclaimed fado singer Mariza electrified the audience.

Against a backdrop of a lightning storm sweeping across Faro in the near distance, Mariza’s vocal range was put to the test by a series of Fado songs, traditional and modern, including a duet with Nuno Guerreiro who happened to be in the front row of the audience and was invited on stage.

The packed Loulé audience of Portuguese and an encouraging number of foreigners, had no shyness in joining in as the singer performed for over two hours.

This was the only Algarve concert on Mariza’s current tour schedule which sees her heading next to Cascais for August 26th and then on to London, followed by a US tour to Boston, New York, New Jersey, Amherst, New Bedford, Fairfield and San Francisco at the end of October.

Another artist invited onto the stage was soul singer Luís Caeiro who joined the fadista in a duet, to the delight of the audience.

The Loulé Summer series of August concerts continues with a free concert in Quarteira this coming Saturday 20th with the Orquestra do Algarve and the fado singer Katia Guerreiro.

ALGARVE: LOWEST UNEMPLOYMENT RATE IN PORTUGAL

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or the first time since records began, the Algarve was the region that registered the lowest unemployment rate (8.1%) in Portugal. The data concerns the second quarter of 2016 and shows the Algarve leading Portugal’s employment recovery. It is even more impressive if you consider that in the first half of 2013 the region registered a significant 20.1% unemployment rate – more than double what it is now.

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MARIZA THRILLS LOULÉ AUDIENCE

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uring the month of July, 3,553 people have been treated in 32 temporary health centers at the Algarve’s most popular beaches.

The units, set up by the Regional Health Administration of the Algarve in collaboration with the Portuguese Red Cross, are part of the summer plan to reduce the pressure on hospitals by treating minor injuries on site.

Of the total consultations carried out, 1,292 were due to fish, spider and insect bites, 477 for blood pressure problems, 128 to administer injections and 116 to perform blood glucose tests. Only 43 people needed to be referred onwards to hospital or other health facilities.

Of the total number of patients, 74% were not resident in the Algarve region - of these, 78.7% were from other regions of Portugal and 21.2% were foreigner holidaymakers.

The remaining 26% were Algarve residents.

The beach health units with the highest number of patients so far have been those in Monte Gordo, Manta Rota, Armação de Pera, Praia dos Tomates and Armona Island.

WHAT'S ON

What’s On Your guide to what’s on in the Central Algarve, brought to you by www.simply-algarve.com

FISHERMAN'S FESTIVAL IN ALBUFEIRA 2 to 4th September 2016 | Algarve Get to know one of the most fascinating festivals that celebrate the fishing traditions!!

The fishermen's beach, with its fragrant sea breezes, is the setting for the festival !! There are traditional spots to enjoy food and drink ("tasquinhas"), and musical entertainment with Portuguese folklore and popular music. .. Be part of the tradition with the Algarve's hospitality and the finest fish in the world!!

IZZY'S BEACH PARTY! Come to Izzy's for the best sunset beach parties around. Every Sunday throughout September until late enjoy fab sounds with guest DJS and party til the sun goes down. Sip some sangria, sample the cocktails, dance in the sand and have a blast.

Come just for the sunset sessions or book a table for lunch and enjoy the whole afternoon by the sea. Advance booking is essential. Izzy's Sunset parties are legendary! Address: Vale do Garrão, Algarve, 8135 +351 289 396 984

TASTE THURSDAY BY THE NATURAL MEAT CO Thu Sep 8th 2016 at 15:00 until 18:00 The Natural Meat Co invites you to a sizzling BBQ showcooking afternoon!

Stop off at their shop in Almancil between 3pm and 6pm any Thursday for a very tasty treat. Plus you'll get to meet the chefs from Parrilla Natural and Gourmet Natural, learn a few new recipes and maybe even pick up a few trade secrets!

FIESA 2016 – 14th Edition of the International Sand

Sculpture Festival in Pêra, Algarve: FIESA is the largest sand sculpture exhibition ever built, attracting thousands of visitors every year. This year the theme is music and as always the sand is hand-carved by sculptors from around the world using 40,000 tonnes of sand, covering 15,000m², with some sculptures reaching 12 metres in height! Entrance costs 9€ for adults 4.50€ for kids from 6 to 12 years (up to 5 years get in free) and there’s a 15% discount for over 65s. For more information visit FIESA International Sand Sculpture Festival.

3RD STAGE OF THE ROTA DO PETISCO 2016 9th September to 9th October: Enjoy an odyssey of flavours from the Algarve as the third and final stage of our famous gastronomic tasting trail taking place in Portimão. It’s just 3€ for a "pestisco" dish and a drink.

Tel.: 00 351 963 735 778 / 916 428 148 Email: zen.sup@hotmail.com Website: www.zen-sup.com

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HEALTH

Aloe Vera Aloe vera is a popular medicinal plant that has been used for thousands of years, best known for treating skin injuries, but also has other health benefits.

Source: wwwauthorotynutrition.com

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loe vera is a thick, shortstemmed plant that stores water in its leaves. It is widely used in the cosmetic, pharmaceutical and food industries, and has an estimated annual market value of $13 billion globally.

Aloe vera is well recognized by its thick, pointed and fleshy green leaves, which can grow to about 12-19 inches (30-50 cm) in length. Each leaf is full of a slimy tissue that stores water, which makes the leaves thick. This slimy, water-filled tissue is the “gel� we associate with Aloe vera products.

The gel contains most of the bioactive compounds in the plant, including vitamins, minerals, amino acids and ANTIOXIDANTS. Antioxidants are important for health.

Aloe vera gel contains powerful antioxidants, which belong to a large family of substances known as polyphenols.

These polyphenols, along with several other compounds in Aloe vera, can help inhibit the growth of certain bacteria that can cause infections in humans.

Bottom Line: Aloe vera contains various powerful antioxidant compounds. Some of these compounds can help inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.

HEALING OF BURNS Aloe vera is most commonly used as a topical medication, rubbed onto the skin rather than eaten.

It has long been known as a treatment for sores, particularly burns, including sunburns.

In fact, the FDA first approved Aloe vera ointment as an over-the-counter medication for skin burns back in 1959.

Studies suggest that it is an effective topical treatment for first- and seconddegree burns.

A review of 4 experimental studies found that Aloe vera could reduce the healing time of burns by around 9 days compared to conventional medication.

The evidence for Aloe vera helping to heal other types of wounds is inconclusive.

Bottom Line: Applying Aloe vera to burn wounds appears to accelerate the healing process. The evidence is inconclusive for other wound types.

DENTAL PLAQUE. Tooth decay and diseases of the gum are very common health problems.

One of the best ways to prevent this from happening is to reduce the build up of plaque (bacterial biofilms) on the teeth.

In a mouth rinse study of 300 healthy people, 100% pure Aloe vera juice was compared to the standard mouthwash ingredient chlorhexidine.

After 4 days of use, the Aloe vera mouth rinse was found to be just as effective as chlorhexidine in reducing dental plaque.

Another study found similar benefits of Aloe vera mouth rinse when used over

a 15 to 30 day period.

Aloe vera does this by killing the plaqueproducing bacterium Streptococcus mutans in the mouth, as well as the yeast Candida albicans.

Bottom Line: When used as a mouth rinse, pure Aloe vera juice is just as effective at reducing dental plaque buildup as regular mouthwash.

MOUTH ULCERS. Many people have experienced mouth ulcers, or canker sores, at some point in their lives.

They usually form underneath the lip, inside the mouth, and last for about 7-10 days.

Studies have convincingly shown that Aloe vera treatment can accelerate the healing of mouth ulcers.

In a 7-day study of 180 people with recurrent mouth ulcers, an Aloe vera patch applied to the area was effective in reducing the size of the ulcers.

However, it did not out perform the conventional ulcer treatment, which is corticosteroids.

In another study, Aloe vera gel not only accelerated the healing of mouth ulcers, it also reduced the pain associated with them.

Bottom Line: Application of Aloe vera, either as a patch or gel, has been shown to aid in the recovery of mouth ulcers.

Read more about Aloe vera here: www.authoritynutrition.com

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A new restaurant concept from the Perrilla group is heating up Vila Sol

We visited the team Headed up by Ricardo and Jonnie at Wild Fire Restaurant the 1st bespoke smokehouse and grill in the Algarve. Wildfire is the latest addition to the successful Parrilla Group of unique and distinctive restaurants in the area.

Do not be mislead, this is not just for meat lovers. The menu ranges from fresh meats, fish, with vegetarian and gluten free options. There is a wonderful menu of healthy options for children. The Wine List gathers inspiration from Portugal, France, and South American giving you the opportunity to take advantage of Wildfire’s own Premier Selections including organic and vegan wines. Their bar offers an array of drinks and cocktails including their ‘Signature Cocktails’, definitely not to be missed!

Dining at Wild Fire is not just food for the excited palate - it is food for the soul. The Parrilla Group was founded from a

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dream to bring an eating concept to life. The concept that food can be sourced and served that is 100% natural, fresh, free range, GMO Free and has no MSG flavour enhancers. In this day and age we demand more from our food and Wild Fire can certainly deliver this promise. Upon entering you will see their ‘Never Ever Policy’ displayed with great pride to ensure that whatever your choice, you can rest assured knowing that it will be an ethical one! In order to achieve this, the meat on the menu is brought in from Uruguay. The beef is raised from naturally grass-fed free roaming stock, which is both non GMO antibiotic and hormone free. The Company have a farm in Quelfes which will produce fruit and vegetable all grown organically. Even some of the cheese that is on offer in the restaurant is produced locally and made within strict guidelines.

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All the beef is smoked in house either by Cold Smoking this includes the raw smoke infused steaks, salmon, cheese, milk and cream. Even the water used during the process is then used in the making of the bread. The Hot smoking is low and slow for the meats, creating the intense aromatic flavours.

The grilling processes are traditional to ensure the unique Wild Fire trademark flavours cooked over organic holly oak.

The restaurant itself, through intensive planning and designing was converted from a supermarket in October, 2015 into an impressive Open plan Dining area which enables the flow of a busy restaurant to seem effortless giving the space for both family and more intimate gatherings. During the winter months glass sliding walls close off the outside for that cosier feel. However, it is the ‘wall of fire’ that brings a dramatic flair to complete the evening. The decor follows the ethos of the

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Parrilla Group by its organic wholesome and natural feel from the artwork, mood lighting to the choice of dining furniture.

The outside areas allow you to dine in comfort, or for a more relaxed feel, just enjoy a cocktail while the sun goes down at the bar.

For Wildfire’s junior diners, there is an area specially designed for them. This includes a Kids Club with soft flooring and a trained member of staff to arrange a little face painting, or the producing of a little art work. Bluetooth headsets are issued for the children to view the cinema screen. Around the walls their artwork can be seen and of course Wild Fire’s Mascot ‘Sunny’ makes their Kids Club area a fun place to be.

The team at Wild Fire is an international one lead by the manager Ricardo Cruz with a high experience in hotel and restaurant openings around the world. His eye for detail

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and personal service make dining at Wild Fire a wonderful experience.

The kitchen is headed by Executive Chef for the Parrilla Group Johnny Pratt, who has gained his international reputation by working in Switzerland, New York, Dubai, Caribbean, Ireland and Portugal. The staff are fully trained and involved in an intensive induction programme. The Company’s ethos aims to encourage development within its ranks and enables the team to work across all four of their enterprises creating a year round team.

Celia Meira is head of Sales and Marketing originally from Paris.

Celia brings years of experience developing all the design and creative processes within the Company, which give particular ‘signature notes’ that are ‘Parrilla’. Customer Service is high

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on that list and this is reflected in a personalised ‘Customer Profile’ which works across the whole group. This records your personal preferences, favourite wines and any special requests that you may have whilst dining in any of their restaurant.

The staff and family atmosphere make sure that you enjoy your time spent with them. All the team agree that to see guests enjoying their food and the many reviews they have thanking the staff for their time spent in the restaurant makes all the hard work worthwhile.

As all great family teams plan for the future. We definitely got the feeling that new things are in store for us from the Parrilla Group. So let us see what comes next!

Call: (+351) 289 095 813 or email: info@restaurantwildfire.com for bookings or more info.

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REBUILDING The classifications of land and terms for rebuilding ruins in the countryside

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he Algarve and the Alentejo are one the most beautiful quiet and unspoiled areas in Portugal.

If you intend on settling here or even building your home in the peaceful countryside, it is important to know about the various existing different classifications of countryside plots in Portugal and the consequences for your building project.

The two most common areas are called RAN and REN classified areas and here is what you need to know about them:: - The National Agricultural Reserve (RAN) plot is a plot that due to their characteristics, such as location and quality of soil, are predominantly classified to be used as farmland as they have a greater aptitude for this purpose.The RAN legislation establishes a set of constraints to the use of the plot and its aim is to preserve the soil.

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- For a non-agricultural use of a RAN classified plot, the authorities have to be consulted and its approval has to be requested. This approval is comparable to a regular building application.

If the RAN plot is the one you fall in love with there are several ways to get building permission: - As in RAN areas the preservation, reconstruction, alteration and extension of existing buildings is permitted, you have a chance to build your dream home, providing there is at least a ruin on this plot. This ruin should be recognisable as a building and not just be a pile of stones.

Ideally your ruin should even show parts of a former roof. If that is the case you can suggest a reconstruction intervention, but be aware the intervention must ensure: - The building has to be integrated into the natural scope of land and countryside -The total build, including any eventual

planned extension, must not exceed 300 m2 of building area. Please note that an eventual swimming pool will also be part of the 300m2 this building area is for residential purposes only the pre-existing building (ruin) should be kept in its original constraint, meaning that volume wise the house shouldn't change and the number of previous existing floors can't be increased The original architectural appearance of the ruin should be preserved The new project should provide appropriate up-to-date habitation conditions and follow the building regulations: - a 2 storey building/ruin, can not become a 3 storey building but a basement under the new extended build area is a possibility.

- The National Ecological Reserve (REN) is designed as a framework structure

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following constrains: The overall build area, including your swimming pool may not exceed 250m2 You are only allowed to build, preserve, extend 50% of the clearly to identify ruin For example: if you buy a plot with a ruin 0f 200m2 you can refurbish the 200m2 and extend by 50% wich would be 100m2.

However, as the maximum build tea is 250m2, the maximal extension permitted would be plus 50m2, instead of 100m2.

It is not permitted to later the number of the existing stories - a 2 story biding/ruin, can not become a 3 story building Never the less an approval of a building project on REN or RAN is always very work intense and time consuming. Please consult your architect or your solicitor before you purchase your dream plot in order to understand if your dream house can be built on it.

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and protection of productive agricultural and urban areas in order to safeguard the proper management of the territory and promote the conservation of nature and biodiversity, essential components of the biophysical support of our country. When plots are integrated into REN areas, the use in general is prohibited, unless the intended use is compatible with the objectives of ecological and environmental protection and prevention. As in RAN, in order to be able to build your home on a REN plot, the parcels must also contain a ruin. Thus the existing building must be licensed or hold a licence issued by the relevant Chamber to prove the date of construction. In order get approval from the building authorities, the CCDR (Coordination Committee of Regional Development) needs to inspect the viability of each project. This inspection occurs under very strict guidelines. Regarding the design of your house you are restricted to the

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ife in Portugal without a barbecue – I think not!

Therefore you have to visit Lee at BBQ’s Algarve.

Everything you could possibly need is waiting for you!

Lee has over 15 years experience dealing with the top names in the business: Broil King, Weber, Beefeater, Barbecook, Sunstone and FireMagic. BBQ’s Algarve offers a bespoke service from design to installation. Whether you are planning for a complete outside kitchen and dining area or a simple freestanding barbeque for your terrace, Lee will be able to advise you on the best value for money.

Lee’s designs can incorporate granite worktops, sinks, dishwasher, fridges, wine and beer pumps, drink fridges and ice machines.

Their construction of light steel enables easy installation without the need for planning permission. No matter what

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Bespoke luxury outdoor kitchens from BBQ's Algarve

your choice is rest assured knowing that Lee offers a full After Sales Service. BBQ’s Algarve is the only stockist of spare parts for the barbeques and can offer maintenance and refurbish service supplied by their own workshop facilities.

We all need those accessories to add those finishing touches, take a look around the shop as there are plenty to choose from.

To complete your outside space, Lee has a great selection of outdoor heaters and fire pits for those cooler evenings.

BBQ’s Algarve have a budget to suit everyone, so call in and see Lee at his shop in Almancil. I am sure you will not be disappointed.

Call Lee on (+351) 289 356 233 emaill sales@bbqs-algarve.com or visit www.bbqs-algarve.com

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Simply-Algarve Activities

DON'T GET BORED THIS SUMMER!

Adventures for adrenaline junkies!

• HOT AIR BALLOONING • SKY DIVING • MICRO LIGHT FLYING • BLO KARTING • GO KARTING • QUAD BIKING • DUNE BUGGY TOURS • JEEP SAFARIS • HORSE RIDING • CHAMPAGNE CRUISES • SURFING • DIVING • STAND UP PADDLE BOARDING • KAYAKING • MARLIN FISHING • TENNIS • BOWLS • CYCLING • BIRD WATCHING • WALKING • AEROBICS • YOGA... AS WELL AS MANY OTHER ACTIVITIES!

Please look on www.simply-algarve.com and then click on ‘Sports and Adventures’ to see our fantastic selection of Fun in the Air, Fun on the Land and Fun on the Water.

Whatever takes your fancy, just click on ‘Make an Enquiry’ and we’ll do the rest.

Tel: (+00351) 916 236 000 or (+0044) 7802 277557 FootGolfAlgarve www.simply-algarve.com, Your one-stop shop for everything Algarve!

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The friendly family run restaurant and bar, where everyone knows your name.

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ou will definitely find a warm Irish welcome from the Lennon’s Family who own and run Lennon’s Irish Bar and Grill in Almancil. They have over the last 4 and half years established themselves in the area, becoming a local watering hole for visitors and residents alike.

Fran, his wife Leona, together with their 3 children Aedammair, Aaron and Fionn, make this a real family business. Aaron is the Manager of the bar, while Aedammair and Fionn take part in the general running of the Pub and Grill.

However, life for the Lennon’s has not always been in Portugal.

In fact Fran was involved with the training of race horses in Ireland for many years. Fran and Leona actually met in Dublin, where they were both Ski Instructors. Life on the slopes, eventually lead to marriage and they started to plan for their new life together. They had visited America many times,

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but the sight of the beautiful mountains overlooking Lake Tahoe seemed the perfect place for their Bar & Restaurant.

During the next 12 years they established a successful bar & restaurant business also catering for countless weddings and private functions.

Family life in Ireland beckoned once more and the Lennon’s returned to Ireland to be with family and made a decision to come to Portugal bringing with them Nana Bridie, who enjoyed life here in Portugal being surrounded by her family.

At her 90th Birthday Party family came from far and wide including family from Australia, which gave everyone a day to remember! Sadly Nana Bridie passed away, but is still very much a part of their memories and lives here in Portugal.

The Lennon’s understand family life and how precious time is spent together therefore, families come back year after year with their ever expanding members to visit and to celebrate

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their own family events and gatherings. Fran and Leona are always there to catch-up and to make sure everyone feels welcome.

Being part of the community of Almancil is important for the Lennon family, they have helped local charities by holding Charity Nights for Goldra Dog Sanctuary, ‘The Center Algarve’ and various events through the Rotary Club to raise money where it is needed.

Fran and Leona have always felt supported and welcomed by the local people, which for them makes this a ‘home from home’. As you can imagine, bringing a little of the own tradition to the community St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations are not to be missed at Lennon’s. Allowing a little of the ‘Irish spirit’, to be enjoyed by all.

In last few years their menu has grown with demand offering a real tried and tested great family menu. Their Menu ranges

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from Grass-fed Uraguian Rib-eye Steaks, Baby Back Ribs as well as Irish Black Angus Beef Burgers to satisfy the hungriest of appetites. Not forgetting the Juicy Black Tiger Prawns, traditional Fish and Chips, and their special starter of tasty Buffalo Chicken Wings, whose recipe was brought back all the way from America! Children of course have their own menu, which is always special.

They serve a fantastic traditional Sunday Roast Lunch for those who just cannot survive without it. If you prefer you can join them on Sunday evening for their Sunday BBQ cooked and served on the terrace from 7 p.m. is a great place to bring the whole family, offering value for money, as an ‘all you can eat’ price of 15 Euros.

Of course a visit to Lennon’s would not be complete without an authentic ice cold draught drawn ‘Guinness’, which we all know is an art form to serve - drawn to perfection! This of

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course I had to try, just for the magazine, you understand. This is by no means the only great Irish traditional attraction, Irish Whiskey is also a firm favourite!

Christmas Lunch and New Years Eve are great traditional events at the restaurant and seem to always be filled with guests who have become friends. If you are thinking of joining them please make sure you book early.

Why don’t you drop by and chat to Fran, Leona and Aaron

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they have so many tales to tell, too many to tell here! Lennon’s opens everyday from 5 p.m. and from noon on Saturday and Sunday. Sporting events are on the screens and there are board games for the children to enjoy. Not to mention WIFI for your teenagers, See you there!

Call: (+351) 289 391 842 Email: lennonsbarandgrill@gmail.com or visit www.lennonsbarandgrill.com

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Direct sales, Business and house clearance service, online catalogue, Free valuations and Monthly Auctions!

BRITISH STYLE AUCTION HOUSE General Auctions

September - Sat 3rd October - Sat 1st All general auctions have the facilities of pre and live internet bidding via our website with a start time of 10:00am.

Viewing days are on the Thu & Fri prior to the auction from 09:30-17:30hrs.

General Auctions have approx 500 lots.

Timed Auctions

The following auctions are all timed auctions, running for a period of 10 days. Auctions from April until September approx 100 lots, increasing to 150 in October.

Fri 9th - Mon 19th September closes 10:00am Fri 7th - Mon 17th October closes 10:00am Fri 11th - Mon 21st November closes 10:00am Fri 9th - Mon 19th December closes 10:00am

Antiques and

Collectables Auctions

Wednesday 12th October. Approx 200 lots. Pre online bidding, live internet bidding available.

Start time 19:00hrs. Online catalogue available from Wednesday 5th October, at www. ahalgarve.com Wednesday 14th December. Approx 200 lots. Pre online bidding, live internet bidding available. Start time 19:00hrs. Online catalogue available from Wednesday 7th December at www.ahalgarve.com Collectable toy auctions including Dinky, Matchbox and Corgi.

Please note: as from September we will be closed on Saturdays (except on auction days).

Auction House Algarve Office: 289 832 380 Mobile: 914 774 438 EMail: valuations@ahalgarve.com Sitio do Besouro, Conceição, Faro

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The sardine clock A quiet reminder of when great shoals of sardines regularly roamed the Algarvean coast.

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relatively small and humble fish, the sardine is classed as one of the worlds healthiest foods.

Napoleon Bonaparte was the first to order the canning of sardines to feed his Empire.

Sealed into tins of brine or olive oil, it was during the first half of the 20th century that cans were given attractive packaging. During this period - when arte-deco was flourishing - skilled artists and designers were employed to draw attention to and illustrate the fine quality of the produce.

The original designs - commissioned by Galeria Côrte-Real in Paderne - have been reproduced by printer, Peter Trew onto ceramic tile using modern techniques. The traditional designs have been turned into decorative art glowing with the original deep and rich colours, incorporating a battery

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powered clock. These unique plaques are an original way to add interest to a Portuguese kitchen, or other less obvious places in the home.

They are a reminder of the time when the Algarve shore was regularly visited by great shoals of sardines. Factories in

Olhão and Portimão became increasingly innovative creating sardine paste and accompaniments such as tomato sauces and oils flavoured with chillies. Sardines are still fished off the Portuguese coast but in strictly approved numbers. The industry has received the coveted ‘Blue Award’ presented by the Council of Marine Stewardship.

Since sardines are far fewer in the Algarve only one canning factory remains but fortunately supplies are enough so that sardinhas assados grilled sardines – continue to be available in many beachside restaurants. As well as ceramic plaques the gallery also sells tins of sardines, tuna and olive oil stylishly packaged as they would have been more than a century ago.

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ith an area of 1,700 hectares, eight times the size of Monaco, Vilamoura is also one of the Algarve’s largest leisure developments and one of Portugal’s most important travel destinations. Well known to the European jet set, Vilamoura has five championship golf courses, including the Portuguese

Masters course, an international equestrian centre, an internationally recognized tennis academy, numerous and varied water sport facilities, 25.7km´s of cycle paths, a vibrant mix of restaurants, lounges, bars, fashionable nightclubs, a casino and of course the giant marina which can berth up to 875 yachts. One of the advantages for beach lovers living or holidaying in or around Vilamoura

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is that there are numerous accesses to the magnificent golden beaches with nearly all having parking facilities immediately adjacent to the beaches. In autumn 2015 American equity firm Lone Star Funds announced a massive €1 billion development project representing one of the largest real estate developments in Portugal and providing strong backing for the Portuguese economy and the Algarve region. The new plan has promised around 700,000 square metres of development to the west of Vilamoura Marina, and the building of some 5,000 residential and holiday properties. The plan for Vilamoura will see the resort greatly improved with the marina increasing space for up to 1,000 vessels including giant super yachts turning it into one of the leading holiday destinations in Europe. The first announced construction project is now well underway with phase 2 of the L´Orangerie Development in full swing. Lone Star Funds development has started to drive thousands of direct and indirect jobs in construction, services, retail, etc.. and will continue to do so over the coming five to seven years.

Although we are seeing a healthy revival in property sales in Vilamoura, the surrounding areas in the immediate vicinity are continuing to enjoy their fair share of property sales success.

The areas such as Boliqueime, Alfontes, Tenoca, Benfarras and Vale Judeu offer a much more laid back approach to living that has great appeal for many

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Europeans. These areas are considerably quieter than places like Vilamoura boasting their own more traditional Portuguese restaurants, small cafes and bars whilst offering properties ranging from small cosy apartments to established townhouses and from character filled farm houses to top specification and brand new villas. Being in elevated positions, many of the properties for sale take advantage

of the stunning country and sea views – a huge pull for prospective property purchasers. These more rural locations are close enough to Vilamoura that should the need arise for that burst of entertainment or excitement, then it just requires a quick car journey. The viewing of properties is always difficult through the summer months as most properties are occupied. However with the arrival

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of September, it is considerably easier to view properties currently for sale.

Therefore 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.algarvepropertysearch.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 289 301 294.

Paul Greenhalgh Director Yellow Homes Land & Houses Algarve www.algarvepropertysearch.com www.algarve-portugal-immobilien.de Vilamoura Office EN 125, Benfarras Boliqueime 8100 - 068 Boliqueime Tel: 289 301294 Fax: 289 301439 AMI 6232 Tavira Office Rua Dr. José Pires Padinha 178 8800 - 354 Tavira Tel: 281 320 281 Fax: 281 321 901 (AMI – 6232)

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Price €1.100.000

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PROPERTY

Calling all home owners!

Are you interested in selling your property and in need of good advice?

Here is our easy, step by step guide....

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irst of all - Don’t Panic! Study your house documents and make sure you have everything you need. This can be a little daunting, especially with everything in a foreign language! If you don’t understand Portuguese, you can speak to your lawyer or architect or someone you know who speaks good Portuguese. Or come to us and we can help and support you.

In order to sell your property you do need the following documents:: Certidão Permanente (company owned) or Registo Predial (privately owned)/Property Registration Certificate – Obtained from the Conservatória do Registo Predial /Land Registry Department.

Caderneta Predial – Property Tax Document – Obtained from Finanças/Finance Department.

Alvará/Licença de Utilização ou Construção or Document if Pre 1951 – Habitation licence or building permission – Obtained from the Câmara Municipal/Local Town Hall Certificação Energética/Energy Certificate – Qualified Portuguese company - Obtained via http://www.adene.pt/sce/micro/peritos-qualificados Ficha Técnica (If construction is after March 2004) – Obtained from the Câmara Municipal.

Fiscal Number (personal tax number), Identity Card or Passport.

Floor plans (can be obtained from your architect, the Câmara Municipal, or drawn up by an architect). If changes have been made or are going to be made, they must be approved by the Câmara Municipal and be up-to-date).

Make a copy of all important house documents for your Real Estate Agent, never give any originals to anybody - unless it is your lawyer. The agents need a completed and signed contract by law, and these must have all of the relevant documents to be filled in on the contract.

Get a professional valuation of your property - we can help to find the right price for your property in the market because we have years of experience.

Search for the right real estate agency with a good reputation – one who has been in business for a long time and is proven to be successful. Do not use more than 3 real estate agents at a time because your property will be shown on the internet and real estate portals with similar photos and descriptions.

This looks desperate and is not good for your sale. Take advantage of agents who offer special services and excellent

marketing for the sale of your property.

Get your house ready to sell - that means it has to look attractive, clean, painted and nice. It is always better to have the house furnished. An empty house does not look inviting and the clients need something to get the ideas flowing, but by the same token, a cluttered house can also be offputting. You may love your nic-nacs and think your collection of antique bedpans looks great but take our advice - tuck them out of the way for any photo shoots!

Pretend you are a client - then it will make things much easier for the sale.

Have floor plans and a location plans ready for the agent and clients. There are so many properties for sale on the market, you need to get ahead of the competition and make sure that your property looks the best!

Communicate with your agent - inform him about offers from other agents and keeping him up-to-date with the current situation, especially if your property is rented. Agents need to know when there are changeover days, in order for them to actually gain access to show your property. Honesty and good communication are the basis for a perfect relationship between owner and agent. The agent is spending time and money for your property via adverts, portals, press releases, articles, plus legwork and fuel. Always give, all important information regarding the sale of your property.

When you have signed a Promissory Contract, take the property off the market and inform your agents. Please be aware: Only a signed Promissory Contract filled in by a lawyer is a binding document, nothing else.

Good luck! The Togofor Homes team look forward to meeting you.

Email: info@togofor-homes.com www.properties-algarve.com www.togofor-homes.com Copyright Togofor-Homes Lda 2016.

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LAGOS Marina de Lagos, Edif. Astrolábio, Lote 24, Loja 5 8600-315 Lagos Tel: +351 282 476 568 Tlm: +351 965 359 225

TAVIRA Rua da Silva, 27 8800-331 Tavira Tel: +351 281 027 570 Tlm: +351 914 737 097

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Pinheiros Altos, €1.025.000

Figeiral, €750.000

Casa Lonicera is a beautiful 4 bedroom family home built some 25 years ago and conveniently situated on the southwest outskirts of Almancil just five minutes drive from the beaches of Vale do Lobo and Quinta do Lago and the centre of Almancil is within walking distance from the villa. The International airport at Faro is just 10 kilometres from the villa.

The property, centrally set within its own landscaped gardens, is approached from a tarmac lane and surrounded on all sides by agricultural land. With over 3000m2 of land and tennis court.

Vale Do Lobo €699.000

A very well maintained 3 bedroom villa in the popular Pinheiros Altos resort which would make a lovely home or holiday home and is also ideally suited for rentals.

The villa is south-facing, airconditioned, double glazed and furnished. The prestigious golf club of Pinheiros Altos is just a short walk away and further golf courses, beaches and the amenities of Quinta do Lago and Vale do Lobo are all nearby. Mercedes C220 car included.

Quinta Do Lago €600.000

Single storey villa build in 2014 by the present owner and located in a country area only a few minutes drive from the Vale de Lobo resort, beach and golf courses. Set in a large gated plot with a low maintenance garden. the accommodation comprises 5 bedrooms (4 en suite), guest bathroom, spacious lounge/dining room, fully fitted kitchen, internal courtyard with Jacuzzi, swimming pool and barbecue area. Excellent option as a permanent home or rental investment

Conveniently located between Vale do Lobo and Quinta do Lago and within easy access to the beaches, golf courses, restaurants and shopping, this single storey villa is a magnificent holiday or permanent home. The villa comprises 3 bedrooms, 1 cloakroom and 1 bathroom, kitchen and large lounge/dining room. Spacious plot with garden and swimming pool

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Due to an upturn in property sales and our ever increasing list of interested buyers, we are looking for more properties to offer for sale in the ‘Golden Triangle’. If you would like to put your property on the market with us please ring our office on 289 356 210 or email properties@portmanproperties.com www.portmanproperties.com AMI 2436

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s promised we are here once again with the Team from ‘Presty’. This month we are featuring one of the cutting edge machines which Sophie has brought here to the Algarve. You will not find this therapy offered anywhere else in the Algarve!

To introduce you to the ‘Cyro 21’ Machine here is a little information to help give you an insight as to how this technology works.

The equipment is called Cyro 21. The suffix ‘Cyro’ derives from the greek ‘kryos’ meaning ice cold.

The equipment is a system of cryotherapy working at temperatures between 15 degrees C to -10 degrees C. This creates the surface temperature of the skin to lower enabling through the process of apoptosis to permanently destroy fat cells by freezing. This is a painless and non-invasive treatment.

As you can imagine this enables the reshaping of the body through a natural process.

However, this machine has many other applications for both body and face. For the body, slimming and reshaping, skin firming, elimination of localized cellulite, lymphatic drainage and improving blood circulation. For the Face, tissue firming, skin rejuvenation, double chin reduction, bags and shadows, smoothing and skin brightness.

To actually experience this yourself call into ‘Presty’ and chat to Sophie and her staff. They can answer any questions you may have and show you the before and after photos. Come see for yourself, they really are amazing!

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e were invited back to join Luis, Monica, Joao and their guests at their restaurant in Vale Do Lobo for the last gathering of their Wine and Supper Club, for this season. The evening gave us the chance to enjoy the carefully selected wines by Sra. Patricia from the Quinta do Encontro Vineyards together with the perfectly planned menu from the Head chef of Monica’s, Sr. Joao.

The evening began as the sun was setting with an impressive Cold Sea table, served outside while the guests mingled. The table comprising of crab mouse, muscles, razor clams, stuffed crab, prawns with a classic sauce and fresh Portuguese oysters. Upon arrival sparkling Espumante was served with a little added fruit to bring out the summer theme.

Once everyone was seated Sra. Patricia, gave a brief history of the vineyard followed by a description of each of the selected

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wines for each course as they were served. There was an amazing array of dishes flowing from the kitchen. A starter of Avocado, Prawn, Salmon and Caviar was served followed by a Mini Seafood Cataplana Soup. For the main course we were treated to Rosemary Fish Skewers with a Herb Risotto and Truffle Sauce. The dessert of the evening was Profiteroles, Creme Patissiere with Chocolate Sauce.

Each of the dishes has a little twist that is definitely the signature of Sr. Joao. After such an amazing evening I was hoping to find a quiet moment to talk to the man behind those kitchen doors.

Sr. Joao’s kitchen is a team that is run calmly and smoothly with clear communication. It is a supportive environment and everybody works together. The kitchen is just an extension of the family. No ‘Gordon Ramsay style’ shouting in the kitchen at Monica’s!

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supper club Sr. Joao told of his first love – Cakes. His mother worked in a bakery where Joao could be found as a child baking cakes with his mother after school and during holidays. As the years moved on Joao worked his way up the in the catering industry working here in Portugal and England with his brother Luis and Monica continuing his passion and flair for creating new and exciting award winning dishes.

At home, his wife understand the demands of a busy kitchen, as she also is involved in the catering industry. Joao’s has two boys who both enjoy cooking however, it is his younger son aged 4 who seems to spend more time in the kitchen, as his elder brother's passion lies firmly in his football. Joao is also proud of his step-daughter who is studying in Loule and working in a local restaurant.

The evening would not have been complete without a chat with Monica, Luis’s wife who is definitely the firm but gentle

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a look into Monica's restaurants Wine and Supper club gatherings and more!

hand that brings everything together. Monica and Luis met while they were both working in the catering industry and have been married for 17 years. Monica balances a busy working life in the restaurant with the raising of their 2 boys aged 4 and 5. Monica confessed that for her, every part of running their very busy restaurant is a delight, from preparing the restaurant for service to when the last guest leaves. It is easy to see why guests come back month after month for the Wine and Supper Club. It is a wonderful evening, a time to try new wines and fresh dishes which are lovingly created by the whole team. The Wine and Supper Club meets once a month and will begin again on the 27th September.

Join them for a memorable evening at Monica’s.

Call (+351) 964 850 669 or go to www.jardimdovalerestaurante.com for reservations.

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Naturally Delicious and Easy to Prepare

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arly in the 90´s I worked in the holiday villa rental business and had begun to edit and publish the annual culinary guide to the Algarve 'Guia Gastronomico do Algarve". As part of my job I was privileged to visit many of the trade tourism show in Europe, including Internationale Tourismus-BÜrse Berlin, the World Travel Market in London, the International Tourist Exchange in Milan and the International Tourism Trade Fair in Madrid. I saw a lot of show cooking demonstrations at the booths of the various countries represented at the shows.

One particular demonstration I remember well was the preparation of gravlax at a Scandinavian booth. They were promoting Scandinavian salmon and had prepared and presented it like little dishes of tapas. In all the years since I never forgot that fantastic salmon, sliced thinly, with an amazing taste, presented on toast with cucumber and arugula. Later, when I completed my cuisine diploma I created an Algarvean version of this wonderful dish using our wonderful salmon, fresh citrus fruits and fig brandy. I hope you enjoy it.

This simple recipe will serve from 2 to 6 as a main course, with salad, depending on the size of your salmon fillet.

I recommend a chilled green or white wine. Once again, there is no cooking involved, so you can relax and let the marinade do the work for you.

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ALGARVE SUMMER GRAVLAX: NATURALLY DELICIOUS AND EASY TO PREPARE Ingredients: SALMON GRAVLAX

Serves 2 - 6 depending on salmon 1 filet of salmon 500g - 800g 1 bunch of dill 3 tablespoons of sugar or enough to cover the fillet 3 tablespoons of sea salt see the photo 2 dashes of ground pepper The juice of 6 oranges or enough juice to cover the fish The juice of 2 lemons 1/4 tea cup of fig brandy (aguardente de figo)

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Mixed fresh salad of your choice, for example: cucumber, lettuce, cherry tomatoes, arugula, corn, red cabbage etc.

1 goat cheese roll (chevre fiat 180gm or 200 gm roll) 1 pinch of Provençal herbs or alternatively use oregano ½ teaspoon of honey

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of mustard of lemon juice of honey taste and thicken the sauce if it is necessary.

Preparation: Put the salt, pepper, sugar, dill, fig brandy, orange and lemon juice in a bowl and mix well.

Place the salmon in a Tupperware box and pour the marinade over the fish. Put the lid on the box and refrigerate at 4 to 6 degrees Celsius for 24-hours. After 24-hours, turn the fish over and continue to marinate it in the refrigerator for a total marinating time of 48-hours..

After 48 hours, your salmon fillet is ready to be thinly sliced, as you would smoked salmon or smoked ham. Serve thin slices of gravlax with slices of goat cheese and toast, or sliced country bread, or rusks.

Prepare the salad and refrigerate for at least 2 hours and serve cold. Drizzle the salad with the dressing adding a little goat cheese, a drizzle of honey and a pinch of Provençal herbs or oregano.

'This simple recipe will serve from 2 to 6 as a main course, with salad, depending on the size of your salmon fillet. I recommend a chilled green or white wine. There is no cooking involved, so you can relax and let the marinade do the work for you.'.

Executive Chef Marco Aleixo heads the kitchen team at Vaults Restaurant in Almancil. He is a certified chef from the Hotel and Tourism School in Faro and has over 15 years kitchen experience in the Algarve. He is co-founder of the Algarve Cuisine Academy which offers cooking demonstrations and lessons to the public. Since 2001 he has also been responsible for producing the annual culinary guide to the Algarve “Guia Gastronomico do Algarve”. He has taught culinary arts at the Hotel and Tourism School in Faro and performs show cooking and special events for Makro, including “cavala algarvia”, the horse mackerel project.

Following in the footsteps of his father, Marco became a member of Skål International: Travel Professionals Organization in 1986.

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FINANCE

Managing your international payments Premier FX’s Account Manager Cathryn Evans keeps us up to date with the latest currency news.

Why do things like cutting interest rates and forthcoming elections cause exchange rate fluctuations?

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s we move into Autumn we are seeing no respite for the GBP/EUR. The GBP is still struggling after the fallout of ‘Brexit’, casting a shadow over the market, and seeing the Bank of England cut interest rates. For those buying Euro’s it may take some time for levels to get back to 1.20’s; the winners are those purchasing sterling at this time.

The GBP/USD is low, but this may change in the run up to the US presidential election. The dollar may weaken as markets pull out due to uncertainty.

So why would cutting interest rates and forthcoming elections cause exchange rate fluctuations?

Basically, the big banks and investors move their money to a stronger currency; a strong currency is where there is no political or financial unrest at that time. The Bank of England cutting its rates has made investors uncertain about the GBP and have been buying other currencies. Elections cause currency fluctuation due to political uncertainty in a country. Investors and banks tend to follow opinion and exit polls at election time – depending on which political outcome they see as a more secure option for the country. So this can strengthen or

weaken a currency.

With so much uncertainty across the political world, we are not going to see a stable market for some time. For those wanting to buy sterling, the levels we are seeing could be good opportunities.

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FINANCE

Things you should know about capital gains tax.

Keep up to date with our Finance expert, chartered accountant Ricardo Chaves from All Finance Matters You can’t hide from the tax department!

Find out what tax you will have to pay and how to reduce this liability.

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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 to the sale.

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.

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 five 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, if you are resident and this is your primary residence, gains can be rolled over if you buy another main residence.

How does the reinvestment work?

If you are resident and this is your primary residence, you can reinvest the proceedings 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, than the tax will be calculated pro-rata.

Please note that if you declare on your tax return that you wish to reinvest the proceeding of the sale and then fail to do so, or reinvest a lower amount, the tax will be re-assessed and you will pay interest.

Even if they do not plan to sell your home for now, it is important that you keep all supporting charges and make sure this 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’s important that you plan ahead, as you can’t afford any tax surprises. Please feel free to visit us for a friendly chat and ask us for a capital gain tax simulation on your property. If you fear that you may be liable for a big capital gain tax bill, then let’s study your case, we may encounter a way of substantially reduce this tax burden.

Expenses allowed to deduct your capital gains from the sale of your property you can deduct,

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GARDENS

The red palm-tree Weevil

A pest that is causing devastation to palms across the world.

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his month’s article has come about because of the recent spate of questions I have been asked about some very sorry looking palm trees in people's gardens, so I felt it would be good to inform you about the cause of many of these sick palm trees and give you a brief life history of the palm weevil because it has already devastated many palms in other countries and is showing more signs of doing the same to us.

THE LIFE CYCLE All stages (egg, larva, pupa and adult) are spent inside the palm itself and the life cycle cannot be completed elsewhere.

The females deposit about 300 eggs in separate holes or injuries on the palm. Eggs hatch in 2 to 5 days into legless grubs which bore into the interior of the palms, moving by peristaltic muscular contractions of the body and feed on the soft succulent tissues, discarding all fibrous material. The larval period varies from 1 to 3 months. The grubs pupate in elongate oval, cylindrical cocoons made out of fibrous strands. At the end of the pupation period which lasts 14 to 21 days, the adult weevils emerge. Thus the life cycle is about 4 months.

EGGS The eggs are creamy white in colour, long and oval in shape.

The average size of an egg is 2.6 mm long and 1.1 mm wide.

LARVA The full grown larva is conical in shape and is a legless fleshy grub. It appears yellowish brown, while the newly hatched larva is yellowish white in colour, with a brown head.

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The length of the full grown larva is 50 mm and the width is 20 mm.

The head is brown in colour and bent downwards. Mouth parts are well developed and strongly chitinized, which enable the grub to burrow into the trunk. However, the grub requires a moist environment.

COCOON When about to pupate the larva constructs a cocoon of fibres from palm. The cocoon is oval in shape, with an average length of 60 mm and a width of 30 mm.

PUPA The pupa is at first cream coloured but later turns brown. The head is bent ventrally, the rostrum reaching the tibiae of the first pair of legs. The antennae and eyes are quite prominent.

The elytra and wings are brought down ventrally, passing underneath the femora and tibiae of the second pair of legs, overlapping the third pair of legs and meeting in the middle of the abdomen.

The average length of the pupa is 35 mm and the width is 15 mm.

ADULT The adult weevil is a reddish brown cylinder with a long prominent curved snout. It varies considerably in size and is about 35 mm in length and 12 mm in width. The head and rostrum comprise about one third of the total length.

The mouth parts are elongated in the form of a slender snout or rostrum, which bears a small pair of biting jaws at the end

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and a pair of antennae near the base. The rostrum is reddish brown dorsally, and ventrally it is dark brown. In the male the dorsal apical half of the snout is covered with a pad of short brownish hairs; the snout of the female is bare, more slender, curved and a little longer.

The antennae consist of the scape and funicle. The eyes are black and separated on both sides of the base of the rostrum.

The pronotum is reddish brown in colour and has a few black spots. These black spots are variable in shape, size and number.

The elytra are dark red, strongly ribbed longitudinally, and do not cover the abdomen completely. The wings are brown in colour and the weevils are capable of strong flight.

The male weevil has a tuft of soft reddish brown hairs along the dorsal aspect of the snout; it is absent in the female.

WHAT ARE THE SIGNS OF DETECTION Early detection of infestation of the Red Palm Weevil is difficult as the larvae that damage the palm live inside the stems and base of leaves. Unfortunately, symptoms of infestation are not visible until it is often too serious

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for treatment.

Signs of infestation include: leaves of the adult palm crown wilt and die; holes in the leaf bases; chewed fibre at the base of stem or edge of leaves. Apparently, by the time these external symptoms are observed the damage is usually sufficient to kill the tree and if you place your ear against the palm you can hear the lavae munching away!

CONTROL PROCESSES Field sanitation and cultural practices are one of the important components to prevent weevil infestation.

1 Clean the crown of palms periodically to prevent decaying of organic debris in leaf axils.

2 Avoid cuts and injuries.

3 When green leaves are cut, cut them 120 cm away from the base.

4 Cutting of steps in palms for easy climbing is to be avoided, as this provides sites for egg laying by weevils.

5 As palms affected by leaf rot and bud rot diseases are more prone to weevil infestation, they are to be treated with suitable fungicides; after that, application of any insecticide to prevent egg laying by weevils is essential.

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6 Destroy all dead palms harbouring the pest by cutting and burning.

MECHANICAL CONTROL Dead palms or palms beyond recovery are to be split open, exposing the different stages of the pest present inside and the debris, including the out logs and crowns, are to be burned.

Trapping the Weevils: Trapping the weevils and destroying them is another method by which weevil populations can be brought down.

BIOLOGICAL CONTROL: No effective biological agent, which can be employed for the biological control of the pest has been found.

CHEMICAL CONTROL : Preventive. The wounds produced on palms due to cultural practices and other wounds are favourite sites of oviposition by the female weevils. Treatment of such wounds and soaking of palms with insecticides can be an effective way to prevent RPW entry to palms through wounds.

Curative. Once infestation is detected in a palm, curative

control has to be applied. If the infestation is in the crown, remove the affected and damaged portions and apply insecticide suspension. In case of infestation in the trunk, the infested part should be cleaned and plugged with a mixture of mud and insecticide.  The only effective control is to cut down all infested palms and destroy them at an early stage so the nests of larvae cannot hatch and repopulate an area. The trunk of the palm needs to be split open and all stages destroyed. Burning the head does not kill the stages in the middle of the trunk. Thus, the whole trunk should be chopped and burned.

All these methods of control and eradication are best left to experts and for that reason should you have any palms that look like they are showing signs of infection then I would recommend contacting someone like the Palm Doctor at www.palmdoc.eu who can advise and deal with your problem safely and quickly preventing any further cross contamination.

Mark O'shaughnessy

Pool construction & repair With 30 years of experience and working with the top pool sellers in the Algarve, we offer a range of pools from concrete to fibreglass. We also provide jacuzzis, saunas, pool pumps and much more!

Tel: (+00351) 963905615 Email: MARK.OSHAUGHNESSY@ HOTMAIL.CO.UK

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Lennon's bar & grill

Your neighbourhood restaurant and local bar, serving the best Pint of Guinness in the central Algarve!

A relaxed, friendly environment, with a menu featuring everyone’s favorite dishes and friendly service makes Lennon’s one of the most popular and unique establishments in Almancil.

Open: Mondays to fridays 5pm till late Sat & Sun 12pm till late Sunday BBQ night from 7pm Phone: (+351) 289 391 842 lennonsbarandgrill@gmail.com www.lennonsbarandgrill.com "Excelent food, great value and superb hospitality!"

"The owners and staff make you feel so welcome and food is fab."

Tripadvisor awards of excelence in 2014, 2015 and 2016!

We are here!

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GOLF

Uneven lies – Uphill Lie From Monte Rei Golf and Country Club.

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uring a round of golf you will no doubt be required to play a variety of shots from a variety of slopes with the ball occasionally finishing on an uphill or downhill slope making shot selection and execution difficult.

By understanding how these uneven lies are likely to affect the flight of the ball will enable you to make the necessary adjustments in aim and club selection to produce the most accurate results.

The most common tendencies from an uphill lie are pulling, chunking and underclubbing primarily due the forces of gravity attracting the player toward

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the low ground. To compensate for the effects of an uphill lie, these tips will help you play the shot consistently and with better results.

Take a stronger lofted club than you would from an even lie because the angle of the slope tilts the clubface back, adding loft and therefore reducing the distance the ball will travel.

Choke down on the grip for more control.

Position the ball in the centre of your stance.

Try to recreate the angle of your shoulders at address when playing from a flat lie. If your shoulders are too

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level, you'll stick the clubhead steeply into the ground at impact.

Aim to the right an amount sufficient to compensate for the slope as the release is earlier due to reduced rotation of the body caused by the slope.

Don't swing too hard: Go at 70 or 80 percent to keep your balance.

For individual, group or playing lessons call +351 281 950 960 or email at golf@ monterei.com Lessons include all equipment hire, golf balls & water.

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SPORT

Sports News

The latest local sports news brought to you

by Chris Wright

WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS AT ALGARVE STADIUM

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ootball fans in the Algarve can look forward to giving a warm welcome to the EURO 2016 Champions, Portugal, when they play their World Cup qualifier against Latvia on Sunday 13th November at the Algarve Stadium, Faro. Before then Portugal will have played Switzerland in Basel on the 6th September and entertained little Andorra, at home, in Aveiro on the 7th October. Other teams in Portugal’s group are the Faroe Islands and Hungary. Gibraltar, the newest member of FIFA, will once again play their home games at the Algarve Stadium. Greece are their first visitors on Tuesday 6th September kick-off 7.45pm with Belgium due on the 10th October.

The Algarve Stadium will also host the League Cup (Taça da Liga) semi-finals and finals over five days at the end of January 2017.

Current champions Benfica have won the trophy in six of the last seven seasons and the last time the final was played at Estádio Algarve, in 2010, they beat FC Porto 3-0. Unfortunately any chance that SC Portimonense and SC Olhanense had of progressing in the competition evaporated when they lost their first round ties.

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SC FARENSE APPEAL REJECTED

arense, who were relegated from the Segunda Liga at the end of last season, have issued a strongly worded Press Release criticising the football authorities for not taking action regarding the arrest of officials on the final weekend of last season.

The statement includes the following: “It is recalled that on that final day, the Judicial Police arrested sports officials and players, on a complaint by the Portuguese Football Federation, suspected of corruption and matchfixing sports results. Among the suspects were the President and Sports Director of Leixões SAD, however since then there has been a ‘deafening’ silence.” An appeal by SC Farense was rejected but the club may still take their case to the civil courts.

HOOP HOOP HOORAY!

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enture along the coast and nestling just above the sandy beaches of Fuseta near Olhão is the prestigious Bela Romao Croquet Country Club. The venue for the 2nd Portugal Golf Croquet ‘Open’ Championship and the inaugural Doubles Tournament will see top players from across Europe battling for international honours. In golf croquet, a hoop is won by the first ball to go through each hoop. Unlike association croquet, there are no additional turns for hitting other balls. The winner of the game is the player/team who wins the most hoops. The Doubles event takes places on the 7th/8th September with the Open Championship being contested over the weekend of the 9th to 11th September. For further information about the tournaments and how you can become involved in the sport, go to: www.belaromaocroquet.com

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FUN FOR ALL AT FOOTGOLF

he monthly FootGolf Challenge at the Colina Verde Sports Resort, Maragota near Moncarapacho is now attracting competitors from all along the Algarve.

Anyone can play as long as they can kick a football around the specially adapted nine hole course. The par 35 course saw newcomer Colm Herron going round in an impressive one over par to take the overall individual award whilst his daughter Scarlett recorded a magnificent 43 to take the Ladies prize. Other prize winners were Simon Rudd, Carole Austin, Natalie Davis and John Bishop. The next event is on Wednesday 21st September. For further information contact: Christopher.wright@hotmail.co.uk

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was my third time at Vaults. Somehow, every time I visit it, it gets better and better. Great food, enjoyed by everybody. Also great service and beautiful surroundings."

"Life is too short for average food" Open for lunch: Wed - Fri 12:30 - 14:30

Open for dinner: Tues - Fri 18:30 - 21:30

Sunday carvery 12:30 - 14:30 and 18:30 - 21:30

Located in the center of Almancil, Av. 5 de Outubro, look for us on the map.

Call (+351) 961 299 978 for bookings or enquiries about events.

Visit our website www.VaultsRestaurant.com

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