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Quarteira, Quinta do Lago, Vilamoura, S. Brás
Charming Villa with Stunning Golf Views Vale do Lobo Price: EUR 1.150.000 Ref: 85291QP
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...to your October edition (our 18th issue). This month we catch up with Corte Real, showcasing some of the new paintings and other gems that have recently arrived in the Gallery. We bring you a list of 10 things you need to know about ACCA, a well known charity in the central Algarve which raises money for children in need, and for anyone looking for some mouthwatering food we have just the place for you! We had the pleasure of experiencing Ristorante Grissino, one of the few true Italian restaurants in Portugal with incredible food and outstanding presentation. Also this month we introduce Florentinta, providing you with all you need to rejuvinate your furniture that may be past its golden days... All of this along with our usual News, What’s on, Gardening, Finance, Property, Sports news, Food and more! We are always looking for feedback from our readers so if you have any comments or suggestions please contact us at Design@simplyalgarvemag.com. Untill next month... Richard Bassett, Publisher
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CONTENTS
Contents NEWS
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SAM & WHAT’S ON
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Your local news. Sam’s reviews and a monthly guide to local events.
MAP
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PROPERTY
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Your map of Almancil and surrounding areas. Downsize without compromise.
PEOPLE
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PROPERTY
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FOOD
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PEOPLE
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ENERGY
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PLACES
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PLACES
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FINANCE
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Florentinta, rejuvinating your furniture. Duck breast and Setúbal moscatel from Purple Carrots. Saving water with Hydrokompass. Catching up with Côrte Real.
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Property of the month.
10 things you need to know about ACCA.
FINANCE
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GARDENS
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SPORT
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EVENTS
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An update from experts at AFM. The Praying Mantis.
The latest sports news from Chris Wright. Mediterranean garden fair 2017.
Traditional Italian Restorante, Grissino.
Currency news from experts Currencies Direct!
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Keep up to date with all the local news.
PORTUGAL RANKED 5TH BEST COUNTRY IN WHICH EXPATS LIVE AND WORK
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n a survey, guaranteed to gain wide coverage across Portugal’s media, the country has been nominated as the fifth best in the world in which expats live and work. The Expat Insider survey, conducted annually by InterNations, this year received opinions from 13,000 expatriates from 166 countries. Respondents considered Portugal as the number one in terms of its friendly attitude towards foreigners,
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he Algarve’s hotels association hopes the installation of defibrillators in many of its top sites will increase the image of safety for tourists when choosing their holiday destination. Member hotels of the Association of Hotels and Tourist Enterprises of the Algarve (AHETA) will always have staff on duty who are trained in the use of the machine. This follows a protocol signed between the association, the Regional Health Administration of the Algarve and the Academic Centre of Research and Biomedical Training of the Algarve. The potentially lifesaving equipment will be installed in the region’s hotels and “continuous training in basic life support” will be provided to employees. The objective of the Algarve Heart Safe project is to show tourists that the region cares about their health and is fully prepared for any emergency cardiac arrests that happen in its hotels. The region’s ‘competitive positioning’ will be boosted by the availability of these defibrillators but these are just a part of the region’s healthcare mix of hospitals, health centres and beach-side first aid facilities during the summer months which contribute to the Algarve’s growing reputation for excellent emergency care when tourists run into problems when here on holiday. “The agreement is part of a strategy to develop and improve the quality of all health and wellness tourism products in the Algarve by creating a network of active partnerships between the various public and private institutions, hotel establishments and regional health facilities,” concludes the AHETA.
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‘HEALTH TAX’ TRIGGERS A 25 PERCENT DROP IN CONSUMPTION OF SUGAR-FILLED SOFT DRINKS
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ortugal’s taxation of sugary soft drinks has helped trigger a 25 percent drop in their consumption. Purchases of sugar-laden drinks fell 25 percent between February and July 2017, after a new ‘health tax’ was imposed and the Ministry of Health now plans to apply the tax on a wider range of soft drink products. The public has started to turn away from sugary drinks to those with a lower sugar content, which are cheaper by comparison. In February, sugary drinks accounted for 45 percent of the total sales of soft drinks. By July, this ratio has changed dramatically to 27 percent ‘sugar-rich’ and consequently, 73 percent of less sugary drinks. “In six months, a very short space of time, there was a large transfer of consumption, which is very positive,” said Secretary of State for Health, Fernando Araújo. The treasury is happy too as the new tax already has raised €46.7 million and should hit the year-end target
of €80 million, as per the 2017 State Budget. But the taxman wants to introduce another taxable band of sugar-filled drinks to put producers under pressure to reduce sugar content - and to rake in more money The industry has been adapting to the tax, with Sumol reducing the sugar content in its range in order to pay less tax. Coca-Cola has also been pushing Coca-Cola Zero in its advertising to encourage consumption of a drink that does not attract the ‘health tax.’ Other measures have helped to encourage consumers to make the switch, such as banning sugar-filled drinks in vending machines in health centres and hospitals. Consumers are reacting to sugar content and the unit price rises caused by the new tax. A 330ml can of Coca-Cola, for example, contains 35 grammes of sugar - the equivalent of 7 teaspoons - which is viewed by health professionals as an absurd amount of sugar in just one drink.
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a key factor when assessing the ranking. To the delight of the tourist board, Portugal is ahead of Spain’s number ten place, but Bahrain is number one, followed by Costa Rica, Mexico and Taiwan. The worst places to live and work includes Brazil, Greece, Saudi Arabia and Turkey.
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Native German and living in Portugal since 95, Sam is a partner at Management Works! And of Blue Sky Villas, with over 8 years of experience and knowledge of the local area.
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A quick hike to Fonte Da Benémola and then Rocha Da Pena for breathtaking views.
ortugal is known for many things, its amazing weather, the flavourful inexpensive wines, the delicious cheese, etc. But one of my favourite things about Portugal is its stunning nature. An interesting fact of the day for you all is that Portugal is actually one of the most densely forested European countries. One of the best ways of experiencing it you ask? A scenic and breathtaking (quite literally) hike! My girlfriend and I love hikes, specially when the temperatures start to drop and you can actually enjoy the sun and not just hide from it. Our top two favourites spots are just 30min (ish) away from the central Algarve. “Fonte Da Benémola” A beautiful yet short, 4.5km long, hike. Fonte da Benémola a protected land which occupies an area of 390ha. The well known “Ribeira da Menalva”, a little river which crosses Fonte da Benémola, is one of the areas’ greatest treasures. The area is rich in rural infrastructure, such as dams, sluices, scoop-
What’s On BLIP EXPO 2017
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LIP Expo promotes ‘Better Living in Portugal’ and is the largest largest exhibition of its kind in the south of Portugal. Organised by Afpop, BLiP Expo has been bringing businesses and visitors together for 15 years, to raise awareness of products and services available in Portugal. For more information visit the website. http://betterlivinginportugal.com/
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wheels, etc. You even have to cross the river via some well placed stones, which is everyone’s highlight of the trip! Next to said river, there are also a number of picnic tables, ideal for a small lunch surrounded by nature. “Rocha Da Pena” A slightly longer hike, around 7km in total. You will probably break a sweat, as the beginning is quite an uphill battle, however all the effort is worth it and truly rewarding once you reach the top of the 480m plateau. Once you reach the top you will find one of the most scenic and peaceful views around! Now is the time to have a break, eat some snacks and just enjoy the surrounding nature. There a few historical monuments explaining the history of Rocha da Pena which are definitely worth your attention. See you next month! Have you been? What are your thoughts? Let me know under, contact@blue-sky-villas.com
Your guide to what’s on in the Central Algarve,
ALGARVE DANCE OPEN
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lgarve Dance Open is a new dance competition being held on October 7th and 8th at the Centro de Congressos do Arade. Prices & tickets: €3 a session, €12.50 for the weekend and €10 for the gala on Sunday evening. Tickets can be purchased at the door or in advance. Call (+351) 913 832 335.
THE SONGS OF LEONARD COHEN
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special concert in honor of Leonard Cohen to mark his 83rd birthday. This concert will bring together some of the most acclaimed musicians in the Portuguese music scene today, playing a repertoire of the Canadian singer, songwriter and poet. Tickets available at https://bol.pt/
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Florentinta Upcycle your furniture with Florentinta’s Frenchic paint.
ew to the Algarve is the fabulous Frenchic furniture Paint which has become something of a phenomenon in the UK, Europe, the Far East, Canada and the USA. Its phenomenal success is due to the fact that this amazing paint is virtually free of VOC’s. What are VOC’s we hear you ask? Well these are volatile organic compounds that are found in many paints, these chemicals evaporate and can easily get into the air at room temperature. They are harmful to both your health and the environment. Frenchic furniture Paint has no VOC’s so is suitable to paint your childrens toys and furniture, it is certified as child safe. The Company who have brought these amazing products to Portugal is Florentinta, their showroom can be found just outside Moncarapacho on the road from Moncarapacho to São Brás de Alportel. Florentinta also have the Portuguese distribution rights and have already appointed a number of stockists, however, they are looking for more stockists across the length and breadth of Portugal. If you are interested
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please don’t hesitate to contact them to discuss this fantastic opportunity. The Company is run by Gail with able help from her husband Craig who together make a great team, Gail has previously worked in the UK with her own business in the Fashion industry and has a flair for style and colour, having provided bespoke outfits for thousands of Mothers of the Bride and Groom around the world on their special day. Having been so busy in the UK and using the Frenchic products in Portugal, the next step was to negotiate with Frenchic to bring all the products to Portugal and set up yet another business (which she previously vowed not to do!). There are 3 ranges under the Frenchic Furniture Paint umberella, the Original Paint which needs to be waxed after painting to give protection against damage. The Lazy Range which is just that.. Lazy, this paint does not need to be waxed after use as it already has an inbuilt wax, so just buff and go!!! The third range is the Al Fresco Range which can be used on all your outside furniture including wood, plastic furniture and terracotta pots.
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All of the Frenchic products are incredibily easy to use and include paint, 4 different colours of wax, a Finishing coat which protects against water, Frensheen which can be mixed with the wax to give a slight sheen to your furniture, stencils to add creativity to your piece, decoupage and of course the brilliant paint brushes that make your paint and waxing just glide on. The products lend themselves perfectly to renovating dark Portuguese furniture and kitchens, the transformations are inspirational and can be customised to your own individual taste. Don’t want to paint yourself? Just commission Florentinta to do the work for you, either at their showroom or in your own home. In effect, why not upcycle your old furniture instead of throwing it out! All product information and FAQ’s can be found on their website at www.florentinta.com or call Gail on 962 591 016 for further details. Florentinta will also be demonstrating at BLIP in Portimão on 7/8th October .
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FOOD
PURPLE CARROTS
DUCK BREAST
AND SETÚBAL MOSCATEL Famed for its port wines, you may not be aware of the country’s muscatel wine, grown in the Douro and Setúbal regions and known locally as moscatel. A cherished fortified wine, moscatel lends itself especially well to cooking. We first experienced duck breast in a moscatel sauce on trips to the Sétubal region. Located across the Tagus from Lisbon, the region is famed for the Arrábida Mountains, on which the muscat grapes grow. This is our homage to a culinary match made in heaven. You will need:
• 4 duck breasts, cleaned of veins and fat • 4 tablespoons Dijon mustard • sea salt • ½ teaspoon ground cumin • 1 glass moscatel • 2 oranges, cut into segments, cleaned of skin and pith • 2 tablespoons butter • 2 tablespoons olive oil
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Preheat the oven to 70ºC. Rub the duck with the cumin and the mustard. Heat the butter and oil in a frying pan. Fry the duck breasts gently in the butter and olive oil until cooked through. Remove the duck breasts, wrap in foil and keep warm in the preheated oven. Add the moscatel, to the juices in the frying pan stirring gently for 2 minutes. Add the orange segments. To serve, divide the orange segments between 4 warm plates. Place the duck breast on top and drizzle with the sauce.
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ENERGY
SAVING WATER
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Sustainable superstore’s Hydrokompass’ water saving concepts.
ydrokompass are a company that belongs to the Sustainable Superstore Group which is specialized in water treatment and Water Saving Concepts. They have been focusing their work for the last 15 years on domestic wastewater treatment systems to implement and install in local treatment plants, to treat and reuse domestic waste water in the ground in stead of closed septic tanks that need frequent emptying. Another essential part of their activity is based on boreholes, wells, surface and mains water treatment for consumption or irrigation. Whether it needs filtering, softening, unironing, desalination or purifying, we will search for the best treatment system according to your needs. The recent changes in the underground freshwater reservoirs in quantity and in quality, made us focus on developing efficient and improving Water Saving Concepts. Many equipment and techniques are
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known and available on the market, like adaptors to reduce the flow of the taps, pressure reducing valves, timers, etc. Underground water quality in the south of Portugal has been decreasing in time for the last few years. Mainly due to threatening climate changes with larger periods of drought, along with an exaggerated usage in water. Although most people are aware of this problem and adapt their usage of water in order to save water, we still see more and more villa´s with beautiful green gardens, mainly with large irrigated grass fields. When we look at the volume of water used and wasted on irrigating grass fields, private or public, we soon realise that a major change in concept needs to be made in order to keep the fields green, without wasting so much water. One of the options to minimize the water usage in this subject is the choice of grass species, as some are less water consumable. Another way to minimize waste is to change the concept of the irrigation
method. Hydrokompass has developed a system to irrigate underground grass fields reducing the need of water by more then 80 percent. Bringing water directly where it´s needed represents a huge saving on water along with some other benefits like no more damaged sprinklers by grass trimmer accidents or animals, no more spraying water on terraces and windows, permanent use of the grass area even during irrigation, evaporation, wind spraying, etc. We are happy to work out the best solution for your garden, in order to implement the best Water Saving Concept for your project. HYDROKOMPASS Member of the Sustainable Superstore team in Almancil. E.mail: geral@hydrokompass.com
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Catching up with Côrte Real Walking into the gallery is like walking into a colourful painting.
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nce the family home of the Côrte-Real family the exquisite Côrte-Real Gallery is situated just a short drive into the beautiful countryside from Boliqueime to the protected village of Paderne. “The art gallery for art lovers, by art lovers,” Pedro Côrte-Real and his partner Michael Roberts opened in 2006 and now represents over twenty international artists, all to be found in the beautifully restored, six room Quinta. From humble beginnings the Gallery has now become one of the leading Galleries in the Algarve, specialising in fine international contemporary art, sculptures, home decoration and limited edition prints. With a world wide customer base and reputation for promoting both affordable and also major contemporary art pieces from present day artists and sculptors, Corte Real art gallery is a perfect place to buy fine art. Just as the Gallery provides fine art for your home, the Gallery now also provides for business’ such as Maria’s beach restaurant and also the prestigious Vila Joya Boutique Hotel. Michael and Pedro travel extensively to meet up-and-
coming artists personally, visit affordable art fairs and build a relationship with the artisan. Some have displayed in many of the major cities around the world. “We would never hang artwork or place anything here that we would not want in our own home,” explains Michael. “Secondly, it has to be a joyous experience.” “With so many galleries, visitors enter and they’re intimidated by the silence and the austerity, we’ve created a home that is full of joyous, lovely objects, lovely paintings and lots of colour.” Michael is eager to emphasize that, “people can come here and enjoy their surroundings at their own pace, you can feel comfortable, have a cup of tea and not feel rushed.” On top of the existing 24 artists from Portugal, England, Holland, Norway, USA, Canada, France, Japan, Ireland and Spain they already represent, the gallery will have 3 new painters by the end of the year, one from Canada and two others from France. Contact Corte-Real to find out more. Call 912 737 762, email galeria@corterealarte.com or visit their website www. cortrealarte.com. Alternatively, the best way to keep up to date with the gallery is through instagram @Corte_real_Gallery.
Joe Quigley spends time in the Algarve and paints the most glorious gentle summer seas using oils with amazing details of waves and distant horizons. Joe mainly works on small canvases and photography, in the East Algarve focusing on Fuzeta and the islands
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Roman Markov,a young romanian artist living in the Algarve has been painting for 10 years, 5 of those exclusively for Corte Real. His vibrant and fun paintings are on a large scale.
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This woven basket lamp is hand made by Fair Trade from Tanzania. The painting by Roman Markov is on a large format in oil with silver leaf capturing the abundance of Portuguese sardines.
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ABOVE: This abstract landscape by Magdalena Morey is in Oil and gold leaf with a strong affinity to nature and ecology. The Ceramics are by Ben and Nadrali, both are hand sculptured using mixed pigments producing vibrant colours. They also make jewellery in the same tones.
ABOVE: Lis Petersen is a Norwegian artist with a studio in Tavira. This piece captures the sounds and the charm of childhood in the sun and sea. Lamp by Fair Trade in Tanzania
Satundu hand carved from Boneo.
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ABOVE: ‘Enchanting perfume days’ Perfume bottles by Roman Markov. This acrylic uses a mixed media depicting the fun and vibrant colours of todays perfumes.
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BELOW: These traditional ‘Kiondo’baskets by Fair Trade are hand made in Kenya. Paintings by Roman Markov capturing todays colourful beach footwear.
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An update from property expert Robert Bjiker, Yellow Homes
n average a person moves house 8 times during their life time mainly due to changes in lifestyle. Some want to be closer to amenities and/or family and friends,
while young families may have outgrown their home and need a larger property as their family grows in size. When the children have grown up and left, a family home that was perfect before can become a burden due to
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EXCEPTIONAL 6-BEDROOM VILLA IN FANTASTIC LOCATION NEAR QUINTA DO LAGO. The imposing southwest facing villa with a built size of nearly 800 m2 sits on a plot of over 5000 m2 and is situated in an idyllic yet central location amidst a wonderful pine forest on the edge of Quinta da Lago / Vale do Lobo. With AMI: 6232 Tennis court. Price: â‚Ź2.200.000 Ref: CLT EC class B Contact us! Our email is info@yellowhomes.com or call us on (+351) 289 301 294 Find out more info on our website www.yellowhomes.com
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high running cost and maintenance. As one is getting older the work in the garden especially can become too much. Downsizing or rightsizing is the next step and when living on a countryside location this often goes hand in hand with relocating to a town or city where all amenities are nearby. Releasing equity by buying a smaller property and/or moving to a cheaper location could sometimes be beneficial too. What ever the reason for moving home might be, it remains a stressful event for many people. This is particularly true when you are downsizing. Often people prefer a more or less similar home with spacious living room and kitchen but fewer bedrooms/bathrooms and a smaller, low maintenance garden and ideally on a central location where one does not need a car all of the time. Moving from a tranquil countryside location with lovely garden and swimming pool to an apartment in a high density residential area in town center with busy traffic is not everyone’s cup of tea. Finding the right place is a balancing act not to be taken lightly. There are many coastal towns in the Algarve to choose from depending on your requirements. However, it is hard to beat what Tavira in
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the East Algarve as to offer. This historic town is developing in a very pleasant way. Here history, heritage, tradition, beaches and tourism have blended well and the large, active expat community is living happily along side the friendly Portuguese people. As in most towns, there are many apartment buildings but not many detached properties to choose from. However, if you are looking for a property in the center of a town, Tavira should be high on your list. New developments are mostly located south of the N-125 as there is hardly land available in Tavira town center. So when a rare opportunity comes along to buy off- plan 3 and 4 bedroom semidetached villas and townhouses with private swimming pool on a very good location in the center of Tavira with all amenities within walking distance, one should pay attention. Yellow Homes - Land and Houses Algarve are pleased to announce that we have a total 4 villas and 9 townhouses for sale all to be developed
with top quality finishing’s. In the 1st phase all 4 villas will be constructed followed by the 2nd phase when the 9 townhouses will be built. The villas and townhouses consist of a hallway leading to a light and bright living room with dining area and adjacent an open plan fully equipped kitchen with breakfast bar and utility room, a guest bathroom consisting of a w.c. and hand wash basin, a double bedroom with builtin wardrobes and en-suite bathroom. The 1st floor comprises of two spacious double bedrooms, each with walkin wardrobe, en-suite bathroom and access onto a terrace with views of the historical center of Tavira towards the sea. Optional fourth bedroom with builtin wardrobe and en-suite bathroom on the 2nd floor, with access to a large sun terrace and pre-installed connections for a Spa/Jacuzzi. Access from both the living room and kitchen through large sliding windows onto a semi-covered terrace with summer kitchen leading to the low maintenance garden with
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swimming pool. Off street parking in addition to storage for bicycles and golf bags. Solar energy for hot water, air conditioning and all electrical kitchen equipment are included. Optional extras are: an elevator, under floor heating, 4th bedroom with en-suite bathroom. The first two villas sold will have under floor heating included without extra cost. These high quality homes are ideal for permanent living and as a buy to let investment they offer superior rental yields due to the specifications, typology and location. Before buying a property you should always think of your exit strategy first. A lot of thought has gone into the design of these properties to appeal to a broad range of buyers. When a property appeals to a broad range of buyers, you are not depending on one particular type of buyer when you decide to sell at a future date. The price of the semi-detached villas with private pool starts from Euro 369.000. Plot: approx. 187 m2 - 503 m2. Construction: approx. 215 m2 (3 bedrooms/3 bathrooms) - 255 m2 (4bedrooms/4bathrooms). For more information please contact us. Robert Bjiker 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
MODERN STUNNING VILLA ON BIG PLOT IN SANTA BARBARA DE NEXE WITH TENNIS COURT. This fabulous 5 bedroom property sits on a south facing hill near Santa Barbara with magnificent views of the coastline and the sea. To be fully appreciated, this property needs to be seen. Energy certificate class A. AMI: 6232 Ref: P-BKL1 / Price €1.600.000 EC class A. Contact us! Our email is info@yellowhomes.com or call us on (+351) 289 301 294 Find out more info on our website www.yellowhomes.com
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An exquisite, character rich, 3 + 2 bedroom rustic style property in the Central Algarve. Peaceful and private with beautiful garden and Algarvean coastline views.
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PROPERTY DETAILS Ref: R-RQA
• Beautiful country and sea views • Complete privacy on a plot of 5,144m2 • Built 2002 in rustic style • High quality modern conveniences throughout • Spacious entrance hall • 3 x double en suite bedrooms • Large living room with wood burner • Large dining room • 1 guest bathroom • Fully fitted and equipped kitchen • The basement includes: Laundry room Kitchenette Living room 2 x en suite bedrooms • Under floor heating • Aluminium shutters • EC class: B • External covered dining area with electric wind breaks • BBQ • Carport • Double glazing and security bars • Electric entrance gates • Solar panels for domestic water • CCTV and perimeter alarm system • 12m x 6m swimming pool with electric cover • Manicured and landscaped garden • Borehole and water filter • Fully walled and fenced
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right from the first day of term. The Central Ladies Lunch Club, Vila Sol Golf Club, Laranjal Golf Club, Four Season Fairways in Quinta do Lago and St Vincent’s Anglican Chaplaincy were among those groups who fund-raised and shopped to provide back packs filled with essentials. ACCA knows how to party! With the support of marvellous backers such as the Conrad Hotel, top flight events are a feature on the Algarve’s social calendar. September’s lavish Casablanca dinner, dance and auction raised a stunning €20,000 for further ACCA projects. Requests for aid come from a variety of schools and institutions, and the needs are varied. It could be glasses for youngsters with sight problems who fail to see the world around them; or urgent dental work for kids who have never known a day without pain; or special equipment for those
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who cannot function by themselves; or speech therapy where conversation and learning is hindered. Golf Club members are brilliant supporters. The Captain’s Day competition staged by Laranjal in early September resulted in a cheque for ACCA for €22,000 and was made possible by sponsors that included Fiaal, KWV, Blevin Franks, Prime Wine, James Healey Staunch Ltd, Casa Curiosa, SGQL, Algarve Fine Foods and Art Catto. At the end of the postmatch evening, three young lads went round the guests with empty back packs and collected €1,280 towards the back-toschool programme. And Pinheiro Altos Club collects monies almost daily, and volunteers help when extra hands are needed. Last year, ACCA’s packs of luxury greetings cards (each card featured a painting from a well-known artist) which
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were sold at various events, at golf clubs and prestigious shops, produced more than €5,000, and a new set of cards will be launched shortly and hopefully attract equally impressive revenues. Next up for 2017 is the annual Angels programme in which Christmas gifts are brought for kiddies – and could be the only one each of them receives. Last year ACCA raised funds, shopped, wrapped and delivered presents to close to 1,500 children across the Algarve and this year is aiming to match that. Donations and volunteers form the backbone of this activity. Want to know more? Wish to get involved? Contact ACCA secretary Lynda Fury on 936 463 177 / Lyndafury@sky.com. You can donate directly by bank transfer to IBAN PT50 0079 0000 4342641910 122
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Introducing Ristorante Grissino, one of the few true Italian restaurants in Portugal and why you should come and enjoy real Italian cuisine.
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garden terrace with amazing sunset views and a spacious chic indoor space with a private room for ten to twelve people, perfect for that special occasion and the centre piece fire place in the main restaurant creates the most romantic atmosphere for a dinner for two. Cocktails and international pre drinks can be taken in the lounge area on the outside terrace, enjoying the garden and skyline views whilst listening to the relaxing background music. Together with Andrea’s delightful wife Susana and brother in law Bruno the dynamic team ensure every detail is taken care of to create a mouth watering evening meal. Grissino’s friendly and professional team have the marvelous achievement of The Ospitalitã Italiana award. Awarded by the Italian Embassy in Lisbon for both quality and everything authentically Italian. This award is only given to 10 Italian
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restaurants throughout the whole of Portugal. Grissino’s has now won this prize for the last five years, an incredible and worthy achievement. A difficult choice, from a sublime menu, savor the delicious house starter of Ravioli with Truffles, Thin slices of Bresaula with Burrata and Asparagus or Spinach salad with Smoked Bacon and Balsamic Sauce. Main dishes such as, Lobster Linguini with Aromatic Sauce, Breaded Scollops with Parmiggiano Cheese or Rack of Lamb with Pizzaiola sauce are just a few dishes to be enjoyed together with deserts such as Panna Cotta, Sicilian Cannolo with sweet Ricotta Cheese and Tiramisu. With specials also available at the weekends there is a delicious Summer and Winter menu and bookings are now being taken for New Years Eve with fire works and live music. Of course Grissino’s selection of Italian wines and liquors are superb as well as a choice of after dinner coffees. It was a real pleasure to meet Andrea, Susana and Bruno, we wish them all continued success for the future. Facebook Grissino Ristorante Estrada de Vale do Lobo, Almancil 8135-016, Telephone 289 356 562 Open 7pm till Midnight
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PGBP/EUR, GBP/USD rocket as BoE hints at interest rate hike Keep up to date with our currency expert Chantelle, Client Account Executive at Currencies Direct.
‘The GBP/USD exchange rate was able to hit a one-year high this week after the latest UK inflation data.’
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The GBP/USD exchange rate was able to hit a one-year high this week after the latest UK inflation data. Price growth shot up to 2.9 percent - a joint four-year high – while core growth rose to a six-year high of 2.7 percent. The latest strong data saw bets of a rate hike from the Bank of England (BoE) shoot up. What do you need to look out for? The minutes of the latest BoE meeting claimed that monetary policy ‘could need to be tightened by a somewhat greater extent over the forecast period than current market expectations’. If UK data holds steady or improves, expect the pound to shoot higher as market hopes of a rate hike climb. Brace for worsening GBP exchange rates if the economy shows signs of weakening further. For more information, please contact Chantelle at the Almancil office of Currencies Direct on 289 395739 or alternatively visit their website on www.currenciesdirect.com and register to get regular updates on the currency markets, (please mention Simply Algarve magazine as a referral point).”
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Renting property: the registration of your foreign guests
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s you may be aware, besides taxation one of the still required for tax and statistical control (INE and Turismo de main obligations of the property owners that rent Portugal IP) purposes. Not collecting the required information their properties to tourists, is to report to SEF can lead to the establishment being subject to the imposition (emigration office) the entry and exit of all guests of heavy penalties (imprisonment and fines). with non-Portuguese nationality. What penalties are involved for non-compliance with this SEF is the entity responsible to regulation? monitoring the entry, exit and Any person who encourages or Any person who encourages facilitates non-compliance in any presence of foreigners in Portugal. When foreigners stay in a commercial way is subject to punishment with or facilitates nonaccommodation, such as hotel or imprisonment from 1 to 4 years. If a local lodging unit, these tourist any crimes are committed by those compliance in any way is facilities are required to register the foreign citizens causing inhumane and subject to punishment with arrival and departure with SEF, via degrading conditions, endangering the accommodation registration form life, causing serious harm to body or imprisonment from (Boletim de Alojamento). death, the establishment owner shall 1 to 4 years Fines for non-compliance with this be punished with imprisonment of 2-8 law, may vary between 100€ and years. 2.000€. It’s important to be compliant, don’t take any chances! Financial penalties: For failure to register foreign nationals Below is the information that needs to be reported to SEF: within 3 days through SIBA or through local authorities (where Full Name and Nationality. SIBA is not available - restrictions apply), a minimum fine Date and place of Birth. of €100.00 to €2,000,00 may be incurred depending on the Document Type (passport, ID) and ID/Passport Number. number of offenses committed. Country of Issue. Fines may be increased under the conditions of Fundamental Country of Residence. Law on Offences (Decree-Law No. 433/82 of 27 October). Any Check in & Check out date. further criminal or administrative offences may incur additional FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE SEF penalties (including forfeiture of assets and other limitations). The SEF website offers a full list of FAQs in Portuguese, below What about those who own private homes and commercially you can find a few. provide rental of rooms to foreigners? Who must submit identity documents? Any rental of bedrooms, large portions of a house, an entire Each non-Portuguese person, regardless of age (and including house, a villa, a tent, caravan, boat or any other form of children) shall present identity documents. accommodation to a foreigner requires registration of that What counts as a valid identity document? guest through SIBA. This is mandatory. • Passport/identity card or equivalent government-issued Can a lodging establishment hold the identity documents for photo ID. any reason? • Documents issued under the relevant agreements between No. Only the police and judicial authorities have the power to the States Parties to the North Atlantic Treaty. withhold or retain these documents and only for the period • Laissez-passer issued by the authorities of the State of necessary for their processing. nationality or the State that represents them. Does free accommodation in the homes of friends or relatives • Flight crew license or certificate. also needs to be reported? • Seafarer’s identity document, when on duty. No accommodation reporting is required when under the • Maritime registration certificate, while on duty. following circumstance: foreign nationals who are staying in a • Residence permit, extension of stay or the identity card friend’s house (Portuguese or foreign) by invitation, for holidays, given to diplomats and their administrative/ domestic staff or living, tourism, etc. officials of international organisations based in Portugal and It’s important that you make the necessary registration of members of their families. your holiday property, whether it is a large establishment or • Birth certificate or (where guests are from a country that a just a room in a private home that is occasionally rented. If allows a child to be entered on the passport of their parents) you need any assistance with this, contact our team today, as an entry on the parent’s passport for the child, or an entry we are able to provide this service and make sure that your on the passport of whomever has parental authority over the property is fully compliant! child. • Other documents issued by domestic or foreign authorities when, for acceptable reasons, (theft, robbery, etc.) one cannot present a passport or other document. • In all other cases (total absence of documents) local police should be contacted and/or the respective consular authorities. What happens if someone refuses to provide ID? A person renting accommodation or member of a group doing so who refuses to confirm identify should not be accepted. In addition to security issues, customer registration in the hotel is
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The Ultimate Garden Predator! How to introduce or increase your own super bug garden predators
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antis religiosa, referred to as the European Mantis outside of Europe and known simply as the Praying Mantis in Europe and elsewhere, is one of the most well-known and widespread species of the order Mantodea. Praying mantis is a most interesting and enjoyable beneficial insect to have around the garden and farm. It is the only known insect that can turn its head and look over its shoulder. Mantises lie in wait for their food and when close enough, snap it up with a lightning movement of their strong forelegs. Measurements of their reflexes show they react more than 2 times quicker than houseflies. Mantis has enormous appetites, eating various aphids, leafhoppers, mosquitoes, caterpillars and other soft-bodied insects when young. Later they will eat larger insects, beetles, grasshoppers, crickets, and other pest insects. Praying mantises are large, solitary, slow moving, and predaceous insects that catch their prey with their front legs. They do not have jumping hind legs. Mantises are ambushers that sit on a plant, twig, often near a blossom, as they wait for prey to come close. They feed mainly on small and large insects. These ferocious-looking praying mantises actually make great pets. Some will even eat raw meat and insects from your fingers. With plenty to eat they usually will not stray far. If handled properly they don’t bite. In autumn the female will lay her eggs before she dies with the frost. She often deposits them on a branch or twig, but also leaves them on walls, fences and eaves. They are surrounded by a frothy liquid, called ootheca, which hardens into an egg case about the size and shape of a cigarette filter. The following spring the nymphs hatch and burst out of the case in a small army of hungry youngsters, each the size of a small ant. From birth mantis are predators. The nymphs immediately begin attacking leafhoppers, aphids and even small flies. It’s important for every gardener to recognize these egg cases that become most visible in the winter when deciduous trees
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and shrubs lose their leaves. When pruning, keep a sharp eye out for them. Any found on twigs and branches should be set aside in protected parts of the garden. If they must be removed from a wall, for example, simply relocate to a sheltered place, and the nymphs will survive. Never put an egg case on the ground; the eggs inside quickly will be consumed by ants. A healthy organic garden relies on a delicate balance of predator and prey species. Beneficial mantis, lacewings and ladybugs are vital to keeping plant damaging insects under control. Just one blanket application of chemical pesticides can wipe out whole populations of mantis that can take years to re-establish. In the meantime, plant-damaging pest insects will return in droves to infest the garden, proliferating without any threat of predators. Each case contains about 200 eggs, and three cases will cover about 2,000 square metres. Position your egg cases in the crotches of trees and shrubs. Use wire or twine to tie them to branches. Set on shelves or ledges in wood fencing or structures. They prefer a warm location and will hatch after the last frost and 10 to 15 days of warm weather. While gardens may appear to be peaceful loving environments, they are, when healthy, ruled by ferocious insect predators vital to population control. FOOD AND REARING: Providing food for a mantis can easily be done by trapping flies or other insects, and releasing them into the mantis’s container; a wide-mouth jar covered with a net or screen on top and a twig or branch inside the jar. Insects used for food must be alive and not much bigger than the-e mantis. If the insect is too small, the mantis will consistently miss and be unable to grasp the prey. Mantis will eat insects dangled from tweezers, and most mantises will not accept dead insects. Mantis in captivity do need additional water. Gently place a small wet sponge inside the container every week. The Praying mantis will gather the water off the sponge. LIFE CYCLE AND HABITS
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GARDENS One generation develops each season. In the autumn, females lay eggs in a large mass or cluster (2.5cm or so long), in a frothy, gummy substance glued to tree twigs, plant stems and other objects. Overwintering occurs in the egg stage in this case. Tiny nymphs emerge from the egg mass in the spring or early summer. REARING PRAYING MANTIS The space involved and the time required in rearing food material are the most difficult aspects of mantis rearing. Mantis is among the more difficult of insects to rear. They are carnivorous, feeding in nature on smaller insects and other small animals. Rearing mantis requires rearing of other insects - such as vinegar flies or aphids - as food material (in large quantities)! Small developing nymphs tend to become cannibalistic and require separation or isolation in the later stages. Adults will mate readily in captivity. After the Praying mantis has completed their early stages, they may be fed insects larger than aphids and vinegar flies such as mosquitoes, flies, and roaches. Some people like to watch the capture of this prey. Others like to collect adult mantis (especially females full of eggs), then place them in a large glass container (empty fish aquarium) and watch egg masses being glued to an inserted tree branch. After egg laying, mantis death usually occurs a few weeks later. PEST CONTROL While the praying mantis plays a very important part in nature’s insect control plan, one should not expect to achieve total pest control with the use of praying mantis alone. Nevertheless, the mantis is the only predator which feeds at night on moths (most moths are active only after darkness) and the only predator fast enough to catch mosquitoes and flies. Since mantis are quite large and more visible than most beneficial insects, they are “fun” to watch, and children are fascinated to see a Praying Mantis grasp its prey. Where to find: Praying mantis and /or their egg cases are very difficult to locate by just looking at plants because of
their camouflage. To find adults, look on flowering plants and at porch lights in August through late September. Adult males will often fly to porch lights in the late fall. Home vegetable and flower gardens that are organic or where no insecticides have been used may be a good place to look. How to collect: To collect an egg case, carefully cut the branch with the egg case several inches below the case. If the case is attached to a wall or board, you will not be able to remove it without damaging the case. In capturing immature or adult mantis, you can use your hands to cup around the insect or gently coax them into a container. Using an insect net may be helpful to capture adults with wings. Carefully lay the net over or to the side of the mantis and with one hand gently usher the mantis into the net. Transfer the Praying mantis into a container large enough for the mantis to move around in.
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RELEASE INSTRUCTIONS: Best results will be achieved by attaching the egg cases to a twig or a plant using a cotton or wire tie, wrap around the egg case and tie it to a branch in warm location, filtered sunlight. A hanging, swinging egg case is safer from birds and other predators. It will take about 10 to 15 days of good continue warm weather for them to hatch. When hatching the young will crawl from between the tiny flaps in the egg cases and hang from silken threads about 5cm below the case. After drying out the long legged young disappear into the vegetation around the area, leaving little if any trace of their hatching. This happens within an hour or two and it is difficult to know hatching has occurred unless the elusive, well camouflaged young are found. Use this valuable insect in conjunction with all other beneficial insect releases.
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he Campeonato de Portugal (Division E) features seven Algarve based teams with SC Farense and SC Olhanense leading the early season charge for promotion to the Segunda Liga. Farense staged their first local derby at the São Luís Stadium, Faro and had a comfortable 4-0 win against Moncarapachense with goals from Octavio Barros, Fabio Gomes, former Portugal international Jorge Ribeiro and an own goal. Local derbies in October include: 15th: Louletano (Loulé) v. Moncarapachense (Moncarapacho). 22nd: Lusitano VRSA (Vila Real de Santo António) v. SC Farense. 29th: Armaceenenses (Armação de Pêra) v. Lusitano VRSA. All games kick-off at 3.00pm
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WALKING FOOTBALLERS DEFEND TITLE
occer Olhanense Strollers will be attempting to make it a treble, having won the trophy for the past two years, at the WF Algarve Cup tournament at Browns Sports & Leisure Club, Vilamoura on the 6th/7th October. Some twenty teams from the UK and Portugal will be endeavouring to unseat the Champions. Walking Football spokesman Andy Smith said, “we will be at full stretch to retain our title but the lads are in fine fettle and will have had a good warm-up the week before when they played the Benfica Walking Football 50+ team at the Estádio da Luz in Lisbon.” Walking Football was introduced to the Algarve three years ago and players recently quaffed a glass of bubbly as they marked the special occasion. www.walkingfootballalgarve.com
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itória de Guimarães, from the city accredited with being the birthplace of the Portuguese nationality, created football history last month in their Europa League game against Red Bull Salzburg (Austria). The team commenced their European adventure without a single European player in their starting XI which consisted of four Brazilians, two Colombians, a Venezuelan, a Uruguayan, a Peruvian, an Ivorian and a Ghanaian; the former Portimonense midfielder Alhassan Wakaso. The European-free team was ended when Portugal’s Kiko was brought on in the second-half. The 1-1 draw means that V.Guimarães, who finished fourth in the Primeira Liga last season, had not won in eight European outings.
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Mediterranean Garden Fair 2017
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The only specialist plant sale in the Algarve returns on the 28th!
he Algarve’s only specialist Plant Sale will once again be held this year at the Museo do Trajo, S. Brás de Alportel on Saturday October 28th opening to the public from 11.00 until 16.00. Entry this year remains at €1 per person, under-16s free, and there is parking around the Museo in São Bras. Following on the success of 2016, this is the second year the organisers, Mediterranean Gardening Association in Portugal, will hold the event in the leafy and spacious courtyard in the museum complex and the 9th annual autumn garden fair. This lovely historic space is ideal for visitors to browse in comfort, buy plants and shrubs, or relax and have a tasty meal before launching back to the nurseries for more plant buying or alternatively sit in on one of the following specialist practical talks, all of which are free. • 11.30 Potential of Barrocal native plants as Ornamentals “Vegetação natural potencial do Barrocal algarvio: Espécies características com valor ornamental” by Dr Ricardo Canas of the University of the Algarve - an illustrated talk in Portuguese/English. • 13.00 Keeping Your Home and Garden Safe from Fire “Mantendo casas e jardins protegidos do fogo” by Eng. José Filipe who will give advice on plant choices and garden planning to resist wildfires. He will also present a rolling slide show of his lovely photographs of native flowers of the Algarve for use in the garden in the lecture room between talks and be available to discuss and give information on them. Blog http://dojavaliconquilha.wordpress.com In Portuguese/English. • 14.30 Medicinal Gardens /Jardins Medicinais by João Beles – João lives and gardens in the Algarve and is a qualified Naturopath. He will talk about how we can grow plants in our gardens which enable us to enjoy both their beauty and their medicinal qualities. In Portuguese/English. Visitors can enjoy the atmosphere and find some trees, shrubs, plants or native plant seed adapted to the Algarve and its Mediterranean climate – as always, you can ask for advice
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directly from the nursery owners or from the Mediterranean Garden Association’s Information Point. Nature Printing Workshops are a new exciting addition to the programme this year and are with renowned local Olhão artist and Life Member of the Nature Printing Society, Dr. Rachel Ramirez. Rachel will demonstrate how to make fascinating prints directly from nature and you will be able to try out the techniques for yourself. These are planned for 12.30 and 14.00 with the opportunity to buy special inks and paper to take home with you to continue making your own lovely art works. More info www.rachelramirezprints.weebly.com There also will be organic essential oils and organic local produce (fruit and veg) and the very popular MGAP books stand with titles covering all aspects of gardening in the Mediterranean climate. If visitors have second-hand gardening books to donate the organisers, Mediterranean Gardening in Portugal, will be happy to accept them at their information point. As mentioned earlier refreshments and food are available at this venue and the popular Plant Crêche service will be in operation as usual with a collection point with car access. There will be a drop-off point for less able visitors to the event. The Friends of the Museum and the Câmara Municipal de Saõ Brás de Alportel were very pleased with the event held last year and their help has been essential to the organisers who say the venue is almost purpose built for the Algarve´s only specialist Mediterranean Garden Fair. Contacts for images and further information: Email: mgapfairs@gmail.com Facebook: Mediterranean Gardeners – Portugal www.facebook.com/MedGardenersPortugal/ Amigos do Museo website: www.amigos-museu-sbras.pt Directions: www.museu-sbras.com/info.html GPS: N37,152617, W7.8 85442
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Find us on Google maps Corte Real Gallery From the protected village of Paderne, follow the signs ‘Corte Real’ TM: 912 737 762 . Gallery Open Thurs. Fri. Sat. Sun. 11am - 5pm Email: galeria@corterealarte.com - www.corterealarte.com