Hiking and biking in the Algarve
Dear Editor, Unquestionably these two activities should be strongly pursued as part of the Algarve’s 365 tourism strategy (and not just simply rely on golf and beaches). But yet again
London Calling
A Christmas Carol No city on earth does Christmas better than London. The lights, the shopping, the markets, the shows – there is always something going on and this year,
Expat holidaze
I’m not dreaming of a white Christmas. Why would I? I live in the Algarve with the bright sun shining through my picture window as I peck away on my
Loneliness
In June 2015, I quite unwillingly became a member of a very large club, called Widowhood. It isn’t very exclusive; in fact anyone can join at any time and often
Ugliest Christmas tree ever
Dear Editor, I would like to send you a picture of the ugliest “Christmas tree” ever, recently erected by the câmara municipal on the central square of São Brás de
Bureaucracy, waste water and hassle-free motorway charges
Dear Editor, I do not often write to the Algarve Resident, but there are two letters and one article in the edition of November 23 that have prompted me to
Garrão lagoon, loss of natural habitat
Dear Editor, After the long dry summer, the lagoon at Garrão in front of Dunas Douradas Beach Club is nearly dry. This is a natural condition, however; the lagoon is
Disgruntled patient at Faro hospital
Dear Editor, I and my family built a small house 23 years ago in the Eastern Algarve. As my wife and I are retired, we have holidays there that add
Fore!
Not everywhere, but certainly in the Algarve, November is an excellent month to play golf. The two main reasons are that many, but definitely not all, tourists have stopped booking
London Calling
‘Tis the season to… sell your window! Judging by the ever-present crowds of shoppers in the streets of London, it is difficult to imagine that the retail sector is experiencing