Fiesa fails to impress
Dear Editor, We would like to register our disappointment to The Algarve Resident, being one of the main sponsors of this event, at this year’s sculptures because we consider that
Algarve homes get direct police connection
Dear Editor, I can only tell you about my experience concerning the GNR. Three hours we waited for help, to stop workmen on our adjoining plot cutting down our fence
US woman develops European accent
An American woman has developed a European accent after undergoing dental surgery. Karen Butler has never been to Europe but 18 months after the procedure her ‘foreign’ accent remains. The
Pestana TV now broadcasting
Pestana Golf & Resorts has launched Pestana Television, programming designed to enhance the experience of Pestana for guests by informing them of the resort services, golf courses and the selection
Britons prefer sleep to sex
More than three quarters of Britons would rather have a good night’s sleep than have sex with their partners, according to a survey. The study, of more than 8,500 people,
Out with the ghosts and Alentejo dust
By John Oliver and Jeanette Elliott features@algarveresident.com John Oliver and Jeanette Elliott moved from the UK to Portugal around six years ago and live in Ourique, Alentejo. John now follows
Foreign registered vehicles
Dear Editor, When returning to Faro Airport one evening, I saw the GNR Brigada de Trânsito out in force in the long term car park. I spoke to one of
Summer delights
By Helga and Larry Hampton features@algarveresident.com Helga and Larry Hampton, a German-American couple, have had a villa in the Algarve since 1972 and since 1990 have spent the majority of
Bank of England inflation report and interest rates
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How to survive paying (less) taxes!
by Filomena Ramilo features@algarveresident.com 3″>features