Exclusive interview with Lagoa Bombeiros Commandant
FOLLOWING ON from last week’s article on the Bombeiros describing their role in Portuguese society, I thought that if I presented some questions to Commandant Vítor Manuel Granadeiro Rio Alves
New spa programmes at Algarve’s Vilalara resort
THREE NEW day spa programmes are being launched at the Sofitel Thalassa Vilalara resort in Porches (Lagoa) this month, providing the ideal opportunity to shake off those winter blues and
The cat that’s got the cream
FOR THOSE British expatriates among us, are your dreams filled with jam doughnuts, HP sauce and Heinz baked beans? In some Portuguese supermarkets, does your wallet run for the hills
Preserve your independence
CAREALARM, BASED in Lagoa, provides a fully integrated homecare safety system, which combines a range of monitoring equipment backed up by a control centre, for individuals who have restricted mobility,
Beat winter cellulite!
FINALLY, A cellulite treatment that does what no creams, potions or surgeries have been able to do – work! Endermology is completely painless, totally non-invasive and amazingly effective. After completing
It has finally arrived …
THE VIRGIN Vie cosmetic and jewellery experience! I recently attended my first cosmetics and jewellery party with some trepidation, which on reflection was misplaced. The evening at Lila’s Guitar Bar
Number of British visitors to Portugal continues to rise
The Resident: Tell us a bit about your and the embassy’s activities since we last met one year ago … Ambassador: The discussions over the EU budget were a major
It’s all within you – find it!
CAROLINE AND Barry McCutcheon came to the Algarve after living in London for 25 years where they raised two children. In January this year, the couple opened the Harmony Healing
A meal to suit everyone’s appetite and diet
THE HUGO Beaty Bar & Café at the Oceânico resort Estrela da Luz, in Praia da Luz, is being re-launched in 2006 with new prices and more sandwich and salad
New vets in Almancil
NORWEGIAN BORN Dr. Camilla Amundsen and Canadian born Dr. Attila Stewart have taken over Canham Veterinary Clinic from Dr. Steve Wright. They are fully licensed veterinary surgeons, qualified to practise