Features

Local crafts admired Dear Editor. As a resident in Carvoeiro, I attend Fatacil regularly and this year, I watched with fascination as an artisan made wooden spoons with an ease

By Jenny Grainer features@algarveresident.com Jenny Grainer arrived in the Algarve to live, work and raise a family in 1968. She is a freelance writer and her book ‘Portugal and the

When to apply for a mortgage is always an important factor in the buying process. This is even more the case when buying overseas. Receiving a mortgage approval can be

Central Carvoeiro resort Monte Dourado Resort has changed ownership. New owners Colina Dourada Lda has bought the remaining assets, operational activities, including administration and service contracts, and the rental opportunities

The owner of a vintage Gibson Les Paul Special stolen eight years ago has found the guitar after it finally resurfaced on eBay. Doug Duncan never gave up looking for

By Rachel Shepherd features@algarveresident.com Inspired by her seven-year-old daughter Francesca, a special needs child, Algarve resident Rachel Shepherd has set up a website to promote businesses and amenities in the

Police in Louisiana, US, reported that a woman stripped in the back seat of a cab, demanded the driver to take her to her home state of Michigan and when

by John Westwood features@algarveresident.com John Westwood is the Managing Director of Blacktower Financial Management Group. Offshore bonds have been hugely successful, particularly in the UK where they are often chosen

By Sheila Mulvenney features@algarveresident.com British resident Sheila Mulvenney owns a home in the Algarve. She and her partner Dave spent a lovely Easter break in the region and were due

By Carolyn Evan-Watkins   features@algarveresident.com Carolyn Evan-Watkins is a sports, fitness and Pilates instructor with more than 15 years experience. She is a lecturer, teaching and assessing instructors in health and fitness. Carolyn has