Quarantine
Dear Editor, We passed through Faro airport on Saturday afternoon and were delighted at the lack of queues, efficient passport control area and the clear Covid-19 hygiene regime. Chaos is
Castelejo drowning
Dear Editor, It is a scandal that Castelejo beach has no lifeguard. Surely this is the responsibility of the Câmara in Vila do Bispo. Hundreds of tourists are in the
Pat the Expat’s article
Dear Editor, In my opinion, Portugal is the best country in the world to retire. Everywhere has a few problems and that’s life. You have to accept the few minor
Barking dogs
Dear Editor, Having recently moved to the Algarve, it was heartening to read the article entitled ‘So, what don’t you like about Portugal?’ (by Pat the Expat, Algarve Resident edition
Water is life
Dear Editor, I was surprised to see such an important article about the Algarve’s precarious water situation only on page 17 of the Resident (August 13). Water is life –
Holiday in Alvor
Dear Editor, We have just returned from a fabulous week in Alvor. Very safe. It worked to our advantage that there were not the normal numbers of people as we
In response to Pat The Expat’s article “So, what don’t you like about Portugal?”
In response to Pat The Expat’s article “So, what don’t you like about Portugal?” (click here) Response to Pat The Expat’s article “So, what don’t you like about Portugal?”, published
Returning to the UK
Dear Editor, Interesting article on Brits travelling and staying in the Algarve (story ‘Brits ignore Foreign Office travel advice … because it’s unfair’, August 6 edition). Have you heard or
A two-week quarantine is worth it!
Dear Editor, I would just like to say thank you for your articles. I am due to be travelling to Portugal next week and this trip was planned before the
Another disappointed Brit
Dear Editor, I was really looking forward to coming over to Ferragudo for our annual family break. This was irrespective of the British government’s unfounded restriction. We have just this