Heart warming story
Dear Editor, We were on the Playa Verde (Isla Canela, Spain) on the day of the fire, travelling from Portugal to Spain in the middle of our holiday. Everyone on
Environment-unfriendly bins
Dear Editor, My husband and I moved to Portugal three years ago to spend our retirement in the beautiful country area of Montes Canelas, near Portimão. We realised this was
The cost of hearing
Dear Editor, I have reached the age where failing eyes and hearing have become a constant fact of life, not to mention the effects of gravity. However, there seemed to
There is help available!
Dear Editor, Having travelled extensively in third world countries, I have sadly witnessed a lot of pain and suffering of animals. Yet, surprisingly, I have never witnessed so many in-your-face,
Be positive and invest in the area
Dear Editor, It would appear that your anonymous correspondent (Diversification is needed) hasn´t been here very long. I can’t remember when it was, but no doubt your archives will be
In defence of Paul McKay
Dear Editor, With regard to the letter by E. Pearn in last week´s Letters section, I feel the need to reply. First, the history lesson? I am sure Paul McKay called the dish in
Burgled five times in three years
Dear Editor, We have had a villa in the ADM Area of Carvoeiro for the past 20 years and in the last three years have been burgled five times. The
Stupidity of a tourist tax
Dear Editor, Permit me the honour of replying to the article on the subject of tourist tax. I have only one question to ask the honourable Camara President Manuel da
Diversification is needed
Dear Editor, The Algarve Resident conducted an online poll recently that indicated approximately 90% of respondents believe local councils “kowtow” to real estate developers at the expense of the existing
Pylon protest
Dear Editor, Once again I write to you about the ongoing problems with REN . We have been trying to arrange a meeting with them, without success. They have two

