Monchique/Portimão fire
The fire that started on Friday at Tojeiro, Marmelete, Monchique, once again reminds us of the considerable risk of rural fires in Portugal. This risk will increase as we head
Algarve losing its charm
There was a time when you travelled in the Algarve and you saw mostly houses built in the traditional Portuguese regional style. The region had a charm which attracted people
Villa owners since 1987
We bought our brand-new villa in the Algarve just outside Quinta do Lago and moved in during May 1987. We immediately designed the garden and swimming pool and employed local
Residency Portugal
Each week in your letters’ column, there now seems to be someone who lives in the UK and has a holiday home here moaning about not being able to spend
Unfair criticism of the SNS
There has been a lot of criticism of the SNS and the vaccine roll-out in recent letters. I have to say that cannot be further away from my recent experiences
Can’t wait to return to Algarve
We are so looking forward to restrictions being lifted from the UK so that we can return to all our favourite places and see friends again in the Algarve. It
Slavery in the Alentejo
Everyone likes to have cheap food – but there are limits, and one limit that’s been hiding in plain sight over the last 10 years or so finally saw the
CTT Customs Clearance problems
Dear Editor, I read Mr Alan Fords article (April 22 issue) concerning the Customs Clearance problems he experienced with a parcel through CTT. I had a similar experience and would
Letter from Cascais
Dear Editor, One of the prime attractions of Cascais has always been the abundance and variety of restaurants catering to many tastes, with emphasis on fish and seafood. Cascais, with
CTT customs process post-Brexit for delivery of a book from UK (a present)
My sons sent two presents for my birthday in early March 2021. One was ordered via Amazon and was sent and delivered from Amazon Spain. It arrived in good time