Heartfelt thanks
Dear Editor, Through your column may we express our gratitude to the following medical staff and friends who nursed and encouraged Lesley in her long hard battle against cancer: Dr
Weather forecast
Dear Editor, Oops, whose seaweed was used for this week’s forecast? Not very accurate, was it? But nice to be surprised by the nice weather. D Taylor-Smith, Algarve Editor’s note:
Addressing animal cruelty
Dear Editor, I reply to the article in the Algarve Resident about animals being regarded by law in Portugal as “things”. I am so pleased that this issue is being
Car toll chips
Dear Editor, I have just been reading the article in the Algarve Resident with regard to toll chips for cars. I currently live in the UK by I have a
Mirrored image
Dear Editor, I think that the photograph of the Houses of Parliament in London which appeared on page 26 of your edition of June 4 to accompany Mike Johnson’s interesting
Algarve Resident helps Algarveans reach success
Dear Editor, As Secretary of the Algarveans, and on behalf of all members, cast and production team, I would like to thank you and your production and editorial staff for
A double expat’s exchange on language nuances
Dear Ms. Lover, I read your amusing piece in the Algarve Resident of May 3, ‘Three Little Words That Mean So Much’, with a mix of laughter and compassion. Portuguese
Portuguese driving
Dear Editor, I read your article with interest and indeed “security” is a great factor for the wellbeing of the tourist. But wellbeing disappears quickly when you drive on the
Weather query
Dear Editor, Is there any truth in the rumour that August weather this year may reach 45ºC? We visit twice a year but now due to school holidays this year
Dog fouling in Luz
Dear Editor, I have run a holiday website for Praia da Luz for some five years now and am pleased to say that I get a lot of feedback from

