It looks like the tolls are to start on December 8.

See The Portugal News //www.theportugalnews.com/. "Algarve motorway tolls start next week" dated 28/11/2011.

Any advice from the car hires companies yet?

We have used Algarve Driver (http://www.algarvedriver.com/) for a number of years and never had any problems. Cars may have the odd scratch but just make sure they are noted on the hire document. The pick up is at Faro airport and nothing to pay for a second driver. They also have a price match poli...

If you only want to play 9 holes the Penina Resort course is worth a visit. re handicap certificate, the only time I have been asked was when playing the Penina Championship course. Vale de Milho really only a very short course and not one I would recommend to a serious golfer.

Seconded

We were in Intermache at Lagos in October and when we came out we had a front nearside flat. After changing the wheel we noticed my bag containing wallet, phone & passport was missing and can only conclude it was stolen from the car whilst we were engaged at the front corner! The puncture turned out...

Wanted compact pull golf trolley

Just did a google search of "Agua hotels Vale de Lapa" and found several entries. a couple being:-

http://www.activehotels.com/hotel/brochure/en/173379

http://www.holidayhotels.com/hotels/aqu ... -lapa.aspx

Hope this helps

Have used Nationwide for some time, good rate and no charges.

See

http://corporate.visa.com/pd/consumer_s ... _rates.jsp

for rate used that day.

Beats any UK exchange seller I have found.

Thank you both for the prompt response. Just back from CVO without finding something suitable in our budget

Will save details in the hope of success in the future.

We are looking at purchasing in CVO area and I guess as in the UK a property survey is recomended. Can anyone recommend a surveyor?