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by martin.cork
Wed Nov 14, 2018 12:10 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Christmas in Carvoeiro
Replies: 1
Views: 1908

Christmas in Carvoeiro

My understanding is that the Algarve celebrate Christmas Eve more than Christmas Day itself. Are the usual restaurants/bars open on Christmas Eve ? and if so do they close early ? Which restaurants are open on Christmas Day... Any restaurant recommendations for Christmas Day ... Good Food. Music, et...
by martin.cork
Fri Mar 23, 2018 1:18 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Car Rental
Replies: 29
Views: 20454

Re: Car Rental

Always Algarve Driver (Yor) for me also.... for the past 10 years... very reliable and excellent value
by martin.cork
Wed Jan 17, 2018 10:00 pm
Forum: Property owners forum / Portugal living.
Topic: Big day!
Replies: 11
Views: 7038

Re: Big day!

Thank you Mug
We also need to connect at ADM and are waiting for a quote
from the builder, we may not need the pumps so I am
looking for an approx value so I can budget.
What is the average cost for connecting to mains (no pumps/elec)
At least no more charges for emptying the fossa....
by martin.cork
Sun Jan 14, 2018 8:29 pm
Forum: Property owners forum / Portugal living.
Topic: Big day!
Replies: 11
Views: 7038

Re: Big day!

How much in € Approximately is the bomb ?
by martin.cork
Tue Nov 21, 2017 4:47 pm
Forum: Property owners forum / Portugal living.
Topic: ADM DRAINS?
Replies: 18
Views: 15383

Re: ADM DRAINS?

Any further update on connection from the villas to the drainage system at ADM. I dot understand why the council did not liaise with the villa owners on the location of the connection points. They have no problem corresponding and making demands when it comes to requesting payment. Their invoice sho...
by martin.cork
Fri Jun 16, 2017 3:09 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Faro Airport
Replies: 83
Views: 75491

Re: Faro Airport

Drove the N125 yesterday morning at 11am... arrived at airport before 12.... my advise is take the A22 if you are under time pressures. Faro Airport : - In all my 27 years of travelling through Faro Airport this was the worst experience... It took nearly 40 minutes to get through the scanners which ...
by martin.cork
Fri Mar 10, 2017 2:26 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Round of golf
Replies: 2
Views: 3159

Re: Round of golf

Teetimes.pt
Good rates and very reliable
Have used them for years
by martin.cork
Wed Jun 03, 2015 7:57 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Car Hire Pick Up P4
Replies: 40
Views: 24424

Re: Car Hire Pick Up P4

I agree that YOR provide a good service I hear changes are on the way from the EU to regulate Car hire charges throughout Europe It should be one all in charge for hire including Fully comprehensive insurance Similar to the airlines, no hidden charges. All is fine until you scratch the car and get h...
by martin.cork
Tue Jun 02, 2015 3:34 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Car Hire Pick Up P4
Replies: 40
Views: 24424

Re: Car Hire Pick Up P4

Thanks for the comments on the Insurance Tom & Geoff, I must look into this again… Windscreen damage should be covered under the basics of all policies. Any comment to the holding of funds on your credit card ?? Have you experienced this ? I would assume this value would increase (if you did not hav...
by martin.cork
Tue Jun 02, 2015 10:17 am
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Car Hire Pick Up P4
Replies: 40
Views: 24424

Re: Car Hire Pick Up P4

I normally hire a car complete with All Inclusive Insurance (average additional insurance charge of €6 per day), The small print states that this does not cover tyre damage/Key lock damage. The car rental company takes a signed copy of credit card . I assume this is to cover any charges from tolls, ...
by martin.cork
Wed Aug 06, 2014 7:44 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Jailhouse
Replies: 55
Views: 41754

Re: Jailhouse

Just saw on FB
Opening party night next saturday
Several bands from the algarve
Coctail bar upstairs
by martin.cork
Wed Apr 24, 2013 11:31 am
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Car Hire - INTERRENT
Replies: 5
Views: 8220

Re: Car Hire - INTERRENT

Redford Best place is to post it is on their facebook page (if they have one)- that way a lot of people will see it. Surely the repair would not cost €370 but from my previous experience with a major car rental company (Bu) (when i was not at fault in an accident) you are just wasting your time. Les...
by martin.cork
Fri Jan 11, 2013 2:45 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Quiz nights
Replies: 12
Views: 6120

Re: Quiz nights

Bar Havana on Friday nights @ 9pm
by martin.cork
Wed Jan 09, 2013 12:08 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: " Sad " Irish Times
Replies: 20
Views: 10626

Re: " Sad " Irish Times

Why all the doom and gloom shanagarry. January is always very quiet in Carvoeiro. Many premises are closed and open again in March. They have done this for many years. Compare the population of Carvoeiro in January to August Regarding profit, the profit is to be made from March to October. The core ...
by martin.cork
Wed Jan 09, 2013 11:53 am
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Good value car hire for August
Replies: 7
Views: 4144

Re: Good value car hire for August

The topic says good value car hire and to be fair to Lamby that price is excellent. I assume the price Lamby booked is for a Group C Car (Corsa) and includes insurance to cover the excess. For peak period this works out at €20 per day. Why not ask Algarve Driver to match ? As laserblazer said you wi...