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by roy4eyes
Sun Jan 23, 2022 5:19 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Where can we eat?
Replies: 6
Views: 2569

Re: Where can we eat?

Pleased to hear that Geoff. We went twice last year and were disappointed both times - several items were 'off the menu' , couldn't fillet the overgrilled fish which also did not taste as fresh as previously, no home made 'Molotov' any longer and no Fado on Fridays. The new owner was certainly very ...
by roy4eyes
Sun Jan 23, 2022 2:34 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Where can we eat?
Replies: 6
Views: 2569

Re: Where can we eat?

A Paleta seems to have gone downhill under the new owners. Ele e Ela is now the Chefs Kitchen - same road, opposite side and 50m. further out of town. For cheap Vimar (our favourite !), Escondidinho or Recanto Boa Vista (both same family). For special occasion L'Orange or Oregano. For 'no expense sp...
by roy4eyes
Sat Jan 15, 2022 12:20 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Schizophrenia !!
Replies: 2
Views: 1779

Schizophrenia !!

Suddenly today CVO.com recognised 'roy4eyes' again in addition to my new handle of 'RoyC' - so I can now be reached on either of my persona.

Just to confuse things, I have now retired so should be 'roynolonger4eyes'. Both of me are now totally confused :? :lol:
by roy4eyes
Sat Aug 28, 2021 11:31 am
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Covid - again !!
Replies: 16
Views: 5575

Re: Covid - again !!

Thank you for your helpful comments. I now understand that the Portuguese authorities only need an EU digital Covid cerificate which we have - and we also will have our PCR test results from arrival 2 weeks pror to departure - but do the airline (Ryanair) need any additional tests before letting us ...
by roy4eyes
Thu Aug 26, 2021 4:02 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Covid - again !!
Replies: 16
Views: 5575

Covid - again !!

We have saved up our hard earned pension to go to U.K. to see family and organised the covid rip off outbound but would appreciate advice on return. Reading available comments it would appear that Portuguese residents returning from U.K. only need proof of being vaccinated but others state that at l...
by roy4eyes
Sun Aug 22, 2021 11:44 am
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Early birds and oranges - climate change ?
Replies: 1
Views: 1753

Early birds and oranges - climate change ?

This year we have noticed two surprising occurrences. Our house martins all flew off last Monday - two weeks earlier than normal Our oranges are starting to turn from green to orange - normally occurring in November. What do our ornithologists/meteorologists/horticulturists make of this ? Global war...
by roy4eyes
Sun Aug 01, 2021 11:16 am
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Local Garages
Replies: 4
Views: 3403

Re: Local Garages

Andrewf - if you are not aware Urb. Boa Vista is in Carvoeiro - just off the road to Sesmarias. I can send you a map if you forward your e-mail address.
by roy4eyes
Fri Jul 30, 2021 1:55 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Local Garages
Replies: 4
Views: 3403

Re: Local Garages

Jose Miguel at Urb. Boa Vista, 112. 8400-553 Tel. 918 462 490. Worked at Star for 20 years and now set up from home.

Speaks very little English but his daughters and wife are fluent Labour at € 25 per hour.

Tell him that Roy, the eye man, from 41 recommended you.
by roy4eyes
Tue Jul 13, 2021 5:07 pm
Forum: Property owners forum / Portugal living.
Topic: Driving santander/bilbao to CVO
Replies: 16
Views: 9103

Re: Driving santander/bilbao to CVO

Never had any problems with Seville traffic - very clearly indicated to 'Algarve' with slip road from one motorway to another with no need to enter Seville. Excellent road surface and 6 lanes west out of Seville so no hold up. Time difference negligable and toll + fuel + cheaper service area savings...
by roy4eyes
Tue Jul 13, 2021 12:02 pm
Forum: Property owners forum / Portugal living.
Topic: Driving santander/bilbao to CVO
Replies: 16
Views: 9103

Re: Driving santander/bilbao to CVO

..... or easier in my opinion, and without any toll charges, is to continue to Seville and then M-way through to Portugal.
Big fuel saving also - remember to fill up just before the Guadiana border crossing.
by roy4eyes
Wed May 12, 2021 10:31 am
Forum: Property owners forum / Portugal living.
Topic: Amazon Spain
Replies: 0
Views: 3053

Amazon Spain

For those now having problems with buying from Amazon U.K. my experience with Amazon.es may help. Firstly it is only in Spanish and Portuguese but Google translate easily overcomes this. Initially try your U.K. password but if this does not work it is easy to create a new one. 'Forgotten password' ...
by roy4eyes
Mon May 10, 2021 12:21 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Returning to Portugal?
Replies: 192
Views: 71812

Re: Returning to Portugal?

Have you enquired at the Centro de Saude ? I believe this will be done free of charge for residents and may be cheaper, if not free, for property owners who have an Identificaçao do Utente (Health Service I.D. number).
Alternatively try one of the private medical centres such as Monte Carvoeiro.
by roy4eyes
Sat May 08, 2021 12:38 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Returning to Portugal?
Replies: 192
Views: 71812

Re: Returning to Portugal?

Thanks Jefff. Much appreciated. Roy (not Rod) :wink:
by roy4eyes
Sat May 08, 2021 11:34 am
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Returning to Portugal?
Replies: 192
Views: 71812

Re: Returning to Portugal?

I am finding this topic interesting as we are desperate to get back to U.K. to see our family and look forward to continued updates. In the meantime if anyone is coming out, or knows someone coming out, I would be grateful if they could bring my repaired spectacles in their case (or pocket) to save ...
by roy4eyes
Sat May 01, 2021 12:21 pm
Forum: Property owners forum / Portugal living.
Topic: Accountant "Cecol" in CVO
Replies: 2
Views: 2285

Re: Accountant "Cecol" in CVO

Yes they are still there and my (excellent) accountants but I also have difficulty with e-mails and now only phone 282 181 360/1 for contact.
They did say recently that they are not taking new clients at this time.