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by smudger
Sat Feb 15, 2020 12:18 pm
Forum: Property owners forum / Portugal living.
Topic: Chimney sweep
Replies: 4
Views: 4113

Re: Chimney sweep

Chimney sweep advert in The Portugal News of 15 February. Telephone 934927944. No name provided.
by smudger
Fri Feb 07, 2020 5:16 pm
Forum: CVO Ramblers
Topic: Something different....
Replies: 4
Views: 3619

Re: Something different....

Will try and pop in in next week or so. Noticed the art gallery in the Lagoa winery place at roundabout opens on 10 February
by smudger
Tue Feb 04, 2020 2:45 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Happys
Replies: 3
Views: 3663

Re: Happys

Can confirm Happys open for business, passed it last night.
by smudger
Sat Feb 01, 2020 12:35 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Carvoeiro in October
Replies: 8
Views: 6426

Re: Carvoeiro in October

I don’t mind the rain in CVO, usually freshens everything up and it’s a lot warmer than the rain we get here in Scotland!
by smudger
Thu Jan 30, 2020 10:40 am
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Carvoeiro in October
Replies: 8
Views: 6426

Re: Carvoeiro in October

I was there October 2019, pretty sure every restaurant open and train running until end of month.
by smudger
Mon Dec 09, 2019 7:14 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: newsletter/webcam
Replies: 4
Views: 4066

Re: newsletter/webcam

It's a shame it's so quiet as this was always my 'go to' for information on cvo and in the early days, provided lots of answers to my questions .... having finally decided recently to set up a facebook account, you've just reminded me of one of the reasons apart from A Rampa's menu 😀 Agree ceh, thi...
by smudger
Wed Nov 20, 2019 8:40 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Shop at Rocha Brava
Replies: 5
Views: 5899

Re: Shop at Rocha Brava

I was told it was 9pm. I think Intermarche is open until 9.30pm, we have also used the small supermarket on the in road, behind Hemingway’s. The supermarket on the in road behind Hemingway’s is closing. No new stock, running down current store. Owner retiring but son apparently taking over but shop...
by smudger
Wed Nov 20, 2019 8:36 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Taxi Rank at Smilers
Replies: 1
Views: 2283

Re: Taxi Rank at Smilers

Depending on the reason for complaint I would of thought GNR office. If not them, they might direct you to Lagoa Council as they might licence taxi drivers.
by smudger
Wed Nov 06, 2019 3:25 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Shop at Rocha Brava
Replies: 5
Views: 5899

Re: Shop at Rocha Brava

I was told it was 9pm. I think Intermarche is open until 9.30pm, we have also used the small supermarket on the in road, behind Hemingway’s. The supermarket on the in road behind Hemingway’s is closing. No new stock, running down current store. Owner retiring but son apparently taking over but shop...
by smudger
Sun Nov 03, 2019 11:53 am
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Big Will
Replies: 12
Views: 13001

Re: Big Will

Saw him in Tony’s last week having brunch. Seemed in good form given the chat with his pal and table next to him. When he walked away he seemed to move OK.
by smudger
Fri Nov 01, 2019 5:59 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Boardwalk and Escadinhas
Replies: 0
Views: 7866

Boardwalk and Escadinhas

Had a walk along boardwalk today, first for a while, and noticed that wooden poles and a rope ‘handrail’ had been installed at Escadinhas at several sections. Also a gate installed at the point where you leave the boardwalk and step down towards the access tunnel. Someone been and done a health and ...
by smudger
Mon Oct 07, 2019 12:18 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: IDL post Brexit
Replies: 2
Views: 3029

Re: IDL post Brexit

Brought both of mine just in case! One lasts a year, the other for 3 years. Problem is can’t remember which is which, need to check online! :(
by smudger
Wed Oct 02, 2019 1:58 pm
Forum: Restaurant reviews
Topic: Elle & Ela closed
Replies: 8
Views: 7731

Re: Elle & Ela closed

The sign mentioned opening at a new location but the new location has been covered up with Snopake. :?
by smudger
Sun Sep 29, 2019 6:40 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Taxi from Faro airport
Replies: 7
Views: 6443

Re: Taxi from Faro airport

wedgepat wrote: Sun Sep 29, 2019 3:35 pm Is the price quoted per person What’s the minimum number of passengers?
From experience price is for 4 people, more then 4 costs more from using local taxis in CVO.
by smudger
Sun Jun 16, 2019 8:57 am
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: NEWSLETTER
Replies: 10
Views: 7788

Re: NEWSLETTER

June newsletter is available, well done Margarida, another interesting edition. Your item on street closures raises some important issues, the balance between increasing revenue for local businesses against the disruption to local residents and businesses caused by the new restricted access to prope...