I'm really glad I read these posts last week when I was in CVO as I was about to buy a load of wood in anticipation of the next visit when it will be colder. It would have been really bad news to have had it stolen so thanks for the advice.

We've stayed at Palm Gardens 4 or 5 times ranging from 1 night to 10 nights (so not long stay) and at Rocha Brava once for 3 nights. This has always been out of season (Dec to March). We've much preferred Palm Gardens for location, quality of accommodation/fittings etc We've always ended up with a l...

With ref to my earlier post, I forgot to say it has 4 walks in the CVO area (in the broadest sense).

Ferragudo to CVO, CVO to Algar Seco to Pr Centianes to CVO, CVO to Benagil and Benagil to Armacao de Pera

I have an excellent book called Algarve Rother Walking Guide (The Finest valley and mountain walks) by Ulrich Enzel. ISBN 3-7633-4825-5. www.rother.de (It's translated into English). It has 51 walks, small maps, photos, text including starting points, distance, time, refreshments etc It covers coast...

Sofa Vip provide free delivery. They let you know which day they will deliver then phone when they're on the way. I've had two deliveries of bedroom furniture and both times there were 3 guys on the delivery vehicle so they may be able to cope with the 8th floor. They ask for a deposit when you orde...

You could also try Sofavip - we went in to the shop to look at sofas and instead bought a double bed and bedside tables. It was all delivered according to plan(unlike another store which didn't deliver the sofas on the right date). The bedroom furniture looked so good, that we took delivery of the s...

Thanks kteee - I wasn't going to be very popular if we had to do too much searching!

I have an appointment to see the lawyer, Maria Alves next week and I've just realised I'm not sure where her office is. I understand it's on the out road - can anyone help me to narrow my search down?

thanks

Three days to go before we escape the rain (and work)...............can't wait. Must be sunnier/drier in CVO than here.

Can anyone tell me whether there is a ATM at Faro airport. I'm interested in knowing whether I can land at Faro from the UK and withdraw cash from my Portuguese account before setting off from the airport.

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I bought a duvet from justwhite with some other bedding and I'm very pleased with it. It was ordered by email etc and I had everything delivered. They provided an excellent service and delivered on time etc

I had a double bed (with the frame, mattress etc) and some bedside cabinets from Sofavip in March and was so pleased with the quality, service, free delivery (on the right day unlike some suppliers) etc that two single beds are on order for delivery in a few weeks. They aren't cheap but with 40% off...

Thanks Gaynor, I will follow this up. I'm looking for paintings for home in the UK, as well as the villa and maybe the office so your post sounds interesting.

Thanks Gambrinus and jeremy for your replies - I will follow them up in just over a fortnight (can't wait to be back)....

I am interested in buying some paintings of local beaches, the coast, countryside etc (ie landscapes) by local artists. I've never noticed any local shops, galleries or similar selling anything (although I've not gone looking as we're usually not shopping but heading for the beach or restaurant). Ca...