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 ...

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...

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

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 ...

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...

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...

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.

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.

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...

..... 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.

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' ...

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.

Thanks Jefff. Much appreciated. Roy (not Rod)

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 ...

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.