FAQ corrrections

[TomUK]

I have been renting cars in the Algarve for at least ten years (in recent years two or three visits). Never have I been told about a 90 kph limit for the car and never have I seen anything on the hire document about this. I have used probably six or seven firms over this time, including Auot Jardim. Perhaps it is just the odd company that includes this requirement. Even the smallest cars now have five speed gearboxes and can do 120 kph without flogging the engine, so wear and tear is not so much of an issue nowadays. I remember not so long ago when the only proviso was that they wanted you to use premier unleaded 98 octane, but this has been dropped by many filling stations and they now only have standrad 95 octane unleaded.

[Michael Crane]

Can someone check out this map for accuracy? BEACHES

[Farol]

"Shopping - Update comment about the new shopping centre in Portimao as it has been open a few years now
Add the 2nd Portimao Retail Park ( the one with C&As)
Consider adding a comment about the largest shopping complex in Portugal that is currently being built in Portimao"

Locations please of the 'new' and 2nd Portimao shopping, and where is the largest one being built?

Not a map but the details are here:

http://www.c-e-a.pt/stores/detail.php/1511

From the new bridge take the hospital exit towards Portimao, straight over at the hospital roundabout then at the next roundabout (where the underpass starts) take the road at approx 90 degrees on your right, follow the road which will lead you around a right angle bend and down a short hill to a new roundabout. C&A and the rest of the new Portimao shopping park is opposite as you approach the roundabout. (Same route you would take if you were going to Max Mat)

The development being built is the complete area between the C&A store and the roundabout on the road from the hospital where the underpass starts - you will see lots of tower cranes, road works, etc. I can't remember the name but I'm sure somebody else can supply that.

[Michael Crane]

Ta, Farol.

[Farol]

Can someone check out this map for accuracy? BEACHES

Carvoeiro and Caneiros are correct.

For Ferragudo the main beach "Praia Grande" is more normally shown as the part to the south of the fortezela (where there are 4 beach bars plus toilets & shower) rather than to the north of it (which has no facilities).

I'll leave others to check out the beaches the other side of CVO.

[Michael Crane]

For Ferragudo the main beach "Praia Grande" is more normally shown as the part to the south of the fortezela (where there are 4 beach bars plus toilets & shower) rather than to the north of it (which has no facilities).

Look now, I have moved the marker. Is this correct?

[Michael Crane]

..Carvoeiro and Caneiros are correct.

I'd have been really peed off if I got Carvoeiro wrong!

[Farol]

For Ferragudo the main beach "Praia Grande" is more normally shown as the part to the south of the fortezela (where there are 4 beach bars plus toilets & shower) rather than to the north of it (which has no facilities).

Look now, I have moved the marker. Is this correct?

Yep!

Worth the effort as the aerial view gives a good sense of what the beaches are like.

[Michael Crane]

...Yep! ...Worth the effort as the aerial view gives a good sense of what the beaches are like.

Thanks for checking it out.

[Gary/Gaynor]

"Shopping - Update comment about the new shopping centre in Portimao as it has been open a few years now
Add the 2nd Portimao Retail Park ( the one with C&As)
Consider adding a comment about the largest shopping complex in Portugal that is currently being built in Portimao"

Locations please of the 'new' and 2nd Portimao shopping, and where is the largest one being built?

Michael

Please dont do this as far as Im concerned (not Gaynor of course) there are too many shopping centres already Now they are building the largest one in the Algarve

For mankind desist in this activity else you may have to have your backgammon board surgically removed if you get my drift

Gary

[Michael Crane]

[Michael Crane]

OK, most of what was requested has now been added/deleted/improved.

Now I need help with:

• Music venues by type
  Not sure what Farol means by this. Perhaps, Farol, you could start the ball rolling with a few examples.
  
  TV in the Algarve
  Can someone with better knowledge than I please report on Sky, Freesat etc in the Algarve, pros and cons, and what kit is required to view adequately, including provision and installation of the various options?
  
  Snakes, spiders, mosquitos
  Which ones to look out for and what precautions are most effective.

Please either post as replies else PM me.

[jeremy]

MC - This provides some info:

http://www.valegrifo.com/snakes.htm





Another spotted in Carvoeiro

[Michael Crane]

Ta

[Farol]

Music venues by type
Not sure what Farol means by this. Perhaps, Farol, you could start the ball rolling with a few examples.

Here's some to get you started:

Live Music Summer 2010

Carvoeiro

Brady's Irish Bar
- Tuesdays - Twinflames - Irish Folk Music
- Thursdays & Sundays - The Outsiders - Rock/Pop with emphasis on electric guitar

Black Stove
- Sundays - Mostly Harmless - Folk to Blues

Silves

Cafe Ingles
- Friday & Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon - different groups every week normally with emphasis on jazz

O Cais
- Thursday & Saturday evenings - Fado - artist vary
- Friday & Sunday evenings - jam sessions

Ferragudo

Club Nau (Praia Grande)
- Wednesdays - Chill-Out / Sunset Music - from 18:00 pm until 21:00 pm
- Thursdays - Reggae Night - from 21:00 pm until 01:00 am
- Fridays - Simao / Guitar and Singing - from 22:00 pm until 00:00pm
- Saturdays - tba
- Sundays - Jazz or Bossa Music

There must be lots that can be added but no karaoke please.