Message board November 2003 part 3

Date:

30-11-02

Time:

17:48:03

Remote Name:

194.65.100.7

Comments

Hotels? Hang on! Lets get the geography right

In the sqaure is the carvoeiro Sol (ex Dom Sancho. The Mirachoro is 300 mts up the hill on the left going out of town TOWARDS the Aalmansor. Next comes Palm Gardens and the Hotel Cristal

Date:

30-11-02

Time:

17:44:52

Remote Name:

194.65.100.7

Comments

The person who is doubting offshore company ownership will find out when he comes to sell and gets wopped for a big tax bill

Date:

30-11-02

Time:

15:11:14

Remote Name:

213.40.67.65

Comments

Just back in damp, chilly Buckinghamshire after 3 weeks at Rocha Brava. At least the rain there was warm, and we also had several sunbathing days in the garden. To the person asking about the Almansor, yes, it is still there (try Tivoli Almansor). The Mirachoro is a new hotel further up the hill. Great restaurants, Carlos at the Captain's Table, Marinha Brasserie, and O Velha Casa do Pescador, all at Benagil. The Mona Lisa and Casa Algarvia are also very good. Good pizzas and pasta at La Bella Napoli (by Rocha Brava) and California in Carvoeiro. Have already booked next visit for January, hope the weather has improved by then. At least the golf courses shouldn't be so soggy underfoot. Can't wait!

Date:

30-11-02

Time:

13:55:52

Remote Name:

217.129.253.253

Comments

STAY AWAY FROM OFF SHORE COMPANYS IT WILL COST YOU MORE IN THE LONG RUN

Date:

30-11-02

Time:

11:49:21

Remote Name:

217.46.162.177

Comments

Re solicitor, Idalio Coelio in Lagoa, 00351 282 3411715. Set ours up 2 years ago. very good and explains whats going on and why.

Date:

30-11-02

Time:

11:38:57

Remote Name:

194.164.14.246

Comments

Can anybody from their own experience suggest a good solicitor to handle the purchase of an "offshore" company. Thanks

Date:

30-11-02

Time:

01:23:48

Remote Name:

172.181.206.248

Comments

Is The Almansor Hotel no more?

There's a new one (or it seems new!)called Mirachoro Hotel up the road from square - has that replaced The Almansor or am I totally wrong?!

Stayed in the Carvoeiro Sol for the first time this month. Location brilliant, really cheap room rates and very good breakfast (inc)which also did for rolls at lunchtime!

I've also booked those cheap bmibaby flights in February for a week - silly not to!!

Date:

30-11-02

Time:

00:35:18

Remote Name:

194.65.100.7

Comments

Lanterna Velha is shutting this weekend (end Nov) for two months. Open again Feb.

The sardine man "on the beach" can only have been Jorge and Julio at Os Tres Jotas surely?

I have lived here since 1981 and can't recall anyone on the beach

Date:

29-11-02

Time:

22:19:09

Remote Name:

62.30.0.3

Comments

Re Jack & Daniella.

Many thanks to JA Muray for your kind donation to the APAA. They have sent me your receipt and if you would like it sent on please e-mail me at martinam@blueyonder.co.uk. Jack & Daniella are doing fine. Jack is putting on weight now that his treatment has finished and Daniella is fighting fit. We are so looking forward to next year when they fly home to us. Thankyou once again for your generosity! Best wishes Martina & Iain

Date:

29-11-02

Time:

17:32:56

Remote Name:

217.36.244.138

Comments

If anyones got the spare time, the ten day forecast is looking pretty dry albeit the "air" temps are a bit low.

Date:

29-11-02

Time:

17:22:49

Remote Name:

217.36.244.138

Comments

The grilled sardines sounds a great idea, when was the last time it was in the square then? I've been going since 1985 and can't remember it then.

Date:

29-11-02

Time:

15:24:54

Remote Name:

217.129.154.130

Comments

Any more ideas for my commercial area. I think Mcdonalds is a no no !

Date:

29-11-02

Time:

13:08:16

Remote Name:

213.123.250.185

Comments

For all of you who can remember, bring back the man on the beach who used to grill sardines on a huge grill brushing them with a big paint brush!!!! Thats what i think portugal is all about not McDonalds. If i want fast food like that i would go to Albafuria!!

Date:

29-11-02

Time:

12:32:48

Remote Name:

212.250.173.211

Comments

Just got back from Carvoeiro on Wednesday, used BMI baby EastMidlands service for the first time, SUPERB ! I was impressed with East Midlands Airport and thought the Airpark car park was in a superb location, just 2 minutes from the airport. Just to let people know we visited the Safari Bar in Carvoeiro which is under new management, we were really impressed with the service by the new manager Stuart Greenwood, the music is all 60's 70's and some 80's, super atmosphere for all ages. The manager is a life size imformation guide to the area, knows all the best beaches, restaurants etc ! Try it, you will like it! ate at Happy's, Old Antonio's, O' Xandrez, and the Chinese on the right down the main street, all were excellent. Visited Crazy world with our 5 year old daughter, seemed a little run down and some of the animals were in a poor state, won't rush back there next year!

Date:

29-11-02

Time:

11:14:16

Remote Name:

217.129.153.213

Comments

LOL to the McHappy meal!!

But getting back to what originated this discussion in the first place: To the owner of the Lagoa comercial space, have you gotten any closer to deciding what to do with it?

Date:

29-11-02

Time:

00:06:59

Remote Name:

195.93.32.11

Comments

5 hour delay,inbound aircraft diverted Lisbon,mal tempo as they say in these parts,only one decent day on week ended 27th for me,take a good raincoat,of couse it was worse in Morocco according to RTP,but I enjoyed the week and think the folling are worth a mention for value/quality/quantity of food.....Taberna do Mare....old fisherman quarter Portimao, A Guitarra....Parchal,and O Cherneco....beside the chuch in Estombar...the bill for 2 with wine,dessert,coffee and such offerings as cataplana,espetadas,tamboril etc came to resp.32 ,24,20(no sweet@Charneco)and a great atmosphere in all 3,espec Mare with its dockside characters sitting at the same table,adega style ,all very friendly and not a McHappy meal in site.I loved the house wine in Mare from Pias(Alentejo)and the Baba Caramelo of Guitarra.Lets read of some more nice experiences in this column

Date:

28-11-02

Time:

22:49:45

Remote Name:

195.92.67.76

Comments

I'm fed up with reading about the McDonalds/fast food debate on this website, can we have an end to it now and get back to the nitty gritty of Carvoeiro please? Can someone please tell me if Colombos restaurant or the Lanterna Velha on Restaurant Hill will be open on New Years eve? I want to take the kids out to eat before heading off to the silly hat party in the Jailhouse!

Date:

28-11-02

Time:

21:41:18

Remote Name:

213.1.130.126

Comments

I have just had my first visit to Carvoeiro and I would recommend going there to anybody. Ok so the weather wasn't brilliant when I was over there last week but what do you expect for November. I must be honest and say that I actually feel in love with the place and I can't wait to get back there, but unfortunately in won't be until next September.

Sharon

Date:

28-11-02

Time:

21:34:12

Remote Name:

62.7.5.123

Comments

Maybe the locals should get in touch with whoever flouts the law re. building increases. I met with an estate agent in the summer who said that the rules are bent all the time. ie. can't build high so they build down the cliffs etc. Of course it is sad that building is increasing so much but if it is stopped, what happens - less jobs for one thing.

Date:

28-11-02

Time:

19:19:38

Remote Name:

62.255.0.4

Comments

Please could someone give me the telephone number to the Alamansor Hotel, as we have booked on BMI Baby £50 return for two, not bad!! to come out for a few days in January, to see what the weather is like that time for year, I have tried the number on this website but am unable to get through Thanks Ann

Date:

28-11-02

Time:

16:41:50

Remote Name:

62.190.12.195

Comments

I'll tell you what's going pear-shaped and what all you ex-pats should be up in arms about and that is the obscene increase of villas on the road to Ferragudo and the expansion of Ferragudo itslf near the Lighthouse.That's where Portugal is losing its identity. Burger bars come and go., overbuilding just increases. Get your priorities right.

Date:

28-11-02

Time:

16:26:51

Remote Name:

62.190.12.195

Comments

McD's are not about cheap food, I'm talking about Quality, not the so-called chips and tough bits of grilled meat widely available in the village in a lot of cases served in grubby and tacky surroundings. I've had McD's at Algarve Shopping and I have to say the taste and quality + value was better than the UK, there was a certain Portuguese element that made it better. Also add a bit of piri-piri to the burger,heavenly!

Date:

28-11-02

Time:

16:22:33

Remote Name:

62.189.39.69

Comments

Oh dear, this is all going pear shaped. First and foremost the economy of the area is reliant on tourists. Why someone would want to eat at Mcdonalds is beyond belief and all the profits go back to the US and not the local economy. So the local restaraunts and bars who all sell burgers, coke, chips and will knock up anything McDonalds do. So why would anyone with an ounce of common sense use the rasculs in the first place. Perhaps this is why McDonalds pulled out at the fire station site! At the end of the day whilst in Portugal, I will not buy, eat, or drink in any establishment that is non Portuguese. We are their guests and every one bar none should support them accordingly.

Date:

28-11-02

Time:

15:56:58

Remote Name:

213.122.216.85

Comments

here we go again. someone always doesn't like someone else to have an opinion. Do not think its a case of being snobby - we can eat a good filling meal, with alcoholic drink and bill is cheaper than fast food places. Maybe it is the cheapest place to eat out in Hampstead but not all of us are rich enough to live there anyway!!

Date:

28-11-02

Time:

15:05:29

Remote Name:

62.190.12.195

Comments

Don,t be so Snobby English! If iMcD's are good enough for Hampstead then it's good enough for Carvoeiro. At least it's French Fries are better than The McCains frozen ones served up in 90% of the villages "restaurants"(cafes more like). So get off your high horses and go to the Fish and Chip shop in the Village and taste the worst in exported English food!

Date:

28-11-02

Time:

13:08:27

Remote Name:

62.6.81.163

Comments

oh no! not the M word again. This place is closing down all over the planet now - people have realised its just a waste of money for terrible tasting food in a tacky environment and if you read previous message boards you will realise that people DO NOT want this type of thing anywhere near them.

Date:

28-11-02

Time:

11:45:55

Remote Name:

62.189.39.69

Comments

Thats a NO NO from me as well unless it's Burger King

Date:

28-11-02

Time:

11:02:32

Remote Name:

194.129.108.75

Comments

thats a here here NO to the fast food.

Date:

28-11-02

Time:

11:01:48

Remote Name:

194.129.108.75

Comments

Here, here, on the fast food shop proposals.

Date:

28-11-02

Time:

10:13:46

Remote Name:

217.45.13.229

Comments

Mcd? Why not Burger King.But seriously keep this type of food away from Carvoeiro,who wants the drinks cartons and burger bun dishes washing up on the beaches?

Date:

28-11-02

Time:

09:33:30

Remote Name:

217.129.153.213

Comments

Re: McD:

It is a solid investment and will give the local youth a place to "hang out".

If you have any space left, open a fitness studio and a morgue next to it. In ten years time they will generate good revenue.

Date:

27-11-02

Time:

19:26:22

Remote Name:

193.126.224.54

Comments

McD's looked at Lagoa and pulled out of the deal to buy the old fire station.

Date:

27-11-02

Time:

18:55:43

Remote Name:

217.129.153.107

Comments

Shop in Lagoa: With Lagoa being pretty central between Carvoeiro, Porches and silves(University opening soon), depending on location but most importantly licenses a "Mc Donalds" would certanly generate a steady clientel.

Date:

27-11-02

Time:

18:45:21

Remote Name:

217.129.153.107

Comments

Mount Dourado T2 for rent. From now till March. contact tuna2mike@hotmail.com

Date:

27-11-02

Time:

15:02:37

Remote Name:

193.126.224.54

Comments

turkey and gammon? better get down to the Englsih butcher in Almansil "high street"

Date:

26-11-02

Time:

15:22:21

Remote Name:

217.129.153.213

Comments

Shop in Lagoa:

How about opening a "New Yorker" or a "C&A"? these are tow shops I would have liked in Algarve Shopping but they didnt open any.

Also a decent computer hard- and software store, Vobis and Worten should be bombed for their prices and awful selection as well as incompetent customer service (sorry about the flame!) Ever tried to buy something as simple as a hard drive or some RAM? All they have there are 25 different, overpriced sound- and video cards! Discount, ask for a discount and experience the pleasure of 7 or 8 incompetent staff members giggling and laughing in your face.

OK, enough with the flaming, I think you get the idea.

Date:

26-11-02

Time:

13:32:13

Remote Name:

62.7.106.206

Comments

Was thinking of coming over in cooler months such as early spring (March/April) but webcam shows lots of rain at the moment so are those months usually wet, as in April showers??

Date:

26-11-02

Time:

09:02:45

Remote Name:

217.46.167.16

Comments

A homeware shop selling curtain fabric,bed linen etc.Crockery,cutlery.

Date:

25-11-02

Time:

23:45:24

Remote Name:

80.189.18.126

Comments

Can anyone help with where to get a turkey, and gammon for Christmas Day? Also what restaurants are open over Christmas for people spending Christmas in Carvoeiro?

Date:

25-11-02

Time:

19:36:07

Remote Name:

213.1.114.172

Comments

Leatherware shop selling quality but not too expensive shoes, bags, purses, belts. etc. Maybe part of the shop could be shoe repairers because ladies can break their heels falling off the cobbled pavements after a drink or two!!!

Date:

25-11-02

Time:

18:55:00

Remote Name:

217.129.253.253

Comments

Thanks for the comments. Please keep them coming

Date:

25-11-02

Time:

18:51:27

Remote Name:

217.36.250.206

Comments

Agree with the comment before. There are some very good shops in Lagoa which are non tourist and sell good quality goods including shoes, the best shoes are in the clothes shops (bit like years ago)an extension to some of them into the village would be a big bonus and hopefully for the trader as well.

Date:

25-11-02

Time:

08:55:57

Remote Name:

217.36.209.157

Comments

how about a nice shoe shop,I know there is Shoe World but smething a bit more upmarket like the ones in Lagoa?

Date:

25-11-02

Time:

01:40:55

Remote Name:

172.179.229.93

Comments

I too have just booked £12.50 flights with bmibaby!For a week in Feb.

All their flights from Cardiff and East Midlands are £10 + £2.50 taxes (making it £25 return!)I think you have to book by the 26th and travel Jan/Feb/Mar

Also easyjet/go have reduced fares but not as cheap as bmi from those 2 airports.

Get booking! Roll on February 2003!!

Date:

24-11-02

Time:

22:52:03

Remote Name:

217.129.252.241

Comments

Could someone please explain how to understand the amount of rainfall in the "Weather Cam". I understand it has been raining most of the day, and it still say's zero. Is there a hole in the bottom of the machine which measures it?

Date:

24-11-02

Time:

16:26:20

Remote Name:

217.129.253.253

Comments

whats missing in carvoeiro, shop wise!!!!!

Date:

24-11-02

Time:

12:34:06

Remote Name:

195.23.218.252

Comments

Was wondering if anyone in the area has a karaeoke machine for hire on the 14th December?

Date:

23-11-02

Time:

22:12:29

Remote Name:

62.254.0.5

Comments

Thanks again for the weather info-Monday is looming ever closer so I've got fingers (amongst other things)crossed for at least what I hope will be a pleasant few days in Carvoeiro! Anne

Date:

23-11-02

Time:

21:31:51

Remote Name:

213.123.18.97

Comments

Do not know whether they have a version of Wacky Warehouse (indoor kids Play area, ball pools, slides, climbing ropes etc.) but if you can stand the noise from lots of children then maybe when the weather is cool and wet this would be ideal for families with young children??

Date:

23-11-02

Time:

19:44:45

Remote Name:

217.129.253.253

Comments

READERS FEED BACK REQUESTED I have a large commercial building situated in lagoa area, I would like to hear from anyone who may have ideas of what i could do with it. What is missing in the local area!! It was oringinaly a very large restaurant. "but i do not wish to persue this business Helpful comments only pls thank you Hope this is ok webmaster

Date:

23-11-02

Time:

19:40:02

Remote Name:

194.65.100.7

Comments

Armacao? Someone asked why you don't hear about it? well it's a little like the Portuguese holidaymakers version of Blackpool and closes at the end of September.

Good beach if you can find a space to sit down in July and August

Date:

23-11-02

Time:

16:05:40

Remote Name:

194.205.203.235

Comments

Hi to Mike Gibbons and family,just read the message you left earlier about the £12.50 flights on the 3rd of January (was it you?)If it was, unfortunatly you no longer require a potato masher,nod nod wink wink. All our love M&PXXX.