Tomorrow Algarve Magazine - August 2022

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AUGUST 2022 | EDITION 129

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Editor's note I always think of August in the Algarve as a celebration of summer. The ‘silly season’ when rules go out the window, it's too hot to carry on with normal life and a cold beer or glass of wine tastes sooooo good!

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Most government offices shut down in Portugal, although the only official national holiday is 15 August.

Although for the catering and tourist industry, it is the busiest time. Please be kind and patient with all those who are working in sweltering temperatures with a capacity way beyond what they are used to. They are doing the best they can and what's the rush?

EDITORIAL Sophie Sadler sophie@tomorrowalgarve.com +351 912 176 588

I love the Algarvian August tradition called Banho Vinte e Nove (bath of the 29th). Every 29 August, there are celebrations which culminate in a ritual bathing in the ocean. In past times Algarvians peasants made the pilgrimage to the beach to bathe at midnight. They bathed once in their old clothes and according to the popular saying, it was worth 29 baths!

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The origins of this tradition are uncertain, but it is thought that they may date back to ancient rites at the end of summer or to Arab heritages in the Algarve. Go to our What's On section to find out how it is being celebrated this year.

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Our August offering at Tomorrow is a summer feast of interviews, sport, health, beauty and culture.

Remember to take it with you to read on the beach and stay cool, hydrated and patient!

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FORÇA PORTUGAL! WORDS Vaughan Willmore PHOTOGRAPHY Harnâni Pereira/FPF

Euro 2022 was ‘the biggest women’s sporting event in European history’ and Tomorrow was there with our national team, cheering them on.

The Women’s European Championship (Euro 2022),held last month in England, attracted a global television audience of 250 million, making it one of the most viewed sporting events of all time. Such is the popularity of women’s football that when tickets for the final became available they sold out within hours. Nearly 500,000 tickets were sold, doubling the attendance of the previous tournament. It was only the second time Portugal qualified for the finals, and their participation was not without controversy.

Portugal finished second in their qualifying group, falling short of automatic qualification. A playoff was needed, which they lost 1-0 on aggregate to Russia. As events unfolded in Ukraine, Russia was banned from the tournament and UEFA awarded their place to Portugal. Extensive debate ensued about whether Russia should have been banned and if so, whether Ukraine should have benefitted from their expulsion.

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The decision to award Russia's place to Portugal held firm. It was Francisco Neto, the team’s Head Coach, who expressed it best of all when he said, “we would exchange our place at Euro 2022 for a world without war. Nobody is indifferent to this.” Neto also pointed out, “we feel we are here on sporting merit. We scored 19 points in qualifying, the best record of all the teams that failed to qualify.”

I met with Francisco in Lisbon, the day before the team flew out to England. He described their ambition “to bring joy and pride to our supporters and to improve on what we did in 2017.” Monica Jorge, Head of Women's Football and a member of the football federation's executive committee, held a similar view. She wanted to use the success of qualifying as the basis for encouraging more women to play football.

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The Campeonato Nacional Feminino (Women’s National Championship), also known as Liga BPI for sponsorship reasons, is the top-tier of women’s football. It began in 1993 and is run by the Portuguese Football Federation. Last season, 12 teams competed in the league, including teams from Benfica, Sporting Lisbon and Braga. No teams from the Algarve or Alentejo competed, and the current champions are Benfica.

Switzerland (ranked 20th), Sweden (2nd), and the Netherlands (the current champions). However, the Portuguese team has a fantastic team spirit and a will to win. Team captain Dolores Silva said, “as Portuguese women, we are not as tall or as muscular as players from other countries and so have to rely more on our skill and attitude. We are not a team of stars, but by working together, we are a good team.”

On the day Delores spoke to Tomorrow magazine, she and the team received visits from Prime Minister Costa and arguably the greatest Portuguese footballer of all, Cristiano Ronaldo.

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This team spirit was demonstrated in Portugal’s thrilling opening game. 2-0 down after just five minutes, Portugal were being muscled out of the match by the Swiss players. It looked as though they were heading for a heavy defeat. Despite being rocked, the team rallied with goals in the second half from Jéssica Silva and Diana Gomes.

By the end, it was the Swiss who were holding on, with Diana Silva coming close to winning the game in the final minutes. It was a rousing end to a fantastic game.

In their second game, against the Netherlands, they once again fell behind by two goals before recovering with strikes from Carole Costa and Diana Silva. However, at 2-2 the Dutch snatched the winner, with one of the best goals of the

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tournament. After two games, the ladies were earning plaudits, with the English press referring to them as the ‘plucky Portuguese’. The girls went into their third game needing a win to qualify for the latter stages, but it was too much to ask against a dominant Swedish team and they lost by five goals to nil.

While they lost two of their three games, such was their teamwork and determination, their spirit was never broken. The attitude shown by the Portuguese players will surely be an inspiration for others to follow in their footsteps.

While interest and participation here in women’s football is not what it is in the UK and the USA, improvements are happening. In some respects, the experiences of team captain, Delores Silva, reflect those changes.

Born in Lisbon in 1991, Delores fought for the right to play football. Until the age of thirteen, she had to be satisfied with competing against boys and playing school football, so few were the opportunities for women footballers.

Compare that to where she is now, a professional footballer, captaining her country.

COMMUNITY The facilities available to Delores and her teammates at places such as the Cidade do Futebol in Lisbon are outstanding. Purposebuilt, it's resplendent with state-of-the-art playing facilities, training pitches and onsite accommodation. Such is the interest in the modern game that, on the day Delores spoke with Tomorrow magazine, she and the team received visits from Prime Minister Costa and arguably the greatest Portuguese footballer of all, Cristiano Ronaldo.

What's particularly impressive about Delores is her attitude to captaining her country. While clearly a thrill for her personally, she sees it more in the context of her contribution to the squad. “For me, being captain is about being part of the team but with added responsibility to look after the other players,” she said. “To check on their welfare and to make sure I understand them and what they need. I want to give them confidence and for everyone to feel they can give their best, so they know I am there for them.”

As for the future, there are reasons to be optimistic. Monica Jorge explained, “we have a new strategic plan focusing on growing the number of players, investing in elite players and supporting the establishment of even more professional teams. The number of female players is increasing, and the success of the national team will only help.”

I asked Monica how football fans who might have once gravitated to men’s football can help women’s football. “Keep an open mind,” said Monica. “Go and watch a game. You’ll enjoy it. Tell people about it and get more people to come and support us and enjoy the beautiful perfume of women’s football.”

They may not be a team of stars, but the national team benefits from a number of talented players who will be around for years to come and can be role models for future players. Jéssica Silva is one such player. Twenty-seven years old and playing for Benfica, she’s at her peak and could be a star in the 2023 World Cup. Kika Nazareth is another. Nineteen years old, she has already won two league titles with Benfica. She is the first female player to have the renowned Jorge Mendes as her agent, someone whose client base includes José Mourinho.

A key focus for the coming weeks will be on qualifying for the 2023 World Cup. To do so, Delores and her teammates need to win their remaining two games, the last of which is against Turkey and takes place on the 5th of September here in the Algarve at the Estádio Algarve. Do you want to help support women’s football? You could show your support for the team by going along and cheering them on. Tickets are available via the Portuguese Football Federation’s website.

Team captain, Delores Silva At the age of sixteen, having excelled in school football, Delores signed for Sociedade União 1º Dezembro, a sports club based in Sintra. In 1995, it was one of the first clubs to establish a women’s team. They would go on to dominate women’s football for over a decade. Delores spent three years there, before, at the age of 19, signing for FCR 2001 Duisburg in Germany.

She stayed in Germany for six years before heading to Spain. She signed for her current club, Braga, three years ago.

A talented midfielder, Delores made her international debut at the age of 17 and now has over 130 caps, scoring 16 goals for her country. She’s an impressive figure. Fluent in five languages - Portuguese, Spanish, French, German, and Italian; she regards Germany as her ‘second home’, such is her love of the country and its culture. Delores cites Luka Modrić and Ronaldo as amongst her favourite players and Manchester United as her favourite English team.

Delores is particularly appreciative of the female footballers who preceded her and paved the way for today’s players. She credits her father as a major influence on her career and a continuing source of inspiration.

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A FRENCH ICON

Made in Portugal WORDS James Plaskitt

It’s slow, it’s noisy, it leans precariously in corners, but it makes people smile and wave. And at the peak of the Algarve summer, I can’t think of a better way to tour our beautiful countryside than in a 2CV. Most people recognise it as either ‘one of those funny little French cars’ or they know it’s a 2CV. Or, if they are less polite, they may call it ‘the tin snail.’ And although it is a French icon, mine and many others like it were actually made in Portugal.

Prototypes of the 2CV were made before the outbreak of the Second World War. With the outbreak of hostilities, they were hidden away to prevent them from falling into the wrong hands.

After the war, Citroen resumed development. The car was conceived by Pierre Boulanger, who took over the company after the death of its founder, Andre Citroen. Boulanger gave his team a simple brief. He wanted an uncomplicated car that would get French farmers off their horses and carts. He said it needed to be able to carry four people and 50kg of potatoes. It should consume no more than 3 litres of fuel for every 100 kilometres travelled. It should be capable of transporting a tray of eggs across a ploughed field without one breaking. And he didn’t care what it looked like.

Citroen’s chief engineer, Andre Lefebvre, was able to present his answer to this brief at the 1948 Paris motor show. The initial response to the spartan little car was mostly one of astonishment.

Few would have believed that production would continue until 1992 and that almost four million would be built.

Mangualde factory 2CV production line © Citröen

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Citroen built a new factory at Levallois in Paris to assemble the 2CV. Production steadily increased. The new car started to sell across Europe as buyers responded to its simple virtues and, eventually, to its cult appeal. As demand increased, Citroen expanded its production facilities, including the construction of a new factory at Mangualde in Portugal. By 1988, the Paris factory was seriously outdated and the working conditions were poor. The factory was closed, but the 2CV was still in demand so all production was moved to Portugal. The last 42,000 2CVs - of which mine is one are Portuguese.

When you drive a 2CV, you know the design is essentially 80 years old. Nothing is power-assisted. You cannot fail to appreciate that you are surrounded by something mechanical rather than electronic. The accelerator is best thought of as an on-off switch.

Breaking requires some anticipation. Gear changing is achieved by pushing, pulling or twisting a lever that resembles the end of a hockey stick. Steering requires strong arms. Starting up is an art form that 2CV owners often take years to master. But all this quirkiness seems only to add to the fun of owning and driving one of these amazing little cars.

The last 2CV manufactured in Mangualde © Citröen

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COMMUNITY Technically, the car has hardly changed through its 40 years of production. It is based on a ladder chassis. The suspension consists of horizontal tubes containing the springs, connected to the wheels by long arms. The engine is a flat, twin air-cooled unit of 602cc, which incorporates a gearbox driving the front wheels. The lightweight body panels are all bolted on. The result is delightfully uncomplicated and simple. The downside is that these are not the most robust of vehicles and none survive without periodic restoration and plenty of TLC along the way.

Originally built in 1989, mine has had its bodywork restored at Auto Don Henrique in Portimão, many of its mechanical parts restored by Auto Mansos in Almancil, and its interior refurbished by Simo Estofos in Odiáxere.

The Algarve in summer is a natural habitat for the 2CV. It’s the perfect time to roll back the weightsaving canvas roof, taking care to secure it tightly with its plastic straps, flip up the windows, which hinge horizontally, and let the wind loose as you bounce along the country lanes, letting the longtravel suspension soak up the lumps and bumps of the road. It’s as if the little car, built in Portugal, knows it’s at home.

Mangualde factory 2CV production line © Citröen

James Plaskitt was a Member of Parliament in Tony Blair’s government in the UK. He is now retired in the Algarve.

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Question: What are you most looking forward to this summer?

Reef S. Age 13, Odiáxere I’m most looking forward to the beach, surfing, and hanging out with friends.

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Noah S. Age 14, Odiáxere Callum P. Age 15, Porches I look forward to taking part in the Bath Rugby camp, and to train and play like a professional alongside some of the greatest names in the sport.

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Valentine G. Age 17, Luz I’m looking forward to working hard in the sun while getting to meet and know new people.

I’m excited for the warm summer nights where I can relax and drink a warm tea, as well as the excitement of moving to a different environment in September.

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I’m looking forward to having time to go to different beaches around the Algarve for surfing.

Ethan F. Age 14, Salema I can’t wait for really long nature walks with my dog.

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Stay Safe this Summer

Rip current

WORDS Mike Evans

With the mercury set to climb during August, it is an opportune moment to talk about the need to be extra vigilant when visiting the beach, sunbathing and swimming in the sea.

Most people love to soak up the sun, but the UV index is currently extremely high in the Algarve. But what does that mean? The UV Index represents the amount of skin-damaging UV radiation reaching the earth’s surface at any time. The basic UV Index forecast is given for solar noon — the sun’s highest point in the sky and the time of the highest fluctuation in UV radiation (under clear sky conditions).

The UV index is designed as an open-ended linear scale, directly proportional to the intensity of UV radiation that causes sunburn on human skin. For example, if a light-skinned individual (without sunscreen) begins to sunburn in 30 minutes at UV index six, then that individual should expect to sunburn in about 15 minutes at UV index 12 – twice the UV means you burn twice as fast.

The UV index goes up to 12 for very extreme cases, which have been known to occur in the Algarve. During July we saw the UV index for the Algarve around nine to 11 for most of the month, so people must ensure they are covered when the sun is at its hottest.

It is a myth that the sun is at its strongest around midday. Here in the Algarve, the sun is strongest during the hours of 3 and 5 pm, so make sure you are protected. The best way to protect yourself and your family is to make sure you cover up during this very hot period.

A UV index reading of eight to 10 means a very high risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure. Take extra precautions because unprotected skin and eyes will be damaged and can burn quickly.

Minimise sun exposure between 10 am and 4 pm. If outdoors, seek shade and wear sun-protective clothing, a wide-brimmed hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Generously apply broad spectrum SPF 15+ sunscreen every 1.5 hours, even on cloudy days and after swimming or sweating. Bright surfaces, such as sand, water, and snow, will increase UV exposure.

being very hot and the shock can have an effect. The area is also prone to rip currents which, if people are not aware of, can lead to the danger of being swept out to sea.

Rip currents form when waves break near the shoreline, piling up water between the breaking waves and the beach. One of the ways this water returns to the sea is to form a rip current, a narrow stream of water moving swiftly away from shore, often perpendicular to the shoreline.

So what should you do if you find yourself in this predicament?

People caught in a rip current may notice that they are moving away from the shore quite rapidly. It is often impossible to swim directly back to shore against a rip current, so this is not recommended.

Contrary to popular misunderstanding, a rip does not pull a swimmer under the water; it simply carries the swimmer away from the shore in a narrow band of moving water. A rip current is like a moving treadmill, which the swimmer can get out of quite easily by swimming at a right angle across the current, i.e. parallel to the shore in either direction.

Rip currents are usually not very wide, so getting out of one only takes a few strokes. Once out of the rip current, getting back to shore is also not difficult, since waves are breaking, and floating objects (including swimmers) will be pushed by the waves towards the shore.

As an alternative, people who are caught in a strong rip can simply relax (either floating or treading water) and allow the current to carry them until it dissipates once it is beyond the surf line. Then the person can signal for help or swim back through the surf, doing so diagonally, away from the rip and towards the shore. The most important thing of all is - Don't Panic!

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When it comes to swimming in the ocean along the Algarve, there are a number of things to be aware of. The temperature of the sea is much colder than the outside temperature due in most part to the region being so close to the Atlantic. Temperatures invariably don’t exceed 20 degrees Celsius and in July, the average temperature was only 16.8 degrees, which can feel pretty cold.

People should remember that they are entering the water from

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Enchanted in Monchique WORDS Lena Strang

Why has a couple with a penchant for travelling the world on one-way tickets and living in some far-flung places decided to settle down in the small town of Monchique?

“Clutching a brochure with a pretty picture of the town of Monchique we arrived with hardly any baggage and no jobs waiting for us."

I am soon to find out. Curious about what’s behind the façade of the intriguing-looking shop Loja do Chocolate e Chá Mágico in Monchique, I step inside. The man who I take to be the owner is standing behind the counter serving a customer. With his slightly swarthy appearance, dark hair, and bushy moustache, I presume he is Portuguese and greet him with a cheery “Bom dia.” The jovial response in English is tinged with an unmistakable, broad Welsh accent. I then spend a fascinating morning with Tony Boland and his wife Lisa, who emerged from the back of the shop.

They confirm that they are both from Wales, Lisa being from Cardiff and Tony from Haverfordwest. When I remark that it is rather a pleasant part of the world, Tony laughs. “Yes, it is,” he replies. “But having a 30-year mortgage around our necks, and a permanent job in one place just wasn’t for us. As we wanted adventure and the unpredictable, we were struck by a serious case of wanderlust.”

This took them to the Shetland Islands on a one-way ticket as they didn’t want the safety net of a hasty retreat. “It was just an amazing place - flat, rugged and bleak but with a beauty of its own,” Tony confirms, “Anyone who can cope with cold winds, darkness and snow will find it a spectacular place – not to mention the northern lights!” Their three young children adapted to life there very well and enjoyed looking after their Shetland ponies.

Although Tony is a builder by trade, his first job was washing dishes in a hospital kitchen. At the same time, Lisa worked in a local

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After five years, it was time to move on and this time to the south of Ireland. A one-way ticket, of course. As he tells the story, Tony becomes even more animated. “I landed my dream job of all times. I was employed to rebuild Kilcoe Castle in Skibbereen, West Cork – for no other than the film star, Jeremy Irons. We were given plans of the 15th-century castle dating back to 1632 and set about reconstructing it. It was a hugely expensive project and was eventually finished in six years.”

Surely it was time to settle down for good? Nope.

They both assure me that the experiences in Ireland were terrific but felt that one more trip beckoned. So, this time, they headed to Portugal.

“Clutching a brochure with a pretty picture of the town of Monchique that reminded us of Wales, we arrived with hardly any baggage and no jobs waiting for us. We intended to stay for two years, but it didn’t turn out that way,” Tony laughs.

It took a while to find their feet. They first rented a small cottage in a nearby hamlet. Lisa had a job as a waitress in a local restaurant, and Tony did odd jobs such as gardening and decorating. After a few months, Lisa was in love with the place, while Tony had doubts. However, his son adapted well, made friends, and learnt the language, but Tony found it challenging at first.

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And how did the shop come about? “It was all thanks to local people. My skills as a builder didn’t particularly impress anyone, but when it became known that Lisa could make chocolate, it created quite a stir: ‘Wow! Real chocolate that you can buy in boxes?’ And before we knew it, the pressure had mounted for us to open a chocolate shop.” They started in smaller premises but eventually needed a larger space. The present old building that now houses the shop was renovated. Lisa wanted it to be like a fairy grotto with the interior all done in old wood, appearing as if it had been there for 100 years. It certainly gives it a unique charm.

There were hurdles, of course, with the initial paperwork being a nightmare. The fires in Monchique some years ago and the pandemic affected business. It has now picked up, with 60% of its customers being locals while the rest are tourists.

The shop is called Enchanted. Due to the restrictions of the pandemic, chocolate and fudge production has been suspended but there are many other products to catch your imagination.

There are handmade soaps, oils, solid shampoos, an assembly of colourful teapots and various cork artefacts. Since my initial visits, I have always come away with a new blend of herbal teas or coffee mix to try. Local producers and artisans are supported; you can find medronho, the local firewater, melosa liqueur, jams, preserves and various handicrafts. Products are displayed free of charge. “We might get some vegetables in return!” Tony chuckles.

Are there any memorable incidents he would like to share? Yes, there are many, but Tony clearly remembers the day the shop opened. “Our first customer was an old lady who probably entered out of curiosity. When she asked for pastilhas elásticas, Lisa and I just looked blankly at each other. It dawned on the lady that we didn’t have a clue, and she burst out laughing. She picked

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up a packet of chewing gum from the counter and repeated slowly, ‘pastilhas elásticas, senhor.’ Things did improve from then on.”

They are still in Monchique after nearly three decades. What happened to the resolution to stay only for two years? They both agree that the quality of life in Monchique is superb. They enjoy the tranquillity and beauty of the place. Their cottage with plenty of land is just right for their needs. Lisa loves animals and their chickens, ducks, dwarf goats, pot belly pigs and three rescue dogs are well cared for.

“I can’t stress enough the friendliness and warmth of the people here,” Tony smiles, “Our wanderlust days are over. We are here in Portugal for the duration.”

I now make a beeline for the shop during my visits to Monchique. I know I will find some treasures to cherish, and I look forward to a friendly chat. These days Tony greets me with a fluent “Bom dia.”  Open 7 days a week, from 9 am to 6 pm (including lunchtimes) +351 282 111 219 Praça Alexandre Herculano, Monchique From the main square with all the cafes, walk up the steep steps and you find the shop on the left at the top. Well worth the climb!

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SAND CITY WORDS Vaughan Willmore

What is Sand City? That might seem an odd question, but if you haven’t visited for a while, you could be in for a pleasant surprise.

It’s been twenty years since I visited Sand City, back when it was based in Pêra. Today’s attraction - now based in Lagoa - is a very different offering, with a focus on providing a relaxing and entertaining attraction for residents and tourists alike.

On the day of my visit, I was greeted by João Correia, Sand City’s friendly Marketing Manager. João lives in Portimão and has worked at Sand City for the last two years. He clearly loves his work and, along with Executive Director Nuno Angelo and owner Alper Alagoz, he has big plans for the future.

João explained the basic premise. “Some people still think of Sand City as a theme park, but we consider it an exhibition centre. It’s also a place where in this digital age, people can relax and escape from the hustle and bustle of their lives.”

about the Great Panda. It all helps make Sand City an informative and interesting attraction.

With today’s offering, greater emphasis has been placed on creating ‘break out’ areas, complete with tables and chairs and a picturesque water feature, where visitors can sit and relax. There is a new snack bar, although if visitors prefer to bring their own picnic, they are welcome to do so.

As for the future, João said opening hours will soon be extended so visitors can experience the sunset at Sand City. “It is a very special time of day and the sculptures look amazing. With the buildings we have here, there will be more art exhibitions, so we extend the range of attractions.”

Sand City is far more than a theme park. It’s the largest sand sculpture venue in the world, set within a picturesque and relaxing environment. I will certainly be back before too long and I’m really looking forward to seeing the plans of João and the team coming to fruition.

While today’s offering is undoubtedly different to the previous one, the sculptures are still as enthralling. After all, where can you see the Pope on a Vespa, the Queen drinking tea, and a four-metretall Ronaldo? My particular favourite, however, is the western gunslinger, the detail of which is outstanding.

There are over one hundred and twenty sculptures created by sixty artists from all over the world. Typically, a sculpture takes about a week to complete. Virtually any shape can be created. The initial focus is on carefully placing ‘building blocks’ of sand into place before sculpting and then sealing so they are protected from the worst of the weather. They can stay in place for up to two years.

I particularly appreciated the information signs which accompany many of the sculptures. For example, the sculpture of the Statue of Liberty tells you all about the history of the statue while just a few metres away, there’s a statue and accompanying information all

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Surf Banter WORDS Toby Millage AKA Toby One

G'day !! It’s been a minute since my last offering of surf banter and hot tips from the feral side. I swear I'll come back strong.

On this occasion, I am here to completely self-promote even though ultimately, it’s blooming good for everyone.

In the annals of time, a couple of young cubs, completely aimless and wondering where to go next in life, decided that taking a few humans surfing with some Nobre sausages and 100-minute boiled eggs could delay any potential 9 – 5 hell that awaited. The Surf Experience was born.

Fast forward 30 years– we are still in the Surf Business game, arguably the first fools to give this complete Surf Camp thing a go in Portugal.

Yet, as it turns out, the tasty elements that always resonated for us apart from the Liquid Dream were the emphasis on ‘music and good times’ and giving back or supporting the local community.

Ten years ago, we started a string of birthday celebrations around May to have a bloody good knees up – on us – for the hell of it. It turns out we knew a bunch of like-minded people in the music industry who loved to get amongst it!! We suddenly had an audience, a bevvy of returning customers and radical amigos from all walks of life diving head first into the mosh pit of awesomeness!

Slowly but surely beach cleans and money donations became an automatic and obvious addition.

Surf Experience Birthday Event in 2017 © phazephotography.com

It’s taken five years plus a pandemic to finally be given the green light to go again. We have the basic logistics from CML and a date – 14th of October.

Once again, we will reach out to all local communities and businesses via advertising. There will also be the opportunity to be plastered on the 30th-anniversary edition of the recycled Cup of Truth and Justice! A crowdfunding campaign will be set up around mid-August, Toby One with his partner Toby Gornall with some super-special prizes to be won.

In 2017 we hit the motherload with the Council, allowing us to XL it on the Praça do Infante. This time we called on the community to get involved and created one of the greatest nights Lagos has known. The people, the vibe, the bands, the money for charities, the eco campaigns, the single-use cups throughout the night and the direct commercial input for all local suppliers were off the hook. Everyone Won.

Bands have been identified. Beach clean initiatives have been planned. Charities chosen with minds open to look at more. Beer bars on-site set as 100% profit to good causes.

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Record of the Novaks

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A HISTORY OF ALGARVE EXPATS

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Immigrants and Expats in Lagos from 1897 to 1972 (Part 1) WORDS Marta Nogueira

Who were the immigrants and expats that lived in Lagos during the 19th and 20th centuries? It’s an interesting question without a simple answer.

The different types of records reflect government policy towards immigration and provide information about the immigrants and expats (immigration records, naturalisation records, police records and others). The Arquivo Municipal de Lagos (AMLGS) holds one book that identifies the immigrants who have chosen to live in Lagos for an extended period of time.

members, escape from a past, religious or political issues or was it to live in a sunny place?

From 1897 to 1972, the Livro de Registo de Bilhetes de Residência de Estrangeiros (Register book for foreigners residence cards) recorded 1,030 registrations for permission of residence or renewal of those already with permission (for one year or some months). To know exactly how many (legal) immigrants and expats were in Lagos in this period, a deeper analysis of these records is needed.

Regarding “industrials” and “fabricantes” from 1916 onward we have the following: Giorgio Novak, “industrial”, 50 years old, from Austria; Hyriacos A. Pappaleonardos,“industrial”, 26 years old, from Greece; Manuel Ojeda Perez, “industrial”, 65 years old, from Spain; Demosthenes A. Papaleonardos, “industrial”, 44 years old, from Greece; Paolo Cocco, “gerente de fábrica” (factory manager), 35 years old, from Italy (first registered in 1910).

The book is organised by year. In each year, it gives us the names, nationality (initially entered in the field of the name) and the length of stay.

From 1906 it began to include filiation, age, marital status and place of birth. From 1916 it also included the occupation. After 1931, the number and date of the identity card was added and from 1966, the place of residence. It is a manuscript book and the information fields change a little bit over time, giving more information.

What was the reason they decided to move? We don’t know, but the name Novak is related to the canning industry in Lagos. In later records, when the book started to have the occupation listed, we know that his occupation is “industrial.” We have records of Giorgio Novak until 1949, when he was 82 years old. We found an interesting article from Lena Strang, Unravelling the Past in Tomorrow Magazine April 2014 edition (pp.4-6) about Mr. Novak and his house in Lagos.

Why were they here? To start a business, pursue a new job, join a spouse or parent, bring family

Paulo Coco became an important name for the canning industry in Lagos. He also sponsored the

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The first records in 1897, that are possible to identify, are (at least) 14 from Spain, one from France and three from Austria. From Spain, one is Barnabé Gomes Formosinho, a surname that later became popular in Lagos.

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building Cine Teatro Império at the Rua Cândido dos Reis, in Lagos, according the Ata da sessão de Câmara of 29 May, 1946.

In 1918, we find the first references to Joseph Marie Renault “fabricante”, 46 years old, from France. In 1919, the first references to Venceslao F. Sasso, “industrial”, 44 years old, from Yugoslavia appear and Salvatore Cocco “fabricante”, 33 years old, from Italy. In 1934, Eugene Leopold Boulain “industrial”, 55 years old, from France and in 1938, Francisco Martins Graña “empregado industrial” (industrial employee), 47 years old, from Spain. In 1966, Leonard Walter Cutter “químico industrial” (chemical engineer), 61 years old, from England is listed.

When I read these records, I’m able to recognise some names from the interesting work of the Architect Armando Amaro about the canning industry of the Algarve during the 19th and 20th centuries. But many more names are recorded in the Livro de registo de bilhetes de residência de estrangeiros that deserve to be known.

Part 2 – to continue References: Arquivo Municipal de Lagos (AMLGS) - Livro de registo de bilhetes de residência de estrangeiros (AMLGS – E122/P6/301/1).

Arquivo Municipal de Lagos (AMLGS) - Ata da sessão de 29 de maio de 1946. Livro de Atas da Camara Municipal de Lagos. Liv. 15/40 (1945-1949).

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Wedding Francesco Cocco - 1924 Courtesy of Fototeca Municipal de Lagos

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Q: WHEN DID YOU MOVE TO PORTUGAL AND HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE THE TRANSITION FROM ENGLAND ?

A: We moved here in 1992. It was difficult when we first arrived trying to find work. Alan was very handy at everything, so we did what came along, cleaning pools, small building work, and painting.

Q: HOW DID YOU COME TO OWN ROOSTERS? A: We used to come to Roosters many years ago. In September 2019, Alan heard that this place was going for rent, so we took the chance – then COVID hit! We struggled on.

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Aide Guy is a Colombian national. Despite a difficult upbringing and a personal tragedy, she is single-handedly managing a favoured British eatery near Silves. Tomorrow sent Dan Costinas to find out more.

QUESTION: HOLA DOÑA AIDE, ¿QUÉ TAL? Sra. Aide Guy: Muy bien, gracias, ¿y usted?

Q: WHEN, HOW, AND WHY DID YOU LEAVE SOUTH AMERICA? A: I left Colombia when I was 12 years old, together with my three younger brothers. Our younger years were not idyllic at all; back then, we lived in a very poor area. Our mother passed away of cancer when I was seven, and so we were left with our grandmother. As luck would have it, one of our aunts had moved to England many years before and grandmother wrote to her, telling her the situation and asking her whether she would take us there. It took a little while for them to decide, as my aunt and her husband already had their own children; anyway, they decided to start the adoption procedure and suddenly a family of four became eight!

We were very lucky, the extended family gave us a chance, but they were not quite prepared for what was in store for them, taking in three boys under ten, already with their own ideas, and a bit unruly. I did as much as I could to help, but there was only so much I could do; after three hard years, I had no other choice but to call social services and put my brothers into care.

At 16 I had graduated from high school. I wanted to go to college, but I couldn’t afford it; so I got a job, rented a room and got my driver’s licence. It was the best thing I ever did!

Q: ARE YOUR BROTHERS STILL LIVING IN EUROPE? A: Yes, I am very close to one of my brothers, who lives in Hungary; he has one lovely daughter, they are happily living there and visiting me on school holidays. Sadly, I am not so close to the other two brothers, who are still living in the UK.

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In January 2021, my husband died of a new heart attack.

We were together for 30 lovely years. It was a very lonely time as no one was allowed to go anywhere or do anything. I was quite happy to open up the restaurant when they said we were allowed, as that meant I could go out and talk to people! I still miss him very much.

Q: WHAT DO YOU ENJOY MOST ABOUT LIVING IN PORTUGAL? A: Once you have lived in Portugal for a few years, you learn to become patient; there is a lot of queueing involved, but all in all it is a beautiful country, with lovely people, and great weather.

Q: WHAT ARE SOME OF THE QUALITIES THAT ONE NEEDS TO BE AN EFFECTIVE RESTAURANT OWNER? A: There are many abilities competing here: customer service skills, commercial awareness, flexibility, communication, and last but not least teamwork skills.

Q: FINALLY, WHAT IS YOUR MESSAGE TO THE READERS OF TOMORROW MAGAZINE? A: Stay safe! And when you miss a traditional British meal, come to Roosters. You will not be disappointed.

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GC32 RACING TOUR WORDS Sophie Sadler PHOTOGRAPHY GC32 Racing Tour / Sailing Energy

The GC32 World Championships Returned to Lagos from 14 - 17 July I was privileged to be invited onto one of the press boats to view the fourth GC32 World Championships. Held in Lagos Bay, I got a closeup look at these magnificent catamarans and the chance to speak to the organisers and teams.

It was a truly magnificent sporting spectacle. Ten-metre-long vessels flying through the water on foils that elevate them above the waves. The crews balanced precariously on their carbon fibre hulls, using all their skills to catch every breath of wind in their towering black sails, embossed with their sponsors and flags of their country of origin. The GC32 catamaran was conceived

by Laurent Lenne and designed by Dr Martin Fischer, now Chief Designer for the British INEOS Britannia America’s Cup Challenger.

I was on board a press boat with the event's official photographer, Jesus Renedo. We were bobbing on the very edges of the course, from where we could hear the clanging of the rigging as the boats were tacked around the buoys that marked the end of the course. The roar of the wind in the sails and the agility of the crew scrambling from one side to the other to pull the sheets were something to behold.

buoys being moved frequently and the course being made longer and shorter depending on the wind speeds. Each day of racing sees around five races, depending on the current conditions.

Ten teams from as far afield as Australia and the USA competed over four days. The line-up included America’s Cup winners, Volvo Ocean Race sailors, Olympic and World Champions and SailGP teams.

Lagos demonstrated again what an excellent ‘find’ this venue was by the GC32 Racing Tour, which first hosted the event here for its foiling catamarans back in 2018, followed by its GC32 World Championship in 2019.

The GC32 race is administered by the GC32 International Class Association. In 2017, the class was formally recognised by World Sailing and held its first World Championship in 2018.  www.gc32.org www.gc32racingtour.com

The GC32 catamaran features a soft-sail rig with no hydraulics.

It is fitted with T-foil rudders and J-shaped daggerboards/ foils, conceptually similar to those used on the America’s Cup catamarans. However, relative to the boat's size, the foils are substantially larger, allowing the GC32 to foil even in low wind speeds and with much greater stability and ease. Despite having big foils, GC32s are fast! Alinghi holds the record with a top speed of 39.21 knots.

Course configurations are similar to those used in the America’s Cup – windward-leewards with reaching starts and finishes.

However, in light conditions and at the top of the wind range, the race committee reverts to courses with upwind starts. We saw the

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Black Star Racing Key to the GC32 Racing Tour is its appeal to both private owner-drivers and commercially-backed pro teams. I was lucky enough to talk to Christian Zuerrer, owner and skipper of the Swiss boat, Black Star, which went on to win the event.

When we spoke, after the second day of racing, his team was the most improved, scoring bullets in the third and fourth races. “It was our best day this year definitely, we are finally winning,” he grinned at me.

I asked him how you get into a high-adrenaline sport like this? “I started sailing with my family on Lake Zurich, but I was the one that never liked cruising. I always wanted to compete.” One of his highlights as a sailor was at the ‘99 Worlds in Melbourne where he said he competed in the A-class Cats and they had dolphins swimming alongside “playing with them!”

Founded in 2019, Black Star Sailing Team initially set out as a campaign to promote amateur sailors. Christian told me, “I originally wanted a crew of young Swiss sailors to promote sailing in my country, but to win sponsorship you need to incorporate different nationalities, which we have now done successfully with sailors from New Zealand, Great Britain and Ireland as well as Switzerland.”

Black Star Sailing Team only debuted on the GC32 Racing Tour in 2019. They tasted their first success as European champions in 2020.

"I was attracted to this event as it is the highest class of racing apart from the America's Cup," Christian told me.

With a career in project management and construction, the passionate amateur sailor this year put his career on hold to run their 44Cup program alongside their successful GC32 Racing Tour campaign. Sometimes the cats can turn over and I wondered if this had ever happened to him. “Yes, on Lake Garda, we flipped onto our side, but it was not so bad, it would be worse to nose dive.”

I asked how he viewed Lagos in comparison to other venues, “I really want to win in Lagos. I like it here. Although not today, the water is normally flat and the support team and marina and hospitality make it even more enjoyable.”

K-Challenge Team France was the dominant force for the first half of this GC32 World Championship, but for the second half, the Swiss team showed amazing consistency and podiumed in every one of the last ten races. On Sunday, they were crowned the flying catamaran class’ fourth World Champions following Team Tilt, Alinghi and Red Bull Sailing Team. The GC32 World Championship, the pinnacle event of the season, was their first ever GC32 Racing Tour event victory.

"I am absolutely happy,” said Zuerrer. “I want to thank my family who gave me the time to stay away from home and…yes, we did it, finally!

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Racing to Success Since the tour began, Stuart Childerley has been the race officer in Lagos. During COVID, however, tragedy struck. It is remarkable that he was here today to tell me his story.

A top sailor of his generation, Stuart won the Youth World Championships in the Laser in 1984 (an accolade claimed in other years by other top sailors like Ben Ainslie). He went on to represent Britain in the Finn dinghy at the Olympic Games, coming 4th in 1988 and 1992. After missing selection to Team GBR in the Soling for Atlanta in 1996, Stuart gave up professional sailing and instead joined the family aggregate business.

He never gave up sailing, winning the One Ton Cup with Olympic medallist Ian Walker on the TP52 Patches, and coming out top boat in the Admiral’s Cup. He won the Tour de France a la Voile as part of the Barlo Plastics Team.

During the early 2000s, he competed in the Etchells keelboat fleet, winning back-to-back World Championships in 2001 and 2002. He also won the Mini Maxi Rolex World Championship in 2014. He even sailed two legs of the 2001-02 Volvo Ocean Race on Team News Corp. When his children Ben and Abby got into sailing, he became involved behind the scenes. For the last seven years, he has focussed on race management.

Now 56, he first came to Lagos, “an unknown venue”, as Race Officer in 2017. “The GC32 put it on the world sailing map. Lagos has strong North Westerlies with flat water, making it perfect for this race.” He passionately commends Lagos for incorporating kids from the local sailing school (Clube Vela de Lagos). “The kids help put the limit marks on the course and keep the race clear of boats.

Kids are the future of the sport and that really positively enhances this venue.”

After being involved in the Tokyo Olympics as a race course official, Stuart suffered from a severe cycling accident last autumn, which left him in a coma and with a paralysed arm. Such is the esteem that the GC32 Racing Tour hold him in, they wanted him back and sent someone to help him travel to Portugal.

Stuart tells me that ingeniously the catamarans have a computer on board which tells them the exact time to the starting line so they can get as close as possible without having their start dis-allowed.

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From four minutes before the start of the race, he counts down in minutes, allowing teams to get to the start line.

Stuart explains that on the start line, the catamarans have to line up between the buoy and the committee boat and he has to judge whether they cross it before the start, “it can be a split second decision.”

As the start gun is heard, the boats set off towards a gate that they must pass through. It is then the skipper's decision as to which direction they go around the gate, dependent on what they judge to be the best wind direction. They could also opt to steer clear of the majority of boats that could take their wind.

The cats then race up and down the marked area twice. The fastest boat receives the least number of points while the slowest receives the most. Courses are set with an emphasis on providing a good racing experience for competitors with courses large enough to enable the GC32s to achieve their maximum speeds.

After suffering memory loss, Stuart says this weekend has been a great challenge to find out if he can still do it. I vouch for the fact that he can!

Stuart is obviously held with great affection in the sport and has been instrumental in making it a success. He introduced windward starts, which was different to the America's Cup. Becoming ever more popular, Stuart’s input means more Sail GP and America’s Cup teams are set to join the only World Sailingrecognised foiling catamaran circuit outside of dinghy classes.

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Inspired by his roots and his mother who was in the food industry, Igor Colombo's ambition has been to develop flavours that link the delicious tradition of Italian ice cream to the local Algarve culture.

He sells his delicious products in restaurants, hotels, ice cream parlours and bars all over the Algarve. “We create a relationship of trust with our customers and suppliers.”

He has done just that with his Gel.it brand, which supplies handmade ice cream (made from completely natural ingredients) to catering establishments throughout the region.

You can find Gel.it at Gespachos e Migas, Pizzeria Corso (Burgãu) , Momentos Gelateria (Loulé), Pastelaria Panorâmica (Boliqueime), Estaminé (Ilha Deserta Faro).

“The proximity to local producers allows us to obtain natural ingredients with the quality we want in the final product,” explains Igor. After moving to Portugal from Italy in 2010, Igor established his first Gel.it factory, in São Brás de Alportel, in 2011. The expansion of the business forced the opening of the operational area in Portimão in 2016.

Before COVID, Igor had four staff but was forced to downsize due to the pandemic.

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Igor prepares all the ingredients used in the making of his ice creams, guaranteeing a natural, exclusive flavour to the final product. The unique texture of his artisanal ice creams can be experienced in a variety of mouthwatering flavours, including Algarve almonds, tangerines, fig, carob and port. “At the moment, most of our production is made with typical Algarve products. The evolution of our products is the result of sharing the knowledge of renowned chefs and the best and most modern techniques and procedures for the manufacture of artisanal ice cream,” says Igor.

He believes the secret to his success is the use of traditional products, all carefully selected, and the constant evolution of techniques and procedures guaranteeing the highest quality standards.

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OUTDOOR CINEMA

Good friends and local residents Tom Longhurst and Charles Silver had the idea of an outdoor cinema five years ago.

“We wanted to create a wonderful space to enjoy the Algarve evenings; sitting under the stars watching old classic movies seemed the perfect project,” they told Tomorrow. “After years of hunting for the best location and many failed meetings with the Lagos Câmara, we both became disheartened and put the project on hold.”

Last December, the parents of Burgau’s primary school asked Tom's company, Algarve Marquees, to help them with their Christmas fair. "Creating an event in this unused space reignited our passion for the cinema,” explains Tom. Vila do Bispo Câmara have supported the project and agreed that the space could be used as a cinema during the school holidays. “We both hope this brings a new exciting element for the residents and tourists,” adds Charles.

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This year they aim to show one film a week during August and into September. The films will all be shown in English with Portuguese subtitles.

Movies will commence when darkness falls around 9 pm, but the doors will be open at 7.30 pm in order to enjoy the chill-out bar and music.

The movies will be projected onto a state-of-theart 20ft screen and moviegoers will be supplied with their own headphones to watch the film at their own volume. “It will allow the films to be shown late at night with no disturbance to the village,” says Tom. They have chosen family classics such as Stand

By Me and The Goonies to screen this summer.

But their plans don't stop there. “We both have big plans for the company, with themed weeks throughout the year, such as surf, Halloween and Christmas showings. Next year we hope to open a second site in Lagos Marina.” Watch this space!  Info and tickets: www.creativeapecinema.com

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CHARITY

The Goal of Giving Liverpool Legend John Aldridge scores for Local Charities

CASLAS 1500€ We paid for a number of children from the Lagos children's home CASLAS to attend the Campsonshine summer camps and PND summer camps. Many of the children have been removed from their families by the courts and would not have the opportunity to attend without charitable support. Links to the camps they will attend in the school holidays are below. www.campsonshineportugal.com www.projectonovasdescobertas.org

WORDS Sophie Sadler Last year, Tomorrow's charity TACT raised 10,000€ with the annual John Aldridge Charity Golf Classic, held at Boavista Golf Club.

Part of that money was used to support the Ukrainian crisis a few months ago and on 14 July, we gave the remaining amount to our favourite local causes.

The Tomorrow team got together with John Aldridge to meet with the representatives of CASLAS, The Mustard Seed, Cadela Carlota and NECI to officially donate the money to them.

This year the golf event is back and fully booked.

It promises to be a fantastic few days and most importantly, we will raise even more money for local causes in our community.

The ex-Liverpool striker and legend has a property in Luz and spends a lot of time here, so he decided to help local charities in the area he loves. Special thanks to John for his ongoing commitment and support of this event.

NECI 2000€ John has supported NECI, located in Praia da Luz, since the start of his golf days and it is one of his favoured charities. NECI - Núcleo Especializado para o Cidadão Incluso (Specialised Nucleus for Inclusive Citizens) is a non-profit IPSS which contributes to improving the quality of life and inclusion of people with disabilities, handicaps or delayed childhood development.

Casa de Santo Amaro 1000€ A centre for handicapped people in Lagos (Near the Centro da Saude).

In the past, TACT raised money for a new sensory centre.

About TACT: In partnership with Tomorrow magazine, TACT is able to raise awareness of good causes and issues being faced by people who live and work in the local area.

As an official trust, TACT has been able to grow and become a trusted part of the community, allowing others to help make a difference.  www.tomorrowalgarve.com/about-tact

Cadela Carlota 2000€

You can read more about John and his involvement with local charities here: https://bit.ly/3PkdjZC or scan the QR code

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This non-profit organisation for the protection of animals does amazing work in the area of rescuing and caring for abandoned animals. They rent the land where they have their facilities and now the owner is selling and unless they can raise funds, they will have to move, which is obviously hard for them to do.

So they need support and funding.

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The Mustard Seed 2000€ The Mustard Seed Association works to support the families in need in Lagos, working for a place of hope within the community. They are in the middle of renovating their kitchen to continue supporting the community with free meals for those in need. Our donation will go towards this renovation.

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ALGARVE MOMENTS Entries for Madrugada’s 2023 Wall Calendar Photography Competition must be sent by Friday, 19 August 2022. The aim of the calendar is to portray the essence of the Algarve in 12 captivating images, one for each month.

The Algarve Moments Wall Calendar will go on sale in November 2022 and will be available to pre-order too. (So that’s another stocking filler sorted!)

Each entrant can submit up to three images in landscape orientation. Terms and Conditions for entry are available to download from the ‘events’ area of the Madrugada website.

All entries should be sent to: madrugada2023calendar@gmail.com

The winning twelve entries will receive a prize for their efforts with the opportunity to have each work, along with the other short-listed entries, form part of a photographic exhibition to be held in Lagos in mid-October.

Also, Madrugada would love to hear from businesses willing to help defray production costs by sponsoring a month and/ or providing suitable prizes for the winning entrants. Please contact operations@madrugada-portugal.com if you can help and would like to get involved.

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STAND WITH UKRAINE WORDS Sophie Sadler In the June edition, I spoke with Roman Grymalyuk about the Ukraine festival he was organising. His objective was not just to raise money to help with humanitarian aid.

He also wanted to celebrate Ukrainian culture, which his countrymen are fighting so hard to save.

I am happy to report that as well as being a joyous celebration of Ukrainian culture, the festival raised 10,950€, which enabled Roman to help in the war effort. He tells me emotionally that many of the soldiers on the front line suffering serious injuries know they will die. There is s simply no way of getting them to a hospital. The roads are so destroyed that 4-wheel drives are needed to transport them.

Using the money he raised, Roman travelled to Spain to buy a second-hand jeep on 21 June. With other Ukrainninan and Bulgarian volunteers, they then worked through the night over a weekend to repair and convert the jeep into a medical vehicle.

They were then notified that there was an ambulance in Poland for sale, but they had to collect it by the 28th. Roman reports that the long drive was made more enjoyable by the help and support they received along the way. In Germany,

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they were given mechanical support and food free of charge. In Poland, they were given fuel.

They successfully delivered the vehicles to the Ukrainian medical core, who will be using them to take the injured from line zero to the hospital in Backmut.

Roman does not consider his work done. He is appealing to anyone who might be going to scrap a jeep to contact him. He and his team may be able to repair and convert it into a medical vehicle. “All these little efforts are part of the battle and if we have saved just one life, it will have been worth it.”

Sadly there are still some Ukrainian refugees that do not have accommodation in the Lagos area, so he asks anyone who might be able to help to get in touch.  +351 913 333 990 beyondmoon.lda@gmail.com

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WORDS Alyson Seldrake Quiet, reserved, and shy of crowds to the point of being slightly antisocial, local artist Karen Wride dividest ime between her home in Monchique and her studio/gallery in Guia, where she teaches oil painting four mornings a week to budding artists.

Occasionally you’ll see her out and about with her easel, furiously daubing on paint, trying to capture ‘the light’ before it disappears (and the scene that grabbed her attention flattens out).

With a background in graphic design, creating packaging and brochures for well-known brands in the high-end design houses of London, Karen has a good eye for composition and visual storytelling. Her classical/impressionist style is full of atmosphere and drama, drawing the viewer in as a willing participant in her snapshots of time.

She initially studied fine art at Swansea Art College back in 1982.

However, fears of not being able to make a decent enough living from such a niche market prompted her to change her course to advertising and design at Bournemouth & Poole College of Art. This was in an age where computers were futuristic technology and ‘visualisers’ were employed to hand draw ideas for client approval.

There followed two decades of frenetic career advancement where Karen’s drawing skills needed to be quick and accurate, whipping up storyboards and mock-ups to tight deadlines. Then along came the Apple Macintosh and desktop publishing programmes with predesigned templates that prompted the user to ‘drag and drop.’

So, after deciding she wanted a calmer life for herself and her two daughters, she left the UK behind and moved initially to Spain and then to Portugal, where she has been for the last 15 years.

It’s no surprise that both girls, having grown up surrounded by sketchbooks and paint tubes, have become professional artists themselves, exhibiting throughout Europe and gaining a large following on Instagram.

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The years of rapid-fire design demands from diverse corporations have left its legacy, as Karen’s colourful and eclectic pieces in her gallery attest. A painting of semi-abstract, three-dimensional blue iridescent flowers sits on an easel next to mystic and moody street scenes and seascapes that appear to glow with light. Her crowd scenes are so real without being photographic, that they make you feel almost voyeuristic. Her portraits sizzle with life, the occupants silently contemplating you, the viewer.

It is said that only men suffer from colour blindness and that some women see extra colours. I think this is true of Karen. How else would she explain the glowing jewels of paint she incorporates into her collection of works?  Karen’s workshop/gallery is called First Class Art and can be found on the old road out of Guia towards Albufeira. Prices range from 100€ to 2000€. Her opening times are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 10 am to 2 pm. www.first-class-art.com www.karenwride.com.

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ARTS AND CULTURE Artists for Hope - Lotti Klink

PASSIONATE ABOUT DANCE WORDS Sophie Sadler

The dance school, Sobres Artes, is welcoming the new creative talent of Nicole Kondes. She is taking over from Nicola and Vanessa Thomas, who moved to Lisbon to start a performing arts school.

She achieved her ballet teacher’s degree through the Royal Academy of Dance in London and has owned a studio in Johannesburg with 325 students. She

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Members of the AAN (Algarve Artists Association) observe, examine and reflect on their relationship, their connection and disconnection with nature in these changing times. Fed by their unique, individual memories, feelings, sensations and experiences they express and communicate through their art, celebrating the eternal beauty and wonders of life in this universe and on this earth, and thereby awaken the viewer to their own experiences, reminding us all that there is always Hope.  When: Showing until 28th August Tuesday - Friday 10am 8pm, Saturday & Sunday 10.30am - 5pm Where: Municipal Museum of Faro (Museu Municipal de Faro).

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Nicole is from South Africa and has been dancing since the age of two. She had aimed to be teaching at the school in the Luzense social centre in Praia da Luz, this year but bureaucracy has been a lot slower than expected. Now she can’t wait to start teaching in September.

“Dance has always filled my heart and been my passion. My motivation is now passing on my love of dance to children everywhere.”

Nicole has an impressive resumé, achieving distinction in all her exams in the Royal Academy of Dance syllabus from pre-primary through to advanced. She has also won many prestigious awards in international competitions in South Africa in many disciplines including, ballet, modern, Spanish, character and classical Greek dancing. She achieved honours plus for all her modern dance exams and five distinctions for her Spanish dance exams. She then went to the National School of the Arts for ballet in high school, where she received a distinction in her ballet, contemporary, Spanish and classical Greek dancing exams.

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has been teaching for 21 years, coaching young dancers through the Royal Academy of Dance exams every year and putting on performances.

“I would like Sobre Artes to be a studio where children not only experience the love of dance but where they can be free to express themselves, their creativity and reach their full potential. I want to build children’s self-confidence and create an environment where they can thrive, be happy and just be themselves.

My passion and love now is not only dance but also children and their futures.”

 Enrol now at www.facebook.com/sobreartes sobreartes.luz@gmail.com

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Dancing in the Sea Everyone is welcome to the show Bailar no Mar, (Dancing in the Sea) an open-air show celebrating the seas. It’s an essential element, which deserves all our care and our immense gratitude; without water there is no life on this planet. A beautiful performance with the Ballet Studio Gwen Morris and the singer Catherine Ageorge.

An initiative of the Senior University of Lagos, under the coordination of Bernadete Bishop and Corinne Ferreira .  When: 28 August 9pm Where: Praça Infante D. Henrique, in Lagos

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Nuno and Cristiano were born and bred in Lagos and started a car rental business, Lagorent in 2004. While attending tourist shows in London and Berlin, they would always stay in hostels as an affordable way of having a bed in a big city. They really enjoyed the vibe of the hostels they stayed in and started to dream about creating their own in their home town.

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ARTS AND CULTURE

GOOD SUMMER

Reads And the Mountains Echoed,

by Khaled Hosseini WORDS Annie O’Dea Tomorrow’s Bookworm is Back!

Published in 2013, And the Mountains Echoed is the third novel by AfghanAmerican author Khaled Hosseini.

Following his literary success with The Kite Runner (a popular A-Level text) and A Thousand Splendid Suns, this third novel revolves around family themes, but this time between siblings.

The style is very different from his first two novels and departs from the central character’s perspective to a multi-narrative one; each of the nine chapters is told by a different character.

Arguably, this allows the reader to gain a greater insight into the diversity of the Afghan culture.

Hosseini states “I hope a day will come when we write about Afghanistan, where we can speak about Afghanistan in a context outside of the wars and the struggles of the last 30 years. In some way, I think this book is an attempt to do that.”

The storyline centres around the relationship between Abdullah (aged 10) and his three-yearold sister Pari within the context of their father’s decision to sell her to a childless couple who live in Kabul. It is this that ties the various narratives together.

As the book starts with the father (Saboor) telling his two children, a fairy tale, about a farmer who is forced to sacrifice his favorite son, the narrative can be seen as a subverted fairy tale.

Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens WORDS Geoff Hollow Every once in a while, a new author and book theme attracts my attention. One such book was Where the Crawdads Sing, which utterly engrossed me during lockdown. I can't recommend this novel highly enough as a summer read.

Owens is an American environmental academic and this is her debut novel – hard to believe. It has become an international bestseller with over seven million worldwide sales since 2019. A film of the book was released in the US in July, produced by Reese Witherspoon and starring the highly acclaimed actress Daisy Edgar-Jones (who appeared in the TV series Normal People). She plays the central role of Kya Clark, the marsh girl, who grew up as the youngest child of a poor and dysfunctional family regarded in the district as “marsh trash.”

The book has a real sense of place and time being set in the coastal wetlands of North Carolina in Berkley Colve, an isolated marshland town in the period from the 1950s to the 1970s. Progressively abandoned by her whole family, Kya exists totally at one with the natural environment as the marsh and its wildlife become her family.

While avoiding formal education at all costs, the swamps, river creeks and reed beds become her teachers as she draws and paints them while scavenging for mussels to survive.

The narrative explores and beautifully describes in detail environmental themes, Kya's coming of age and her interactions with a black couple who look out for her and her relationship. There is also a beautiful love story with bright local boy Jake, who shares her love of the environment and teaches her to read and write.

The story, however, starts with a murder mystery, in the 1960s as a young local man is found dead in the marsh. The plot unfurls as we discover how his and Kya's paths crossed amidst the themes of local prejudice, sexual exploitation and social class divisions.

Like his other two novels, this book deals with love, familial love and pain. In this novel, Hosseini questions the power of memory - being a blessing or a curse.

Where the Crawdads Sing is a haunting and compelling story with many inter-related themes and characters that create depth in a totally engaging narrative that is so much more than a murder mystery. It is a book you will never forget.

I would highly recommend it as a thoughtprovoking historial novel.

The movie, Where the Crawdads Sing, is scheduled for release in Portugal on 1 September. It will be screened in Algarcine Lagos and Portimão.

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Drive in Lagos After two successful editions, Drive-in Lagos returns with more fantastic cinema sessions for the whole family, where you can enjoy the best films without leaving the safety and comfort of your car. A unique and nostalgic experience, in a very special environment and a diversified offer of good cinema. (All movies in English with Portuguese subtitles except Bigfoot which will be in Portuguese.)

2 August - Gucci House, by Ridley Scott 4 August - The Unbearable Weight of a Huge Talent, by Tom Gormican 9 August - Bigfoot in the Family, by Ben Stassen and Jeremy Degruson 11 August - Elvis, by Baz Luhrmann  When: 2, 4, 9 and 11 August 9 pm Where: Rossio da Trindade Playground Org: Lagos City Council Free entry through online form (cm-lagos.pt)

Music in the Courtyard Summer calls for quiet moments outside. If accompanied by good music, even better!

The courtyard of Lagos Cultural Centre is transformed into a stage, featuring local artists who will make your evening much more enjoyable.  When: 3, 10 and 31 August 9.30 pm Where: Patio of Lagos Cultural Centre Duration: 60m - Free admission www.facebook.com/CentroCulturaldeLagos

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Silves Medieval Fair After two years, the Medieval Fair returns to the city of Silves, with 11 days of historical recreation of the medieval period of the old capital of the Kingdom of the Algarve, on a time trip that invites you to live and breathe history.

The streets of the historic town centre are transformed into a magical kingdom of colourful costumes, street stalls, music, dance and historical re-enactments.  When: 10 to 20 August 6 pm - 1 am www.facebook.com/feiramedievalsilves

Enjoy 5km of running or walking, among the lights, sound, and the company of many others, with this new sport. Carrying a neon light you are welcomed into Neon Land!

An event full of originality and magic. The Neon after-party will be animated by DJs, and you will be able to complete this unique experience, sharing the light of your smile.  When: 12 August 8.30 pm to midnight Where: Portimão - Edifício dos Paços do Concelho Praça 1.º de Maio Register at: neonrun.pt/event/neon-run-tour-2022portimao

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Lagos World Music Festival

The last meeting took place on the 5th of July. The next meeting is scheduled for August at a new venue, namely Munich café at the bottom of the Avenida.

Lagos World Music Festival aims to celebrate the cultural diversity that is heard around the world.

Another very successful meeting and one that means we really had to decide to move on and plan for a bigger opportunity for us all to get to know each other better, but hopefully not ending up as an unwieldy group!

Some of the artists who will be present are Muhsilwan (5 August, Sudan, Morocco and Guinea Conakry), Kilema (6 August, Madagascar), Son de Cuba (7 August, Cuba), Banda Atlântica (12 August, Angola and Portugal), Lilly Pitta Trio (13 August, Brazil) and Ai Mouraria (14 August, Portugal).  When: 5 to 8 and 12 to 15 of August 9.30 pm Where: Praça do Infante Free entry

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Please ask friends who may be at a ’loose end’ to come along.

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Festa do Banho Caminhadas ao Luar The Moonlight Walks/Runs are back! Taking advantage of the warm summer evenings, the aim is to encourage residents to increase their levels of physical activity in order to improve their health. The activities that can be performed by people of all ages, and are suitable for all lifestyles. There are two routes to suit everyone, the walk (5 km) and the run (10 km).  When: 3 August 8.30 pm - 11.00 pm Where:Ferragudo When: 10 August 8.30 pm - 11.00 pm Where: Carvoeiro Register online at: https://forms.gle/5C8EM59r32fJRSkK9

Tradition and folklore has it that bathing in the sea on 29 August scares the demons away and is worth twenty-nine baths.

Whether true or not, the reality is that it is one of the most popular traditions in Lagos and a reason for a big celebration! In addition to the night-time bathing, there will be historical re-enactments, food and drink, traditional bathing costume parades and plenty of musical entertainment that will be divided between the city (Cais da Solaria) and the parish of Luz, with this location including three stages in one night.

IN LAGOS (SOLARIA PIER): 10 am Recreation of the Tradition of Banho de 29 (by the Centro de Estudos de Lagos) Location: Batata Beach 3 pm - 7 pm Traditional Games and Musical Animation with Radio Utopia 8.30 pm Dança das Jellyfish and Company (Corina Ferreira, Bernardete Bishop, Célia Silva and Isabel Baptista – Clube de Amigos do Clube Artístico Lacobrigense 9 pm Traditional Swimwear Contest 10.30 pm João Pedro Pais Concert PRAIA DA LUZ: (BEACH FRONT): 9 pm – 3am Snacks and musical entertainment with Ruth Marlene, Humberto Silva and DJ Toby One Organised by: Clube Recreativo, Cultural e Desportivo Luzense

Algarve no Copo This summer, the center of Portimão will host wines, liqueurs, craft beers and juices, for a showcase of the best ones produced in the region. Taste the Algarve by the glass.

Teia D'Impulsos, organises the festival to promote regional products of the Algarve, its drinks in particular. Besides contributing to the animation of the city during the summer, it also attracts more visitors to the historic centre.  When: When: August 25th and 28th, from 6 pm to 1 am Where: Jardim 1.º de Dezembro, in Portimão.

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Food Festival After the huge success of 2020 and 2021, Arrebita returns to the city of Portimão for a third edition that promises to shake up the streets of the historic city centre once again! A partnership between Amuse Bouche and C.M. Portimão, the food festival brings together established names from the national gastronomic scene, but also young rising talents.  When: 19 - 21 August midday until midnight www.facebook.com/portimaomunicipio

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HOMES & GARDENS A natural-shaped swimming pool with greeny-yellow tiles which make it look more pond-like can be spotted lower down the garden from the house. There is a large rockery below it, and it is surrounded by large-leaved plants, such as the Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia), cycads, palms and New Zealand flax (Phormium). This creates a lush, jungle vibe. To the left of the lawn under the shade of the contorted willow is a water feature that looks like a natural well. It is planted with ferns to cement the illusion. There is a rickety bench here so you can have a well-earned rest in the shade. This is one of Sue’s favourite areas, along with her flower bed containing Echinaceas, lilies and Alstroemerias.

A WINDY GARDEN WORDS Tamsin Varley Sue Frew is one of the original members of Clube Dos Bons Jardins and is an enthusiastic gardener with a real eye for design. She moved into her current house sixteen years ago and created the garden from scratch.

Sue showed me a photo album, a fantastic record of how the garden has developed over the years. I was surprised to see what she started off with as it now looks so mature.

Originally, they bought a ruin surrounded mainly by meadows with one carob tree and a few pomegranate bushes. The front of the garden faces south-east and the back is a sloping north-west facing garden, overlooking Silves.

They developed the garden in stages as it was basically just Sue and her gardener who did all the hard work (apart from some difficult landscaping). One of the first tasks was to build a retaining wall along the back of the house to create a level area. This is now a small lawn with steps down to the main garden.

The driveway was created next and she has developed a lovely succulent garden under the shade of yellow oleander (Thevetia peruviana) trees within the turning circle for the drive. As the property is on top of a hill, it is very windy up there, so they planted a windbreak around the back of the property using tea tree shrubs (Melaleuca). Walkways were then created around the garden with large flower beds between them. The idea here was to break the garden into manageable chunks to break up the workload. There are quite a few medium-sized trees in the garden that Sue planted. They offer much-needed shade from the strong Algarve sun. They include a Jacaranda, a Melia and a contorted willow, all of which were seedlings or cuttings from friends within the garden club. A hammock under the Melia (cloudberry) tree looks like a very tempting spot to hang out.

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The garden is watered from a borehole just three times a week for about half an hour at a time. The soil in the garden was originally the hard red clay so typical of the Barrocal, but now it looks rich and brown. I asked her how she achieved this almost miraculous transformation. She told me that her secret ingredient is adding copious amounts of well-rotted horse manure. I can testify that it works as I have sourced horse manure from Sue and even after just a few years, the soil in my vegetable patch has improved dramatically.

Tamsin Varley is a member of Clube Dos Bons Jardins; a small, friendly multi-national garden club that meets at different locations around the Algarve on the 2nd Tuesday every month (except over the summer) with an optional lunch afterwards.  algarvecbj@gmail.com

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HARBOUR LIFESTYLE WORDS Joel Sadler

The Algarve is famous for many things; stunning skies, dramatic coastlines, world-famous surf spots, fantastic Quintas producing excellent ingredients, heavenly vineyards and numerous calçada-clad alleyways winding through old villages of historical importance. With almost year-round brilliant light, it’s a photographer’s dream.

Earlier this year, local garden furniture brand Fenetti Outdoor Living teamed up with the UK’s Harbour Lifestyle to shoot their latest collections and campaigns. But they chose the Algarve as a location for another reason too.

The focus of Harbour Lifestyle is on the family. After all, we decorate and fill our homes with furniture and adornments that will benefit the whole family, bringing us together to share the precious time we have with one another.

The Algarve is an iconic family holiday destination and that was what attracted the team to shoot here. The aim was to bring as many generations of kin onto location and get them genuinely enjoying themselves in a variety of gardens and outdoor spaces - hardly a chore! Fittingly, both Fenetti

and Harbour Lifestyle are run by two cousins. Throw in their children, wives, brothers and friends and the photoshoot, like the business, is very much a family affair.

Over three weeks in March, they descended on a beautiful old almond farm outside of Lagos, a large gleaming modern white palace, a rustic pool house in Praia da Luz, an orange farm in Barão São João and an enormous recently completed luxury villa in Quinta do Lago. As the saying goes “don’t work with animals or children.” Unsurprisingly, chaos ensued.

But the results speak for themselves. The images and footage have now been used in the Times and GQ. Harbour Lifestyle products are now sold via Fenetti Outdoor Living throughout Portugal.  www.harbourlifestyle.co.uk www.fenetti.eu

MIGUEL’S DREAM PROJECT WORDS Susanna Gross

building there is a huge ‘communal welcome/ reception lounge’ with a wine cellar and games room. The exterior offers a swimming pool with leisure areas, lawns, seating, a big orchard, plus vegetables for organic cuisine. Guests can walk around the large plot and enjoy nature in absolute tranquillity.

Miguel and his family

Let me introduce you to a special kind of Family Boutique Hotel in the Algarve.

This is the story of Miguel, a well-paid businessman who travelled around the world – staying in 4 and 5-star hotels. Miguel felt uncomfortable, alone, and unhappy in such accommodation because the clinical overmodern environment had no personal touch.

Miguel realised he could do it better in his homeland of Portugal.

He searched for the right location in the Algarve – away from the hustle and bustle of tourist areas.

Eventually, he found a large plot with a ruin north

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of Faro within a National Agricultural Reserve.

Initially, this presented challenges, but with the right people, lawyers and architects, work began in 2015. The project took two years to complete.

His Family Boutique Hotel has charm, service, and comfort, all nestled in a peaceful, beautiful, natural environment with incredible views, not far from the beach and amenities.

The hotel provides nine large, stylish double bedroom suites with private terraces, marrying modern comfort with traditional style, based on exceptional architecture and technical specifications. Located in the lower part of the

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The hotel provides a breakfast buffet and dining with healthy and organic food. The evening menu changes daily including a vegetarian and children’s option in addition to a well-prepared selection of quality wines and beverages. Miguel always tries to fulfil the culinary wishes of his guests.

Sadly, after a health scare, Miguel has decided to put the property on the market. He achieved his dream. Now maybe you can too!

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MUSINGS OF A

Mountain Biker WORDS Gilly Grateley

Hi, Gilly here. I hope you are all enjoying the summer! If this gorgeous weather is encouraging you to get out on your bike, please don’t forget to consume plenty of water on your rides and stay hydrated.

I got caught out a couple of years ago; it was the perfect storm of poor preparation, a hot day, not taking on enough fluids whilst riding and a hard hill! Consequently, I had a ‘funny turn’ and had to sit in the shade, drink, eat and recover before I could finish my ride. I didn’t enjoy it and I vowed not to let dehydration get the better of me again.

WHAT IS DEHYDRATION? This is when your body loses more fluid than you take in and is common in the heat, even if you are not riding.

Since my ‘episode’ I have been reading about this subject and there are a lot of studies and reports out there. Most are saying the same; performance measures such as endurance, strength, power, speed, agility and reaction time all decrease with dehydration.

Amongst other things, the science says staying hydrated during exercise helps to: • Maintain your body temperature - sweat keeps your body cool, but your body temperature will rise if you don’t replenish the water you lose • Improve blood flow and circulation, delivering oxygen and nutrients to working muscles – hydrated muscles function better than dehydrated muscles. This includes the heart muscle, which will help to regulate blood pressure • Maintain the balance of minerals (salts and sugars), which affects the way your body functions

you’re exercising or living in a hotter region and you should expect to drink more than this to avoid dehydration.

through natural foods and drinks such as bananas, coconut water, avocados, almonds, oranges, olives and watermelon.

A basic but easy way to assess if you are drinking enough is to weigh yourself before and after your ride; if your weight drops, you probably need to take on more fluids.

Remember, if your rides are long and you are taking on lots of water, you could also be flushing out electrolytes when helping to keep flora and fauna hydrated!

A good practice is not to wait until you are thirsty but to take on smaller regular amounts. My biking guru, Paul, has set an alert on my Garmin for every 15 minutes and this helped me to get into the habit of drinking regularly.

SO, WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOU GET BACK? Clean your bike, of course! If you were riding hard, alongside water, you should also consider a recovery drink to help your muscles to repair. The optimum time for absorption is within the first 30 minutes after your ride. Ideally, this drink will be a mix of good quality protein and carbohydrates, such as milk or fruit/ vegetable smoothies.

If you are struggling, you could try to make your water tasty by adding flavoured juices or slices of lemon, or if having cold water helps, you can try freezing your bottles half full in advance of your ride and top up just before you go out.

WHAT’S THE STORY WITH ELECTROLYTES? These are salts (sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium etc.) that are essential for normal cellular function but are lost in sweat. The good news is if you are doing a really intensive or long ride, they can be replaced quite easily through commercial sports drinks and electrolyte tablets or powders, which you can add to your water.

You can also help replenish electrolytes

BUT HOW MUCH SHOULD YOU DRINK? Now of course, this is going to vary based on the intensity and duration of your ride, the temperature, your size and fitness level, the amount you sweat etc. However, as a general rule, water makes up approximately two-thirds of our bodies and we should consume two to three litres of fluid per day, regardless of our activities. Then add in if

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My regime now is to ensure I’m hydrated before I ride (which includes limiting my beer intake the night before). Learning to sip water regularly whilst I’m riding and add electrolytes for long rides and/or hot days, and to save some of my breakfast smoothie (made with soaked oats, banana, peanut butter and chocolate milk, yum!) for when I get home all helps my performance.

If you haven’t already, I hope this encourages you to get to know your hydration needs.  As always, drink sensibly, ride safely, have lots of fun and if you have biking stories, events or news that you would like to share, please drop me an email at bikinginthealgarve@gmail.com

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SPORTS ROUND UP WORDS David Lugg

Cycling The Algarve’s Daniela Campos has double the reason to celebrate following the Portuguese National Road Championships. After retaining her time-trial title by seven seconds, she went on to out-sprint the field in the women’s elite race.

The 87-kilometre course was closely-fought with a compact peloton, but Campos led them over the line with a onesecond victory. Afterwards, she commented, “It’s great to win these two titles. After so many mishaps since the beginning of the season, I feel I really deserve this as it’s a reward for all my effort.”

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Rugby Football Portimonense will begin their Primeira Liga campaign with a home game against Boavista. The side from Portimão start their season on 7 August and will hope to build on their mid-table finish of last term. In the Liga Pro, S.C Farense (Faro) will also start proceedings with a home game as they face newly promoted Torreense. They will also look to improve on their mid-table finish last season.

Portugal 31-Italy 38. Portugal and Italy played out a thrilling match at the Estádio do Restelo in Lisbon. In a free-flowing game, both teams produced some excellent rugby that would have pleased their respective coaches. Portugal very much held their own against the Six-Nations side and led for much of the match, but two late tries finally broke their resistance giving Italy a barely deserved victory.

Portugal 35-52 Argentina XV. Despite another high-scoring game, Portugal were beaten by an Argentina XV that always seemed to be able to go up a gear when required. The home side actually led 25-21 at halftime, but they were outmuscled and outclassed in the second half. Despite two July defeats, the ‘Wolves’ will take away a lot of positives, which should bode well for their world cup play-off in the Autumn.

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Moncarapachense (from the tiny town of Moncarapacho) will play in Liga 3 after a fifty-year absence. After last season’s historic promotion, the Algarve side will face some stern tests against quality opposition, such as Sporting B and Belenenses. They will play their home matches in the nearby town of Olhão as their own stadium does not meet national league requirements.

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Sailing The Alinghi Red Bull racing team have won the second leg of the GC32 series. The Lagos Cup commenced on 23rd June.

With flat seas and gusts of up to 27 knots, conditions were ideal for foil sailing and the pre-race favourites showed their class with a comfortable victory. The crew were victorious in six of the sixteen races held over four days. Alinghi and Red Bull were in direct competition with each other, but have since joined forces in order to challenge for the esteemed America’s Cup event in Barcelona in 2024.

A report on the GC32 World Championships is on page 26.

Sport of the month:

Kayaking The Castores do Arade Kayak Club have participated in the National Championship of Speed in Montemor-o-Velho, near Coimbra. The Lagoa-based club took twenty-two athletes, from juniors to masters, racing at 200 metre, 500 metre and 1000 metre distances. It proved to be a successful championship with five national champions, six second places and a total of fourteen podiums.

Overall, the club finished in a respectable 8th position with 992 points.

Road Cycling Are you looking to become more active and take part in some physical activity? Here is your chance. Each month we profile a sport you can participate in (or watch) right here in The Algarve.

This month we look at road cycling:

Football In July, the Algarve Football Association held a training session for Ukrainian children at the Penha sporting complex in Faro. An AFA statement said that the initiative was designed to support refugees and offer integration into the various sectors of the region, including sports, namely through regular physical activity.

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The Algarve offers the perfect setting for both amateur and professional cyclists. The combination of a diverse topography and a splendid climate ensures that cyclists of all skill levels will not be disappointed. There are a plethora of cycle hire companies across the region that either rent individual bicycles or provide bike tours.

Amateur cyclists might be interested in undertaking part of the 214km Ecovia do Literal cycle route that runs from Cabo de São Vincent in the west to Vila Real de Santo Antonio in the east.

If you wish to publicise a sport, please contact our sports editor David Lugg: david@tomorrowalgarve.com

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BE THE BEST YOU CAN BE

Gregorio (2nd Client) and Nuno Santos, Director

WORDS Julian Putley

Nuno Santos with Pedro and Hugo

Sculptors is proud to be the performance enhancer for two physically challenged sports stars.

Carlota Carochinho is only challenged by her age and size. She is 11 years old and diminutive but certainly not diminished. Her amazing talent and success as a motorbike speed racer is undisputed. She recently won the first race of the 2022 mini speed trophy at Santo André, organised by the Portuguese Motorcycle Federation, “It’s extremely tiring to manage four races in one day and with different bikes,” said Carlota, “but everything is forgotten when you get on the podium.”

‘Sculptors’ describes itself as a ‘pioneering facility in wellness and performance enhancement.’ With personal trainers onsite, they specialise in customised solutions to fit individual needs.

The relatively new wellness centre and gym recently celebrated its one-year anniversary. I was invited to attend the party and learn about their community involvement and commitment. The facility is located in the grounds of the luxury Cascade Hotel close to the popular Praia de Mós in Lagos. Their primary goal is to provide a personal assessment and training programme to be the best you can be in terms of health and vitality.

Besides fitness, assistance in recovery from surgery, medical trauma, accident and physical impairment is a priority for Sculptors.

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Fábio Reis is another client of Sculptors. He is a paraplegic, having lost a leg in a terrible accident in 2014. Not only did he suffer from a crippling injury but depression set in; he has a wife and two daughters, but with courage, determination and perseverance he has climbed his way back to success and even fame, becoming a wheelchair tennis celebrity. Today he is Portugal’s national champion. His ambition is to compete in the 2024 Paralympics in Paris.

The one-year anniversary celebration was not only a small party but also a way for new potential clients to see the gym and meet the director and the personal trainers. Gym equipment is always improving, and when Hugo, a personal trainer, offered to show me the Power Sport vibrating machine, I was impressed. It was originally developed

by NASA to help astronauts avoid bone loss in a zero-gravity environment. In a medical recovery situation, it is used for victims of cancer, heart surgeries, debilitating accidents and other situations where exercise regimens are limited. I was then shown another machine; a weight and scanning computer that identifies areas of the body that need treatment. The personal trainer will then create a recommended regimen of exercises.

Hugo went on to explain how he became involved in wellness and fitness. “From a young age I was a trampoline athlete and this led me to become an athletics coach. A natural progression was to take up wellness and fitness, so here I am. I love helping people and recently I had the pleasure of assisting an elderly lady who was on

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holiday and having difficulties recovering from double hip replacement surgery. Her ability to walk was seriously impaired. I set up a personalised programme involving special exercises; deep squats, back, posture etc. After five sessions lasting one and half weeks, she was so pleased, her gait was back to normal, she even sent me a personalised message from her home in England," Hugo now specialises in postpartum recovery and has organised a Clinical Pilates programme.

Pedro, another personal trainer, has an interesting story too, “I started out as a chef, but soon I had put on a lot of weight.

I was in fact, obese. I made a decision to lose the excess weight. Then I decided that fitness would be a career goal. Now I am specialising in cancer, from diagnosis to treatment and post-cancer recovery.

Exercise is so important in disease recovery because depression can be overbearing."

After studying for his degree at the University of Portimão, Pedro is currently studying for his master’s degree in exercise, nutrition and health in Lisbon.

There is another facet to this state-ofthe-art wellness centre. The Cascade Hotel adjacent to Sculptors Gym has two natural grass football fields. These facilities are often used by teams who come here from all over the world to stay in the hotel and train. Many players will search out nearby Sculptors for personal treatments for individual needs and regular fitness training.

The Director of Sculptors is Nuno Santos and he divides his time between the Loulé facility and the Lagos satellite. He was delighted with the turnout at the anniversary reception and looks forward to accepting new members. After all, there is nothing more important than good health and vitality, to ensure a happy life. ‘Be the Best You Can Be!’  www.facebook.com/Sculptors.Lagos

Sculptors is offering a sponsorship to 11-year-old Carlota Carochinho. She is already a star motorbike rider, a Mini GP rider, with many awards and trophies. Her number is 28 in Portugal and 11 in Spain. Her training with a personal trainer involves special exercise routines, dietary suggestions, concentration and meditation. She began this amazing journey four years ago at the age of seven.

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Soul Food

WORDS Chloe Ward

Calm within the Chaos

How many times do you wish you could press pause on life and slow down?

We live in a society now where everything is instant, and fast-paced. It’s all about immediate results and stimulation. Gone are the days of waiting for the postman or finding a phone box to make a call.

When I am not teaching yoga or offering reiki treatments, I run a yoga festival in Southport, UK called Enchanted Fields Festival, which took place at the end of June. To say things were chaotic is an understatement. I was managing every aspect of the event alone, from the marquees to the security, to the yoga teachers, to the campsite, food vendors, musicians….you get the idea.

My to-do list was never-ending, and just a few days before my event, I hit a wall. My body and my mind were shutting down and I knew I needed to step back and find my inner pool of calm.

Despite my ego telling me I was too busy to slow down, my intuition told me to stop. I took a deep breath (well more than one) and stepped onto my yoga mat. I moved and I breathed, I stretched and meditated until I found my calm, my stillness, my point of surrender. It wasn’t easy as I knew the lists would still be there after my practice, but I knew I could bring a clearer mind and a stronger body to the tasks ahead.

MOON ENERGY IN AUGUST New Moon in Virgo - 27 August The perfect time to face financial fears and get financially organised. This moon also asks how you are doing and if you feel organised. If not, use this moon to get back on track.

Yoga might not be the answer for you. Maybe for you, it’s a long walk, a swim, a hot bath or meditation, you know deep down what you need, what your soul needs, and how to come back to your centre.

Full Moon in Aquarius - 12 August Draw up a list of all you wish to leave behind this month - toxic relationship, unhappy work environment, a living situation you don’t love and if you feel comfortable to, burn the list afterwards.

How often do you give yourself permission to stop and breathe?

MONTHLY AFFIRMATION Taking a break can lead to breakthroughs

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NUR first opened in December 2020 and offers the latest technology in dentistry and aesthetics. Their aim is to listen and advise patients to achieve the best results, "we do not strive to change someone's face just to make it better."

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Having first trained as a dentist, Dr Núria came up with her unique concept, offering a range of treatments that best enhance their features. There is no benefit in enhancing your lips if you have bad teeth,” she explains, “you need to combine treatments to create the best results.”

Dr Núria Sobrinos exudes a gentle yet authoritative aura in her pristine aesthetics centre in Lagos. Designed with Feng-shui in mind, NUR is a re-assuring mix between a spa and a clinic.

A specialist in dental implantology and facial aesthetics, Núria stresses that Doctors carry out all treatments. Working from her clinic Dr Luis Antunes offers plastic surgery, Dra Inês Magalhães works in dentistry, Dr Nuno Lourenço is an ostepoath and Dra Sílvia Eichler, offers physio therapy.

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This dream team can help with everything from post-surgery treatment to botox and dental implants.

I am keen to learn more about her new Ulfit treatment, the first in Portugal, which can burn fat and then tighten loose skin by enhancing collagen levels. “This machine improves elasticity and can also burn localised fat. It is only operated by doctors,” confirms Núria.

She also has another machine called Aquapure, a non-chemical peeling that cleanses and nourishes your skin. All her equipment is from South Korea, which she believes is the best in the world. “We cater to a luxury market of international clients who want to make the best of themselves and get the optimum in self-care. Why do we have the technology? Because we need it!”

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In June I came across some interesting articles following the release of a 12-year study examining the relationship between balance and mortality. The research did not establish a cause, and other variables were not included in the research, but its findings were quite significant.

An inability to stand on one leg for 10 seconds in mid to later life is linked to a near doubling in the risk of death from any cause within the next 10 years.

This is quite a scary thought. But balance is one thing we can improve with practice, and it can easily be incorporated into our day-to-day lives.

Ageing leads to a decline in physical fitness, muscle strength and flexibility. Balance only tends to decline in our 50s, and can do so quite quickly.

Standing on one leg requires good balance, linked to brain function, muscle strength and blood flow. This is another reason why doing some strength training as we age is so key to our longevity.

There are many ways you can improve your balance at home: • Standing on one leg whilst you brush your teeth or wait for the kettle to boil • Stepping up onto a step with one knee raised and holding it • Holding something heavy in one hand ( such as a bag of shopping), lift a leg off the floor, and hold it • Standing with your arms to the side of the body, palms facing forwards, raise a knee off the ground and then close your eyes and see how long you can hold it • Practising yoga poses such as Tree Pose (option to have a coffee at the same time!)

• Walking barefoot will also improve the function of the feet, and improve balance Incorporate as many ways as you can to improve your balance on a daily basis and your health will thank you for it.

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Art and the Search for Comfort WORDS Bob Tidy Over the years, I have known many artists and talked about many interesting, art-related subjects. But I have never spoken to an art therapist or anyone who depends on their painting for daily therapy. I now have the pleasure of knowing both, but before I reflect on them, first a little wisdom of old.

Whatever we may say about artists in general, it seems unavoidable that the result of their work will reflect their state of mind when producing it. We are in the realm of Yoga and this concept of a cooperative relationship between mind and body is very relevant here. One simply affects the other.

When introduced to Sushma, a fine artist in her own right and a qualified art therapist, I could sense a calmness and depth of character that was all too apparent when I saw her work. As we started to talk about the subject, I quickly fell into the trap of thinking that she was in some way a psychologist. This, she assured me, is incorrect. There is no analysing of either the patient or the artwork involved.

Instead, the art is used as a focal point with the objective of bringing out the positives and encouraging the expression of emotions by getting people or patients to reflect on the art in front of them.

Sushma gave me a simple but interesting example of old people living in a care home who become so used to being looked after that they can no longer make any decisions for themselves. However, they can be encouraged to do so by being asked simple questions, like what is their favourite colour in the picture. The photo of Sushma in her younger days, working with children painting flowers on a wall, is particularly striking. The children are refugees in Iraq, Kurdistan and the wall is the perfect symbol of a barrier to be broken down.

Quoting the American art therapy association: art therapy is used to improve cognitive and sensory-motor functions, foster self-esteem and self-awareness, cultivate emotional resilience, promote insight, enhance social skills, and reduce and resolve conflicts and distress. It also allows patients to visually communicate thoughts and feelings that are too painful to put into words. What is art if not a visual language?

So how can art achieve all this? It seems that kinaesthetic, sensory, perceptual, and symbolic associations can change our modes of reception and that we can communicate beyond the limitations of language. Here I suspect is a deeper level of the subjects’ power, in that the body language of any teacher can be as important as the spoken lesson. Yoga masters of old were experts of both.

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Paulo, whose work is described as Intuitive abstract. It is strong and colourful, and most definitely a mirror of his state of mind and body. To use his own words, each of his pieces are organised chaos that demonstrate a lack of stylistic continuity.

This stems from a place of chronic pain in search of comfort. Regrettably, Paulo was forced to abandon his career following a work-related accident and he has undergone two lower back surgeries, the most recent of which was a lower back fusion. Paulo has lived with chronic pain for the last eight years. As suggested by his Neuropsychologist Dr Miguel Coutinho (Algarve Private Hospital), art was incorporated into his recovery as a stimulant and relaxation tool.

Being an art colleague of mine, we have talked about this many times and I am convinced that his painting is giving him a very positive attitude. Participating in art exhibitions that he helps me to organise gives him the added positive boost in seeing his work on display. Where some see an abstract painting, others see the result of a search for comfort.

Sushma and her husband Ian manage a wonderful art gallery in Tavira, called Artesis, which is always worth a visit. Paulo (and myself) can be explored on Instagram / artlink_collective.

Who knows? Checking out art might also be therapeutic.

But can we go further and suggest that actually doing art can bring relief from pain and anxiety? Time to meet

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JOURNEY TO THE CENTRO WORDS Sophie Sadler

With strikes and cancelled flights causing travel chaos, my family decided to stay in Portugal for our summer break. The slightly unimaginatively named but stunningly beautiful Centro Region offers a wealth of delights to be discovered.

We stayed in Ferreira do Zêzere, a municipality in the Santarém District. Its main attraction, especially in the summer, is its proximity to Lago Azul (the blue lake). This 60 km long reservoir provides water to Lisbon and is held in place by the Castelo de Bode dam. Fed by the Zêzere River, which flows into the Tagus, it is a mirage of beauty.

The lake lives up to its name, with crystal blue waters providing a muchneeded respite from the searing summer heat. The countryside surrounding its shores encapsulates deep valleys, pine forests, streams and sleepy villages.

The area's historical past is notable due to the presence of the Knights Templar, who established defensive fortresses across the region. Now it survives on tourism, along with a number of industries such as Rações Zêzere. With a large factory in Ferreira de Zêzere, it is one of Portugal’s largest conglomerates. Government-owned, it was founded in 1981 and is an industry leader in Portugal’s animal feed and egg production. The company produces more than 200 products that are internationally recognised and command significant market share throughout Portugal and neighbouring areas in Europe.

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Places to Visit Dornes The village of Dornes is the place that time forgot. Located on a bay of the Castelo de Bode dam, it is one of the most typical and picturesque in the centre of Portugal. The low white houses are looked upon by the Pentagonal tower, believed to have been built by the Templars. The church of Nossa Senhora do Pranto, dating from the 15th century, is built on the site of a previous place of worship, dating from the 13th century. Her bells ring out joyfully over the lake at certain times of the day.

There is a water sports centre here where you can hire pedalos and canoes or take a boat trip, allowing you to look back at the vista of the ancient village perched on a hill.

Castle of Almourol Quite rightly regarded as the most beautiful Castle in Portugal, this medieval monument stands proudly on an islet in the middle of the Tagus river. For children that might yawn at the prospect of ancient castles, it is made incredibly appealing by the fact that you reach it by boat.

Part of the Knights Templar string of defences, it was used as a stronghold during the Portuguese Reconquista. After their order was disbanded, the castle lay abandoned until the romanticism of the 19th century saw it restored to its present form.

It is hard to describe the magic of being steered through the ebbing water, as the image of the semi-circled crenelations reflects back at you in the water. As you alight on the dock, you climb up the rugged granite outcrop to discover the inner courtyard and climb the warped stone steps onto the battlements that have felt the footsteps of medieval knights.

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Lunch Spot Restaurant Almourol I challenge you to find a more sublime lunch spot than this.

Located in Tancos, on the banks of the Tagus, it offered spectacular views, with an amiable waiter and incredible value. Try the fried fish that is caught in the waters flowing beneath you. almourol.pt +351 249 720 100

Centro Náutico do Zêzere Convento de Cristo Tomar

Tomar 17 km from Zêzere is the former seat of the Knights Templar, a city abounding in rich cultural heritage with a spectacular castle as its backdrop. The Castle is a National Monument and has been declared a Unesco World Heritage site.

Construction of the medieval castle began in 1160 and also incorporates the Convento de Cristo, a former convent.

The ruins are spectacular, offering a romantic mix of turrets, crumbling battlements, cloisters shaded with pillared arches, with the gurgle of fountains, all set amongst a maze of gardens with hidden pathways and ancient trees. It was a paradise for history buffs and kids alike. The Chapel is breathtaking and you could spend days admiring the frescos.

The riverside town was constructed within the walls of the Convent and is one of Portugal's historic jewels waiting to be discovered.

We had lunch on the terrace offering spectacular vistas of the lake and a small marina. It served delicious local dishes, including clams and fried prawns, all served by a charming waiter, keen to practice his English!

Quite literally culinary heaven!

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Fonte de Cima Situated in Dornes, I adored this restaurant. The only staff was the friendly owner, who offered us the dishes of the day - no menu. The speciality is the fish soup with river and crayfish.

For the main course, we shared bitoque and vitela estufada, with a chocolate mousse to finish! A true taste of Portugal!

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About 15 minutes from Zêzere, this beach provides a fun way to enjoy the water with a floating beach and pool. In peak season, there are water sports on offer, with SUP excursions, inflatable rides, canoes and boat trips.

I researched wakeboarding behind a boat and it was generally advertised at around 200€ per hour, which I thought a tad pricey. So instead, I opted for the cable park, which was 20€ for 15 minutes and was great fun, apart from when I almost landed on the rocky bank!

The lakeside Maven café is a good place to enjoy lunch overlooking the lake and offers snacks and salads.

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This quaint village is notable as it has the only sandy beach on the lake. We launched our SUPs here and paddled over to some islands, rising up from the flooded valley.

Trízio The river beach of Trízio is another great location to enjoy some fun on the water.

Walking As we visited in July, it was far too hot for hiking, but with such beautiful scenery, you would imagine that in cooler months, this would be a pleasurable activity. I found a website which listed trails. wikiloc.com/trails/hiking/portugal/santarem/ferreira-do-zezere

The surrounding area has a campsite, a children’s playground, a nautical shop and a floating swimming pool. From here you can take part in nautical activities such as canoeing, water skiing or wakeboarding. They also offer boat trips and charters.

Places To Stay Lagos Azul Eco Hotel I can’t find the words to enthuse enough about this undiscovered gem. With just 20 rooms with lake views, it cannot be described as ‘boutique’ but has an oldworld rustic charm with a panorama of the lake and wooded hills that would be hard to find elsewhere. You can enjoy lounging by the lakefront pool, play tennis or sauntering down to the lake to enjoy a swim or watersports. If a hotel is not within your budget, you can book a table on their stunning terrace for lunch or dinner. www.lagoazulecohotel.com

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On a Budget Alojamento do Zezere In the heart of Zêzere and conveniently located opposite Intermarche, with free parking, this lodging may not offer the charms of a rustic setting, but the rooms are immaculate with a very friendly host.

There is a café below which offers delicious pastries and tostas for breakfast.

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Stunningly located in a valley on the edge of a forest, on the outskirts of the Zêzere, Casa Vista Verde achieved 5-stars in most of the reviews and did not disappoint.

Much fun was had lazing by the pool, BBQ’ing and attempting to make pizzas in the pizza oven. It was an incredibly relaxing setting and a great base from which to explore the area.

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THE OCEAN’S BOUNTY

Louise Taylor shares insights into summer in Portugal, from seafood festivals to seafront properties courtesy of Ideal Homes Portugal.

It would be hard to overstate the depth of the relationship between Portugal and the ocean. From seafaring adventurers to wizened elders crouched on their front doorstep over a tiny barbecue, grilling sardines, the relationship between the Portuguese and the sea is undeniable.

Naturally, this means that seafood plays a huge role in Portuguese cuisine.

Arroz de marisco, caldeirada, cataplana these were words that I had never heard before visiting Portugal, but the incredible flavours left a lasting impression. So much so that the Portuguese diet was one of the things that I was most looking forward to embracing when I decided to move to the eastern Algarve a couple of years after that first visit.

Until that point, my exposure to Portuguese seafood had been entirely through restaurants. However, living in the Algarve full-time meant access to pop-up markets and food festivals galore, with August being the highlight of the seafood festival calendar.

SARDINES BY THE SEA The simplest (and, many would argue, most delicious) way to enjoy seafood in Portugal is to munch on sardines fresh from the charcoal grill, either straight up or with a tiny splash of oil and vinegar. With a fresh salad of lettuce, tomato and onion and a hunk of fresh bread to mop up the juices, of course.

Back this year, for the first time since the pandemic, the Portimão Sardine Festival is the perfect place to enjoy the fabulous flavour of sardinhas between 3 and 7 August 2022. Sardines are the star of the show, though other seafood options abound. The festival is also known for its entertainment, including live music, as well as its joyful atmosphere— seafood heaven.

CELEBRATING REGIONAL CUISINE While there are numerous other local seafood events during August, the other must-attend event for locals and tourists alike is Fatacil in Lagoa, which takes place from 19-28 August 2022. A huge celebration of regional gastronomy, along with commerce, craft, agriculture and more, this lively event is always well worth a visit.

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Entertainment at Fatacil ranges from spectacular equestrian shows to live music, with Tony Carreira, João Pedro Pais, Fernando Daniel and Resistência all confirmed for this year.

The event celebrates the very best of the Algarve, including the bounty of the ocean, with visitors sampling a wide range of delicious morsels as part of the Fatacil experience.

INSPIRATIONAL SEA VIEWS Of course, one of the other joys of the ocean is how wonderful it can be to live by. From serenely lapping waves as you cool down in the peak of summer to huge crashing breakers during winter rainstorms, the ever-changing landscape of the sea never gets dull.

It means that owning an apartment with ocean views, such as those on the Vila Branca resort in Porto de Mós, which are available through Ideal Homes Portugal, feels like a privilege year-round.

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O Indiano WORDS Yum Yum & Chums

As a main, we could recommend the butter lamb, accompanied by a keema minced lamb rice, something new and Yum Yum chum said it was very tasty. Yum Yum opted for a lamb rogan josh served in a thick sauce and at the right temperature. A lamb curry was superbly served along with xacuti de Galinha (chicken) which is a Goan dish with coconut. A mushroom bhaji was a delicious accompaniment.

THE SERVICE The plates were served up warm and the pickle tray was replaced with another one of the same, which was a nice touch. The beers were also served in chilled glasses. All were very welcome.

The table service was attentive without being intrusive and by the time we left, the place was full. A good sign considering this was early evening.

Yum Yum and chums decided that a well-earned curry was in order and were looking for recommendations from friends.

Hence, we descended upon Carvoeiro and O Indiano. This was a good choice (thanks Trish), and we all enjoyed the experience.

THE AMBIENCE Firstly, the décor was not over the top and definitely marked with pride as Indian due to the wall decorations (even an Indian flag) as well as the obligatory pictures of celebrities that have eaten there. And so they should.

The place was a comfortable size and not too big. I would recommend ringing ahead to book.

THE FOOD We started with a delicious chicken soup, onion bhajis and a mixed bhaji tray as well as plain and spicy poppadoms. Accompanied by a pickle tray that was lovely and fresh.

My pick from this was the spicy onion. If you like things hot, go for this. All were superb and there was no scrimping on portion size too.

A final nice touch was After Eight Mints served with the bill.

We even asked for more and they duly obliged!

PRICE The cost was around 30€ a head with a tip, which wasn’t too bad as the soft drinks top up the final total. Pop in if you are that way, it’s well worth it.

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JACARANDA WORDS Tom Henshaw

A new and exciting restaurant owned and managed by Katie and her partner Danijel, not only bring excitement to Luz but absolutely great food.

We had the pleasure of being there for dinner the day after the opening and we were all blown away by the choices BUT even more so by the standard.

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Situated on the street along from the church it has a great outdoor dining area alongside a very welldesigned indoor dining room which is light, airy and comfortable.

This is definitely a restaurant where you really feel you need to be back soon as there are so many really good choices and just to give you a ‘flavour’ of that I have just selected two starters and two mains –my starter was Crispy duck with Asian salad, soy and mandarin sesame dressing.

Julie had salt baked & pickled celeriac, charred Smokey aubergine, sweet chilli dressing and then the two mains I suggest are Posh Lasagne,

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parmesan and rocket salad and slow-roasted pork belly, accompanied by Asian caponata. Both delightful and light in spite of the wordy menu information! I must not overlook the fact that it is Vegetarian and Vegan friendly as well.

Just to finish I ought not to ‘miss out’ on the desserts! Again a couple to whet your appetite. I can personally recommend the crème brule, shortbread biscuit (magnificent) and as an alternative the chocolate fondant with vanilla ice cream!!

I think I could go on and on about this splendid night out which was hard to beat and I really believe Katie and Danijel will maintain the quality and standard because that will be the test! Great staff too and Mary, Andre and Victor made the whole evening special!

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Top Tip For a variation of the dipping sauce, add a little grated ginger and a dash of sesame oil, to jazz up the flavours for a different flavour.

That Asian Home Cook Joy Entry is a Malaysian home cook based in Lagos who is obsessed with the provocative, unapologetic flavours of South-East Asian cuisine

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BBQ Prawns with Thai Chilli Dip BBQ season is fully upon us as summer hits with full force. What better way to gather with family and friends than over some charcoal and fire? Because we live in the Algarve where seafood is at its best, I thought a simple BBQ prawn dish with an Asian twist might sound enticing. Paired with a spicy Thai-style dipping sauce that you can have with all kinds of seafood and even meat that has been barbecued.

INGREDIENTS • 500gm prawns, medium-sized, shell on (if you prefer, deveined) • Oil • Salt • Pepper DIPPING SAUCE • 1 tsp fish sauce • ½ lime juice • ½ tsp brown sugar • 1 garlic clove minced • 2 piri chillies diced finely

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INSTRUCTIONS Marinate the prawns with their shells on with salt and pepper and a tiny bit of oil and set aside.

In a bowl, bring together all ingredients for the dipping sauce and whisk together gently to make this umami-rich concoction.

Set aside.

When your barbecue is nicely fired up, flash prawns directly on the grill for 2-3 minutes max on each side. Prawns naturally turn a pinky hue when it is ready, so you’ll know it’s had enough time.

Serve on a plate with dipping sauce and enjoy!

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I always sautee prawn heads, ginger, garlic and scallions in a pan with just a little bit of oil. Once you notice the prawn heads start to pink, pour in water to cover and bring to the boil.

Over low heat, boil for around 15-20 minutes. You will notice a foamy substance rise to the top. If you like you can discard this layer. Honestly, I never bother and I call this flavour.

Switch off, let cool and then store in the freezer for up to three months.

I always store in batches so that I can defrost just the amount that I need.

Because this prawn head stock is very strong and pungent, you will only need to use a tiny amount at a time. It works great in a seafood risotto, paella, or even in a simple bowl of broth. I promise you it packs a punch and is full of that beautiful crustacean flavour.

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August WORDS the Lazy Tigers

It would be easy to assume that August in Lagos is the apogee of lazy living for Lazy Girls, both residents and visitors. Looked at from a certain angle, you could be right. The sun is so hot, the sea so calm, there’s nothing to do all day but drift in and out of consciousness with a long drink in one's hand lovely. But not so fast! August brings with it the horror of the dilemma “won't cook, can't book.” This is when we are all exhausted by dinner time, but all the restaurants are full.

So, this month we have for you a no-cook main course, a cheat's pudding, and a refreshing pick-me-up.

Don’t forget that if you plan, you can still get a table in your favourite local eatery, but there will be competition. And remember how lovely it is just to walk out in the evening and have a sundowner outside your favourite bar. Come and see us at London Tiger Coffee in the Old Town, and we'll mix you a cocktail or two.  Rua Marreiros Neto 14 8600-754 Lagos, www.facebook.com/londontigercoffee

Espresso Granita If you need a cool pick-me-up to get you mobile in this weather, try an Espresso Granita. The flavoured syrups can be bought in bottle shops locally and come in a wide variety of syrups (some pretty exotic).

SERVES 4: • 500ml of very strong black coffee • 175ml of flavoured syrup (almond, caramel, hazelnut, or gingerbread) Put the hot coffee and syrup in a shallow freezer tray and cool. Then freeze for an hour and a half. Take a fork to the edges where ice has started to form and mix into ice crystals in the centre. Repeat every 45 mins or so.

The granita will be ready in about three hours. The aim is to achieve the consistency of a slushie. Serve straight away on its own or with cream.

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Easy Peasy Nicey Ricey This rice pudding tastes much more authentic than opening a (wellknown) can. It takes minutes to prepare and keeps well in the fridge.

SERVES 4: • 150 grams of condensed milk • 1 tbsp of vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste • 500 ml of milk • 2 x 250-gram pouches of microwave rice FRUIT COULIS • 200g of soft fruit (raspberries, strawberries, blueberries etc.)

• 2 tbsp of icing sugar Mix the pudding ingredients in a pot on a medium heat till the rice absorbs the milk and is tender. While this is cooking, whiz the fruit and sugar together and sieve if you feel you need to. Divide the rice into 4 bowls and top with the coulis.

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Por do Sol A beach bar that is hard to beat.

Meia Praia is a beautiful beach with many beach bars to welcome you, but Por do Sol is a natural little star. Located off the last roundabout before you head up the road to Palmares golf, it has outdoor seating on the beach as well as a restaurant.

I say a little star because it is family-friendly (the kids can play on the beach while you eat) and offers a great range of fresh fish, shellfish and excellent meat choices, all well priced.

We often choose to meet friends here and eat the delicious prawns or the Monkfish skewer. At this time of the year, there is music every day from 1 pm until 5 pm (sometimes 6 pm).

I would recommend a call to be sure to get a table.  +351 282 792 216 Opens 9am everyday (kitchen open 12pm-4pm and 6.30pm-9pm and the bar closes at 10pm).

On a balmy summer evening, the sun was setting over the skyscape of Lagos just beyond the Avenida. A myriad of shimmering reflections in the still waters of the marina reflected the lights of quayside restaurants and bars. The elegant boats bobbed as their silhouetted masts swayed.

Smartly dressed people promenaded by.

South West Bistro on the first floor of the Marina de Lagos is an eclectic and affordable taste of paradise.

As soon as we got through the door into this really’ buzzy’ restaurant, we knew we had made a good choice.

All the young staff were great and put us at ease immediately and showed us to our pre-booked table–I do recommend booking as we are now in such a busy part of the season!

Vegans and vegetarians are well-served by several plant-based options - the ones we sampled delivering real depth of flavour through expert cooking, clever sauces and well-judged use of spices and accompaniments. The menu offers light bites, tapas, starters, and main courses with chicken, seafood, fish and steak.

I had never heard of the house wine, As Claras, before but certainly have since. It was soon being happily consumed along with bread and olives, giving us a warm glow and the prospect of a good evening ahead.

The restaurant has a delightful atmosphere.

I always love places that feel alive and this certainly has that.

One couple had tapas of prawns (in a delectable spicy sauce) and chicken wings (with another flavoursome sauce). They asked for them to be served at the same time as a vegan ‘BelloBurger.’ This was a Portobello mushroom split in the middle and stuffed with gorgeous roast vegetables (aubergines seem to be a bit of a speciality at South West) served with a fashionable ‘smear’ of creamy potato puree and handcut, skin-on, thin fries. The dishes shared between two became a delicious and different main course option.

Prices are not expensive and I am convinced you will enjoy the wide selection of Tapas on offer. I had the stuffed mushrooms with bacon and Azores Island cheese (delightful), followed by the stir-fried sirloin steak Portuguese style with French fries (another great choice). In fact, the choices we all made were excellent. The cheese board was tasty and went very nicely with the free Port we were offered.

The restaurant’s offerings are good value considering the quality and generosity of portions (not too big, not skimped in any way: just right). The Algarvean house wine from the renowned Quinta dos Vales winery was well priced.

As I felt, quoting the old rock song ‘Stairway to Heaven’: “Sure seems like heaven to me!”

Booking at this time of year is a wise move.  Open every day from 12 pm-midnight +351 927 373 613

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Interestingly, the owners, Rui and Mo, have a collection of old hats on a large rack. This apparently was where all the old men of the town in days past congregated for a chat and a beer or two, I suppose!

We did not bring our hats, but it certainly was ‘hats off’ to Mo and Rui and their great team. Well done all round!

Rui and Mo also own another restaurant only 100 metres back towards the city centre called A Petisqueira.  +351 282 799 445 Rua Silva Lopes 14 Open from 12.30 to 22.30. Closed Sundays.

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A BARK SAYS IT ALL

WORDS Anne Hodges

When a dog barks, it is simply using its voice. Different people have a different reaction. For non-dog lovers, it is usually fear.

This is a terrible shame because anyone who owns a dog knows exactly what the dog is saying. Whereas we humans need to speak different languages in different countries, this does not apply to dogs. They have an international language that can be easily understood wherever they are.

A dog will assess a situation instantly by tuning in to these different signals, no matter where they are on the planet.

Dogs use a lot of body language, and they also communicate with the tone of their voice, something we humans, with all our sophistication, do not always notice.

So, if you are afraid of a dog when it barks, the most important thing to recognise is the dog’s body language.

Can you see its teeth and gums? Then beware, this dog is warning you to keep your distance – in no uncertain terms.

If the dog is barking with its bottom in the air and its front quarters are touching the ground, it wants to play.

Quite often, you will see someone with a small dog who immediately picks the dog up when they see you approaching. This can be a trigger point – the dog starts barking because its first instinct is to protect its owner. It has been picked up and height means that it feels superior –- it is bigger than the ‘enemy’. So do not approach this dog, however cute – you could get bitten.

At Cadela Carlota, anyone sent to ‘rescue’ a dog knows what to look for – and listen to. So, if you find a stray dog, and you want to help but do not know what to do, contact the specialists for advice and/or help. The dog will then be given instant understanding, care and also affection.  For donations, go to the website www.cadela-carlota.com and choose the ‘donate’ option which is in English. OR go to: PayPal.me/cadelacarlota OR go to: MB WAY 917 448 583 (spaces for easier visual).

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Pet's Mate

WORDS Lars Ramquist

Woof! Summers back, hey?! Amongst other revellers of the summer sun are the 4-legged housemates that we all live with…yes, that's right: rats and mice.

of Google, by now. So, you can check it, if needed. Either way, veterinary attention should be sought in the next day or so as follow-up attention is essential.

As the saying goes, “In London, you are never more than 5m from a rat.” This is especially true if you are in the square mile, surrounded by bankers and lawyers!

One saving grace as regards rat poison is that there is an antidote. Yes, it's very 007, I know. That is the exciting life that vets lead. Vitamin K administered for some weeks will keep the animal alive until the poison is metabolised and 'leaves the building.'

Sitting on my back porch yesterday we sighted one after another, after another up and down the trees and chicken house. It was like spotting shooting stars during the August meteor shower! They love the almonds and for dessert, they have taken to the chicken food bin. My better half (being no fan of vermin) has even suggested getting rid of the chickens to remedy the mouse populations. Moving the three chooks away, however, will tip the balance of girls and boys in our household, away from her favour. Thus: I think this is just bluster, arising from her distaste for rats and such.

These are not the plague scenarios that I experienced in Australia, but no doubt people will be out there baiting them with poison. So, here is the link to our veterinary article. Your dog (or cat) can ingest these pieces of rat bait too…and die.

If you see your pet eating rat poison then you should call a vet ASAP. They can give an injection to make it vomit. If you cannot get to a vet for some reason, there is anecdotal evidence that diluted peroxide (agua oxigenada in Pingo Doce) will promote vomiting in animals. As this is an off-label use, I cannot comment on it but it (probably) works. You've all heard

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Signs of rat poison envenomation are bleeding. This can be from anywhere: nose, mouth, bum, skin bruises, etc, etc.

Blood in the poo can be red or jet black…just so you know.

Rat poison in Portugal is most commonly a pink colour (small sachets or blocks). But on occasion, there are also blue and green ones available, though much less common.

If you smell a rat (!) with this topic and your pet…get down to your 007 clinic for some antidote therapy. You are welcome to email us here if you'd like some more info on the topic.

Pick up your bread crumbs and watch out for the vermin. Don’t get too involved, coz only a rat can win a rat race.

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At the end of June, RIAS - the wildlife rehabilitation centre in Olhão - received four marsh harrier (Circus aeruginosus) chicks from the Alentejo. These birds of prey were rescued after their nest was destroyed during the reap of that area.

Without any injuries, the veterinarian injected a multivitamin compound and subcutaneous fluids, and the little ones were transferred to a facility adapted specifically to mimic the nest where they were born.

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Before speaking with Vera Neves about her love of dog agility training, I watched her in action with Rhia (the Super Yorkie!), her adorable Yorkshire Terrier. It’s impossible to watch them without smiling and getting a great insight into how Vera and Rhia love the time they spend together.

Vera is originally from Lisbon but has lived in the Algarve since September last year, along with her four dogs, Rhia, Nikki, Kick and Mai. She has been involved in dog agility training for the last ten years and now has a fully equipped training field near Lagoa.

Vera’s interest in agility training started when Rhia was a puppy and she was looking at what activities the two of them could do together. As fate should have it, she spotted a Yorkshire Terrier on the internet enjoying the delights of agility training. With her interest piqued, Vera set about learning all she could, eventually taking classes in the Lisbon area.

Before too long, Vera had two more dogs – Nikki, and Kick - closely followed by Mai, all of whom are Border Collies. “Agility training with Border Collies takes things to a whole new level as their body shape, intelligence and temperament make them ideal dogs for this kind of thing. There are no limits to what they can achieve,” enthuses Vera.

The training has helped Vera bond with her dogs and also understand them better. It has also enabled her to make many new

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friends here in the Algarve. She makes her field open to other like-minded people so that friends can share their expertise and love of agility training. Vera also hosts training events, which friends are welcome to attend. Vera also competes at an excellent standard, representing Portugal in the European Open and travelling to tournaments in Spain and the United States, where Rhia won Best International Dog in the Small Dog category.

I asked Vera what advice she offers to anyone thinking of getting involved and she said, “One of the best ways of preparing your dog and having fun with them is to use food as a reward for the behaviour you want to see. Playing with your dog is a great way of exercising and stimulating them, and so much fun.” Vera advises that even relatively basic commands such as ‘sit’ and ‘stay’ and ‘paw’ can be a great way of preparing a dog for agility training.

Vera Neves competes to an excellent standard, representing Portugal in the European Open and travelling to tournaments in Spain and the United States, where Rhia, her Yorkshire Terrier, won Best International Dog in the Small Dog category.  For more information about agility training, please contact Vera at RHIAgility@gmail.com www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1dit_98GMs

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it was a huge responsibility. Their reputable business had been built over three generations, and I had to learn quickly how to manage it.”

For 24 years, Claudia ran the bakery, and she balanced the stress of this by riding her horse in her free time. Early starts were part of her life, and she worked long hours.”

Caught up in the material world, I was motivated by my dream that I would buy a pink Porsche one day!” she laughs.

“When I was 33, I began suffering from extreme exhaustion and excruciating back pain from working too hard. I had borrowed to buy a bigger bakery, so the stress from owing money, long working hours, and the huge responsibility of running a thriving business took its toll. Luckily, I met levelheaded Jim, who became my rock and has continued to be so.” Claudia explains. “It was at this time that I tried my first yoga class. I was very sceptical but was captivated by that first lesson as it profoundly affected me.”

Jim is a surfer, and he and Claudia started coming to the Aljezur area for holidays. Jim surfed, and Claudia rode horses with her friend Gutrun, who runs a riding stable. “Jim and I were both able to follow our passions here,” recounts Claudia, “We began to come here more frequently, and, eight years ago, I shipped my horses to Gutrun’s stable. I planned for us to follow if the horses lived here.”

HORSE POWER Claudia Dunselman is a kind-hearted, serene soul from the Netherlands who, with her husband, Jim, runs a horse therapy retreat in Aljezur.

WORDS Helen Daniel Claudia was born in Amsterdam into a family with a successful bakery in the city’s heart. “From a young age, my love of horses started, and I began to ride at eight years old,” she explains. “I wasn’t academic like my older brother and sister, so whilst they studied, I travelled, working in campsites and ski resorts in Switzerland and Italy.”

Upon returning to Holland, Claudia didn’t know what to do with her life. Fortunately, the timing was such that her parents felt it was the right time to hand over managing the family bakery to her. Claudia was just 23 years old and suddenly had a business to run and staff to organise.

That same year she also acquired her first horse.

“There are many aspects to running a bakery, and I was thrown into the deep end at a young age, “ she remarks,” Luckily, my parents gave me advice, but

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Next to Gutrun’s riding stable was a house that appeared for sale, and Jim and Claudia bought it. They worked hard in Holland to pay off debts and save money, moving here three years ago. Claudia’s brother took over the bakery, giving Claudia a book about horse therapy as a parting gift. The book had a poignant influence on her life.

“I don’t miss the bakery, even though I had a great team and lovely customers. It was time to move on,” Claudia stipulates.

“In Aljezur, we have a different lifestyle. We offer retreats in nature that combine horse therapy with yoga,” conveys Claudia. “The only sounds heard are the songs of birds, insects and the wind in the trees. Being outside in the wilderness is healing in itself, and we also encourage people to spend time with the horses - just watching them, walking with them and riding them. Horses are majestic and powerful; in their calming presence, emotions come to the surface. We offer meditation and yoga to accept these feelings and vulnerabilities and be at peace with them.”

Compassionate and calm, Claudia wants to create a more open view of unconventional medicine and eliminate the dismissive opinion of spirituality and alternative living. “ I am in the right place doing the right thing and I love my life. I now own a pink Porsche. It’s in miniature form and sitting on my mantelpiece!”  Whatsapp +31 638 753 577 claudia@bronvoorrustengeluk.nl

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