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THERE ARE MANY PLACES THAT HAVE HAD A PROFOUND IMPACT ON HOW PORTUGAL HAS GROWN THROUGH THE CENTURIES. TOMAR IS ONE, THE HEADQUARTERS OF WHAT IS PERHAPS THE MOST INFLUENTIAL OF ALL OCCUPYING GROUPS – THE KNIGHTS TEMPLAR
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OIMBRA IS KNOWN as the cradle discovered to be missing, the entire town went in search of of learning; Porto, the portal of her, and found a marble tomb in the town of Scalabis, near modern trading; Lagos, the gateway the River Tejo, with her unblemished body within. to Africa and the colonies; Sagres, the The people tried to retrieve her body, but the river waters seat of navigation; Lisbon, the hub of rose and covered the tomb and so it remains to this day. The government; Guimarães, the birthplace of town of Scalabis has since changed its name to Santarém, a the nation. But prior to the arrival of the derivative of Santa Iria. Knights Templar in Tomar – or Nabância, Cas it was once called – there is a story to tell from the 7th Knights to remember century that shaped this region of Portugal, and has lasted Founded as a base for the Knights in 1159 by their grand in popular folklore since that time. master Gualdim Pais, the first construction grew to become the grand castle and convent An ancient tale of the Knights Templar. They It is the story of a young The 16-sided Charola continued to expand, building privileged girl named Iria, who church has Eastern it into a veritable fortress from joined an Order and devoted where they promised to protect her life to God. In time, she influences and the country from the invading met a nobleman named Moors – for a price, of course. Britaldo, who declared his spiralling ceilings – The Order was granted huge love to her, but she refused his supposedly allowing tracts of land, and in 1162 intentions, explaining that she the town was given a ‘foral’, 11 was already devoted to God. Knights to attend or feudal contract, whereby Dismayed, Britaldo asked the local population received her to refuse love to all other mass on horseback. liberal conditions of work and men as she had to him, which productivity, and those that she promised to do. Tragically, she would later be poisoned could sustain a horse were obliged to fight with the Knights. by a monk, Remígio, whose advances she had scorned. Women could also join the order but they were not allowed
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Left: The richly decorated towering ceiling of Charola church in the Convent. Right: the lavish Palace of the Knights Templar, the Convent of Christ ALGARVE PLUS l 12 Jácome Ratton was also responsible for the introduction of Jácome Rattonwas alsoresponsiblefortheintroduction of industries followed,namelyglass, paper, silksandsoaps. the trainedRiverNabãotodrive his mills,andsoonother the wishesofOrderChrist). Heusedtheforcesof business man,beganatextile there,(against Maria. OneJácomeRatton,asuccessful Franco-Portuguese embrace theindustrialage,under theinfluenceofQueen Tomar wasoneofthe firstregionsinPortugaltotentatively Industry thrives Christian moresandcontinuedtolivetradehere. to expulsionfromhere,too,butmanyadoptedpseudo making Tomar ahubofeconomicactivity. town, thusencouragingtraderstofollow, new tradesandskillsdynamisedthe its time.Theybroughtwiththembrand in Tomar whichwasthe ‘newcity’of settled inPortugal,andparticular own country, andagreatnumber Jews fromtheirownhomesin and zeal,theybeganexpellingall was infull‘Christian’conquestflow century, whenthethroneofSpain very attractiveambience. survives tothisdayandgivesthetownits out rationallyandgeometrically, allofwhich the streetsofgrowingtownshouldbelaid inhabitants andbegantoprosper. Henryalsoorderedthat agricultural growth.Thetownsubsequentlyattractedmore of theriverNabãoaspartacontrolledirrigationplanfor of swampsandforweirstobebuiltholdbackthewaters of thetownasaregionalcapital.Heordereddraining Tomar in1356. of HenrytheNavigator, beforereturningtoitsbirthplacein where itbecamethe‘OrderofChrist’understewardship suppressed byPopeClement,anditmovedtoCastroMarim Sadly, theJewishcommunity wouldeventuallysuccumb In theclosingpartof15th Henry thenbegantheimprovementsandstrengthening Intheearlypartof14thcentury, theOrderwas 600-year period. Reserve a good number of hours to visit the 600-year period.Reserveagoodnumberofhourstovisitthe the exterior.a Theentireedificegrewanddevelopedover castle, fortress,andconventwithinteriorsasdramatic French, aspect. into thewatersaboveweir, givingitadelightful,almost old stonebridgethatleadsintothetown.Willow treesdip sits bytheriversidecompletewithawaterwheelandbeautiful lovely riversidelocationcalledtheJardimdeMouchão,which eucalyptus tothecountry, butthat’s foranotherdebate. called Nabância... andlookwhatshestarted. the wallsofoldtown. event celebratedinFarotheLargo SãoFranciscooutside throughout thecountry. HereintheAlgarve,itisahuge 15 to24October. Infact,sheisremembered infestivals this storyofTomar isalsorememberedinanannualfestival, suspended fromthebalconiesofhouses. and carriagesalongstreets,wherebrocadedquiltsare festival continuesforthreedayswithprocessionsofhorses with thousandsofflowergarlandsandbouquets,the the sameheightasherown.Thestreetsarefestooned The town itself is dominated in a grand way by the The townitselfisdominatedinagrandwaybythe a The influenceofthateraisstilltobeseenandenjoyedin Iria, Santa Iria: all she wanted was a quiet life in a village Iria, SantaIria:allshewantedwas aquietlifeinvillage The younggirlwhowasintroducedatthebeginningof with flowersandspikesofwheatonherhead interiors; it is so vast that time has to be put aside to interiors; itissovastthattimehastobeputaside column oftraysbreadsabundantlydecorated enjoy themajestyofplace. must matchhersash–andthegirlcarriesa men dressedinsimilarmarkings–histie Join thecelebrations procession consistsofyoungwomenand Tomar hostssomeuniquefestivals,the national heroDomDinis.Simplyput,the most famousbeingFestadosTabuleiros, Spirit, andofQueenIsabel,wifethe held everyfouryears,whichwill roots areintheworshipofHoly be celebratednextinJuly2023.Its TRAVEL PLUS
Opposite page, left: entrance arch to the Convent; right: the peaceful park by the river; centre: medieval stonework around a tower. This page, clockwise from left: Celebrations, at the famous Fresta dos Tabuleiro; tilework on the old courthouse; the six-kilometre Pegões aquaduct; Tomar's ancient synagogue
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GETTING THERE influences and spiralling ceilings Praça da República Alpendre Tomar is a little more than an – supposedly allowing Knights The town hall at one end faces R. Principal 13 hour and a half north of Lisbon, to attend mass on horseback. the striking Church of São João Mediterranean, European, easily accessible by car, but if Words can’t sufficiently describe Baptista at the other, so you Portuguese you prefer there is a direct train the splendour – seeing is are surrounded by sumptuous from the capital. believing. Allow time, also, to architecture. Sabores Ao Rubro stroll in the gardens and through WHERE TO STAY the walled forest around the R. João Carlos Everard 91 FOODIE THOUGHTS 5-star Hotel República Convent. Mediterranean, European, Chez Gilbert Luxury all the way just 0.3km Portuguese from the centre. 19 rooms and The Aqueduct R. da Silva Magalhães 38 suites, in a sumptuous building Built over two decades between French, Belgian Chico Elias created using only Portuguese 1593 and 1613, the impressive six R. Conde de Tomar 92A kilometre structure carried water materials and makers. Various Tanera Antiqua Mediterranean, European, from the four springs at Pegões. city tours can be arranged Praça da República 23 Portuguese It has 180 arches, some of through the hotel. International which are double-decker. Brave hotelrepublica.pt adventurers might want to walk WHAT TO SEE IN TOMAR along the top. This is the time to go online and The Synagogue visit sites like Lonely Planet, to discover the wealth of places Its entrance is in a little to explore in Tomar, and their backstreet, almost a mews, history. Our favourites include: and inside the country’s best preserved medieval synagogue, The Convent of Christ built in 1430 but used only until This is the ‘must’ and top of the Jews were given the choice every traveller’s list. Gothic, of converting or leaving, there Manueline and Renaissance are artefects and architectural architecture all in one place. features of special merit. The It is huge, and will take your synagogue, with a Star of David breath away. The 16-sided over its door, was declared a Charola church has Eastern national monument in 1921. SHOWERS PLUS
A bigger SPLASH WE ALL KNOW THE ALGARVE SPELLS SUN, SAND AND SEA, BUT UNOBTRUSIVELY SECRETED AWAY ARE LITTLE OASES OF TRANQUILITY. GET READY FOR CASCADING WATERS AND A BIT OF AN ADVENTURE; VISIT OUR WATERFALLS
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Opposite page: Splashing out in Alte's Vigário Falls. This page right: Fonte do Cadoiça, Loulé; far right: steps that will take you there; below: Pego do Inferno, Tavira.
VIGÁRIO FALLS, ALTE Returning to Tavira from a cycling weekend in Silves, we stumbled across this beautiful 24-metre waterfall that was, thankfully, in full cascade; after the dry months, the waterfall can sometimes be reduced to a disappointing trickle. Recently, however, it’s falling strong and fast and is well worth a visit. If you need a reprieve from the heat, the lagoon is great for a bracing swim. And it is rather chilly, bearing in mind that the water comes straight from the surrounding hills. With plenty of space around the lagoon, this is a great spot for a shady picnic away from the madding crowds, or you can choose to soak up the sun on the large expanse of grassed area. 15 Literally tucked away behind the town’s cemetery, access from the parking area takes around 20 minutes and you can choose the slightly shorter route on the path that traverses the hill, or you can walk around the hill on the FONTE DO CADOIÇO, paved area – a little longer, but easier for the less mobile. Both parts get a little steep, but not scarily so. LOULÉ l PLUS ALGARVE And while you’re there, a drink/snack/meal and walk Having done the social media search for this supposed around the unspoilt whitewashed village of Alte is a treat. waterfall in the heart of Loulé, we were sceptical it Make sure to stop off at the natural springs of Fonte existed, or that we would even find it. So, we were Grande and Fonte Pequena, suitably surprised when we found it which is where village women relatively easily and exactly where it used to do their laundry. was said to be. You can meander along Take the Pictures do it a lot of justice as it the Alte River banks, join the is smaller than it looks and the area resident water bird population bougainvillea- surrounding is also quite cramped, for a dip, or simply sit quietly covered stairs but it is still there – almost in the and watch the world go by. middle of the town and still as pretty between two as, well, a picture. Head for Avenida Marçal Pacheco, buildings and turn down a cobbled road opposite you'll find the river the auto repair shop, and take the bougainvillea-covered stairs between and waterfall. two buildings and you’ll find the Cadoiço river in front of you, the waterfall to your left. To get up close to the fall, you have to cross over some stepping-stones which can get slippery, so take care. The waterfall is formed from where the Cadoiço River tunnel, which runs under Loulé, emerges. It’s an unexpected cool, leafy oasis worth an add-on visit if you’re doing a Loulé historical or market trip. SHOWERS PLUS
PEGO DO INFERNO, TAVIRA
Not as high as Vigário at only three metres, but equally as enchanting, this waterfall is definitely one of Tavira’s hidden gems. Well off the beaten tourist track, it is not well signposted, but Google Maps gets you there easily. Choosing to reach the waterfall by cycling along Tavira’s Gilão River, through poppy fields and fruit orchards, was a lovely way to go, making this a perfect half-day outing. There is parking, so driving is an option. The walk down is relatively easy and will take you around BARBELOTE, MONCHIQUE 15 minutes. Once you reach the waterfall, which is fed by Close to Fóia, which is the highest point of the Algarve, I’m the Asseca River, you will no doubt wonder about its name, told that this is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the which roughly translates to ‘Pit of Hell’. area. Probably also one of the most difficult to find – which There is nothing hellish about it, but according to locals, is why I still haven’t actually seen it. legend has it that way back a carriage fell into the lagoon, A day out in the hills away from the incessant Algarve and neither it nor its occupants were ever found. It was sun seemed like a great idea, so, with pooch in tow, we set then believed that anyone who fell into the lagoon would go off for Monchique with great expectations. straight to hell. With location co-ordinates plugged in, we chugged Today, it’s more like a little piece of heaven and we through the pretty little village of Monchique, winding seriously regretted not packing a picnic lunch so we could our way up to Fóia. Almost at chill out there a little longer. the top, we got the instruction to On our visit, a couple of youngsters were having great fun I’m told that turn left and that’s where it went using a swing to launch themselves into the emerald-green pear-shaped. What looked like water, proclaiming how frio it was. Sadly, the area has not this is one it should have been a road was 16 been as well preserved as it should be, following a fire in inaccessible (even if you have a 2012 after which the municipality chose not to restore its of the most 4x4), so we parked and decided to facilities. beautiful walk instead. Personally, the fact that it is not overrun with people We walked and walked, finally makes its more alluring. waterfalls saw a sign saying that Barbelote in the area. was 250m away, and walked
l PLUS ALGARVE some more. No more signage and Probably also no waterfall to be seen. We did, however, encounter several other one of the most day trippers all looking for the difficult to find. same waterfall with no luck. Later we were told the road that would have taken us closer was washed away, or maybe the falls had just dried up. Never mind, it was a great walk in the country and a lovely lunch under the trees in Monchique. So, if you’re the adventurous type, finding this waterfall could be exactly the challenge you fancy. Good luck!
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HE FRENCH word for soul is âme. But the soul of Âme Moi is, in fact, totally Portuguese. A number of years ago, I was working in fashion as Editor in Chief of Elle magazine, and this new accessories brand was introduced to me as, ‘the Portuguese Vuitton’. That claim was a good enough trigger to make me want to discover Tthe label. But don’t let the name fool you. It is strategic, it works in the international market and it screams glamour. But everything else is made and inspired right here. And that was the first thing that aroused my curiosity: a luxury bag brand, with a French name, created in a non-cosmopolitan region of Portugal. Why? And that question brings us back to the name, the soul. The roots (and the headquarters) of Âme Moi can be found near Porto, between Douro and Minho. The founders, Alberto Gomes and Margarida Jácome, wanted to honour the artisan savoir faire and the crafts of the region, while creating pieces that can make an impact in every fashion capital of the world. But there was something else, very close to their hearts, that they wanted to incorporate: horses. STYLE PLUS
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ITH COVID in decline, it is certain spring is round the corner and you are ready to build your that large numbers of North American nest. The same canWords: be said for BRIAN migratory Robins;REDMOND hundreds Snow Birds will be migrating to Florida of thousands pass through Portugal every autumn, heading this month. In a similar fashion, northern for North Africa. Some remain in the Algarve and meet up Europeans will be travelling south to the with resident Robins to enjoy the festive season. Algarve to enjoy an extended winter break. For most, the length of stay is determined A temporary home Wby the individual, but a new species – the ‘Brexit Brit’ – is Perhaps hoping for a mild winter, each year an limited to 90 days. indeterminate number of finches migrate south. Realistically, to miss the worst of the weather ‘up north,’ Chaffinches, Greenfinches, Goldfinches and Linnets come a bird – or a human being for that matter – might want to from as far afield as Russia and gather in sociable flocks over stay here until March. Populations of Skylarks, Redstarts, the Algarve’s agricultural land. If the winter is especially Blackbirds, Song Thrushes, Tree Pipits, Kentish Plovers, bitter, then flocks of Lapwings may also be seen. Turnstones, Oystercatchers, Redshanks, Black-tailed Many wading birds make long journeys to meet up with Godwits, Sandwich and Caspian Terns, do just that. their relatives in Portugal. Avocets, which come from If you are a White Wagtail that has flown from Iceland, or northern Europe, mostly winter on the Tagus Estuary near a Chiffchaff from the northern Pyrenees, you will probably Lisbon, but some carry on to reach the Eastern Algarve. stay longer than 90 days, and only want to return when Augmenting the numbers of resident birds and sharing The –seen Black Kite throughout the the Algarve,hasa preferenceforWest Africa.Thisjourney, Atlas MountainsandtheSaharaDesert. taken aneasterlyroutetoAfrica,in somecasescrossingthe Bee-eaters thatwillalreadyhave Swifts, Martins,Egrets,Heronsand are advancepartiesofSwallows, preferable winteringquarters,there sensing betterforaging,feedingand head offfortheAfrotropics.Miraculously for awhile,butas the daysgrowshorterthey come intotaketheirplaces.They, too,stay as Curlews,WhimbrelsandBar-tailed Godwits, 10,000 ofthemwillflocktogether. destination where,laterintheyear, asmany Mauritania, theyareonamissiontoreachtheir and Germanytothemassivemudflatsof and supper. EnroutefromtheNetherlands for afewdaysofbed,breakfast,lunch travellers andonlystopoffinautumn passing migrantssuchasSpoonbills. occupants canbeseenalongside Partridges. Manyofthesepermanent Purple Gallinules,Black-wingedStiltsandRed-legged here, includingAzure-wingedMagpies,GreenWoodpeckers, wise oldBarn,EagleandLittleOwls. Sparrows andTits, youhave‘residência’.So,too,dothe not onholiday?LiketheHoopoes,Storks,Kingfishers, they forgottenthattheAlgarveisyourhomeandyouare relatives whoarrivewithoutadatefortheirreturn.Have their resources,theselong-stayvisitorsarereminiscentof The beautiful Golden Oriole, which spends the summer in The beautifulGolden Oriole,whichspendsthesummer in As theydepart,othertemporaryresidentssuch These birdsarelong-distance A colourfulselectionofotherbirdsspendthewholeyear 6,000 km to Ethiopia, while Swifts to Ethiopia, Swifts while km 6,000
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VEN FROM far away, the Monastery The soil soaked with the blood of an army of soldiers of Saint Mary of the Victory looks seemed like a fitting place on which to build a temple spectacular. But the real beauty of as a show of thanks to the Virgin Mary for her support. it is not in its sheer size, but in the When you see the complexity of the monastery, and the mysterious characteristics that structures within structures, there is no doubt that the bring to mind a living organism gratitude was heartfelt. that changes with your every step. The works started soon after the battle was won, in Whenever you go, the essence 1386, but the intricate network of buildings was nearing of the monastery remains the same, but the details, completion only in 1517. It took the reigns of seven kings, Eshadows, and lights create a different view. and the work of 15 designers, to create this magnificent In the square in front of the central building, a example of architectural art. fully armed knight on a horse proudly points Although the outside of the church is richly his sword toward the sky; Nuno Álvares decorated, the interior, initially, seems Pereira will forever be remembered to be modest by comparison. Passing as a military genius who triumphed through the elaborate gothic portal over the Kingdom of Castile. Since with its richly-decorated archivolts, 2009, it is not only the statue of a the church itself gives the knight, but also that of a saint – impression of simplicity, almost O Santo Condestável – canonised a sense of emptiness, until you by Pope Benedict XVI that year. immerse yourself in the details, and recognise the the genius of Where the battle the architects who created it. took place The gothic beauty resounds in The name of the town literally means towering ceilings and intricately- battle. Hardly surprising, considering worked stained glass windows, which that at exactly this spot, one of the most create spectacular paintings that move with important military confrontations in the history the light and time of day. of Portugal took place. As a result of this battle, the The Battle of Aljubarrota was the last one for many alliance between England and Portugal was strengthened. soldiers. King João I found his place of eternal rest beside Additionally, King João I, of the House of Avis, became his soldiers, although in more dignified circumstances; king, starting the era of Portugal’s Discoveries. attached to the main church, the founders constructed LEARNING PLUS
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FROM THE BRILLIANT DUO WHO RUN THE FARMHOUSE KITCHEN PROJECT IN THE ALGARVE, COMES THIS TASTY TREAT, PERFECT FOR A LATE SUMMER SUPPER. IF YOU WANT TO BE SPOILT WITH THE FINEST-QUALITY PRIVATE CATERING, SPEAK TO JONATHAN AND HÉ L È NE, WHO SOURCE ALL THEIR INGREDIENTS LOCALLY. THIS DISH SERVES 4-6
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1 large Savoy cabbage (greener the better!) rather than the pan (it saves nasty splashes 800g minced shoulder/leg of lamb and burns!). 500g minced beef 4 If you find there is a lot of liquid/fat during 1 large onion, finely diced cooking, drain it off or cook the meat a little 8 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped longer, until the juices evaporate. 29 Juice of four oranges 5 Your first pan of water should be up to the boil 1 small cinnamon stick by now and it’s time to blanch your cabbage 4 star anise leaves. Only use the large outer leaves of the 500ml beef stock cabbage and save the rest for another meal. 1tbsp soy sauce 6 Using a pair of tongs, remove the leaves from 1tbsp Worcestershire Sauce the boiling water once they are limp and
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and let them sweat for about ten minutes on the lemon juice and stir well until it forms a the low-ish heat (cooked without colour is smooth velouté texture. the goal). Place a few spoonfuls at the centre of each 3 Remove from the heat, and transfer the plate, and add the cabbage rolls, either whole onion mixture onto a plate and leave on one or sliced into pieces. Sprinkle it with crispy side. Give the saucepan a quick wipe and garlic and edible flowers. increase the heat. It's time to cook the lamb The perfect accompaniment to this dish would and beef. Like most proteins, oil the meat be Iranian smoked rice
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MAZING THOUGH it is, to be able to video conference calls or notice that after a work or family do all the activities listed, and maintain meeting, you’re tense and tired, or that you are finding it connections while in the lockdowns of the hard to handle your responsibilities. These are signs that last year and a half, the sad truth is that Zoom fatigue has set in. the interface I used to attend my dear uncle’s funeral was the same as the Just some of the causes one I used to run a training session – Too much screen use in itself is connected with for 100 people unknown to me. physical strain on your eyes, worsening of existing eye Some of us have had Zoom overload. Some of us are conditions like myopia, dry eyes, retinal damage and getting a taste of a new virus, ‘Zoom fatigue’. blurred vision. There is physical tension resulting from A hunched shoulders; sleep deprivation connected to blue What’s it all about? light exposure; the increased risk of obesity and associated Even the billionaire Zoom founder, Eric Yuan, admitted health conditions like diabetes and loss of cognitive ability. to suffering from Zoom fatigue. Linked to an overuse of Neuroscientists have found that the structure of the brain virtual meetings, the signs are like any burnout and can is altered by excessive screen time and impaired social include: forgetfulness and difficulty concentrating; difficulty skills – how many of us felt awkward when interacting maintaining relationships and being present with loved physically after lockdown? And overuse of the screen can ones; frustration and irritability with co-workers; physical result in putting our brains into an addictive state – this symptoms, like muscle tension, pain, fatigue, and insomnia. explains why even though we may be sick of the screen we You might find yourself avoiding, cancelling, or postponing find ourselves glued to it. ABOUT YOU PLUS
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ITHOUT QUESTION, our best- same building where everything started; the road where it selling model is the Portuguese Chair. is located is even named after its founder. “ Having reached the status of an icon, it is our anchor product, the one for which A passion discovered we are known in Portugal and across The young Adelino grew up in Avanca, in Portugal’s the world,” says Adico’s Karin Resende. Aveiro region, but moved to Brazil with his family “It is timeless; the lines are simple, it is comfortable and when he was 12. The son of a locksmith, he dreamed of Wdurable. It is almost a case study of Portuguese design continuing, and building on, his father’s business when because it is unequivocally a symbol of Portugal. he moved back to Portugal. His first step was in Lisbon, “There are few records of other objects surviving where he worked as a locksmith for the famous Fábrica nine decades with this cultural relevance. In fact, the Portugal, soon gaining notice, and respect, for the probability of a living Portuguese person never having sat perfect way he worked his materials. in a Portuguese Chair (or an Adico chair) is practically A short time later, the family story goes, he set up a nil.” She’s probably quite right, considering this stalwart small workshop in Lisbon. Then, on a trip to Porto, he furniture manufacturing business has been around for became interested in metal furniture manufacturing and more than 100 years. started learning more about the process. Founded in 1920 in Avanca, Estarreja, by Comendador In 1920, he founded his own metal furniture company in Adelino Dias Costa, the company is still operating in the Avanca, which he named Adico – an acronym for his name While there are no records of which was the first ever outdoor chair produced, there is no doubt that Adico is well known for the now iconic traditional Portuguese Chair, known as Model 5008. 47
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E: in-petto.nl Karin confirms. Karin confirms. sources andiscleanedonlywithwater andnon-abrasivesoap,” and snow(yes,thereisinsome partsofPortugal!). instructions andtoprotectthemduring wintermonthsfromrain The adviceistostackthetechairs bymodelandaccordingto sun andrainaslongclientsfollowthecarerecommendations. aluminium tubeorwood,theoutdoorrangespromisetoresist example thepolypropylenechair,” saysKarin. local partners,whoassistintheproductionofsomemodels,for high stool,aswellapolypropylenemodelofthechair. 5008 model.Besidesthechair, thereisatwo-seaterbenchand company extendedthefamilyofproductsbasedonoriginal Portugal’ signature.Foritscentenary, thisforward-thinking all,Adicooffersover100models,allcarryingthe ‘Madein In choiceHuge today Islands andMadagascar. South andNorthAmerica,Africa,Europe,Asia,theCayman and afurther20onone-offbasisworkingwith,amongothers, accessible, economicalandpracticalmedium. to identifyitselfwithprogressivedesign,workingsteelasan from theBauhausschool.Adicohadallcharacteristics emerged, furnitureoftheartdecomovementandinspiration its personality. although thelatter, today, isnolongeraningredientessentialto company wasassociatedwithgoodtaste,solidityandcheapness, emergence ofthe1920sleisureculture,andatimewhen that itwasmostlyduetoAdelino’s progressivevisionandthe of thesevaluedcollaborations,”saidKarin. designers, andsomeofourcurrentcataloguemodelsarearesult among others. Jorge Silva,HelenaLadeiro,FilipeTrigo andJorgeCarvalho, Vieira, CarrilhodaGraçaandFernandoHipólito;designers “We alsorecommendthatfurnitureis kept awayfromheat For domestic use, Adico works closely with architects, dealers For domesticuse,Adicoworkscloselywitharchitects,dealers “Everything ismadeinAvanca, atourfactory, andalsobyour Today thecompanyexportstoover30countriesregularly, Elsewhere inEurope,functionalproductsofgooddesign But, lookingbacktohowitallstarted,thereisafirmbelief “Over theyears,wehaveworkedwithseveralarchitectsand
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MY HAPPY PLACE l PLUS ALGARVE AM FROM Macau, a small Far East territory originally under Portuguese administration, and I am Macanese, the daughter of a Portuguese and Chinese mixed couple. I’m a member of probably one of the smallest demographic groups in the world, the last generation of what was considered true Macanese. In 1989, my mom had sold a house in Macau and she invited me, my daughter, and my older brother to visit Portugal on holiday and stay with her in the beach Ihouse she owned in Ericeira, a small town north of Lisbon. My childhood best friend and godmother of my daughter, Vanessa, had just moved to the Algarve to live, so I took a brief side trip down there to see her. The minute I arrived in the Algarve, from Toronto where we lived, that feeling of ‘home’ came flooding in. It gave me a fresh perspective on how, and what, our little family really needed, at least until I figured out where our future would be. I thought this was a place where I could take my time, reflect, and make the right decisions for our future. At the same time, Vanessa would be exposed to fresh air, wonderful weather, and a lot of outdoor activities – things she was deprived of living in a big city. In Toronto, I was constantly working to make ends meet, and travelling endless hours Guida Pereira first saw the Algarve as a stopping place where she could relax and commuting to work every day. I was spending very little time review her life's wants and needs. It didn't with Vanessa, and knew this was not how I wanted to live. take this budding artist long to recognise I convinced myself that we needed change. I also had a she had discovered her always home, and decades later she says it was her best ever strong feeling that I was doing the right thing, so I packed decision up, and with the help of my big brother and his partner, we took the leap. I thought to myself, “I have nothing to lose, and if it doesn’t work out, I can always go back”. www.ALGARVEPHOTOGRAPHY .com REAL ESTATE, WEDDING, FAMILY, PORTRAIT Armed with 2,000 Canadian dollars, we moved to Portugal. At least for a while, I could then contemplate life, so to speak, and decide calmly what to do next. It wasn’t supposed to be a forever place; it was just where I felt I could find some peace and make the right decisions while my child grew up in a safe and free environment. I was very attracted to the Algarve, not only because of the obvious good weather and space, but in certain parts of the old towns I sensed a vibe very similar to that of old Macau, before all the big casinos arrived. There was also another attraction to me: in the Algarve there were many different nationalities living in perfect harmony, and being of mixed-race, I felt very comfortable.
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HARRIER 809: Britain’s Legendary BRING THEM HOME Jump Jet and the Untold Story of the By DS Butler Falklands War Publisher: Thomas & Mercer By Rowland White Genre: Crime thriller Publisher: Penguin Genre: Historical war DS Karen Hart is attempting to come to terms with the tragedy of a car accident, in The Falklands conflict evokes so many which her husband and five-year-old daughter memories. I was 14 years old, loved netball and died, coping with her grief and the pressure Tony Potter, then suddenly the whole country of her job, while feeling that there is much was all grown up and serious. I recall watching much more behind the case she is working the news: Brian Hanrahan famously said: “I on – that invoves the disappearance of two counted them all out and I counted them all children. Karen feels that there is some link back”, while my mother cried. to an unsolved crime in which a 19-year-old When the Falkland Islands were invaded by girl vanished the previous year, but just how Argentina in April 1982, Britain’s immediate the two crimes are linked she has yet to response was to send in a task force. The reality discover. I’m not going to spill the beans and of the situation was that a mere 20 Sea Harriers, tell you whodunnit, suffice to say that this is operating from two aircraft carriers, would take an excellent start to a series and deals very on the might of the Argentine air force – some gently with an horribly disturbing subject. 200 planes strong. The MOD estimated that within four days and against such formidable air power, half the harriers would likely be lost. To reinforce that meagre force, and in just THE TIME OF MY LIFE three weeks, the RAF formed, trained and By Tilly Tennant equipped a brand new squadron from scratch. Publisher: Bookouture 56 Not since the Second World War had so Genre: Chick lit much been expected of such a small band of pilots. Their home would be a container ship, As chick lit goes, this is a really light-hearted converted into a makeshift carrier. 809 Naval and silly-funny read, perfect for the beach Air Squadron was born. or back garden. Single mum Bonnie is a born Other covert operations mounted by romantic, but she’s been seriously let down by MI6, and the SAS in Latin America, would love. Her good-for-nothing husband walked out l PLUS ALGARVE provide vital intelligence to protect the task on her and daughter Paige two years ago, and force from attack, but in the vanguard of hasn’t been heard from since. the conflict it would be the Sea Harriers of Between trying to make ends meet, the 809 whose heroics in the South Atlantic managing teenage mood swings and the would become legendary. Maximum respect serious lack of eligible bachelors in her small to all those brave souls. town, Bonnie has all but given up on finding her happily ever after. But, despite real-life romance being in short supply, Bonnie can still indulge in a harmless EASY PORTUGUESE COOKBOOK: imaginary one. She’s started writing to her Recipes to Bring Home the Flavors totally unattainable dream man, baring her of Portugal soul before screwing up the pages and tossing By Stacy Silva-Boutwell them in the bin. Publisher: Rockridge Press However, when fate intervenes and Bonnie Genre: Cookery actually meets the man she never thought she could have, events take an interesting turn. This book is for all of you who have been Envelopes addressed to her start mysteriously out for dinner and sampled an incredible, arriving on her doorstep and, although Bonnie wonderful, traditional dish and have tried to never sent him any of the letters she wrote, he recreate those flavours and tastes at home. I has now begun writing to her... can actually now reproduce (ish) some pretty amazing Portuguese meals without too much stress. This book is a marvel full of simple instructions and ingredients readily available without fuss. I’ve made petiscos, carne guisada, and even those amazing pastéis de nata. Beautifully photographed, this book makes a perfect gift. A Landscaper for All Your Gardening Needs...
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IN THE HEART OF THE DOURO VALLEY, THERE IS A PEARL AMONG THE WINERIES – QUINTA DA FURADA – THAT, AFTER SUPPLING THE PORT HOUSES FOR MANY YEARS, HAS NOW 58 INTRODUCED ITS OWN PORTFOLIO OF ELEGANT WINES, WHICH THE PRODUCER PLANS TO INTRODUCE TO THE ALGARVE
Words: L Í VIA MOKRI l PLUS ALGARVE HE DOURO is a world-famous and whites: Malvasia, Cercial, Bical, Rabigato, Moscatel, wine region, situated in the north of Fernão Pires and Viosinho. And there are very many more. Portugal. Its landscape is part of a Up until 2017, all grapes of the Quinta were transformed UNESCO World Heritage Site, and its into port wines at the famous exporting houses in the wines are loved by aficionados across Douro Valley, like Ramos-Pinto, Wisie Krohn, Taylor’s and the globe. Niepoort. And that year, the Pata d’Urso wine collection One winery is particularly was born. Firmly committed to enhancing the Douro noteworthy, Quinta da Furada. With a pedigree stretching region, Quinta da Furada opened its own store, Pata Tback more than 200 years, it is located in Ervedosa de D’Urso, in Ribeira do Porto, where you can taste and buy, Douro and is now looking to expand its presence in the not only its wines, but also its other products, such as south by partnering with exclusive wine bars, restaurants, olives, olive oil, honey, dried figs, almonds and vegetables. hotels and wine shops. Pata d’Urso means ‘bear paw’, and the story behind The Quinta has belonged to the same family for some the name is interesting in itself. One old book about seven generations; its name, Furada, comes from the the Quinta talks of the existence of bears on the land many ancient holes and excavations attributed to the before the 18th century. At that time, bear hunting was Romans when they were searching for precious metals. a privilege for only a few, and when a bear was killed, What sets this vineyard apart from the others? Well, the hunter had to pay the charge to the landowner or for starters, many were completely damaged by the fatal Lamego’s bishop, of one or two paws of the animal. In 19th-century disease, phylloxera, but Furada only in those days, the paw was considered a true ‘delicacy of part, and its ancient olive groves, with the region’s oldest the Gods’. T WAS th most beautiful olive tree, survived. Wine lovers will delight in knowing that the Furada Port wines, still aging in old barrels, will make their Volume and variety debut soon. First to be unveiled will be the White Port, The soil is essentially schist, and also granitic, and the with its remarkable balance of concentration, aroma and vineyard has 25,000 very old vines and another 25,000 freshness. Next will come the silky-tasting Tawny Furada from more recent plantings. There are mostly native Port. grape varieties, affected by different solar radiations But let me talk to you here about the wines, the and altitudes. excellent Pata d’Urso wines, which I was delighted to The stunning line up includes: reds: Tinta Roriz, Touriga taste, and now to introduce them to the wine lovers in the Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Amarela and Tinto Cão; Algarve, who can order them online. WINE PLUS
The mix of ancient and new vines and a terrain that is rich in schist, and also granite, have create the perfect environment for healthy growth of the many grape varieties at Quinta da Furada. The wines, under the name Pata d’Urso, were introduced just four years ago, and are meeting with great success, while the winery continues to supply the great port houses WINE PLUS
Up until 2017, all grapes of the Quinta were transformed into port wines at the famous exporting houses in the Douro Valley, like Ramos-Pinto, Wisie Krohn, Taylor’s and Niepoort. Then the Pata d’Urso wine collection was born.
1. Pata d’Urso Tinto 2017 2. Pata d’Urso Branco 2019 This red wine was produced in the vintage of 2017, a year This white wine is the product of the recently-planted, that was classified as the second hottest and the fourth youngest vines of the Quinta, but respectful of the old white driest since 1931, with precipitation values far lower than grape varieties of the Douro Valley vineyards, fermented at normal. The harvest took place in August, from the vines of controlled temperature, and aged in both stainless steel vats the Quinta, some of which were over 120 years old, growing and oak barrels. between 250 and 400 meters in altitude, with south, east and The wine presents a light citrus colour in the glass, and west exposure, with a small area facing north. very intensive fruity and floral aromas, mostly tropical fruits, The early harvest resulted in a fresh and elegant wine with some notes of lemon and white flowers. from grapes with balanced natural acidity. Some two years of On the palate, the wine has complex but balanced flavours refinement in French oak barrels and nine months of rest in – the sweetness of the ripe, tropical fruits mixed with the the bottle, has produced this beautiful wine. pickled lemon, accompanied by a touch of lemon peel. This is It is a complex red, with a light ruby colour and an intense a very fresh wine, with a strong but natural acidity that leads
60 fruity aroma of red berries, with some smoke and vanilla. to a long persistent finish, and a real elegance. On the palate there is a lovely bouquet of red fruits and A world of aromas and flavours in one bottle, this excellent jams, mixed with a touch of coffee and dried figs. Good wine has a beautiful freshness and aftertaste. concentration and magnificent texture with a perfect balance between excellent acidity and round tannins are part of the 3. Pata d’Urso Rosé 2019 personality, with the wood well integrated. The rosé wine is the result of a rigorous selection of the This is a full-bodied, dry drink, with a persistent, silky and oldest grape varieties of the Douro that are present in the old l PLUS ALGARVE velvety finish. An excellent wine with good aging potential. vineyards of Quinta da Furada. After the manual harvest, the grapes are crushed and de-stemmed. The pre-fermentation maceration is carried out at low temperatures for 24 hours. Afterwards, the must was removed to make this rosé. The fermentation process was carried out in the used, 600-litre French oak barrels for six months. The wine presents a beautiful, very deep pink colour, full of aromas of red fruits, strawberry and raspberry, with floral touches of rose petals, and a hint of the subtlety of vanilla. On the palate, surprisingly elegant and smooth, dry wine, with light tannins, ending in a long and fresh finish, filled with pleasant acidity. The Pata D’Urso White 2020, Rosé 2020 and Red 2018 are available now at the Pata d’Urso Store in Ribeira do Porto. You can visit the winery and take a tour, conducted by the vineyard owner. And if you are interested in these excellent wines for your business, get in touch with the producer, Duarte Alegro, on 918 119 125 / furadadourovalley@gmail. com and visit furada.pt to see everything on offer.
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HE DECISION to leave a steady job to follow a new-found passion sounds both inspiring and scary. But that’s exactly what Alex Hell and Gabi Neves did. After attending an intensive course in ceramics in Spain, the Brazilian couple decided to abandon their home country, and “We are a married couple in successful careers in advertising, to open, love with making the Tin 2018, a crockery atelier in Portugal. Not far from the centre of Lisbon, in Alcoitão, Studioneves was born. highest-quality gastronomic From day one, Alex and Gabi’s vision was to give life and substance to unique, personal pieces. And it is their ceramics” tailor-made method that appeals to great chefs – the creative minds who know that a plate or a bowl is not just an utilitarian element, but an important part of the whole ‘show’. And that explains the ‘hot affairs’ that Studioneves has with many of the Michelin-star and fine dining restaurants, both in Portugal (Feitoria in Altis Belém; Fortaleza do Guincho in Cascais; Bairro Alto Hotel, Alma and Prado in Lisbon) and outside (D.O.M. in São Paulo, Brazil; Celler de Can Roca in Girona and Asador Etxebarri in Azpe, Spain; and Mirazur in Menton, France). As Gabi says, the briefing from each is finely detailed because the pieces have to serve a specific purpose. Then the best materials are chosen and talented hands bring to life a series of works of art on which fine dishes are even ineveryday life,asimpleStudionevesmug (Ilove and sensational ingredient toyourdinnerparty. But feature softpastels.Glazedornot, theyaddaspecial line thedesignpropositionismore innovativeandbold. overshadow whatthechefispresenting –inthehome the crockerymustmakefood shinebutnever to everydaylife. models, butthehomelineismoreorganic,andadapted practicality arekey, astheyareinthebigrestaurant more beautifulandevenspecial.Durability line ofversatilepiecesdesignedtomakeyourtable Your home. Recently created,StudionevesHomeisa agenda, youcanexperienceStudionevesathome. But now, ifyoudon’t haveadiningreservationonthe At your place these big,importantrestaurants. away... exclusivity, afterall,isthenameof gamefor development completed,theworkingmodelsarethrown presented. Mostoften,afterabriefismetandtheproduct Some piecesintroduceasplash of colour, others And contrarytotherulesoffine dining–where our commitment todurabilityandtheenvironment, to business. AsAlex says:“We useallourknowledge,and that Studioneveschosetheorganic routefortheir today, everychoicematters.Soitcomesasnosurprise recognise thatourworldcan’t dealwithmoreaggression; divorced fromsustainability. Morethanever, we pieces amoreearthytouch. naturalness, addingasmallamountofoxidestogivethe a kindofblendtogivethehomecollectionsdesired the crockeryofgreatrestaurants,Gabihascreated creativity. Althoughthe clayisthesameasthatusedin drink yourteaoutof,isanunrepeatablemomentof concept thatpermeatestheentirecollection.” gives themanexclusivity, adistinctpersonality, withina pieces arealike,”saysAlex.“Thefacttheyhandmade that makeseachpiecesospecial:itsuniqueness.“Notwo personal feeling. hand) givesyourbreakfasttableorworkdeskthat mine becauseitsitsperfectlyandcomfortablyinmy In thetimeswearelivingin,beauty mustnotbe So whatyoutakehometoserveyoureggson,or Beside theergonomictouch,there’s anotherelement
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l PLUS embrace this new life, the twosome logistical efficiency and lower set themselves a priority goal of emissions.” What us different? makes maintaining environmental awareness (on their website they clearly state Practicality. “All pieces are suitable ALGARVE where they want to be in 2025). for use in an oven, microwave and Finding a way to marry sustainability dishwasher – the latter is widely with aesthetics and practicality was the recognised as using less water than challenge, and one they accepted with manual washing. The planet thanks tranquility. And love. Visible, palpable love. you.” “We strive to make ceramics of the highest quality , evolving our work with a commitment to the betterment Innovation. “Our process of innovation of people, society, and our planet,” they say. Besides love, has always been inextricably linked to they infuse serenity and passion into each of the pieces they our search for high-strengh ceramic create in their studio. Walk around the premises and you can smell pastes and the use of non-toxic glazes. the softness of the clay, watch in awe how it transforms into bowls and But we wanted to go further. For us, plates by the touch of human hands, feel the heat when they come out innovation nowadays is to rethink all of the kiln. And before you leave, you know you want to take some of our work based on sustainability. those beauties with you. Not because the big chefs endorse them (ok, “When we innovated and decide that’s a good reference too) but because you felt the love. to use rainwater to produce enamels, we found that the pH changed. So we had to continue to innovate to get to the perfect formula. When we innovated by baking the clay at a lower temperature, we managed to emit less carbon dioxide. There was much trial and error until we reached our final product. At Studioneves, one innovation leads to another.”
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JAMES TAYLOR Six-times Grammy winner, James Taylor was one of the most successful singer-songwriters of the 1970s, the era when it became almost obligatory for singers to write and perform their own material. Born in Boston and brought up in North Carolina, he had music lessons as a child and by the time he was 14, he was learning the guitar and writing songs. With his friend Danny Kortchmar he played in local coffee houses, and later formed a band called The Flying Machine. However, his teenage years were dogged by mental health and drug problems. In 1967, he moved to London and was signed to the Beatles’ Apple record label, as well as being introduced to Peter Asher who became his manager. Having relocated to California he released the album Sweet Baby James in 1970. With songs like Fire and Rain and the title track, this was his breakthrough album and has been chosen as one of the all-time greats by Rolling Stone. In 1972 he married fellow 70s musician Carly Simon although they were divorced in 1983. During the ’80s he produced more music, often in collaboration with other artists and his family. Both his siblings and his own children are also musicians. His latest release, American Standard, came out in 2020, and he has recently announced that, Covid permitting, there will be a UK tour in January and February 2022. 50s MITZI GAYNOR
Chicago-born Mitzi Gaynor originally trained in ballet and danced in the corps de ballet as a teenager. She was just 12 when 20th Century- Fox offered her a film contract, and after that she danced, acted and sang her way through a succession of classic film musicals in the 1950s. They included There’s No Business like Show Business, Anything Goes and Les Girls. Mitzi worked with all the top male stars of the era, including Frank THE TRANSISTOR RADIO Sinatra and Gene Kelly. Her biggest and most famous role was, of course, 60s It must be almost impossible for today’s youngsters, permanently as Nellie Forbush in the film version plugged in to their portable electronic gadgets, to imagine a time of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s South when music you could appreciate ‘on the go’ was a concept from Pacific in 1958. Not all the stars in science fiction. Transistor radios, small enough to pop into your that film sang the songs, but Mitzi’s 71 pocket or carry in your handbag, were the cool accessory of the versions of A Wonderful Guy and I’m l 1960s. In the previous 40 years, radio had developed from crystal Gonna Wash That Man Right Outta sets that only one listener could use at a time, to cumbersome My Hair were unforgettably hers. She valve sets that took pride of place in the living room. And then married her manager, Jack Bean, came the transistor. in 1954. Theirs was a long-lasting Invented in 1947 as a solid-state alternative to the valve, it showbiz partnership until Jack’s death
made small, powerful, hand-held radios possible. The first one in 2006. PLUS ALGARVE was demonstrated in 1953 and the following year the Regency She made her last film in the early WHATEVER HAPPENED TO… TR1 was marketed as ‘The World’s First Pocket Radio’. Just five ’60s and was kept busy with television inches high, it was priced at US$49 – the equivalent of about and nightclub work. In 2008, she US$400 in today’s money, so well out of reach of the budget of starred in a US TV special about 60 American teenagers of the time. years of TV dance, and toured her In 1956, Walter Brattain, John Bardeen and William Shockley one-woman stage show all over North were jointly awarded the Nobel Prize for Physics for their America in the following years. In research on semiconductors and their discovery of the transistor 2017, Mitzi was inducted into the Great effect. The Pye company produced the American Songbook Hall of Fame. first British commercial transistor radio, At 90 years old, she is an active the Pam 710 in 1956, and by 1960 most UK supporter of the Professional Dancers and European radio manufacturers were Society, which provides support for producing their own sets at affordable retired entertainers, and she also has a prices. Every teenager wanted one and most lively online presence on Twitter and were lucky, turning the inventors’ ‘transistor her own website missmitzigaynor.com. effect’ into something they could hardly have imagined! The World’s First Pocket Radio was priced at US$49 - the equivalent of about US$400 in today’s money. The Portuguese have been working clay since prehistoric times, when they used terracotta urns to store water, wine and olive oil, and fired kitchen and houseware items such as jugs, mugs and bowls.Today, skilled artisans are turning this ancient heritage into new forms of art.
A ceramic journey from north to south would start in the city of Aveiro, known for its fine tableware and porcelain, with Vista Alegre being the most famous in Portugal. Caldas where plates, bowls and platters are piled de Rainha in mid Portugal is famous for high for you to choose from and take back; its Bordallo others are showrooms where I can order what Pinheiro will later be delivered by courier. But best pottery, which of all are the warehouses where you have to focuses on move carefully not to knock something over. fruit, vegetable These dusty, poorly-lit work spaces are or animal full of surprises. I have spent hours going shapes – its through these treasures, coughing and green cabbage sneezing from inhaled dust in order to find serving bowl is the most wonderful and unusual pieces. recognised the world over. Meanwhile, in the Alentejo lies the If you wonder about the village of São Predro de Corval, where plates, turquoise deer plate or cups and bowls are still made in small salad bowl with a white workshops and decorated with colourful bull design in my shop patterns, or left plain to show the pretty window, this is where brown of the clay. they came from.
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IT IS VITAL THAT YOU UNDERSTAND THE RULES AND REGULATIONS THAT GOVERN A COUNTRY, ESPECIALLY WHEN IT COMES TO TAXATION. ADRIAN HOOK, PARTNER, BLEVINS FRANKS, INTRODUCES THE BASICS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT
re you preparing to accomplish your dream of have recently moved to Portugal and have not been resident living in the Algarve? Or have you recently within the last five years, apply at your local tax office to lock arrived and are learning how everything works in these significant benefits. here? Even if you have been living here a Under NHR, most foreign income, certain capital gains, while or just regularly visit a holiday home, interest and dividends can be taken tax-free. Key exceptions make sure you understand how Portuguese are UK government service pensions and rental income, which taxation may affect you. remain taxable in the UK. And since last year, NHR includes A a flat 10% tax on foreign pension income and withdrawals Income tax If you are resident in Portugal, your (including lump sums). Non-habitual residents employed worldwide employment earnings, pension, rental and most or self-employed in Portugal in certain ‘high added-value’ other income over the year is added together to calculate professions can also benefit from a flat 20% income tax rate. your income tax bill. For non-Portuguese residents, only 73 income sourced from Portugal is taxable here. Property wealth tax Portugal’s Adicional Imposto Portugal’s sliding scale of income tax ranges from 14.5% Municipal Sobre Imóveis (AIMI) continues to apply a wealth
(for income up to €7,112) to 48% (for income over €80,823). tax of sorts to high-value Portuguese property, regardless of l PLUS Shares, securities and bonds etc – are instead taxed at a flat where the owner is resident. rate of 28%. However, if you are a Portuguese resident, you You are only liable if your stake in Portuguese properties is have the option to pay tax at the scale rates instead, if that over €600,000, and then only on the value above that. So, if, works out cheaper for you. for example, you and your partner jointly own a Portuguese ALGARVE Note that if a bank account or investment is within home, the property will only attract AIMI if it is valued a jurisdiction classed as a ‘tax haven’ by Portuguese over €1.2 million. Rates are 0.7% for individuals, 0.4% for authorities, income is taxed at a higher rate of 35%. This companies, and 1% for properties over €1 million. Some includes investments in Gibraltar, the Isle of Man and Jersey. companies are not eligible for the allowance.
Capital gains tax If you are a Portuguese resident Inheritance tax (‘stamp duty’) Portugal’s and sell property or assets – anywhere in the world – 50% version of inheritance tax remains fixed at 10% and applies of the gain is added to your annual income and taxable at only on Portuguese property and assets inherited or gifted the relevant income tax rate. outside of the direct family. Beware, however, that unless you Your main home, however, won’t be taxed if you reinvest take action, Portugal’s ‘forced heirship’ succession law will the proceeds to buy a new main home in Portugal or automatically pass portions of your estate according to your elsewhere in the EU/EEA. Post-Brexit, UK property is bloodline, regardless of your written wishes. now classed as a non-EU/EEA asset, so you can no longer Many UK expatriates remain UK-domiciled, so take care to receive this exemption if reinvesting proceeds into a main review your position regarding UK inheritance tax. home in the UK. If you are aged over 65 when selling a property, you can Tax planning for Portugal It is sensible to avoid Portuguese capital gains tax when reinvesting into regularly review your financial planning to ensure everything an eligible insurance contract or pension fund – great news is optimised for your family’s circumstances and goals. The for downsizers. You must do this within six months of sale way you structure your assets can make a big difference to to qualify. Meanwhile, non-residents face a flat 28% charge your tax bill, so take personalised, cross-border advice to on 100% of any gain from Portuguese assets. make the most of tax-efficient opportunities.
Non-habitual residence (NHR) A key Tax rates, scope and reliefs may change. Any statements concerning financial benefit of moving to Portugal is its non-habitual taxation are based upon our understanding of current taxation laws residence (NHR) regime, which offers new residents highly and practices, which are subject to change. Tax information has been attractive tax benefits for their first ten years here. If you summarised; individuals should seek personalised advice.
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RICARDO CHAVES OF ALL FINANCE MATTERS IS ON THE PLUS TEAM AND HERE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS ON THE ISSUES THAT AFFECT YOUR LIFESTYLE IN THE ALGARVE. THIS MONTH, STATE PENSIONS, LAND OWNERSHIP AND BUYING A NEW CAR
I get a UK state pension. Having lived here for as much detail as possible. You should include all the many years, and worked as a self-employed person, relevant information and, as mentioned previously, it is am I entitled to a pension here, too? And where advisable to seek the assistance of a lawyer. would I apply to? I am 71 years old. The old-age pension can be claimed online through the I need a new car – mine is many years old and Social Security portal, or in the nearest Social Security starting to have ongoing problems. I have a office. After filling out the application, and provided company here, but not sufficient monies to buy a you meet the necessary conditions, the application will new vehicle. What is the best way forward? The car automatically be approved, and you will be granted a would be used more for work than for pleasure as provisional pension within a maximum of 24 hours. my wife has a car we use if going out. To be granted a pension, you must: The three most popular options are credit, leasing and renting. The most common choice these days is renting, 75 – Be of retirement age (which is currently 66 years and which means that the ownership of the vehicle remains seven months) with the rental company, who will normally charge you – Have a minimum of 15 years of contributions, or 144 a monthly fee, which includes servicing, maintenance, l PLUS months, if covered by Voluntary Social Security (SSV) insurance, tax etc. With renting, the car will be returned – Be in a career recognised by Social Security at the end of the contract. – Be a resident in Portugal Leasing is normally provided by banks and you are ALGARVE – Have no debts to Social Security actually purchasing the car, paying by instalments. The The pension is paid by bank transfer, so you must register advantage here is that you pay a deposit and can also or change your IBAN in the Social Security web Portal. leave a lump-sum to the end, to lower the instalment charges. The car remains property of the leasing I have heard rumours that a plot of land facing my company, until you make the final payment. Insurance house, though a distance away across the valley, and other services are normally not included in the has been purchased and that the owner is planning monthly cost. This is a good option if you are willing to to park his mobile home there (he lives elsewhere). keep the car at the end of the contract. I have seen that electricity and water are going in, You can also choose the credit option, in which too. How can I find out if they intend to rent space the bank lends you the money to buy the car. This is to other mobile home owners and if that is the case, normally the most expensive and it means that the car is there any way I – and other neighbours – can belongs to your company from day one. insist that they edge the plot of land with trees to block the site from view? I have been paying my pool cleaner and maid in Firstly, let me advise you that you should seek legal cash for a good long while. Does this put me in a advice in questions like this and only lawyers or compromising position? solicitors are allowed to provide such advice. A pool cleaner is providing a service to you. The fact that Normally when a plot is purchased, the direct he hasn’t billed you, implies that the amounts you pay neighbours have the right of first refusal, otherwise they him include all the taxes that he’s liable for. may challenge the sale and demand that the property be The maid is a different matter as you, the employer, sold to them. are obliged to pay social security contributions based With reference to the mobile home owners, in order on the number of hours she works for you. This is a legal to rent the space as a camping site, it’s necessary to entitlement that would entitle her to have social benefits. have special licences. If you suspect this is not the case, You should also have work accident insurance to cover you need to report the matter to the local council, with any risks while she is in your employ.
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The Golden Visa have carried a jail sentence, or those who do not have the One of the most common questions from Brits is about ability to support themselves. visas post-Brexit. First up, if you were living legally in Portugal before 31 December 2020, then you will already Apply for Non-Habitual Residency (NHR) be protected by the Withdrawal Agreement. Britons The NHR is another popular way to move or retire to Portugal. moving to Portugal after this date will need to apply like One of its major benefits is that it allows most foreign income anyone else outside of the EU. to be exempt from Portuguese taxation laws for ten years. So, Luckily, Portugal is one of the more relaxed countries if you rent a property back in the UK, or are working remotely, 77 when it comes to handing out residency status to those then you can avoid Portuguese taxation. outside of the EU; after all, the UK and Portugal have a This is an excellent option if you’re working from home, and long-standing and friendly relationship. with the Covid-19 pandemic having restructured most of our For those seeking to buy property in Portugal working lives, the NHR is likely to gain in popularity in the post-Brexit, the Golden Visa Scheme offers a five-year coming years. residence permit to those looking to buy a residence l PLUS ALGARVE worth €500,000 and above. In some instances, the Proof of income and residence Portuguese government has granted the same plan for Of course, you will be required to supply proof of income. So, those who have bought properties for €350,000 plus, so you’ll need a bank statement showing some sort of income – it’s worth investigating further if your property value fits pension or rental income – the more paperwork the better. within this bracket. You’ll also need proof of a place to live, usually in the form Once this five-year limit has passed, you can apply for of a rental agreement. Airbnb and hotels are most often not a permanent residency or a Portuguese passport. Added acceptable as a form of proof as they are temporary residences. to this, you only need to spend a week once every year to But if you have friends or family in Portugal, you can always be eligible for this form of residency, making it one of the use an invitation letter as proof. most flexible visa schemes anywhere in Europe. Another important document for all of the visas mentioned in this list is proof of health insurance to cover you during D7 or ‘retirement visa’ your time in Portugal. The D7 – sometimes called the ‘passive income visa’ – is Any savings will also provide further support and would one of the most popular visas due to its low costs and reinforce the likelihood of you being granted residence from attainability. the view of secure forms of income. Anyone with a regular or passive income, be it a Applying for residency in Portugal post-Brexit and amid the pension or remote job, is able to apply for the D7 visa. Covid-19 pandemic may at first seem like a veritable minefield This means that if you have an income of at least €7,620 of bureaucracy. But, in reality, many of the rules remain per annum, you are eligible to apply for a D7 visa or relatively accommodating to non-EU citizens, and perfectly residence permit. achievable with the right knowledge. Once granted, you’ll be able to live and reside in Portugal for a specified time (which is renewable). Currencies Direct has helped over 325,000 individuals After five years, however, you will be able to apply for and businesses move money abroad since 1996. It has an permanent residency or Portuguese citizenship. ‘Excellent’ Trustscore on Trustpilot, over 20 global offices Those who are not eligible to apply for a D7, however, and a team of more than 500 currency experts. See below include individuals with any criminal convictions that for full contact details.
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WHILE HE IS NOT HIDING BEHIND HIS CAMERA, ANTHONY MARTIN IS LOATHE TO DIVULGE ANY PERSONAL INFORMATION ABOUT HIMSELF, HIS FAMILY, HIS INTENTIONS. AND HE WISHES MORE PEOPLE WOULD STAY PRIVATE
HEN RESTAURANTS were How nice, thought Alan, to know there are still people either closed, or had limited with conscience and a wish to put things right. opening hours, I had more time on It was only later, and after he had given his bank my hands, which consequently led details, that he realised his new ‘friend’ had previously to increased TV-watching and web- been able to access considerable information about him, surfing and, as a result, my views on and access it easily – hence the mother’s maiden name, social media have been reinforced. It first car, etc etc. is a haven for misfits, for embittered Simply message here... if you are a Facebook user – misogynists, conspiracy theorists, con-artists and the think carefully before including that ‘about’ information. Walt-right. It is a perfect platform for all those who feel that the world has ‘dun-them-wrong’. Social media gives them AS I MENTIONED EARLIER, I have been watching
82 a place to air their views, incite insurrection and insult, more television than ever before, including quite a few troll, and libel anyone they wish. You may think I’m foreign-language Netflix series such as Spain’sMoney wrong, but let me tell you a story. Heist, Lupin from France, Fauda and Shtisel from A man I know, we’ll call him Alan, received a Facebook Israel and Denmark’s Borgen. But streaming TV has friend request. He replied, asking its disadvantages. As one episode the requester why he should want ends, the next follows and before to befriend a total stranger. you realise, it’s 1.30am and you l PLUS ALGARVE The answer came back instantly. have been watching the box for five Requester said that he had seen and a half hours non-stop. And the Alan’s date of birth on his profile, evident relaxed ruling on four- and where he lived, and that his If I hit my letter words, is very surprising. father had been living in the same And here I must apologise to town prior to returning to Nigeria. thumb with a the reader who asked me to ‘watch After a few more Facebook my language’ when I used ‘sod it’ conversations, Alan found that hammer, I don’t and I’ll be ‘buggered’ in a piece. the two of them had quite a lot For today’s television scripts, and in common. They had lived in jump up and even interviews with teenage adjacent streets, he knew the role-models, the conversations are family dog, they had gone to down shouting full of bo****ks, a**e-holes and the same school and when Alan motherf****rs. mentioned his teachers, the man “botheration” We all use certain words that are remembered them. not considered socially acceptable After a few chats they found they – if I hit my thumb with a hammer had even more remarkably parallel I can assure you I don’t jump up preferences: they liked the same and down shouting ‘botheration’. food, went to the same holiday destinations and even But then I’m a bloke, and blokes, historically, swear, that their first cars were of the same make. but normally only around other blokes – it is a form of The man told Alan that he had mentioned the bonding, of creating a circle of the like-minded. conversations to his now very elderly father who, it But now it’s everywhere: men, women and the whole transpired, knew Alan’s mother’s family before she gamut of LBGTQ+. And I ask myself, is it wrong? It’s only married, and was delighted that his son had made language and let’s face it, it has been proven that, if said contact. Particularly delighted, as he had had on in anger or frustration, it makes you feel better. his mind for a long time, the debt he owed to Alan’s But what happens when these words enter the grandfather who, apparently, had lent him £10 – not a common lexicon? We will have to invent new one-syllable small sum in the ’30s. Now, with contact established, the words for when hammer meets thumb, and human father wanted to clear his conscience and settle the debt. approaches orgasm, because, let’s face it, ‘botheration’ So if Alan would send him his bank details... just won’t cut it.