A Chip Off the Old Block
A Chip Off the Old Block Inside spoke to the Flessemans, a family of female artists inspired by the Algarve’s unique Light We all inherit something from our parents, be it our temperament, the colour of our eyes or an aptitude for a certain sport. For the Flesseman girls, it was their mother Bettine’s artistic vein. Both Meinke (a well-established painter) and her sister Pauline (a naturally gifted photographer) inherited Bettine’s...
HQ – Celebrating new beginnings
Time has flown for HQ Furnishings in Lagoa (in front of Fatacil) as they are now celebrating their 2 year anniversary. The showroom opened without fanfare and has proved to be a welcome new start for Paul and Cindy Goodchild, who lost their original business due to a flood in 2011. The couple have created a virtual treasure trove of decor, furniture and fabric samples for all soft furnishings. With a great selection of smaller items...
Peddle power
Bringing us closer together. The joint collaboration between Lagoa town council and a Portuguese “start-up”, backed by a Canadian multinational, promises to bring 21 electric bicycles and a network of charging points to the borough by the end of November 2015. The brainchild of businessman Luís Cortes, it involves a global investment of €137,000 – 40% of which has been financed by the council. The plan focuses on the areas...
Carvoeiro Clube Expansion
On November 12th 2015, Quinta do Paraiso resort, was sold to Erik de Vlieger and Andreas Stocker, the owners of the Carvoeiro Clube Group. Caroveiro Clube will add Quinta do Paraiso to their already impressive portfolio of Carvoeiro Clube, Monte Carvoeiro, Algarve Clube Atlantico, Presa de Moura, Monte Dourado resorts and the real estate company Quinta da Palmeira. With almost 200 employees and over 300 managed properties in 6...
Happy Birthday Charly’s
Charly’s Gin & Cocktail bar sits in the privileged position overlooking the main square and beach in Carvoeiro and is home to some of the best sunsets around! Run by Kenny and Sophia from Belgium, the couple took over the bar 2 years ago and have never looked back. Kenny is a keen DJ and Mixologist so he’s perfectly at home behind the bar, creating amazing cocktails, using premium spirits and playing his vast selection of...
Naughty but nice
Back to basics brewing The Algarve has so much more to offer than its dramatic coastline. From autumn to spring, visitors become acquainted with the region’s relaxed way of life and traditions that often escape holidaymakers in the busier summer months. We took a trip inland and discovered the delightful Quinta do Avo (grandad’s farm) in the sleepy village of Algoz. The farmhouse has remained in the same family for generations and has...
Wooden wonders
Upcycling has arrived in the Algarve, courtesy of Algarve Paletes José Luís Neves and Bruno Capela turned crisis into opportunity: after being laid-off from a well-known home improvement company which saw many of its stores closing, the two friends launched a business that not only follows the popular trend of upcycling – transforming by-products or unwanted items into new products -, but that has also earned them many customers...
Live like a local
Enjoying the best for less The staple ingredients in the Portuguese diet are chicken, pork, fish, vegetables, salad and wine, which are thankfully still easily accessible to everyone at a good price. Many restaurants prepare a special lunchtime menu called “Prato do Dia” (Dish of the Day) and offer a decent variety of meat or fish dishes as part of an all inclusive menu for as little as €7. The “Prato do Dia” was originally introduced...
Made with love
Bespoke, natural and Portuguese In 2009, master craftsman Jose Manuel “Alambre” Bailhote sat with his two sons, Marco and Paulo, thinking about ways to move their furniture production business forward. Eldest son Marco proposed the novel idea of using cork. Under their father’s watchful eye, Marco and Paulo started to experiment with different bonding aids and techniques. Jose continued to make his bespoke furniture pieces, while his...
Porches’ hidden treasures
From traditional chimneys to unknown medieval castles, Inside visits Porches’ rich cultural heritage. This unassuming town, alongside the EN 125, might go unnoticed by some, but there are few places that can lay claim to so many treasures, legends, traditions and such beautiful scenery. Over the years, Porches has proved highly skilled, not only at respecting tradition and authenticity, but also at combining them with the modern...
