David Smart, Director of Smartsweep, was trained in the UK by the Institute of Chimney Sweeps. He now has over 7 years experience sweeping chimneys in Portugal. He offers a professional, reliable and punctual service throughout the Eastern Algarve for just €45.
It’s probably the last thing you want to think about when you’re enjoying your new life in the Portuguese sun – but if you’re a British expat living in Portugal, it’s important to think about what would happen when you or someone close to you passes away.
Funerals in Portugal are very different from those in the UK. They often happen within 48 hours, and any delay can mean extra mortuary fees paid by the day. Plus there’s the unfamiliar customs and language barrier to deal with.
The following telephone numbers are for the various emergency services in Portugal, depending on the type of emergency.
Established in 2007, now with the reputation of being an excellent provider of quality products and fantastic service, M2M Blinds are looking forward to another successful year. Known as one of the most trusted names on the Algarve they can boast a large range of products.
“People do not come into therapy to change their past but to change their future”
Milton Erikson
Nova Vida Recovery Centre offer a range of counselling and therapy services including 1:1 therapy and intensive outpatient programmes.
SHS Solar Solutions now introduces ThermoDynamic Hot Water systems to the Algarve.
The Thermal Solar Boilers on the roof are now obsolete. With about 8-10 years payback time with 300 days or sunshine in Algarve this is proven not to be an efficient investment.
Planning your activities? Please do so in safety by following this government advice, writes Safe Communities Portugal.
From August 1, there will be a significant increase in temperature and relative decrease in humidity in mainland Portugal.
For August 2 and 3, maximum temperatures of 35ºC are expected in most of the territory, with levels above 40ºC in the ALENTEJO, Vale do Tejo and Beira Baixa, and temperatures reaching of 45ºC in some places.
On the first day of June, where children are the center of attention, we made suggestions for the decoration of the child's room. Celebrate Children's Day with the Mar d’Estórias and brighten up your bedroom’s kid with a Xadrez às Riscas lamp. This Portuguese brand features manually produced and limited edition lighting pieces. Pastel colours applied to wood are transforms in lamps that will brighten the hearts of parents and children.
