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EDITOR<br />
Kerst<strong>in</strong> Fereirra Dias<br />
EDITORIAL<br />
Kerst<strong>in</strong> Fereirra Dias<br />
Helga Hamp<strong>to</strong>n<br />
Dennis Sw<strong>in</strong>g Greene<br />
Tony Watts<br />
Julian Williams<br />
PHOTOGRAPHY<br />
Toby Bromley, Loulé<br />
00351 912 364123<br />
DESIGN & PRODUCTION<br />
Village Design, Bris<strong>to</strong>l, UK<br />
0044 (0)117 910 6050<br />
ADVERTISERS<br />
Edjõia 00351 289 392334<br />
Dunas 00351 289 392602<br />
Arquidois 00351 289 393639<br />
Totta 0044 (0)20 7621 2660<br />
Jyske Bank 00350 727782<br />
FEATURED IN THIS ISSUE<br />
Qu<strong>in</strong>ta passion<br />
Jimmy Tarbuck<br />
Beau McClellan, Ferro Design, 00351 919 808995<br />
Gisela, 00351 919 905366<br />
Donald Balfour, C&B, 00351 289 591671<br />
Martyn Teutscher, 00351 918 106687<br />
Paulo Assunção, Plat<strong>in</strong>um Valet, 00351 969 277601<br />
Hotel Qu<strong>in</strong>ta do Lago 00351 289 350350<br />
P<strong>in</strong>heiros Al<strong>to</strong>s 00351 289 359900<br />
Simon Perks,Totta, 0044 (0) 207 621 2660<br />
Dennis Sw<strong>in</strong>g Greene, euroFINESCO, 00351 289 561333<br />
Jyske Bank, 00350 72782<br />
Charles Wes<strong>to</strong>n-Baker, Savills, 0044 (0) 207 016 3740<br />
Qu<strong>in</strong>ta do Lago S.A.<br />
<strong>The</strong> publishers accept no responsibility for any <strong>in</strong>accuracies. Views expressed by edi<strong>to</strong>rial contribu<strong>to</strong>rs are not necessarily those of the publishers.All details are correct at time of<br />
go<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong> press. Copyright Mills & Mills Lda (Qu<strong>in</strong>ta <strong>Properties</strong>). © 2006 Any reproduction of this magaz<strong>in</strong>e is strictly prohibited without the written permission of Mills & Mills Lda.<br />
Tear along perforation<br />
Qu<strong>in</strong>ta <strong>Properties</strong><br />
time out…<br />
eat<br />
Pequeno Mundo – Rustic <strong>and</strong> very charm<strong>in</strong>g converted farmhouse,<br />
excellent f<strong>in</strong>e d<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g with great service. Tel: 00351 289 399866 –<br />
closed Sundays. Gigis – See <strong>and</strong> be Seen. Qu<strong>in</strong>ta beach restaurant<br />
with flair <strong>and</strong> some of the best grilled fish <strong>in</strong> the area. Start your meal<br />
with one of their famous Caipir<strong>in</strong>has! Tel: 00351 289 394481. Casa<br />
Do Lago – If you don’t want <strong>to</strong> leave Qu<strong>in</strong>ta do Lago, this restaurant<br />
is great for <strong>in</strong>door <strong>and</strong> outdoor d<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g. Great views, food <strong>and</strong> service.<br />
Tel: 00351 289 394911. 2 Passos – Another trendy <strong>and</strong> excellent<br />
beach restaurant. Tel: 00351 289 396435. A Qu<strong>in</strong>ta – A favourite<br />
among locals <strong>and</strong> visi<strong>to</strong>rs, for excellent cuis<strong>in</strong>e <strong>and</strong> great value, make<br />
sure you book <strong>in</strong> advance for lunch <strong>and</strong> d<strong>in</strong>ner. Tel: 00351 289<br />
393357. V<strong>in</strong>cent – With a hard-earned reputation for some of the<br />
best food on the coast, V<strong>in</strong>cent <strong>and</strong> Wilhelm<strong>in</strong>e know their bus<strong>in</strong>ess.<br />
Worth a visit. Tel: 00351 289 399093. Paixani<strong>to</strong> – And now for<br />
someth<strong>in</strong>g completely different. Well worth a trip up <strong>to</strong> Loulé, this<br />
cosy restaurant serves you Portuguese style tapas, <strong>and</strong> much much<br />
more… also a superb selection of w<strong>in</strong>es. Great service <strong>to</strong>o. Tel:<br />
00351 289 412775. Villa Joya – the only Michel<strong>in</strong> star <strong>in</strong> Portugal –<br />
located just beyond Albufeira. Tel: 00351 289 591795<br />
see<br />
Sevilla – This vibrant Andalucian city just across the border <strong>in</strong> Spa<strong>in</strong> is<br />
closer than you th<strong>in</strong>k. Just 1.5 <strong>to</strong> 2 hours <strong>and</strong> you can be <strong>in</strong> a<br />
different world. Sightsee<strong>in</strong>g, shopp<strong>in</strong>g, d<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> nightlife second <strong>to</strong><br />
none. Don’t miss the tapas bars <strong>and</strong> some Flamenco! If you want <strong>to</strong><br />
stay over night, try Hotel Casa Imperieis or the Don Alphonso 13th.<br />
Lisbon – Portugal’s capital city has lots <strong>to</strong> offer. Check out our article<br />
<strong>in</strong> this publication for details. Zoo Mar<strong>in</strong>e – A favourite with the<br />
young <strong>and</strong> old, the Algarve’s answer <strong>to</strong> Seaworld has many<br />
attractions <strong>to</strong> keep the family busy <strong>and</strong> it’s open all year. Ria Formosa<br />
Bird Sanctuary – Go <strong>to</strong> the famous wooden bridge at the bot<strong>to</strong>m of<br />
Qu<strong>in</strong>ta Do Lago. Two wonderful nature trails start from there.<br />
professionals <strong>in</strong> the area<br />
Architects<br />
Archi2 – Tel: 00351 289 397800<br />
Jaime Cout<strong>in</strong>ho – Tel: 00351 289 390930<br />
Project Management<br />
David Bant<strong>in</strong>g – Tel: 00351 289 398860<br />
Dermott Forbes . Tel: 00351 289 351370<br />
Property Management <strong>and</strong> Rentals<br />
Wendy Davies Lda – Tel: 00351 289 392760<br />
P<strong>in</strong>heiros Al<strong>to</strong>s Property Management – Tel: 00351 289 359900<br />
Select Resorts (rentals only) – Tel: 0044 (0)1202 786490<br />
shop<br />
Qu<strong>in</strong>ta Shopp<strong>in</strong>g, QDL – Exclusive boutiques, cafés <strong>and</strong> restaurants<br />
– a great place <strong>to</strong> see who else is <strong>in</strong> the area at the moment. You<br />
are sure <strong>to</strong> meet them there! Forum Algarve on the road <strong>to</strong> Faro<br />
<strong>and</strong> Algarve Shopp<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> Guia – Two shopp<strong>in</strong>g malls where you will<br />
f<strong>in</strong>d many high street br<strong>and</strong>s, a c<strong>in</strong>ema complex <strong>and</strong> more fast food<br />
than is good for you. <strong>The</strong>re is also ten p<strong>in</strong> bowl<strong>in</strong>g at Algarve<br />
Shopp<strong>in</strong>g. Open all day every day. Faro, old Town – qua<strong>in</strong>t walk<strong>in</strong>g<br />
streets with more boutiques <strong>and</strong> cafés – don’t miss An<strong>to</strong>nio Manuel<br />
on the ma<strong>in</strong> avenida.<br />
sport<br />
Swim – <strong>The</strong> Atlantic!! – Stunn<strong>in</strong>g beaches, clean ocean water.<br />
Lifeguards are on duty dur<strong>in</strong>g holiday seasons. <strong>The</strong> lake <strong>in</strong> Qu<strong>in</strong>ta<br />
do Lago – <strong>The</strong> calm salt water lake at Qu<strong>in</strong>ta – good for swimm<strong>in</strong>g,<br />
<strong>and</strong> water sports. Sail<strong>in</strong>g, pedalos, w<strong>in</strong>dsurfers <strong>and</strong> kayaks for rent.<br />
Tel 00351 289 394929. Golf – <strong>The</strong> four well-known Championship<br />
courses <strong>in</strong> Qu<strong>in</strong>ta do Lago. Qu<strong>in</strong>ta do Lago North & South Tel:<br />
00351 390 700, San Lorenzo Tel: 00351 289 396522 <strong>and</strong> P<strong>in</strong>heiros<br />
Al<strong>to</strong>s Tel: 00351 289 359910, <strong>and</strong> another 10 courses with<strong>in</strong> 20<br />
m<strong>in</strong>ute drive. Tennis – Jim Stewart Tennis Club <strong>in</strong> Qu<strong>in</strong>ta has good<br />
facilities <strong>and</strong> a fun atmosphere. Telephone: 00351 289 398848.<br />
Qu<strong>in</strong>ta do Lago Horse Rid<strong>in</strong>g Centre – Tel: 00351 289 396099<br />
chill<br />
Hotel Qu<strong>in</strong>ta do Lago Spa – Elegant new spa, with a wonderful<br />
selection of treatments <strong>to</strong> relax or revive after a hard day on the<br />
golf course, or late night out! <strong>The</strong>y also have an attractive <strong>in</strong>door<br />
pool <strong>and</strong> Gym. Tel: 00351 289 350350. Lisa’s Beauty Salon – Go<br />
<strong>and</strong> see Lisa at the P<strong>in</strong>us Ria Hotel for a relax<strong>in</strong>g facial, a massage or<br />
the best manicure or pedicure. Tel: 00351 289 359160 ext 213.<br />
Other Useful Numbers:<br />
National Emergency, Police <strong>and</strong> Ambulance <strong>and</strong> Fire brigade: 112<br />
QDL Security <strong>and</strong> Fire Brigade: 00351 289 394494<br />
Police Almancil: 00351 289 351530<br />
QDL Medical Center: 00351 289 398411<br />
Dentist, Qu<strong>in</strong>ta Shopp<strong>in</strong>g: 00351 289 392339<br />
Vet Almancil: 00351 289 399910<br />
Chemist Almancil: 00351 289 391519<br />
Real Estate Agent, Qu<strong>in</strong>ta <strong>Properties</strong>, Qu<strong>in</strong>ta do Lago: 00351 289 396073<br />
Taxi, Algarve – T: 00351 289 352525<br />
British Consulate Portimão: 00351 282 490750<br />
Irish Consulate: 00351 213 929440<br />
Faro Airport: 00351 289 800800<br />
TAP Faro: 00351 707 205700<br />
BA Faro: 00351 289 818476<br />
Computer/Internet connection Support: 00351 289 316017
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