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Forum: Portugal
May 3rd 2026, 10:59 am
Replies: 3
Views: 507
Posted By PJC61

Re: Faro Airport Incoming

I flew back into Faro last Wednesday, all the machines were shut down and will be for the foreseeable as far as I am aware.
Forum: Portugal
Apr 16th 2026, 11:43 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 1,731
Posted By PJC61

Re: Lagos to Porto. Car or Train?

This is where we stayed last June..
https://www.axishoteis.com/en/axis-porto-club.html

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here, superb location and a short walk from just about everywhere. Breakfast...
Forum: Portugal
Apr 13th 2026, 9:08 am
Replies: 31
Views: 1,731
Posted By PJC61

Re: Lagos to Porto. Car or Train?

If you have not seen much of the Algarve, why not take the train from Lagos (assuming that is where you are based) and break your journey in Faro, I personally think Faro is a lovely place to visit...
Forum: Portugal
Mar 7th 2026, 9:56 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 1,201
Posted By PJC61

Re: Useful VPN access

I have used Nord for years and have very few issues. BBC sometimes goes unavailable in my region but a quick flick between Glasgow, Mcr or London soon has it sorted or more often than not, a restart...
Forum: Portugal
Jan 13th 2026, 10:32 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,161
Posted By PJC61

Re: not fit for purpose- (a jocular thread)

I also heard how hated MEO were but only after I signed up, but I have to admit that I have been delighted with them.
Shortly after everything was installed, our new router packed up, I reported...
Forum: Portugal
Dec 10th 2025, 9:43 pm
Replies: 32
Views: 2,140
Posted By PJC61

Re: Enough! BritishExpats.Com for the British Expats!

Only just seen this thread, it made me smile and think of when my dad moved our family oop north back in 77.

On our arrival at our new house my mum, a fish and chip fanatic, told me to get on my...
Forum: Portugal
Sep 16th 2025, 3:21 am
Replies: 18
Views: 1,593
Posted By PJC61

Re: Dentist payment schemes.

A quick update.
No paperwork did mean cash and nothing in the way of receipts.
The warranty/guarantees we did receive in writing.
My wife received fabulous treatment and care from start to finish...
Forum: Portugal
Sep 15th 2025, 10:01 pm
Replies: 25
Views: 3,953
Posted By PJC61

Re: Uk Passports at Faro

Yes, I did last year. Very easy journey, we had bags but no crutches.
Forum: Portugal
Aug 23rd 2025, 9:32 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,980
Posted By PJC61

Re: Move to Portugal?

We received our SEF/AIMA appointment with our passports / visa when they were returned, so unless there have been any changes, you should be alright there. Once you have your temporary residence you...
Forum: Portugal
Aug 22nd 2025, 9:01 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 1,593
Posted By PJC61

Re: Dentist payment schemes.

That is my understanding.
My wife's treatment isn't until the third week in September but she is being called back for a pre treatment consultation anytime soon. I will go with her and go over the...
Forum: Portugal
Aug 11th 2025, 9:24 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 1,593
Posted By PJC61

Re: Dentist payment schemes.

The warranty side of things does come with paperwork, the dentist explained she gets this either way.

This is basically a cash is king kind of deal and is where the no paperwork comes in.
Forum: Portugal
Aug 9th 2025, 2:43 am
Replies: 18
Views: 1,593
Posted By PJC61

Re: Dentist payment schemes.

Warranty/guarantee is included with both options, 10 years for the implants and three years for the actual work carried out by the dentist, first thing I checked.
Not what I expected from a dentist...
Forum: Portugal
Aug 7th 2025, 11:19 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 1,593
Posted By PJC61

Dentist payment schemes.

I thought I would pass this little story on, made me chuckle!

My wife needs major work doing on her teeth, to the tune of 14k. She is using our local dentist, they have been in business for years,...
Forum: Portugal
Jun 30th 2025, 3:29 am
Replies: 25
Views: 3,953
Posted By PJC61

Re: Uk Passports at Faro

We flew to Manchester from Faro on June 10th at 9am and barely saw a sole, breezed through both ends.
We returned to Faro on June 16th arriving at 7pm and went straight through security like a dose...
Forum: Portugal
May 16th 2025, 12:13 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 652
Posted By PJC61

Re: Insurance for D7 Visa

Sorry, cannot help there, we rented our house out fully furnished in the UK and moved to Portugal with 3 suitcases full of clothes.
Forum: Portugal
May 14th 2025, 10:17 am
Replies: 3
Views: 652
Posted By PJC61

Re: Insurance for D7 Visa

We used AXA but we were told 6 months was sufficient. This was late 2020 early 2021 so criteria may have changed.
Forum: Portugal
Apr 7th 2025, 9:37 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 425
Posted By PJC61

Re: Car Insurance: Me as non-UK resident on mums UK policy?

I have been on my daughters policy since she passed her test in about 2017 and for the last 4 years as a resident in Portugal with a Portuguese license. There were no issues when my daughter informed...
Forum: Portugal
Mar 20th 2025, 11:55 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 414
Posted By PJC61

Re: Recommendation for Bathroom Installation

For something like this, you might be better off trying east Algarve ex pats group on facebook (if you use it).
Forum: Portugal
Mar 20th 2025, 11:13 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 713
Posted By PJC61

Re: MEO PERFORMANCE

Another thumbs up from me for MEO, I know they get a lot of grief but they have been great for us including a super efficient service when we moved.
Forum: Portugal
Mar 11th 2025, 12:42 am
Replies: 9
Views: 942
Posted By PJC61

Re: Where to Visit in Early August

Me and the wife have 5 nights booked in July for Porto.
Really looking forward to it, we have never been any further north than Lisbon before.
Forum: Portugal
Jan 21st 2025, 11:43 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,621
Posted By PJC61

Re: Renewing Residency

My residency was up for renewal just over a year ago around the time of the SEF / AIMA change over and I spent months trying to get an appointment but in the end gave up, bit the bullet and got a...
Forum: Portugal
Dec 8th 2024, 12:06 am
Replies: 15
Views: 2,130
Posted By PJC61

Re: Finding a quiet neighourhood without dog noise

After many visits and then a year of research before we moved to Portugal, it became obvious that after tax and death, barking dogs would be a certainty. We came well prepared for the inevitable...
Forum: Portugal
Dec 6th 2024, 10:44 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 2,322
Posted By PJC61

Re: Satellite TV

We get everything using Nord VPN, including SKY by using my brother in laws account. Very occasionally we need to hit the reconnect button but I can count on one hand the number of times that is...
Forum: Portugal
Nov 28th 2024, 10:46 am
Replies: 12
Views: 1,460
Posted By PJC61

Re: PT driving license expiry date

Reading this brought back memories of my first driving medical in Portugal.

Can you see asked the doctor? Me yes.
Any hearing problems? No.
Heart problems? No.
Do you drink excessively? No,...
Forum: Portugal
Nov 27th 2024, 5:34 am
Replies: 49
Views: 5,677
Posted By PJC61

Re: electricity cost from 1st Jan

What I am paying suddenly does not look so good!
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