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Forum: Portugal
Jun 27th 2024, 2:12 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,613
Posted By Lelandy

Re: Electric Roller Shutter

The white panel is probably an interference fit and it will need prying out. Access to the motor is essential, as they don't last forever.
Forum: Portugal
Jun 27th 2024, 1:55 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,613
Posted By Lelandy

Re: Electric Roller Shutter

Are you looking inside? When I had this problem, I discovered the wooden lintel above the French doors slid out after removing a couple of screws. Once it was out access to the roller is easy. Good...
Forum: Portugal
Dec 11th 2023, 4:55 am
Replies: 29
Views: 7,572
Posted By Lelandy

Re: Driving from Bilbao to Lagos

We live in Tavira so Seville is a no brainer, as as soon as you enter Portugal further north you have tolls on the motorway. There are non toll routes but much slower.
Forum: Portugal
Dec 11th 2023, 1:41 am
Replies: 29
Views: 7,572
Posted By Lelandy

Re: Driving from Bilbao to Lagos

If you head for Santander then you can drive all the way toll free as far as the PT motorway.

Personally we stop at the Valladolid Ibis most of the time as not far from motorway and okay.

The...
Forum: Portugal
Sep 29th 2023, 9:40 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 915
Posted By Lelandy

Re: Rules on laying poison in garden

One assumes you are not a pet lover. But if you could consider the feelings of someone who does love their pet, only for it to be poisoned, perhaps you might think again?
Forum: Portugal
Mar 26th 2023, 9:58 pm
Replies: 49
Views: 15,721
Posted By Lelandy

Re: Moving to the Algarve

https://www.idealista.pt/en/arrendar-casas/tavira/mapa
Forum: Portugal
Mar 22nd 2023, 9:01 pm
Replies: 49
Views: 15,721
Posted By Lelandy

Re: Moving to the Algarve

If it's the expat retirement life you are after then Cabanas de Tavira is probably worth a look. But be aware that the Health Centre is probably not more English speaking (not the doctors) than where...
Forum: Portugal
Feb 1st 2023, 6:57 am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,018
Posted By Lelandy

Re: Online shopping in Portugal

Amazon.es and vidaXL and all the shops with online presence i.e. Leroy Merlin, Worten, etc provide me with all I need. I do miss eBay though.
Forum: Portugal
Dec 3rd 2022, 11:36 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,676
Posted By Lelandy

Re: Vet in Tavira

We've used Novavet (by the Maria Nova hotel) for a few years now, very happy with the service provided by Sarah Langbridge and Juan.
Forum: Portugal
Jul 22nd 2022, 10:10 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,292
Posted By Lelandy

Re: Passport validity

Applying early is probably the best option, remember that validity for the EU is ten years from the date of issue, which is not necessarily the same as the expiration date shown on the passport.
Forum: Portugal
Sep 26th 2021, 6:45 pm
Replies: 33
Views: 2,649
Posted By Lelandy

Re: Covid questions

As you have already pointed out, the vaccination program in Portugal is now very successful. For me it was straightforward and efficient. I don't doubt that there are many cases where people have...
Forum: Portugal
Sep 26th 2021, 7:57 am
Replies: 33
Views: 2,649
Posted By Lelandy

Re: Covid questions

"the monkeys working at the local health centre "

You really want to reconsider coming here with that attitude
Forum: Portugal
Sep 24th 2021, 6:32 am
Replies: 39
Views: 3,507
Posted By Lelandy

Re: Bureaucracy and mental health

At the risk of being shouted down, I have to say I've never needed the services of a gestor or agency. Perhaps we have been divinely spared the experiences of many who find the day to day processes...
Forum: Portugal
Sep 19th 2021, 10:38 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 1,720
Posted By Lelandy

Re: Santander/Bilbao to UK

The rain in Spain was an experience! I must say that I was impressed with the Spainsh motorway driving through the heaviest cloudburst I've seen in a long time. Everyone slowed right down, hazards...
Forum: Portugal
Sep 15th 2021, 5:29 pm
Replies: 39
Views: 3,507
Posted By Lelandy

Re: Bureaucracy and mental health

You are right, it's a living nightmare and maybe not for you. Or Steve, or anyone else who can't cope with life here in all its facets. I suggest you choose somewhere else for your next nomadic...
Forum: Portugal
Sep 15th 2021, 8:23 am
Replies: 39
Views: 3,507
Posted By Lelandy

Re: Bureaucracy and mental health

I don't know Steve from Beiras, but I would give him the same advice.

Sh1t happens, maybe the sender didn't fill in the correct form, maybe the Centro de Saude is busy in a pandemic, maybe he...
Forum: Portugal
Sep 15th 2021, 7:49 am
Replies: 39
Views: 3,507
Posted By Lelandy

Re: Bureaucracy and mental health

Change your mindset from believing it's all "mindless bureaucracy "
Forum: Portugal
Sep 14th 2021, 6:28 am
Replies: 21
Views: 1,720
Posted By Lelandy

Re: Santander/Bilbao to UK

Good to know, had our brain tickles today, setting off tomorrow, hoping to dodge the rain.
Forum: Portugal
Sep 9th 2021, 4:22 am
Replies: 21
Views: 1,720
Posted By Lelandy

Re: Santander/Bilbao to UK

Ah, no I'm on Thursday. Bon voyage (but let me know if you have any snags 😉)
Forum: Portugal
Sep 9th 2021, 3:06 am
Replies: 21
Views: 1,720
Posted By Lelandy

Re: Santander/Bilbao to UK

Ha, we're in the same boat (literally?). I've received a reply from Brittany ferries : "Good Afternoon,

Thank you for your email.

It is a recommendation and not a requirement. Both PCR and...
Forum: Portugal
Sep 2nd 2021, 1:08 am
Replies: 5
Views: 648
Posted By Lelandy

Re: need some help please

The password should be your SNS number. Mine was when I first did it, but I've repeated the process on SNS24 to get a new certificate which now has an expiry date (6 months). No password on the...
Forum: Portugal
Sep 1st 2021, 3:40 am
Replies: 21
Views: 1,720
Posted By Lelandy

Re: Santander/Bilbao to UK

Red Cross Tavira, Tuesdays and Thursdays, book online:
https://testescovidcvp.pt/en/home-english/
Forum: Portugal
Aug 30th 2021, 5:28 am
Replies: 21
Views: 1,720
Posted By Lelandy

Re: Santander/Bilbao to UK

No, I arrive on the day of departure, so can't do a PCR test there and get results in time to be allowed to board, and I haven't paid upfront so no problems there.

I think my only option is to...
Forum: Portugal
Aug 30th 2021, 4:39 am
Replies: 21
Views: 1,720
Posted By Lelandy

Re: Santander/Bilbao to UK

I have an Antigen test (results within the hour €20) booked in Portugal on Tuesday for a Thursday sailing. The UK now advise a PCR test (at least 24 hours for result, minimum of €100). Would obs...
Forum: Portugal
Aug 30th 2021, 4:31 am
Replies: 21
Views: 1,720
Posted By Lelandy

Re: Santander/Bilbao to UK

Thanks for that, but I think the guidance changed this month.
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