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Posted: Tue May 9, 2023 9:50pm
sanders1406 wrote on Tue May 9, 2023 11:58am:
That is good to know! I am an American who will be moving to Monte Gordo in September 2023. Also, look forward to meeting other cultures there!
Hi,
I'm based in Vila Real de Santo Antonio. Whilst I don't live there throughout the year I'll be more than happy to help if I can.
DANIEL.
Posted: Wed May 10, 2023 3:37am
Hi Dave, I dont mind to pay few months, did you paid directly to the owner or through an real estate agency? How you can make sure that you will have the property that you rented? I little bit sceptical.
Thanks in advance for any advice.
Regards
Michele
Posted: Wed May 10, 2023 10:57am
Danielboy wrote on Tue May 9, 2023 9:50pm:
Hi,
I'm based in Vila Real de Santo Antonio. Whilst I don't live there throughout the year I'll be more than happy to help if I can.
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DANIEL.
Thank you so much!
Susan
Posted: Wed May 10, 2023 11:14am
joan wrote on Thu Dec 1, 2022 4:38pm:
Hi Daniel and Family,
Villa Real de Santo is a lovely region to live in. I am a retired Irish Nurse, 71, living in Monte Gordo, opposite the train Sation. There is so much to do it's unbelievable. The people are friendly and welcoming. I have been here for 12 mths and it has been the happiest time since I started comi...
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...ng to the Algarve. You can take the train or the bus to Spain, or the rest of Europe. The beaches are is fantastic and there is so much fish in the sea if you are into fishing.Sunday morning there is Yoga and exercises free on the beach. It is safe to walk at night on one's own. It is the only safe place where I have felt comfortable with 4 very young grandchildren of 10,7,5, and a little girl of 3, I just open the door in the mornings and they have complete freedom in a locked Villa, the owner a retired school teacher and her son a Pilot love to watch them playing when they are at home. They don't have any screen time and never watch the TV. We collect scraps when we are out and they make tents to play in and out of. On the other side of the railway track is a gipsy camp, and their horses graze in the field beside us and the kids feed them carrots and hay. Now it's winter and I have spent 3 wks making an advent calendar for my host and Hostess. They were speechless when I gave it to them last night. Accommodation is best secured through word of mouth. My Landlord may be able to help you if you like. It takes me 3 quarters of an hour, but I am looking at different things enrouteI know he has another apartment in Monte Gordo. I walk to Villa Real in the morning time about once a month, shop in Continental, Pingo Doce and Lidl and take a taxi home. I like to give a bit of business so get Milk, fish, bread and cakes in Monte Gardo, There are plenty of Indian Shops and 1 guy I have made friends with would turn somersaults to do what he can for me.I sometimes look after his shop while he gets tea..The winter snowbirds are mainly Dutch and, Scandinavian.Really lovely people. Then I don't see any bad in people. You won't regret coming and I look forward to meeting up with you..I am going home for Xmas.
Joan
Hello Joan,
You sound like a wonderful, open and happy person. I will be moving to Monte Gordo in Sept. 2023. Would love to meet!
Susan
Posted: Wed May 10, 2023 2:00pm
sanders1406 wrote on Wed May 10, 2023 11:14am:
Hello Joan,
You sound like a wonderful, open and happy person. I will be moving to Monte Gordo in Sept. 2023. Would love to meet!
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Susan
Hi Joan,
I was enjoying reading you talking about life in VRSA.
I saw in your message that your lanlord may help in finding / or he may have lomg term rental.
I have to move to VRSA , and I am not able to find sny thing through idealista, etc. Only rents fo 6 months are available.
Would be possible for you to give me some contacts ?
I am French and Art history teacher and will be moving to Portugal under D7 visa as retired.
I appreciate in advance any helpful info.
Best regards
Michele
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Posted: Wed May 10, 2023 6:12pm
Hello Michele,
I am meeting a long term resident of a neighbouring town, Casto Marim, and will ask him tomorrow.
Kind regards,
DANIEL
Posted: Fri May 12, 2023 11:40pm
Danielboy wrote on Wed May 10, 2023 6:12pm:
Hello Michele,
I am meeting a long term resident of a neighbouring town, Casto Marim, and will ask him tomorrow.
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Kind regards,
DANIEL
Hello again,
One website which I find very useful is an Algarve transport site. It covers transport very thoroughly but the owner knows a number of business persons and accommodation owners, you should contact him:
Hope that helps.
Kind regards,
DANIEL
Posted: Sun Aug 13, 2023 2:42pm
We moved here in December 2023 took care of everything by ourselves ! Nif, bank account and rental I can help you we live in the town square area lots to do spain ferry ride 9 minutes wonderful town
Hi,
We live in Altura, about 7 km from VRSA and love it here. There is a really great group called AFPOP. They provide members with a directory of all kinds of services, etc. for across the Algarve. They also arrange social events. For instance we are attending a dinner & wine tasting this week in Moncarapacho (100 people attending) and in December we will attend the annual Christmas party in Olhao (130 people attending). We will be here for Christmas and New years. If you want to get together, please message us.
There is also a very fun bar in Manta Rota, Restaurante Old Times Bistro, Bar & Coffee. It has live music on Friday nights and Karaoke on Saturdays. You can find British and American expats there!
Lynn & Ian Piper
Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2023 11:27pm
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