Comments for Our Portugal

Comment on Rearing Chickens in Central Portugal (Cont…) by Foodie

Foodie — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:34:11 +0000

Is Magusto French or Portuguese

I watched a very interesting feature in Hugh Fernly Whittenstals latest programme instead of a Portuguese Magusto cooking Chestnuts he was using a southern French method of cooking Mussels. The method was identical. Place mussels on a board shell hinge uppermost 4 to 6 inches of long pine needles and set them on fire. 3 minutes later perfectly cooked shellfish. I wonder id mussels and chestnuts go together ?

Comment on What’s on in Penela, Central Portugal: Crazy Carting by red wine why not!

red wine why not! — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:02:38 +0000

Sue,

The Penela area scouts do hold races on the same track near the post office in Penela. I saw them in spring this year, not sure what month.

The carts were deffinatly home made by the scouts as quite a few of them were falling apart after the first run. One even broke when they were getting it out of the truck to start.

The rider simply pulled off the broken back rest and carried on with his race.

Great fun!

Comment on Bargain Property in Central Portugal (Part 3) by Penny

Penny — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 21:52:44 +0000

If I was to buy a bargain property for lets say 10,000 to 15,000 what would it cost to turn it into a property suitable for holiday letting.
Any idea welcome

Comment on Bargain Property in Central Portugal by Penny

Penny — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 21:49:41 +0000

I just found this site could be very good for anyone needing finance to fund the purchase of a house in central portugal. The guys in the Miranda branch are very helpfull and friendly.

http://www.santandertotta.co.uk

It’s in english by the way

Penny

Comment on Tips for Learning Portuguese by Mark Anderton

Mark Anderton — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 18:10:19 +0000

For my first VHS course those tips will be a great help.
Para meu primeiro VHS curso vai ajudar.

Comment on Mimosa in Central Portugal by George

George — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 09:29:07 +0000

I have found a great place for plants with everything from full sized trees to shrubs and fruit trees. Close to Condexia the website has a very good map.

Contact Isabel Ribeiro

info@quintadoprazo.net

http://www.quintadoprazo.net

Comment on Living in Penela, Central Portugal by Sally

Sally — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 11:41:51 +0000

Hi,

Has anyone any tips or experience of finding employment in this area. I am will ing to take on almost anything.

Sally

Comment on Driving in Central Portugal by Graham

Graham — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 18:10:55 +0000

The same rules apply for all of mainland Europe including France. Everyone that is in your car must have correct identity papers, which means everyone’s passport. For the car itself you need your registration document, road tax, displayed on the windscreen, insurance certificate, MOT certificate and driving licence.
If the car isn’t registered in your name – perhaps it’s a hire, lease, borrowed or company car – then you need a note from the registered keeper which gives you permission to use it out of the UK. If the car isn’t yours then strictly speaking you should still have the registration document, but since you probably can’t get this, the police will usually accept a photocopy which is better than nothing and will help to prevent delays. You should also have the caravan’s CRIS document, if it has one.
Enjoy your trip
Graham

Comment on Driving in Central Portugal by The Van Man

The Van Man — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:55:20 +0000

Bringing a caravan to central portugal. has anyone done it?
Can anyone give any advice?

Thanks

Comment on Fishing in Central Portugal – Lisences by derek

derek — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:34:48 +0000

can i buy a fishing licence with english debit card in portugal