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by Sinkie
Thu Aug 02, 2012 10:28 pm
Forum: Property owners forum / Portugal living.
Topic: The dreaded car hire,
Replies: 24
Views: 17964

Re: The dreaded car hire,

Have been using Economy Car Hire for years and promoted them on this site before. Rigister with them before you get a quote and you will see who the Hire Companies are. Not sure what you wanted so this may be more expensive, you also want to all the glass, tyres etc insudance for £14. Based on 1st -...
by Sinkie
Fri Jul 27, 2012 1:34 pm
Forum: Restaurant reviews
Topic: Maxims
Replies: 12
Views: 11103

Re: Maxims

The two best restaurants right opposite each other, see my post on Jota Lita viewtopic.php?f=22&t=23236
Different styles both offering really good food and excellent service.
by Sinkie
Mon Jun 18, 2012 9:10 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Lisbon/Cascais
Replies: 12
Views: 8682

Re: Lisbon/Cascais

Thanks. I see there is another complex nearby. Will have a look as I have been told the golf around Lisbon is worth a try.
by Sinkie
Sun Jun 17, 2012 3:24 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Lisbon/Cascais
Replies: 12
Views: 8682

Re: Lisbon/Cascais

We're planning on spending a few days in Lisbon before coming down to Carvoeiro this year and I've seen a good deal at a golf hotel complex in Cascais. Does anyone know if Cascais is a reasonable base for Lisbon? Is it easy enough to get to Lisbon? Driving or train? Any information greatly accepted...
by Sinkie
Mon Jun 11, 2012 6:07 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Car Rental
Replies: 8
Views: 5724

Re: Car Rental

If you have not already booked have a look at Economy Car Hire. If you register with them you can then see who the renters are against the quotes. They also provide extra insurance for a small fee that covers glass etc.. At least of of their options will be Drive4Fun who now offer transponders for h...
by Sinkie
Wed May 23, 2012 7:43 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Tolls on the A22
Replies: 243
Views: 138760

Re: Tolls on the A22

Ok, so what do we poor July/August tourists (having to travel then because our government impose fines if we dare to remove our children from school), look forward to on the roads? Nearly everyone on this board who is currently using the N125 cheerfully tell us 'it's fine now, but wouldn't want to ...
by Sinkie
Wed May 23, 2012 1:25 pm
Forum: Restaurant reviews
Topic: Vimar
Replies: 55
Views: 59339

Re: Vimar

A Rede was open last night - two of my friends ate there! I think you probably mean Marisqueira? Shame about Vimar not coping, but Mariseqeira shuts all day on Sundays so will be a continuing problem. Hi, it was A Rede and closed last Friday. I think that those who had walked up the hill to find it...
by Sinkie
Mon May 21, 2012 7:36 pm
Forum: Restaurant reviews
Topic: Jota Lita
Replies: 23
Views: 24547

Jota Lita

Can’t remember seeing any posts for this restaurant, though I am sure regulars will be aware of it (positioned across from Happys). This is one of the best and most friendly (gives Libbre a run for his money) we have been to. The food is excellent and the service is first class, and the prices very ...
by Sinkie
Mon May 21, 2012 7:19 pm
Forum: Restaurant reviews
Topic: Vimar
Replies: 55
Views: 59339

Re: Vimar

Hi, just back from two weeks holiday. Went to Vimar in the first week and had an excellent meal, so much so we decided to go there for our last night. An unfortunate mistake. Whether it was the fact that girls had been handing out flyers the night before or the fact that A Redde was shut, it was too...
by Sinkie
Mon May 21, 2012 6:59 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Tolls on the A22
Replies: 243
Views: 138760

Re: Tolls on the A22

Hi, just back from two weeks holiday. Booked Drive4Fun through Economy Car Hire and took advantage of the Transponder offer for the A22. My recommendation would be pick a company that offers a transponder, there are others now but Drive4Fun was easy and straight forward. 20€, 5€ hire fee, 15€ credit...
by Sinkie
Thu May 03, 2012 10:13 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: May Newsletter
Replies: 12
Views: 7542

Re: May Newsletter

I hope you enjoy Lisbon, there are plenty of places to visit, and the trolley cars are a must for getting around, hope you don't have any loose fillings though :shock:
by Sinkie
Thu May 03, 2012 10:05 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: WiFi Locations
Replies: 8
Views: 6660

Re: WiFi Locations

Personally I hate to have to sit and sup a nice cold beer while checking my emails. :D
by Sinkie
Mon Apr 30, 2012 7:38 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: The Front Row
Replies: 38
Views: 22323

Re: The Front Row

Now that's what I call a full and frank response! :|
by Sinkie
Sat Apr 28, 2012 10:58 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Tolls on the A22
Replies: 243
Views: 138760

Re: Tolls on the A22

Hi, Drive4Fun have just replied to my enquiry about transponders. Not sure how to attach a PDF, any help welcome - so pasted contents. Dear Customer, Please see below a few FAQ´s we have organized to explain everything about the new “Drive4Fun Easy Toll”: How can I have a transponder to go legally i...
by Sinkie
Thu Apr 26, 2012 10:28 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Algarve driver / YOR / beware insurance
Replies: 21
Views: 13262

Re: Algarve driver / YOR / beware insurance

They were quite informative, and advised us on the tolls and that you could not pay on returning the car. We had options:- to not use A22; or use it and sort ourselves out on tolls; or sign a form for them to pay tolls and take money from credit card. We chose not to use the tolls so did not sign c...