Moving to the Algarve
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Algarvedreamz 
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Joined: 30 May 2008 Location: Algarve Posts: 0 |
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 Topic: Moving to the AlgarvePosted: 30 May 2008 at 3:58pm |
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Ex South African living in the sunny Algarve, Portugal. If anybody is thinking of moving here, give me a shout and perhaps I can be of help to you.
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Cecelle
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Posted: 30 Jun 2008 at 4:51pm |
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Hi there, how nice of you. I am not thinking of moving there, although at this stage not sure where. Thinking of Mallorca or France, how long ago did you move and how is it going. Its a big step... and on my own, so doubly difficult. Would love to hear how your relocation has gone.
Regards, Cecelle |
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C Ebsworth looking for a new home.
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Nic
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Posted: 11 Sep 2008 at 12:44am |
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Hi Cecelle. Pleased to meet you here too. Nice to find somone else who is also interested in moving to Mallorca. I am just not getting the information that I need from the Spanish regarding Visas. Hope to see some more of you around here until we maybe meet one day in Palma or Alcudia.
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Cecelle
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Posted: 11 Sep 2008 at 6:44am |
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Hi Nic, Please contact me on my email mom@wol.co.za I have a lot of information that
could be beneficial. thanks, Cecelle |
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C Ebsworth looking for a new home.
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Algarve
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Posted: 11 Mar 2009 at 7:39pm |
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Hi,
We are considering moving to the Algarve but have been struggling to find information on jobs in Algarve. It is a bit scary to make this decision without having all of this information sorted out before the time. Can you please help me with this at all? Did you have work in Algarve before you decided to move there? Are there any particularly good recruiting agents or anyone that could help me with first finding a job, i am in the IT Industry, and am currently working on SAP.
Are you enjoying life in the Algarve? Do you find that this was the right move? I'm currently in South Africa and am definately looking for a crime free country
 . We have always gone on holidays to algarve (vilamoura), and have loved it. But am considering making it a living destination and not just for get aways or holidays.Thanks for your help, will really appreciate any feedback.
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jctm
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Posted: 29 Oct 2009 at 9:29pm |
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I am considering setting up an extension of a business in the algarve.(we have a decor design company)What are the difficulties in setting up a business there not forgetting my target market would be english holiday makers and locals. |
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itchyfeet
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Joined: 30 Oct 2009 Location: Cape Town/Central Portugal Posts: 0 |
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Posted: 30 Oct 2009 at 5:41am |
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Dear heavens, forgot I even went on this site - a whole lot has happened since... my ideas changed and instead of Spain, Mallorca or France
I AM MOVING TO PORTUGAL!! For any of you looking to go there I would suggest you join www.expatportugal.com Any questions you may post will be answered and there are loads of things already discussed and answers given. Its great, very, very helpful people from all over Portugal advising. I move in February 2010. VERY affordable - much cheaper then South Africa as far as things like insurance, rates and taxes, electricity, water, food ( lovely markets in villages on certain days), and on and on.... work is a problem unless fluent in Portuguese or you are setting up something yourself. Good luck and see you on "expatportugal". Cecelle. |
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Laurinda
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Posted: 10 Jan 2010 at 5:11pm |
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Well I have just relocated to the Algarve in Dec 09. Still adapting ... but it is exciting being here, although we have experienced quite a bit of rain and cold lately.
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rene
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Posted: 08 Mar 2010 at 11:23am |
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Hi, for all those who are thinking of moving to Portugal, whether it be the Algarve, Lisbon or north. Another good site to refer to is AngloInfo. As mentioned by Cecelle, if you are not fluent in the language it will prove difficult to find work. However, the government provide language course at schools for a nominal charge, certificates are issued (which help in finding work) and they also reimburse you. These course are especially beneficial for people who want to become citizens etc.
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Serati
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Posted: 11 Jul 2010 at 1:11pm |
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Hi, I really want to move to Portugal. I completely fell in love with it when I first went there, i'm thinking of Porto, I'd love to live on the coast, but if i have to i'm willing to live in Lisbon. I'm 18 and want to go there for a while, indefinitely, but i don't know how to do that in terms of work. I'm into music and fashion, i wonder if you have any advice for me??
I'm looking to move there within the next 3 months, d'you think that's possible?
Please HELP!
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itchyfeet
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Posted: 11 Jul 2010 at 5:01pm |
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I would not suggest moving there as the work situation is not easy. Start by learning the language fluently once you can speak really well, try another short visit and try and
find out if there are any people hiring. Dont even think of moving there if you are not able to speak Portuguese as nobody will hire you if you cannot speak the language. Good luck . |
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Nic
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Posted: 11 Jul 2010 at 6:40pm |
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For Cecile,
Did you get my Mail? |
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