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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote cubsur Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 15/June/2020 at 08:40
Cavern (also Geordie Viking and Sherry's in that corner) are not allowed to open as they don't have the required type of licence. Although Tunes may have a food licence, there was none offered on their boards that I saw. There were I think four tables set outside with two people sitting there and two more people inside. Anyone who knows Tunes will appreciate that it is virtually impossible to adhere to the 'social distancing' rules when going inside.

Meanwhile not far away, three old boys were sitting around the same table with their bottles of beer as they have done on a Sunday for years. What rules?
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote bob d Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 15/June/2020 at 12:29
Pete, the landlord, spent the first part of lockdown giving the Cavern a total facelift. All painted and new seat covers fitted. Floor re-done and a steam clean. All ready for reopening. 

Tunes used to do food when Michael was there so I guess they still have the food licence. 
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Super__Ally Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 16/June/2020 at 12:16
I have just logged into The Hollandaise Webcam and they have their first customer in three months. It was only a cup of coffee but its a start. 
Oh how I wish I was there. Disapprove
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Southern end of the 'strip' lunchtime today. Unsurprisingly, very few places are open anywhere along it.


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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote bob d Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 20/June/2020 at 19:28
Apparently Hotel Vila Nova has gone into liquidation. 

Sad sign of the times. 
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Jayjan Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 20/June/2020 at 21:32
Yes bob d someone posted on Destination Albufeira facebook page yesterday saying that  their travel agency had been in touch with them and said they had gone into liquidation and they  should book different accommodation. Sad, but the place went downhill after the father died and left it for family to run, it was a lovely resort in the 90's (even Thomsons pulled out of it and it was one of their main holiday resorts). I heard a few months ago that MGM were interested in buying it,whether that was  hearsay I do not know, but obviously if true, they Vilanova wanted too much for it. Now it will be going for a song on liquidation and  will probably have  many interested buyers.
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More on the “party outbreak” from Algarve Daily News...

Illegal Lagos party: COVID-19 infections associated with gathering reaches 76, creating new focal point of virus – public prosecutor called in

The authorities have so far registered at 76 positive cases of COVID -19 related to an illegal party held at the local sports club in the village of Odiáxere, in the municipality of Lagos, on the 7th of June. The cases were identified throughout several locations in the Algarve.

According to the same publication, the Director-General of Health stated that small “sanitary defences” are being outlined for the infected families' households. The objective "is to contain these people who have fallen ill, who have families and close contacts" and, therefore, there must be "containment rings" for them. If not, "they will give rise to transmission chains outside these environments".

Lagos Municipal Council, local security forces, and health authorities are regarding the event as an active contagion focal point, the municipality said earlier this week. "The origin of this outbreak, which called into question the good performance achieved so far in terms of the numbers of the pandemic, is being attributed to the organization of an illegal event, which took place a few days ago, which brought together a large number of people" in an enclosed space, says the municipality on its website.

Among the confirmed cases are people "of different nationalities" and residents "from several municipalities of the region, mostly Lagos and Portimão and also some visitors" from elsewhere in the country. 
The Public Ministry (MP) have now opened an investigation to look into the event. In a statement, the ministry say they will "investigate the circumstances that surrounded" this alleged birthday party held at the facilities of Clube Desportivo in Odiáxere, and which will have gathered approximately 100 people at a time when gatherings with more than 20 were prohibited.

Read more at: https://algarvedailynews.com/news/18113-illegal-lagos-party-covid-19-infections-associated-with-gathering-climbs-to-37-creating-new-focal-point-of-virus


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I hope they have to pay the bill for all this, knowing that what they did was illegal.
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Hi folks, it's been a while.
My son was to be married in albufeira 3 weeks from today but all postponed until next year. 200 guests were coming therefore there has been frantic cancellations, postponement etc. Few of us are still booked on flights but unsure if it would be worth coming as most of our favourite bars are not open. Just wondering what restrictions ste in place for those bars/restaurants that are open? Is it true everything shuts at 11pm?
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote bob d Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 22/June/2020 at 15:44
Bullring apparently is the latest to go into administration. 

No big loss there.
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I, for one, will not miss the loud announcements and blaring music from the vehicle driving around Albufeira giving details of the events at the bullring.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote cubsur Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 23/June/2020 at 09:21
Cass - "Just wondering what restrictions are in place for those bars/restaurants that are open? Is it true everything shuts at 11pm?"

Yes at the moment everything must close by 11pm. Restaurants have limits on numbers with tables spaced further apart. Groups should make reservations - and honour them by actually turning up! A few places are not open and may not be.

The situation is due for review later this week, but seems increasingly likely that nothing  much will change.

Night clubs, music bars, bars like the Cavern, Geordie Viking, Sherry's etc are all closed.

Masks must be worn everywhere with four walls and a roof, also in taxis, buses etc.
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Originally posted by bob d bob d wrote:

Bullring apparently is the latest to go into administration. 

No big loss there.
That is good news - hope it doesn't reopen hopefully it will be re developed. Never been in there nor would I ever attend bull fighting
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Hamlet, the full story is published every Wednesday;

"More data on COVID-19 deaths

A weekly report on COVID-19 related deaths (including those where COVID-19 is suspected) is available from National Records of Scotland (NRS). This report provides a breakdown of deaths by age, sex, setting (hospital, care home or home) and area (NHS Board area and Local Authority). It is updated every Wednesday."

https://www.opendata.nhs.scot/dataset/weekly-covid-19-statistical-data-in-scotland


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My favourite venue. The last cultural icon in the Algarve. I will miss it sorely.

And the fresh steaks (yum).
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