Mark & Ali


Mark & Ali got married in 1989 and lived on the Wirral in the North West of England. 

Mark has been a musician and Equity member since his teenage years and has
played in bands since the age of 13. 

In 2002 they decided to leave the rat race and travel across Europe in a caravan with Mark
 "singing for their supper" when necessary. 

Their first year's travels took them to a ski resort, Les Deux Alpes, in the French Alps
and then to Portugal and, loving both places so much, their exploring stopped there.

They now spend the summers working and enjoying themselves in the bar in Alvor where so many customers
have become friends who return each year.


Their winters are spent in Les Deux Alpes where Mark can be found singing every Apres-Ski at
Smokey Joe's Bar & Restaurant.


 
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Lynne
 
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Many of our customers will have already met Lynne, either
at the Cactos Bar, or seen her waitressing in other Restaurants
in Alvor.  Lynne and her partner, Rick, live on a yacht in Alvor harbour
and also spent the last winter working in Les Deux Alpes. They have
lived in Alvor for a few years now (Rick skippers the Trigana Sailing Boat)
so Lynne is a good source of information for those looking for
some local knowledge


Tertulia Restaurant

The talents of Mark & Ali are geared to creating a friendly, holiday atmosphere
and serving beer from frozen glasses, exotic cocktails and well prepared drinks.  
Our friends, Carlos and Luis, at the Tertulia Restaurant have provided the answer
for our customers who enjoy the "Cactos Experience" but would like a bite to eat. 
They have put together a menu for our Cactos Bar customers to choose from which
will be prepared by Chef Carlos and brought to your table by Luis.

Their menu caters for customers who wish to sample some traditional Portuguese dishes
(every visitor to Portugal should try the hot and spicy Chicken Piri Piri) but also
caters for those who prefer a more traditional menu including steak, salads,
omelettes, burgers and toasties.

We would also recommend you find time during your stay in Alvor to visit their restaurant
where they have a full A la Carte Menu and, of course, a feast of fresh seafood dishes.


        
Helen
 
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We're pleased to say that Helen will be back with us this
summer.  Helen is very familiar with Alvor, both as a
holidaymaker and, more recently, full time resident.  Helen
and her husband, Neil, have some lovely holiday rental apartments,
both at the Dunas and in central Alvor, so don't forget to have a chat
with her if you are looking for a very nice, well placed apartment for future
holidays!