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Why Portugal ?

We specialise in the selling of property in Portugal (especially the Algarve) & property in Italy but also carry a small selection of re-sale properties from other areas around the world.

Why Portugal ?

The Algarve has been voted the best worldwide location for Britons buying an overseas holiday home.

Portugal - a consistent performer, and why?

The Algarve easily mets the "three P's" criteria:

1. Pound: How much are you going to have to spend, and is it good value for money?
2. Practicality: what are the pros and cons of buying there?
3. Potential: are you going to see a good return on your investment?

Dozens of prime vacation destinations were considered like Florida, Dubai, the French Riviera, and Spain's Costa del Sol. Beating all these familiar destinations for two consecutive years, The Algarve is seen by the British as a Beach destination close to 'home', and benefits from some of Europe's best golf courses, and blessed with practically year-round sunshine.

While all forecasts may fluctuate, in The Algarve property investors can take heart from its proven track record, and an enormous range of property on offer: from the very expensive developments like Quinta do Lago golf resort - giving The Algarve real kudos with its luxurious houses and celebrity owners like Alan Shearer and Michael Owen - to properties with shared pools starting from around £100,000.

While the global property market is always changing, the factors behind this general perception of The Algarve are sustainable - with ever increasing availability of low cost flights, investment in Portugal's road infrastructure, and a number of high quality developments under construction the British love affair with The Algarve looks set to continue.

Mainland Portugal

The climate in Portugal varies considerably from one region to another and is influenced by the relief, latitude and proximity to the sea, which offers mild winters, especially in the Algarve.

In the Porto e Norte area and Beiras region, particularly inland, nearer Spain, the winters are colder, although the temperatures are still mild when compared to the rest of Europe. There is some snowfall. It occurs most in the Serra da Estrela mountains, where we find the highest point in mainland Portugal (1,991 m) and where it is sometimes possible to ski.

The summers are hot and dry, especially in the inland areas (Trás-os-Montes in north-eastern Portugal and Alentejo). Temperatures are slightly lower in the coastal areas, because of the influence of the sea.

There are often warm, sunny days in autumn. Nice weather at the beginning of November is often called "St. Martin’s Summer" as this saint’s day is on 11 November.

Azores

The climate in the Azores is influenced by the islands’ latitude and by the Gulf Stream, and temperatures are mild there all year round. The same factors also influence the sea temperature, which is very pleasant both in winter and summer and ideal for nautical sports all year round.

Madeira

The subtropical characteristics of the weather in the Madeira Archipelago can be explained by its geographical position and mountainous relief. The climate in Madeira is exceptionally mild, with average temperatures varying between 24 ºC in summer and 19 ºC in winter.

The sea temperature is also very pleasant all year round, thanks to the influence of the warm Gulf Stream. It varies between 18 ºC in winter and 22 ºC in summer.

In the Algarve, the quality of the fairways is a constant concern. The courses were designed by respected names, such as Henry Cotton, Rocky Roquemore or Arnold Palmer, and provide a good challenge. Accept and give wing to your swing on flat or rough courses, nearly always with the ocean as a backdrop.

With degrees of difficulty for all, many of the courses are on the international circuit, regularly hosting important competitions. Get acquainted with courses, such as San Lorenzo and the Old Course in Vilamoura, ranking amongst the best in Europe. 

For more information on Portugal please visit

http://www.visitportugal.com/Cultures/en-us/default.html