Guide to Portugal
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Lovin’ Life in Portugal!
According to a survey released last week by the English language newspaper The Portugal News, quality of life is the most attractive element about Portugal.
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The humble carob
The Algarve – derived from the Arabic name Al-Gharb – The West - is home to a huge variety of delicious local food, including fresh seafood, oranges, figs, almonds and carob.
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Come on over!
A privately chartered jet is probably the most luxurious and personalised way to get to Portugal, with three major international airports
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Lisbon – Europe’s coolest city!
Lisbon a historical city full of stories to tell, where the sun shines for 290 days a year and the temperature rarely drops below 15’C.
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A blanket of snow?!
Escape the winter months and come to the Algarve where temperatures are currently around 18’C!
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Love Portugal? Love PortugalProperty.com!
This Valentine’s day, love is in the air and we LOVE helping buyers find their dream home in the sun. That’s why each client is special and we like to take the time to understand their unique requirements.
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Carnival!!!
The dates for Loule Carnival have just been announced – from Sunday, March 3rd – Tuesday, March 5th. This year’s event will be more environmentally friendly by using recycled products and the theme will be a ‘Selfie Circus’.
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Tax-free living in Portugal
You’re sold on Portugal’s golden, sandy beaches as far as the eye can see, magic mountains, vibrant and cosmopolitan cities and a millennial heritage.
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New PortugalProperty.com office in the Hilton Hotel, Vilamoura
We’re growing! PortugalProperty.com is very proud to announce that our latest real estate office in the prestigious Hilton Hotel, Vilamoura is now open.
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What are you doing this weekend?
Whilst much of Europe is experiencing freezing cold temperatures, here in the Algarve we are taking a little hike in the sunshine near Carvoeiro, along the Seven Hanging Valleys Trail
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Biggest wave ever surfed?
Briton Tom Butler, 29, believes he may have broken the world record for surfing the biggest wave ever after successfully riding a huge 100 feet tall swell at Nazaré on the Silver Coast of Portugal last month.
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New Year – new adventure!
New Year’s Eve traditions in Portugal… One of the most iconic traditions here is as the clock strikes midnight, to eat twelve raisins with a glass of sparkling wine or ‘espumante’.
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I’m dreaming of a sunny Christmas!
Christmas traditions in Portugal - celebrations here are on the evening of the 24th December. All generations of the family gather for a family dinner known as the night of the Consoada.
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Bacalhau – the Portuguese staple
Portugal has many great recipes for fish. Its livelihood and cultural history is bound up with the wild and relatively unpolluted Atlantic Ocean, which surrounds half of the country.
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Portugal the ‘World’s Leading Destination’
With banks delivering a poor return on savings, what better way to make money than to invest in real estate in Portugal?
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Real Port – only made in Portugal!
Port, named after the city of Oporto (Porto), is one of the beverages most associated with Christmastime.
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Not just for summer...
With the winter months upon us it’s understandable that the Algarve may be thought of as a summer destination; golden, sandy beaches, 300 days of sunshine, diverse natural landscapes and a wealth of history and culture.
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Let’s go surfing NOW!
So the crowds have gone, the water is warm and daytime temperatures still hit the high 20’s. The trade winds drop off, and the swell starts kicking in. Come and surf in Portugal – it’s a surfer’s paradise!
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Invest in Porto - The University of Porto and its talents
Portugal's second biggest city, Porto, is turning into the place to go for a unique blend of history, balmy weather, culture, cooking and nightlife.
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Overseas buyers increase
Information from the Office of National Statistics (INE) shows that almost 1 in 12 properties sold in Portugal last year were purchased by non-residents – this accounted for 12% of the total spend on property.