Portugal is an astonishingly beautiful country; the rivers, forests and lush valleys of the north are a splendid contrast to its contorted southern coastline of beaches, cliffs and coves. If you've come from the arid plains of central Spain, Portugal's dry southern Alentejo region doesn't promise any immediate relief, but – unlike Spain – you don't have to travel very far to witness so total a contrast that it's hard, at first, to take in. Suddenly the landscape is infinitely softer and greener, with flowers and trees everywhere. ... [Читать далее]

Property in Portugal has taken off in the past couple of years as Portugal is one of the resurgent countries of Europe and has gained in popularity immensely due to the formation of European Union (EU). The country has a rich legacy of historically significant events and places, which adds to the intrigue among the visitors here. A large coastline offers a perfect destination for locals and visitors to enjoy the pleasant chimes of Portugal. Add to that a rich sporting tradition in the country! You won't find a place as giving as Portugal in terms of establis... [Читать далее]

Portugal has a buying process similar to Spain and many of its other Mediterranean counterparts, but overall it can be said to be more robust than the others. The Portuguese national and regional government guard the beautiful coastal stretches of the Algarve and Sliver coasts very jealously and consequently planning laws have always been tight, and are even tighter now. This more careful approach has spilt over into the conveyancing process, which although not perfect by British standards, offers more security of process and ownership than Spain. Step 1... [Читать далее]

Portugal is situated at the south-west point of Europe and also includes the Madeira and Azores archipelagos in the Atlantic Ocean. Mainland Portugal occupies an area of 88,889 km2. It is 218 km wide and 561 km long. It has 832 km of Atlantic coast and a 1,215 km border with Spain. The Azores are situated in the Atlantic Ocean between Europe and North America. They consist of nine islands - São Miguel and Santa Maria in the Eastern Group, Terceira, Graciosa, São Jorge, Pico and Faial in the Central Group and Flores and Corvo in the Western Group. ... [Читать далее]

Besides the fantastic culture, sightseeing and dining on Portugese cuisine, the Portugal beaches hit top priority for many travelers. Two of Portugal's four sides are flanked by the Atlantic Ocean embellishing the country with 800 kilometers of breathtaking coastline and lots of sandy Portugal beaches. Portugal's coastlines are so expansive that different climates are found in the different areas of the country. The largest waves can be found along the west coast and here visitors can find some of the sandiest shores providing many things to do for all... [Читать далее]

Portugal offers a sun soaked south coast, and enjoys a hot, dry climate practically all year round except for a few patches of cold misty weather in December. Besides its favourable weather, it offers miles of sandy white beaches, over a hundred. Almost all the beaches provide a wide range of water sports and all use the flag system to indicate bathing conditions. ... [Читать далее]

1. Golf Tourism Globally speaking, golf tourism is growing up to four times faster than any other form of tourism and golf tourists spend far more than just your average sun, sea and sand tourist - and it's a well known fact that the Algarve in Portugal is THE number one golf destination in the whole of Europe. What this means is that the average 200,000 golfers who holiday in Portugal annually are contributing substantially to the local economy and they represent an affluent and growing base upon which an investor could base a property investment purchase d... [Читать далее]

Portuguese culture is based on a past that dates from prehistoric times into the eras of Roman and Moorish invasion. All have left their traces in a rich legacy of archaeological remains, including prehistoric cave paintings at Escoral, the Roman township of Conimbriga, the Temple of Diana in Évora and the typical Moorish architecture of such southern towns as Olhão and Tavira. Throughout the centuries, Portugal's arts have been enriched by foreign influences, including Flemish, French and Italian. The voyages of the Portuguese discoverers op... [Читать далее]