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Portugal – The Algarve

Accessible from Lisbon, Porto, and Faro International airport, the Algarve is a long standing favourite destination for British holiday makers. With the beautiful weather, stunning coastline and cuisine it’s not hard to see why, and this is reflected in the price of property. However, the growth in property prices has been steady and impressive over the last 20 years, meaning that property in the Algarve is still a sound investment. As Portugal is a member of the European Union, it is possible for British buyers to acquire property in the Algarve with very little hindrance from red tape.

Key Features of the Algarve
The Algarve region contains the southern coast of the Portuguese mainland. The Algarve region’s population of 410,000 doubles thanks to tourism in the summer months. The capital of the region is Faro. Aside from tourism, the main economy of the region during summer months, the area is noted for its agricultural output of figs, oranges, Carob beans and almonds, as well as an abundant bounty from the sea. This profusion of fresh produce is reflected in the rich cuisine of the area.

Attractions
The Algarve is blessed with a stunning coastline and a multitude of beaches. There are many picturesque limestone caves which can be viewed through daytime excursion by boat. The region also contains the 170km nature reserve the Rio Formosa lagoon, a favourite for bird watchers as it is the sometime home of a profusion of bird species.

In addition to these natural attractions, the Algarve is host to some of the finest golf courses in the world. Throughout the summer months, the Algarve attracts almost as many golfers as it does rare birds! The large number of British holiday home owners has led to the widespread provision of English language publications and newspapers, and English is widely spoken throughout the region.

Faro
The capital of the region, Faro is situated beside the Rio Formosa Lagoon, and is a good base for those wishing to seek out wildlife in the nature reserve. Faro International Airport is located just outside of the city itself. Have a look at Monarch for cheap flights from London Gatwick to Faro. Holiday Autos can provide car insurance; vehicles can be picked up from Faro airport allowing easy access to the city and beyond as you look for your dream property!