Finding property in Portugal usually starts in the Algarve, the coastal strip on the southern coast of Portugal. The Algarve has a dramatic coastline and a fantastic climate, hot summers tempered by cooling breezes and mild winters. There are also many golf courses in this area, serving golf-lovers from all over Europe. The most developed areas are from Faro to Lagos (pronounced La-gosh), but the less-developed area runs east of Faro through to the Spanish border. This area boasts many unspoilt fishing villages. The Portuguese consider that the most attractive region of Portugal is not the Algarve but the Minho. This is the province in the north of the country above Porto, which is blessed with an unspoilt coastline, wooded hills and valleys and pretty villages.

In the centre of Portugal is the Beira Litoral, hosting the historic city of Coimbra, located just a few hours' drive from the northern Spanish ports. The area is unspoilt and has many inexpensive farmhouses which may need some renovation. Popular with foreign buyers, but as yet not so with UK buyers, is the Silver Coast. In particular, the Obidos area is sought after. Of course, off the mainland, Madeira and the Azores are places with their own unique appeal for buyers.

Finding Property in Portugal - Property Prices

Property prices in Portugal typically are higher that their equivalent counterparts in Spain and other European sun spots. In upmarket areas of the Algarve, a new villa typically costs around £1.3m and a resale apartment from £225,000. In the very northern area of Portugal, a large house in need of renovation can be bought for as little as £35,000.

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Purchasing property in Portugal