Portugal property still holds its holiday appeal for Brits despite the recession, it has been claimed.

Travel agency On the Beach recommends savvy British residents looking to save money of their summer vacation this year would be better off flying to destinations including Portugal property, than holidaying at home.

Alistair Daly, marketing director at On the Beach, commented: "Recent research has shown that holidays in the UK are often still more expensive than a holiday abroad.

"Costs such as food and drink, excursions and activities are generally cheaper than in the UK [meaning] a holiday abroad still remains the cheaper option."

A recent survey by Post Office Travel Insurance found that 60 per cent of people still intend to take a vacation abroad despite the recession, with 37 per cent looking to holiday for less.

The regions of Albufeira, Vilamoura and the Algarve were recently revealed as Portugal property hotspots by buyabroad.com managing director John Reilly.

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