Next month will bring a chance for those who have purchased Portugal property to experience the true culture of the country.Every year the Iberian nation celebrates its national day on June 10th - with a host of events taking place across Portugal.It marks the anniversary of the death of Luis de Camoes - the country's [...]
Portugal's tourism appeal is widening as it adds cultural attractions to the traditional sun and sand lures, it has been stated.A spokesman for the Association of Independent Tour Operators said that like neighbouring Spain, the country has looked to culture and wine to increase the range of its appeal to visitors."It still has the lounging [...]
The cost of Portugal property remains affordable to many people, it has been stated.Property portal nuwire.com stated that the country has seen a major increase in the number of UK and European buyers in recent years, particularly in the Algarve.Celeste Soares, a sales consultant for Imatico Real Estate agency, told the news provider: "For people [...]
The Silver coast is an outstanding area for golf tourism, watersports, history and property, it has been stated.In a feature on the area, the Manchester Evening News commented that the quality of the area is such that it is a "serious rival" to the Algarve.The paper said that Portugal property seekers could find villas and [...]
Moorish history is a theme that is celebrated in August on the Algarve, when the village of Cacela Velha comes to life with the ambience of days of yore.The festival focuses on a range of food, culture, music and crafts, with a traditional Souk (street market) as a centrepiece of the commemorations of the medieval [...]
The qualities of the city of Faro have been highlighted in a feature on the Algarve region.In an article that is part of a series on the area, Chicago International Travel Examiner said there is much to see and do in Faro.The paper stated that some of the best architecture includes the cathedral with its [...]
Algarve property finders can pick up plenty of bargains in golf resort areas, it has been stated.The region has seen recent price falls and many developers are willing to enter negotiations over the cost of property, the Times reports.Another good prospect for cheaper Algarve property is inland to the north of the A22, according to [...]
EU countries will be able to get Regional Development Fund aid for the creation of more green housing, the European Parliament has agreed.A report backing the directive to provide such funding, which could help nations such as Portugal invest more in energy efficiency and renewable energy measures in housing, was approved by 629 votes to [...]
Some of the best golf courses in the world are to be found in Portugal, an expert on the sport has said.David Brice of Golf International has written that the Iberian Peninsula offers outstanding golfing along the Spanish and Portuguese coasts, with the latter being provided along the coast south of Lisbon and all along [...]
A property developer has said that modern state-of-the art homes are becoming a more prominent feature of the Algarve property market. Speaking to the Independent, Ted Baillie, who has overseen many modern housing projects in Portugal, stated that the age of such designer homes being the exception has passed, with more modern materials being in [...]