The Portugal property market is in a solid state and is set to remain so, it has been suggested.Property portal Homes Worldwide has said the market in the country is showing signs of holding up well, citing the Quintas de Obidos resort on the Silver Coast as an example of a development that is still [...]
Those keen on investing in Portugal property may find the north an attractive part of the country to investigate, it has been suggested.Homes Worldwide has noted that a number of upmarket developments are taking place in that part of the country.These include the Norte Golfe Group's Vale Pisao Valley Nature Resort and new developments in [...]
The annual Loule Carnival is set to take place next month, offering some excitement for those who have purchased Algarve property.It has been running for more than 100 years and is the oldest of all the Algarve's carnivals.Among the attractions are parades with a variety of floats and three days of partying.Fancy dress is common [...]
Algarve property prices may be set to rise after it emerged that the number built in the region fell last year. Figures from Portugal's National Statistics Institute revealed that in 2008 there were less than 1,500 new buildings of any kind constructed in the region, whereas in all other years since 1995 the annual total [...]
Those investing in Portugal property may find the island of Madeira offers an interesting alternative to the mainland, not least because of some of its events.Madeira's carnival is one of the highlights of the year on the island and takes place every February, with thousands of performers taking to the streets amid much revelry, with [...]
Those seeking Portugal property in quiet, rural areas away from the busy tourist areas should be able to discover it in areas such as the region of Dao, it has been stated.Shelter Offshore has noted that in a development of restored properties in the area the cost starts at around 165,000.As well as being affordable, [...]
An Algarve property development has won two awards in recognition of its sustainable approach. The AlmaVerde Village & Spa eco resort has picked up the Homes Overseas gold award for best sustainable development and the silver for the best Portuguese development.Commenting on the accolades, director of architecture Jes Mainwaring said: "We are thrilled to accept [...]
Portuguese property seekers may find Lisbon to be one of the best cities in which to invest when it comes to seeking an up-and-coming city.In a feature on such cities, the Times lists the Portuguese capital as one of the top locations due to a number of factors.These include new shops and hotels, refurbished old [...]
The Algarve has far more to offer than just golf, a spokesperson for a golf tourism organisation has stated.David Brice of Golf International said the region has over 30 high quality golf courses, but noted that it also offers culture, food, nature and historic architecture from the costal scenery to the Monchuique Mountains.Mr Brice said: [...]
A new golf resort has opened in Portugal, featuring a course designed by Spanish legend of the sport Seve Ballasteros.The new Qunto da Vale resort, on the border between the Algarve and the Spanish region of Costa la Luz, offers a tourist village and a spa hotel, titan-Algarve has said.Such a development comes in a [...]