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The Algarve

The Algarve is the southernmost region of Portugal. The beautiful Algarve coastline has a varied coastal terrain, be it breathtaking cliffs, golden beaches secluded between the cliffs, sandy beaches by the estuaries of rivers, and scalloped bays. The Algarve also stretches some 40 km inland from the coast.

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2019
Dec

Travel

Flights to Faro (Algarve)

The main airport of the Algarve is located just outside of Faro. The airport recently underwent major refurbishments and extensions to service the continuously growing travel demands. Direct flights are available from some 70 locations in Europe, and from more than 300 when one includes a transfer. In less than 3 hours (the...

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2017
May

Property Information

Energy Certificates

An Energy Certificate defines the energy efficiency of a building that is on the market, be it for sale or to let. When a motorist drives a vehicle he or she is very much aware of its consumption, how frequently does the vehicle need to be filled with gasoline and what are the costs. Equally if one buys a new fridge or washing ...

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2017
May

Golf

Golf in the Algarve

In the Algarve, the southernmost province of Portugal, there are no less than 37 golf courses located east to west. Some are well-known, others less so, but according to international standards, many will agree that golfing in the Algarve is a fantastic experience. Whether you are a visitor or a resident, the experience is one...

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2016
Dec

Gastronomy

Gastronomy in the Algarve

What better way to enjoy a great dining experience than in the Algarve’s many quality restaurants. Each town and village has its favourites. Many restaurants prize themselves on the fresh catch of the day. Fresh fish brought ashore in the early morning and served at lunch and dinner. Typical Portuguese favourites include b...

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2016
Dec

Algarve

A brief history of the Algarve

On any visit to the Algarve, one is always confronted with some part of its heritage, its history and cultures in the Algarve at different times in history. Throughout the Algarve, one can encounter some of the charms and the secrets of Portugal’s past, that are so engrained which has not been eroded. From traces of the R...

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2016
Dec

Taxation

Golden Residence Permit Programme

In an effort to attract foreign investment into Portugal, the Portuguese government has initiated the Golden Residence Permit Programme (also known as Golden Visa) to encourage 3rd party inhabitants to invest in Portugal. There are various methods possible as discussed in the article below, and meeting these requirements the...

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