Property for Sale in Portugal

There’s far more to Portugal than simply the stunningly beautiful and sun kissed Algarve region, and in recent years as property prices in southern Portugal have risen faster than the summertime temperatures, more and more people have been exploring further afield in a bid to find affordable property for sale in Portugal.  These people have been struck by the wealth and quality of property elsewhere in Portugal and also by the diverse natural scenery and architecture of the different Portuguese regions.

This is a guide to the main areas of Portugal now popular with holiday and second home seekers and a look at the range of property for sale in Portugal for those researching their options.

Starting in the North of the country the main city is Porto (pictured) which is in the striking coastal region of Minho.  Porto is a beautiful, historic and bustling city, well worth a visit if not consideration when looking for that ideal home abroad.  While the majority of us think of villas and seaside apartments when we think of a place in the sun, property in North Portugal and in Porto in particular actually represents good value for money as well as an ideal investment choice for those seeking maximum gains from any property purchased. 

In Porto there is a constant demand for rental apartments meaning anyone who bought in the most popular regions of the city would have an annual strong demand for rental property and an annual strong income!  Furthermore, just north of Porto the coastline is easily accessible, hugely beautiful and affords those who buy in this part of the country the best of both worlds with city living on their doorstep and an escape to the country and the coast just a moment’s drive away.

Location alternatives to the city of Porto can be found all along the coastal road that links Vila do Conde to Valenca, there’s an abundance of delightful beaches, pretty summertime resorts previously the secret holiday choice for Southern Portuguese families escaping the almost oppressive heat that wraps the South of the country up like a blanket in July and August.  There are also many enchanting villages and small towns rich in historic features and all offering those seeking a home overseas a more affordable alternative when it comes to property for sale in Portugal.

Before moving further South on our journey through Portugal’s most popular property hotspots it’s worth mentioning the national park area in Northern Portugal that stretches across the mountains of Peneda, Soajo and Geres and where one can sometimes find a ruin or a renovation project, a farm house or a finca and an ideal escape from day to day living in the fast lane.

South of Porto is the Silver Coast - a region that is becoming almost as popular as the Algarve because it offers massive affordability with basic property prices starting from just thirty thousand pounds for country renovation properties.  Furthermore the region is charming with many quaint fishing villages of which Nazare is the best example.  To explore the region fully it’s worth driving the full way from Castelo de Paiva in the North to Arruda dos Vinhos in the South and stopping off to admire the many pretty beaches and villages and chances are you’ll find your ideal Portugal Silver Coast property for sale<

at a far more affordable price than you thought!

And now on to Southern Portugal where most people thing of all day English breakfasts, karaoke bars, golf course and of course the beautiful Atlantic coastline of the Algarve - but did you know that there are still lesser explored and exploited regions of the Algarve where it is still possible to afford that dream home?  The eastern Algarve retains the beautiful sandy beaches synonymous with the region but it also has the Ria Formosa nature park, home to an abundance of birds and wildlife, it has traditional and unspoiled villages and towns, it has low crime, lower property prices and is fast becoming the retirement haven of choice for many British and European pensioners seeking an affordable place in the sun.

To find your ideal property for sale in Portugal you have to get to know all parts of the country because it is a diverse, stunning, quaint, historic, bustling, romantic and varied land offering an abundance of sights, sounds, flavours and vistas as well as a varied range of properties for sale from stunning coastal villas to small village houses overlooking fishing harbours - from sea side apartments to rural renovation retreats.  Portugal has it all!