Portugal
- Stunning Beaches
- Long hot Summers
- Abundance of history, culture and natural beauty
- High Quality building standards
- Stunning and diverse natural beauty, from rivers, cliffs and clean sandy beaches to mountains and championship golf courses, making it popular with all kinds of visitor
- Over 300 days of sunshine per year
The Algarve
Renowned for its stunning climate, unlimited leisure facilities and kind-hearted hospitality. Gorgeous beaches line the coast, from secluded coves with amazing cliffs to vast stretches of golden sand; or head for the hills to discover quaint villages, pine forests and vineyards. Acres of lush green golf courses and chic yachting marinas add a cosmopolitan air to a region steeped in tradition and family-oriented culture – making it as warm and welcoming as the year-round sun.
Discover the aromas and flavours of the traditional Algarve cuisine. The menu may consist of fish and shellfish, with such dishes as caldeirada de peixe (fish-stew) or cataplana de amêijoas (clams steamed in a copper pan), or you can enjoy the traditional mountain food of stewed chickpeas and cabbage. The range of choices will also include the famous regional delicacies, such as figs, almonds, carobs and the brandy made from the locally grown medronho (arbutus-berry), distilled up in the hills in old copper stills.
Location, location, location.
The position and ease of access makes Portugal a convenient, inexpensive and quick destination to visit. Don’t forget the Stunning beaches, long summer season, great rental returns and high quality building standards. The first half of 2008 has seen almost 7 million visitors land in Faro airport. With a new airport and additional flights, this is set to increase.
