Algarve, caressed by the sun most of the year, is a very attractive place to live.

It is the most southern province of Portugal, southwest of Europe and Iberia Peninsula. The capital of the Algarve province is Faro. A paradisiacal bit of land with 150 by 50 kilometer, surrounded by water. South and west by the Atlantic Ocean and east by the river Guadiana. North side is decorated with a chain of hills.

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This very special location and 'lay-out' created an enormous possibility of several enjoyments.

Astonishing sea and hill views, marvelous beaches and peculiar flora and fauna are a constant surprise.

Algarve has a superb climate. 'Mediterranean tempered', which means near-tropical. The 'seasons variations never produce a over hot summer neither a too cold winter. Mostly there is a nice blue sky to be seen.

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Average Temperatures in the Algarve

Algarve Map

Old charm and traditions go hand in hand with a modern country. Air and land links, as well as telecommunications, meet most demands. Faro airport is quite centrally situated in the Algarve. Lisbon airport is very central in Portugal and it is very easy from there to get to the Algarve. There are more and more direct flights from main European cities to Faro and Lisbon. In a few hours you will be at your place in the Algarve.

Social and political stability together with the well-founded legal system give foreign owners fundamental rights and protection for a pleasant living and investment.

The population is generally friendly and offers their hospitality in a very special way. They give all the freedom and space but if requested or needed they are there to do their best. Language is also not a problem. Basic English is widely spoken.

The environment is very little spoilt and polluted which invites you to a relaxing doing nothing or recreate and sport in the clean fresh air. Algarve offers a wide range of activities as walking, golf, water sports, cycling, Para-gliding, among many others. You choose how, where and what to do. A springy blue sky in the countryside in its sparkling blooming/flowering or a summery red sunset sky on the shore are here.

By the way. Do you know that some of the most challenging golf courses, European and even worldwide, are probably here? And that some more are being build? Near us are Parque da Floresta (PDF), Boavista and Palmares golf courses.

An excellent gastronomical choice with a big variety of tasty menus with the special touch of delicious deserts wines and spirits. Inexpensive restaurant and bar bills contribute to go out for a meal or a drink quiet often.

For thousands of years those different peoples, as Celtic, Romans and Arabs, were attracted. Some for a while some stayed longer. This heterogenic heritage has left their mark in architecture, language and gastronomy creating a new stabilized homogeny based in diversity. Portugal was founded as nation in the 12th century (1143). All that has given an exciting culture and patrimony, available for everyone. This past makes an optimistic present and a confident future.

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