Portuguese paradise
After the 18th hole, there's nothing better than heading back to the luxurious Pine Hill Residences for the perfect recuperation
Excellence is finally here
Pine Hill Residences is an exclusive, gated condominium located within the 5-star Vila Sol Vilamoura Spa & Golf Resort in Vilamoura, one of the Algarve's – and Europe's – finest golf and leisure destinations
Contemporary architecture
This unique design resort makes Portugal stand out as the ultimate golf and leisure destination
A museum of contemporary architecture
This unique design resort makes Portugal stand out as the ultimate golf and leisure destination
Partnering your purchase
Mediloia Real Estate is a dynamic facilitator in Portugal's property sector. We find out their business perspective – and the benefits of partnership
Mastering design
Lyndon Driver gets a feel for the ambition of Bom Sucesso. A company generating waves in the Portuguese property market
Striking silver
Despite the slowdown in the housing market, investment is still strong on Portugal's silver coast - from Lisbon to Porto
Paradigm shift
With the ambition of generating waves in the property market, a design-led Portugese resort is set to make a big splash
Timeless appeal
Boasting 200km of beach coastline, the Algarve is the Portuguese province still pulling in the numbers. Overseas Living revisits a known favourite
One-stop shop
For those looking for one-stop investment solutions, oneHouse - located in the sunny climes of Portugal and imbued with the native sense of hospitality - can provide a comprehensive option. Specialising in full relocations they offer complete packages from search through to closure
Hidden jewel of the Algarve
We seek out some of the most beautiful properties available across the globe and Vila Castelo in Ferragudo is certainly no exception
Does moving house mean moving your money?
Moving house brings untold upheaval and can be one of the most critical choices of your life. Before starting you need to be informed, so you can plan ahead and make the right decisions
Pole position
The Algarve could soon be swept up in the heady excitement and glamour of Formula 1 racing. In one of the biggest financial investments ever made in this popular region of southern Portugal, a world class track is being built near Portimao
Living in a work of art
Bom Sucesso Design Resort turns property into an art form. This homage to modern living has been created on a 270 acre site near the medieval town of Obidos, on Portugal's Silver Coast, less than an hour from Lisbon. Their collaboration is the largest modern architecture project ever undertaken in Europe. And what's more, these modern homes of the future are for sale - right now
Sun, sea and savings
If you want to buy a property in Portugal, it is important to be represented by a lawyer or a solicitor - someone who is fully qualified and specialises in dealing with real-estate, Maria Paula Lopes advises
From coast to culture
Salam is a company located in Estoril that offers fine properties in the Lisbon area and the Algarve
Deeper co-operation closer partnerships
Overseas Living spoke with Luis Armado, Minister of Foreign Affairs in Portugal about presidency of the EU, Portugal's place in Europe, and Europe's place in the world
A real asset
Translating to 'The Farm of the Salt Folk', Herdade Dos Salgados is located near Albufeira, adjacent to the magnificent Praia dos Salgados beach and a national ecological reserve
Golf to the FORE
Golf opportunities in Portugal are already growing at a rapid pace, with this part of the leisure industry anticipating a 21 percent increase in the next two or three years, according to ITP-Turismo de Portugal
Silver lining
Buying property on the Silver Coast offers superb beach holiday facilities with a great summer climate, great culture, architecture and history
At your service
The Atlantic course is the first of two 18-hole golf courses inaugurated at Castro Marim Golfe and Country Club
Legal steps to take…
You begin looking for the right property, trawling through newspapers, brochures or scanning 'for sale' signs, all of which can be time consuming and confusing
Iberian beauty
Welcome to the Algarve - Portugal's most southern province. The coastline stretches from Vila Real on the border with Spain to Cape St Vicente, the most westerly point in Europe
The sky's the limit
The language, legal system and culture difference highlight those doubts that one may have
A brave bid to lead Europe's green revolution
The Algarve is still a consistent property hotspot, despite price rises that have, in some areas, rocketed by as much as 20 percent a year for the last five years
Discover the undiscovered
Just a short trip from Lisbon lie mountain villages, vast beaches and the type of architecture sure to take your breath away. From Sintra, Estoril and Cascais in the west to the Costa Azul to the south, the area is full of glamour and charisma
Six steps to buying the perfect home
Tourism has brought considerable prosperity to Portugal-Algarve and contributed significantly to the overall economic strength of a stable democracy with a moderate centrist government within the European Union
Does it have an ocean view?
Many people choose a villa or apartment near the coast, but generally these properties do not have an ocean view
Exceptional property
Moving to a new country takes a huge leap of faith. Doing so and changing your profession in the process takes something totally different
Just met a view called Marina
Location and modern architecture are the most outstanding features of the Encosta da Orada private condominium now under construction on the west side of Albufeira
The perfect score
Portugal is as popular as ever with Britons looking for a place in the sun - and the Algarve, despite being home to some of Europe's most expensive coastal property - is still the main attraction
Living the dream
In Portugal's most southern region, where the land meets the sea, where time flows slowly and where the wind blows stories from bygone years, a group of companies has arrived to help fulfill the dreams of many
The right investment
If you've heard about the Algarve then you've almost certainly heard about Quinta do Lago, the epitome of real estate excellence on Portugal's southern coastline
The destination of choice
Today, Portugal's 95-mile long sunny south coast, with its smart beach resorts, immaculately-manicured golf courses and top-notch tennis facilities, shows no sign of losing its popularity with Brits and other 'snowbirds', the nickname given to northern Europeans eager to escape dark, cold winters
Land of opportunities
Portugal may be one of Europe's smallest countries but it is still a major attraction for many investors, second-home buyers and retirees looking to escape the cold and damp of British winters
Pinta perfect
Pestana Golf's stunning new Vale da Pinta resort is rapidly taking shape around the beautiful 18-hole championship course near Carvoeiro, to the delight of its first new home owners
Let me run your property
Elly van Hulst, from the Netherlands, is a double Olympian (Los Angeles 84 and Seoul 88), twice World Champion at the IAAF World Indoor Championships (once 1,500 and once 3,000 metres) and held the World Record 3,000 metres for almost 12 years (1989-2001)
The Algarve attraction
Buying a property overseas is the common sense option, and where better to buy than in Portugal, located in the most south-western corner of Europe, with the Atlantic ocean as its neighbour
Go west
For real Portuguese culture without the crowds, it's difficult to beat the Atlantic coastal region of Oeste, with the vibrant city of Lisbon just a two-hour flight from London
