About Portugal

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Portugal is one of the oldest nations in Europe having gained its independence from other kingdoms in the Iberian Peninsula in the 12th century. 

Nowadays Portugal is a modern and cosmopolitan country with an irresistible lifestyle. Bounded at the south and west by the vast Atlantic Ocean, with a perfect climate and people known for its warm hospitality, Portugal is a comforting refuge for all those who choose it to relax and revitalize their energies or, in a different perspective, for those who seek great property investment opportunities. Portugal: the best well kept secret in Europe!

The Perfect Place to be

Endless sunny beaches stretch along the southern coast of Portugal, where the sun shines 3,000 hours each year.

From this sunny region known as the Algarve up through the charming Alentejo region, in to the capital Lisbon and up to the remote mountain region of the Beira Alta, Portugal is as diverse a country as to be found anywhere in Europe.

In addition to mainland Portugal, Madeira and the Azores provide natural breathtaking attractions that are hard to beat.

Some of the finest golf courses in Europe are found in Portugal, and they attract many golfers each year from all over the world. Deep sea fishing, tennis and horse riding are some of the exciting activities to be found throughout Portugal.

Portuguese food is natural, fresh and delicious. Despite its small size, Portugal has a diversified, Healthy Mediterranean Cuisine. Due to a vast coastline, the Portuguese eat more fresh fish and sea food than any other country in Europe.

Much of Portuguese cooking is spice based, thanks largely to seafaring countrymen such as Vasco da Gama, who traveled the globe in the early XV century.

Why Invest in Portugal

• Economic and political stability
• Low taxation
• Efficient Banking Services
• Excellent infrastructures and telecommunications
• Lower cost of life than most European countries
• High quality of construction
• Excellent flight connections to most European countries
• Increasing number of low cost carriers flying to Faro and Lisbon
• Real Estate capital growth has remained consistent in Portugal at between 7-10% annualy since year 2000.