Portugal is a mountainous country with an unpolluted environment. It's pure and well preserved landscape boasts dense forests and rocky outcrops.

Key facts 

• Population: 10,600,000
• Capital: Lisbon
• Approx. exchange rate: £1 = €1.26
• Visas: None required for UK citizens
• Time difference: None
• Flight time from UK: about 2 hours
• Major airports: Lisbon, Porto, Faro
• Dialling code: 00 351
• Climate 
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  Bussaco Palace

In the Central Portugal you will find a huge variety of nature, history and culture. First there are glacial lakes, spring waters and all kinds of outdoor sports: on land, in the sky or on water. The Serra da Estrela Natural Park is worth a visit because it boasts clear spring waters at the sources of the rivers Zêzere and Mondego. If you're feeling energetic, go to Linhares where you can have a go at paragliding. For natural swimming pools try the Serra da Lousã and the Serra do Açor. And for peaceful footpaths visit the Serra do Caramulo. All of this is in the Central Portugal, where you will also find opportunities for canoeing and rafting, rock-climbing, abseiling and many other adventure sports. And be sure to spend some time on the Atlantic coastline-Silver Coast (Costa de Prata) - where you'll find the peaceful atmosphere of lagoons and rivers. There are long beaches with its high sand dunes, white sand and high waves. Also in the Central Portugal is Coimbra (properties in Coimbra), where Portugal's oldest university is to be found, with its fabulous baroque library. Coimbra is home to many of the nation's most famous of traditions, such as Coimbra Fado and everything associated to the customs of the university dating back to the 12th century. The region is filled with the history of fierce battles and stories of Portugal's roots before it became a nation. You can visit the largest Romans Ruins of Portugal - Conimbriga. Get to know the historic villages such as Monsanto. Get to know the cities too, such as Guarda or Viseu, dominated by the traditional stone architecture of Central Portugal. In Central Portugal you can journey through two traditional wine routes - Dão and Bairrada Wines. In the Dão region, there are SPAs to enjoy, like S.Pedro do Sul. The Bairrada wine region, where the sea has influenced the character of Bairrada´s wines. Here you'll discover the Luso and Curia thermal waters and SPAs. Neighbouring Bussaco, in the tree-covered hills, that is an ideal place for relaxing. The Central Portugal is a region of warm hospitality, offering visitors genuine village tourism. The charm of the people is to be seen in the authenticity of their rituals, and their popular festivities. But it is also found in their cuisine, with its cheeses, sausages and mountain honey.

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Properties in Central Portugal

Beiras

A region that remains in the heart of those who visit it.

Properties in Beiras: Tábua, Carregal do Sal, Santa Comba Dão, Caramulo, Tondela,

Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo, Mortágua

The beauty of its mountains and valleys, of its pine forests, woods and farming lands, of its villages and small towns all dressed in green, of the rivers that flow region wide, the healing powers of its spas of mineral pure waters, its Dão and Lafões famous wines, its tasteful typical food, the kind hospitality of its people, the warmth of their welcome that deeply touches every visitor - are features that make this region most attractive and inviting.
When we arrive we rest our eyes as soon as they fall upon the green of the fields and pine forests, the dark grey of the granite and schist and on the vivid colours of genista, heather, mimosa and oleander shrubs in full blossom. The unparallel Beiras´ landscape...
Old hamlets, villages and small towns made to people´s measure. The countryside and the city in perfect harmony, in full calmness.
If the places are painted with the dark colours of its stones, the heart of the people, who make them alive and gladly welcome us, is clear and warm.
A Region of various nooks and beautiful quiet place whose characteristics were not yet spoiled by present-day progress.
The gastronomy is rich and diversified, based on a tradition that kept alive. It is one of the region´s main attractions.
As to the wines, their excelent quality makes the choise difficult... Dão and Lafões wines.
In the Region you may still take advantage of its picturesque routes and paths and go for a long and reinvigorating walk, practise some sports, rest at the riverbanks or go for a swim in the stream waters...
Nature-lovers can get into contact or rediscover the pleasure of life in the countryside and enjoy the comforts of rural tourism facilities. Tennis, horse-riding, hunting, shooting and fishing are easily available recreational activities.
On a calm riverbank, on a spot of turbulent waters or in a quite dam, you can catch the trout, the barbel, the bream or the bogue abundant in the Rivers Vouga, Dão, Paiva or Chriz.
Water is also a regional wealth not only as an important natural resource for agriculture and ecological balance but also for its tourist potentialities and mineral properties. In fact, the Dão-Lafões Region supplies one-fourth of the country´s thermal waters. Due to their medicinal and therapeutic qualities, these waters are recommended for skin diseases and disorders of the respiratory tract. Since immemorial times they are sought by monarchs and people to relieve or cure illnesses.
The Region has na excellent location, practically equidistant from the two main urban and administrative centres of Portugal as well as from the sea and the Spanish frontier; Today access is greatly improved and made much easier through the IP5/A25 that connects Aveiro to Vilar Formoso and the IP3 between Chaves and Figueira da Foz.

Silver Coast (Costa de Prata)

Properties in Silver Coast

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Algarve

Central Algarve

Properties in Central Algarve

Central Algarve has been since the 70's the most desirable area in Algarve for holidaymakers and for those who decided to live in this magnificent land. Albufeira, the most known town on this area has become the tourist capital of Algarve. Its golden beaches and pulsating night-life attract people from all over Europe. The new marina has brought a new light into the town and surrounded areas. A few minutes away there is also another pulsating town, Armação de Pera, a coastal fishing town that has one of the longest stretches of beach, which extends all the way down to the coast to Gale, passing for the Salgados bay, where you will find the Natural Park and the Herdade dos Salgados Golf Resort. Around Armação de Pera curves the most beautiful coastline in the Algarve. To the west, the sea has eaten into the soft, creamy limestone, carving it into fascinating shapes; arches and pinnacles raise sheer bout of the translucent sea. East from Albufeira, you will find Vilamoura, one of the most extensive-constructed resorts in Europe with is impressive Marina and five 18-hole championship golf courses and several other sports utilities. Nearby there is the called "Golden Triangle", the exclusive Golf resorts of Vale do Lobo and Quinta do Lago. Inland, the most important areas are Loulé, Almancil, Alcantarilha, Lagoa and Silves. On these towns landscaping is mostly rolling hills mostly offering breathtaking views. 
 
 

Eastern Algarve

Properties in Algarve East

 
Flooded with a natural charm, Eastern Algarve and specially Tavira gives you impressive sceneries, from sounds of small cascades that form the Asseca River, Pego do Inferno, Gilão River, the 37 churches and monuments telling stories from the old times and the Natural Reserve of Ria Formosa, a unique place where wild life, natural islands and long stretches of white sand dunes makes this area so special and incomparable in natural beauty. Around Tavira there are small popular fishing villages that became very popular in the last years such as Cabanas, Conceição and Santa Lúzia. Nearby there is Monte Gordo, the last of the popular beach resorts in the Eastern Algarve. Bright and cheerful, the town has developed considerably as a holiday destination in recent years, catering for Portuguese and foreign visitors alike. Other interesting places in this area are Vila Real Santo Antonio, situated in the banks of Guadiana River facing Spain, Vila Nova de Cacela a peaceful and enchanting popular town. Olhão with is coming new marina is the new coming area in this side of Algarve. Inland there are fantastic places where you will find breathtaking sceneries.
 
 

                                                               TAVIRA

The beautiful city of Tavira is situated in the Eastern Algarve, approximately 40 minutes from Faro airport. Tavira is steeped in history having 37 churches, cobble stone walking streets (calcadas), a Roman bridge across the river Gilao and amazing moorish style architecture. The river running through Tavira provides a tranquil setting to sit, relax and contemplate whilst enjoying a drink or having a meal at one of the many cafe/restaurants. 

Tavira has expanded very much in quality over the last decade but has still managed to retain it's original characteristics, making Tavira one of the most unique and beautiful cities in the Algarve. In comparison to destinations further west Tavira  provides a much quieter and relaxed environment.

The Tavira coastline is calm and peaceful, with an expanse of eleven kilometres of inviting fine sandy beaches and warm water. Tavira Island and Praia do Barril are the two most popular beaches but you will not be lost for choice.

The Ria Formosa natural reserve offers pleasant boat trips and the opportunity to experience the wet land flora and fauna, in particular the water birds. It is estimated that the Ria Formosa hosts 30 thousand birds each year, this includes both resident and migratory species.

 
Western Algarve