The Algarve has taken first place in the Live and Invest Overseas top 10 list of best places to live and invest in 2019, beating off competition from regions in France, Bali, Slovenia and Brazil.
Destinations in Latin America, Europe and Asia were taken in to consideration to help investors choose the ideal place to live and invest. Just a few of the factors that earned the Algarve 1st place being low cost of living in the region, the exceptional year round weather, wide spread use of the English language and the Golden Visa scheme, which allows for easy residency in the country for those from outside the EU. See more factors that make the Algarve #1...

Priced at €160,000 to sell, this is a one in a million deal. First to view will buy.

This renovated 2 bedroom townhouse is an incredible investment opportunity, situated in the heart of Golf Santo António, (formally known as Parque da Floresta) in the Western Algarve.

This month's selection of new listings and interesting properties for you from each of the areas we cover: Silves, Lagoa, Alvor, Lagos and west.

This luxury 3 bedroom apartment in a small private condominium makes a fabulous permanent home, or holiday home with rental income potential. Great peaceful Lagos location, close to all amenities and beaches. There is even a sea view from the hot tub on the roof terrace!! Reduced to €450,000 to sell in Spring.

Latest properties for sale throughout the Algarve.

The town of Luz is situated 6km west of Lagos, in the Western Algarve region. It offers a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, with a significant community of locals and expats from a variety of countries. Luz is also a popular holiday resort so offers great rental potential to property owners.
The soft sandy beach at Praia da Luz stretches alongside the town and is lined with beach front restaurants and cafes. There are also some fabulous clifftop walks to enjoy, to Lagos’ Porto de Mos, and westerly to Burgau and Salema.

Porto de Mos is a prestigious and popular area within Lagos with a mix of residential and holiday homes. It offers a lively sophisticated atmosphere and a sense of local community all year round. With it's 1km long soft sandy beach and close proximity to Lagos town centre, Porto de Mos is one of our most favourite and highly recommended locations in Lagos. There are two quality beachfront restaurants, plus many more locally making this the perfect place for your new villa or apartment. See Porto de Mos properties NEW TO THE MARKET below!

The Alojamento Local law, which regulates the short-term rental of properties (holiday lets) has been altered, writes Azul Properties.

Making sense of Alojamento local changes

In October 2018 the new law (62/2018) relating to Alojamento Local (temporary tourist accommodation) came into force.