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Thinking of investing in Algarve, Portugal?



Welcome to Algarve, the southernmost region of continental Portugal. 


The Algarve offers a mild Mediterranean climate, over 300 days of sunshine a year, magnificent beaches and world class golf courses, make the Algarve one of the best beach and golf destinations in Europe. 

The Algarve attract tourists from all over the world, who wish to buy a holiday home, buy a residence to live in this wonderful region or even to rent the perfect villa for holidays. Algarve has much more to offer than golf and beaches.

Surprise yourself with the wonderful natural environment of Algarve countryside privileged by a calm and clean atmosphere. Algarve is the best place to live and to be retired.


ENGEL & VÖLKERS Algarve offers a valuable portfolio available with wonderful houses, villas, apartments, farms, lands and plots to build.


BEACHES

Algarve offers you some of best beaches of the world. Algarve offer amazing beaches of fine white sand complying high standards of environmental quality, awarded with blue flags.
There are around 200 km of coastline that are perfect for all kinds of water sports, including sailing, surfing and windsurfing.
The Yachting lovers can find great support infrastructures in the modern marinas spread along the Algarve coast.


GOLF COURSES

The Algarve Golf Courses have been awarded with many international prizes and distinctions. Algarve has been considered as one of the best golf destinations in the world.

The Algarve has about forty courses with excellent conditions for both experienced players and also for those who are starting to practice.


NATURE

Many places to see and enjoy from east to west, some protected areas as the famous Ria Formosa or even the wonderful Costa Vicentina.

Enjoy the nature with walks through the cliffs, guided biking routes, birdwatching and dolphin observation.Algarve even offer you many outside activities as horse riding, kayaking, rock climbing, surfing, kite surfing, adventures activities combined. Keep a healthy life by enjoying the Algarve’s clean atmosphere and by getting in touch with nature.


PATRIMONY

Algarve’s historical heritage is huge. From east to west, each city reflects an historic time that can be visible in the architecture and monuments.


CULTURE

Algarve offer you many events all the year. The well-known Algarve’s International Music Festival is one of the oldest Portuguese music festivals, promoting access to classical music through a series of 20 concerts which is characterized by the quality and diversity of its repertoire, as well as by the excellence of its guest musicians.


GASTRONOMY

Algarve’s gastronomy is characterized by a Mediterranean diet.The rich and varied gastronomy is one of the Algarve’s invitation cards. The Algarve is one of the Portuguese gastronomic paradises for those who enjoy fish and shellfish. Also, the traditional almond sweets are enjoyed by many people worldwide.


TAX RULES

Portugal is one of the best countries for buying a house, because offers facilities for obtaining residence permits, by having legal provisions that are attractive to foreign investors.


Golden Visa - Golden Residence Permit Program

Portugal Residence Permit for Investment Activity aims to attract foreign investment from non-EU nationals. The Golden Visa legislation allows the allocation of visas to foreign investors with special conditions and offers attractive solutions for those who want to invest in the country.


Non-Habitual Residents – NHR regime
NHR is a very attractive tax regime applicable to individuals who become tax residents in Portugal and are accepted as non-habitual residents. The Portuguese regime is one of the most favorable of the European regimes.


Real Estate Algarve - Engel & Völkers Albufeira


Competence, exclusivity and passion are the core values of Engel & Völkers. E&V offers valuable support to you throughout the whole process. 


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Should you be interested to invest in Portugal, let Engel & Völkers Stellenbosch put you in touch with our colleagues in Portugal​​.

Email: Stellenbosch@engelvoelkers.com

Tel: +27 21 861 7777



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