Lisbon is a city of contrasts: urban sophistication blended with sleepy town life, historical districts mixed with modern architecture, a never-ending dance between old and new with deep blue skies watching over everything.
Much like an old dame, Lisbon has her share of scars and stories to tell but still boasts her unique beauty…
The capital of Portugal has won over the hearts of many, especially in recent years. But this city is much more than melancholy Fado and social media-worthy scenarios. It is ever changing and ever growing.
Get to know the real Lisbon in this Portugal Special Report.
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Most people know Sintra from a tourist perspective and associate it with misty green hills and palaces… While that view isn’t completely wrong, the truth is that there’s more to Sintra than meets the eye.
Sintra is not only a historical town but also a municipality. This means several parishes and a substantial variety of housing options, from commuter towns to villages to luxury properties.
Sintra sits somewhere between a busy town and a quiet village. This balancing act is part of its charm and reflects its evolution across the centuries. Discover all that Sintra has to offer in this Portugal Special Report.
Portugal’s Algarve region has a mild, almost Mediterranean climate, with over 300 days of sunshine a year, a beautiful coastline with 150 great sandy beaches, and it’s in one of the safest countries in the world, with friendly locals, great cuisine, fine local wines, and a low cost of living with easy residency options.
There are stunning beaches with soft golden sand, limestone caves, and grottoes only reachable by boat, and sparkling waters and tiny inlets with fishermen stood precariously on the edge of the cliff above, fishing for their dinner. It’s not all beaches, though. For nature lovers, there’s the Ria Formosa protected reserve, and for golf lovers, Europe’s finest championship golf courses are here.
This part of the world has a sense of timelessness that you notice as soon as you step away from the beachfront tourist areas. There’s a reason this is Live And Invest Overseas’ most sought-after region of all time… Discover the Algarve in this Portugal Special Report.
Faro is the capital of Portugal’s Algarve region, home to an international airport and where you’ll most likely arrive if you travel to the Algarve by plane. Despite the flow of tourists it receives, Faro has kept a strong Portuguese identity and boasts a lively center, with a marina, jacaranda trees, and stately buildings.
The place has character and a keen sense of history. It’s not a clone of anywhere else and the smart money, domestic and foreign, is arriving to boost the economy. More real estate investment is coming into Faro itself and the city has a confident, expansive air.
Discover Faro in this Portugal Special Report.
From soccer to surfing, walking to cycling, and, of course, golf, Portugal is a physically fit and active country. In this Portugal Special Report, we’ll introduce you to all the different sports you can enjoy in Portugal. Whether you’re an armchair fan or a fitness freak, there’s something sporty for you here.
At an ancient crossroads in the hills of the eastern Algarve, the town of São Brás de Alportel has a rare claim to fame in inland Portugal: its population is steadily growing. It has bucked the trend of depopulation, which has taken out many of the Algarve’s smaller villages.
São Brás is an inland municipality of some 11,000 people. A palpable sense of community, astute political leadership, and some key practical considerations have set it on a winning path. Today, its population has a growing international flair.
São Brás is not a prime Algarve beauty spot, but it has a small, scenic old quarter with a church and narrow, cobbled streets, plus it’s only 15 minutes to the sea. Discover São Brás’ little gems in this Portugal Special Report.
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