The sunny Algarve

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the sunny Algarve

Lots of sunshine, delicious food, beautiful nature and friendly locals - all this and more is what makes the Algarve an ideal place for a new holiday home.

The Algarve has more sunshine than any other country in Europe, with the sun shining more than 300 days a year. The mild, sunny winters create truly beautiful scenes for nature lovers. In February and March, you can marvel at the blossoming almond and orange trees, and in April, there is an abundance of wild flowers to admire. As the temperature

in the winter months rarely drops below 16 degrees, it’s the perfect place for those looking to spend the winter in a warm country.

The beautiful rocky beaches of the Algarve have been voted several times as the most beautiful beaches in Europe. The Algarve coastline is almost 125 miles long and consists of small bays, impressive cliffs and long sandy beaches. But the Algarve has a lot more to offer than just these fantastic beaches. If you’re looking for an active

holiday, the Algarve is the perfect choice. There are more than 40 golf courses here, including many famous ones such as Dom Pedro Victoria, Old Course, Faldo, O’Connor, Vale do Lobo, Quinta do Lago and San Lorenzo. Both Victoria and San Lorenzo are among the world’s most prestigious courses, and the International Association of Golf Tour Operators voted the Algarve the best golf destination in the world in 2020.

Eating and drinking are very important in Portuguese culture and the Algarve offers plenty of culinary delights. There are plenty of opportunities to enjoy the whole evening with family and friends, sitting at long, beautifully laid tables sampling delicious, healthy and, above all, affordable Portuguese cuisine.

Portugal is one of the 5 safest countries in the world*. The country has no immigration issues and is generally known to be very safe. The economy is growing, and the country is politically stable. Travelling from the Netherlands, Belgium, England or France is a short journey and tickets are very affordable.

If you’re thinking of renting out your property when you’re not using it yourself or if you want to start a B&B, a house in the Algarve will certainly generate above-average rental income due to the popularity of the Algarve as a holiday destination all year round.

In 2009, Portugal introduced the NHR (Portugal’s Non-Habitual Residents tax regime), which was updated in 2020 and will continue to apply to new residents in 2021. The non-habitual tax regime offers reduced tax rates and tax exemptions for new residents in Portugal for the first ten years. You can read more about the NHR on page 82.

So, are you looking for a lovely holiday home or perhaps a primary residence in one of the most popular countries in Europe? Are you looking for somewhere where you’ll not only enjoy countless attractions but also live a relaxed lifestyle amongst friendly welcoming locals? Then look no further, the Algarve is a wonderful destination, and you’re bound to fall in love with this region.

*Number 3, Source: Global Peace Index 2019