Algarve

Buying property in the Algarve

The Algarve is Portugal's most established international property market. Golden cliffs, warm winters, and excellent golf attract retirees and remote workers alike. But the western Algarve (Aljezur, Lagos) and the eastern Algarve (Tavira, Olhão) feel like different countries.

Our honest reviews cover annual IMI tax, the impact of recent golden visa rule changes, ERSAR water quality, whether a property is in a zona de risco costeiro, and the difference between resorts and genuine towns with year-round Portuguese life.

We source from agencies across the Algarve and verify against caderneta predial and câmara municipal records.