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Portugal lonely planet guide
Portugal's many fascinations come at a sigh-of-relief low price.
Portugal has a rich seafaring past, superb beach resorts, wistful towns and a landscape wreathed in olive groves, vineyards and wheat fields. Littered with UNESCO World Heritage sites and graced by one of Europe's most relaxed and attractive capitals, it also remains refreshingly affordable.
country guide
Portugal may be a small country, but it packs a mighty punch. Its varied scenery, from the wide, sandy beaches of the Algarve to the green, mountainous Minho and its affordable, healthy lifestyle based around fresh seafood and local wine have enticed tourists since the 1960s...
case study
Portugal is a clear favourite with Tony and Gail Greene from Burnham in Buckinghamshire. In 2000 they bought their first property there, a two-bedroom apartment in Dunas Dorados...
guide to buying a property abroad
The process of buying a property abroad should be a systematic process. However, it often starts as an impulse decision, driven by emotional rather than rational considerations.
guide to letting a property abroad
Congratulations! You have found your property, overcome the legal and financial hurdles and have the keys. But just when you think the work is over, the bills start landing on the doormat...