Living in Algarve as an expatriate

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If you wish to settle in Portugal, close to the sea, why not turn to Algarve. World famous for its beautiful postcard beaches, Algarve attracts expatriates in large numbers by its mild winters and warm summers.

Its heavenly looks has transformed it over the years into one of the country's richest, most developed and visited regions. Nowadays, Algarve is known for safety and quality living.

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Moving to Portugal for a better quality of life: An expat's story

Bruno was at the end of his executive career when he decided to leave his province of Padua, in Italy, for Quarteira, located in the Algarve. Although ...

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3 months ago

Townhouse - with valid building permit

3 months ago

112,000 EUR

5 months ago

Sea view! Superb front line apartment, Quarteira

5 months ago

850,000 EUR

6 months ago

House V3+1 in Vilamoura

6 months ago

995,000 EUR

6 months ago

Sub let - Double Room - old town, Albufeira

6 months ago

300 EUR

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Classes & Training

01Apr.

23 days Teacher Training Tantra Yoga Arts Shamanism in Marvao, Portugal

Marvao, Portugal

Algarve bloggers

The Many Adventures of Team Calcott (in Portugal)

7 years ago

Now we've done it... We sold our house and everything we own and we're headed off to Portugal. Why? I guess the better question is why not? We're ready to stop the madness and enjoy a simpler life with our 11 year old son. Join us on our adventures as we learn about our new home in Portugal!

Algarve Blog

8 years ago

Sharing our life in the beautiful Algarve with you. Husband and wife Dave and Alyson Sheldrake left Britain and now live and work in the sunny Algarve as a photographer and artist respectively. This is their colourful and informative award-winning blog about their life in the Algarve.