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Portugal Luxury Real Estate

The country Portugal is famous for production of Port Wine which is produced in Douro Valley in Northern Portugal. Some other countries produce a port style wine but only port wine produced in Porto can be called Port. It is not possible that you would have not heard of Portugal and football, as Portugal players like Cristiano Ronaldo and Luis Figo and Eusebio are very famous. Pasteis de nata,  Portuguese pastry are very well known and you can find that in every other western nation and expect to find it on the menu. It is the biggest gift to the culinary world. Apart from this, you can expect other Portuguese foods like cakes bolos de arroz, queijadas de Evora and guardanapos as well as main dishes like bacalhau, frango piri-piri and leitao.

Portugal is also popular for golf and Algarve in particular is home to some of the most popular golf courses in the country.  


Discovering the World

Today Portugal is not that significant and lies in one corner of Europe, it was once one of the biggest empires in the world. Portugal was also the first country to go in search of a new world and the explorers are very famous.

Portugal is world's top cork producer and is home to the largest cork forest in the world.   

Portugal officially the Republic of Portugal is a nation which is located on the Iberian Peninsula that is in the southwestern part of Europe. Being the oldest state on the Iberian Peninsula, its territory have been continuously settled, invaded and fought over many centuries. In the 15th and 16th centuries, the Portuguese established global empire. Maritime explorers like Prince Henry the Navigator and King John II with such notable voyages as Bartolomeu Dias, sailing beyond the cape of Good Hope and Vasco da Gama's discovery sea route to India and the European discovery of Brazil all led to the New Age of Discovery.

In 1910 there was revolution and it overthrew monarchy and the democratic but unstable Portuguese first Republic was established later being taken place by the Estado Novo right wing authoritarian regime.

Portugal is a long established country located in the European continent. The capital, Lisbon offers an attractive charm that is difficult to resist. In terms of luxury real estate, Lisbon is very good place to invest. If you are looking for a luxury apartment or good quality villa, it is worth knowing that the most desirable areas of the city are Chiado and Lapa. The best known region of Portugal probably is the exclusive Algarve with its green , natural atmosphere and some of the most beautiful beaches in Europe. Vale do Lobo, Albufeira and Vilamoura are several areas where there is luxury property, that are the main locations for upscale, modern apartments and seafront villas with all modern comforts.

Cities where there is luxury real estate in Portugal  are  Cascais,  Porto,  Lisboa,  Loule, Oeiras,  Sintra,  Albufeira,  Matosinhos,  Lagos and Faro.

Antonio Guterres was the Prime Minister of Portugal formerly. In January 2017, he became ninth Secretary General of the United Nations.


Places to see in Portugal

Portugal which is located on the western coast of the Iberian peninsula, Portugal is one of Europe's most visited countries due to its peaceful climate, affordable travel costs and extraordinary sights to see.

The richness of Portugal's vigour - when it used to rule a huge empire from Brazil to Macau in China - is something you can definitely see its architecture. Stylish and luxurious, the buildings of Lisbon and Porto - especially in their respective Old Towns -surely reflect the wealth of Portugal's imperial days.

In the Southern Portugal is Algrave which is a long stretch of towns and beaches from Lagos to Faro. Hotels and golf courses struggle for space in this region of the country. Hiking along the Algrave  offers great coastal views, taking a trip to one of Portugal's islands - like Madeira or the archipelago of the Azores - is a whole other world of beauty. Here we can have a look at the world's best places to visit in Portugal.


Coimbra

A cool city that lies by the side of Mondego River in Central Portugal, Coimbra is a house of treasure trove of historic sites, beautiful gardens, the country's style of fado music, and a vibrant culture that is centered around one of Europe's ancient universities. The best thing to do in Coimbra is to simply get lost in the world of history and discover the many historic attractions from the stunning Old Cathedral to the Gothic Monastery of Santa clara-a-Velha, that contains the tomb of Queen Isabel. Your trip to Coimbra would not be complete without a visit to the University of Coimbra to admire one of the world's most beautiful libraries, the Joanina Library.


Aveiro

It is a bustling city often called 'the Venice of Portugal' due to its beautiful and attractive setting of scenic canals connected by charming bridges and dotted with colourful gondolas and speed boats. Aveiro is a popular tourist destination because of its Historic sites, gorgeous beaches and tasty cuisine.


Evora

Evora would be a small town in the Alentejo plains region of southern Portugal, but it packs huge tourist appeal. With a history that goes back to more than 2000 years , Evora was once a flourishing city under Roman rule. Evora is the capital of the Alentejo region currently which is regarded as the well preserved Old Town.

It is the old town that has sheltered more than 4000 historic structures including the old Roman walls and temples. Another highlight is the 13 century Cathedral of Evora, one of Portugal's most important Gothic structures. Not far from outside the city is Europe's largest complex of prehistoric megaliths that are also worth a look.


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