Algarve is most likely the most famous touristic destination in Portugal, and it has been for many decades. This has had an impact on the region, and most people are very familiar with English - so you'll find it easy to communicate with locals on a daily basis. But that's not what attracts people to Algarve every year: it's the sun, the beaches, the food, and the chilled lifestyle you get living here. It is the perfect spot for remote workers, entrepreneurs, and investors - with all its potential in tourism and sectors like agriculture. The weather being nice all year round definitely has a great impact on your quality of life - especially for those coming from sun deprived countries. This is a place where people feel happy, energized, and definitely worth considering if you're thinking of starting a new life in Portugal.

The lifestyle in Algarve varies from town to town - it can get fancier in places like Vilamoura or Quinta do Lago, but you can also find a bit more alternative living in areas such as Aljezur, or Monchique. But all throughout the region, you’ll always get great conditions for a healthy lifestyle: good weather all year round, closeness to the sea (which allows you to go for a swim, even in the winter), a lot of sunny days, great quality of food and easy access to local producers. It is also quite popular for its golf courses, which attract thousands of tourists every year - and if this is your thing, you’ll love the Algarve. Life here is calm, with a low cost of living in most areas, and people are friendly and easygoing. Here you can really enjoy the outdoors  - and you wouldn’t want to stay home with such nice weather, would you?

Algarve is a very safe place to live - no matter where you choose to move to. It is important to note that Portugal is one of the safest countries in the world, and regions like Algarve are no exception to that rule.

Trains, Intercity Buses and Cars. These are the 3 axes of transportation in the Algarve. Most people prefer to travel by car as it is easier to get around especially if you live in some remote areas. However, if you’re living in a city, you can easily get by with buses, trains or bikes, and public transport is very affordable.

Algarve has lots of great international schools, but you can also get your kids into public schools if you want them to fully integrate and learn the Portuguese language. No matter what you’re looking for, you’ll find that there is a great variety of schools and numerous institutions offering a very good level of education which will prepare your kids for the future.

Tourism has long been the main driving point of the Algarve’s economy, and people have become quite dependent on this sector for their livelihood. Due to the good weather and great beaches in the region, investment in real estate and tourism in the Algarve is a very good option for many expats.