Pick of Portugal

Portugal is an old favorite in the overseas property market and continues to offer foreign real estate buyers, renters and holiday-home seekers an affordable and solid market in which to invest.

With its sleepy villages, colourful, vibrant cities and towns and picture perfect fishing ports, property in Portugal is some of the most affordable and sought after in the region.

With a variety of properties available such as small farmhouses, modern apartments, townhouses and luxury villas, there is plenty to choose from and property can be bought off-plan, newly constructed or rented for an enjoyable vacation.

Buyers who want a holiday home in the sun are increasingly looking at Portugal.

Also, a large numbers of retired Britons are choosing to make the most of Portugal's excellent climate and strong standard of living by relocating to the country.

In addition, Portugal is ideal for golfers as it offers top-class facilities for lovers of the sport.

Located in the town of Carvoeiro on the Algarve, is the four star holiday complex known as Rocha Brava which is ideal for that much needed retreat.

Carvoeiro is about 40 minutes away from Faro Airport by car and has grown from a small picturesque fishing village in the 60s to a thriving tourist resort for the discerning traveller.

The village is ideal for families and is just as suitable for couples both old and young.

It has a good selection of restaurants and bars, its own easily accessible central beach and is just a short drive from some of the most stunning beaches on the Algarve.

Within the complex are beautiful and very comfortable ground floor apartments decorated and furnished to a very high standard.

Each apartment is made up of two bedrooms, sitting and dining room, fully fitted kitchen, bathroom and, at times, a large terrace. Each apartment can sleep four.

The complex also features state-of-the art amenities boasting three swimming pools, a fitness centre, games room, children's playground, billiards, table tennis and four tennis courts.

There is a 24 hour reception area with wireless internet, safe rental, money exchange, baby sitting and a bus service if needed.

There are also a number of restaurants, shops, a beauty salon, supermarket and several championship golf courses nearby.

The centre of the village is only a five minute drive away, the beach is within five minutes' walk and there is a golf course and equestrian centre within two kilometres.