Algarve.

Portugal's southern coast has been a Northern-European holiday-home destination for fifty years. The market is split between the western Algarve (Lagos, Sagres — dramatic cliffs, fewer beds) and the central Algarve (Vilamoura, Albufeira — golf, marinas, larger resorts). New-build inventory leans toward the western edge as the central market matures into renovations.

Portuguese property law is direct: the Notary completes the deed, the AT (tax authority) records the transfer, and the Portuguese Land Registry confirms title. Foreign buyers are not restricted, and the process can be completed remotely with a power of attorney.

The Algarve sits inside the broader Portuguese tax framework, which has evolved meaningfully since the original NHR programme. We don't restate the current rules here — they change — but a tax-advisor consultation is the standard first step for any purchase tied to a residency claim.