Hi Friends,
My family is looking to purchase a holiday villa abroad and Portugal is a destination we have loved for many years. We have always stayed near Albufeira in the Algarve however lately I am finding it harder to see the town we fell in love with 20 years ago as it seems to be disappearing into a building site / Nightclub! I have heard that the Silver Coast is now a good place to start looking as it is much like the Algarve was 10 - 15 years ago and I wondered if anyone could recommend some places to consider.

One of the places I am looking at is just off Santa Cruise beach - does anyone live near that area? I am traveling to Portugal in a couple of weeks and would really appreciate any advice.
Many Thanks