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

Hey Raul
There are quite a few people on here who are up in the Silver Coast. We bought in the Western Algarve and just love it, as I know exactly what you mean about Albufeira and some of the spots down on the southern part of the Algarve.

The Western Algarve is also worth a look, and prices are much more reasonable than in the Golden Triangle area by the golf courses and the scenery is wonderful. A bit on the breezy side, but that is good to keep the heat off you.

I wish you luck and I am sure one of our Silver Coast people will be back to you.

Regards

Hello!

Santos Dionísio&Filhos, Lda. is a Portuguese construction company building houses for people from different countries whose dream is to live or spend holidays in Portugal.

Our website ... SANTOS DIONÍSIO & FILHOS - LDA ... shows our constructions in Salir do Porto (Silver Coast)

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us.

Agata Matias
Santos Dionisio&Filhos, Lda
Skype: raul_agata

We work along side a very reputable company in the Silver Coast, be in touch if you would like details. thanks Darren

darren@goldbergglobal.com

if you fancy something inland a few miles try
GekkoPortugal: A guide to Living, working and buying property in Central Portugal

Hi there,

if you are looking for a property in the Silver Coast - seaside or countryside - please contact the Portuguese government licensed real estate agency Villas Luz, Lda.

You can visit our website, but the site is actually under modernization (will be finished end of March 2007) and you will not find a lot of properties regarding the Silver Coast there, but at least you will have our direct contact details.
We have more than 300 properties in our portfolio and it would be a pleasure for us to send you the details by E-Mail.

Hoping to hear from you soon.

www.villasluz.com

Hi there,

If you are looking for property in the Silver coast, please make sure to buy from licenced agents. These will have an AMI number.

If you want to find out about agents, please contact

fatima.figueiredo@sapo.pt

i would agree only buy from licensed estate agents in Portugal.

at least with estate agents you should (theoretically) know the fees up front