• Portugal has undergone many changes, structurally, economically and in terms of its popularity for business and pleasure alike. Always a favourite choice of holiday makers, it now attracts over two million British visitors annually. The Algarve itself has over 5 million visitors per annum with easy access via direct flights from many international airports and only 2-3 hours from all European Capitals.

• A strong economy, backed by EU funding and ever increasing foreign investment, Portugal is currently reaping the rewards of the growing confidence in the country. The key factors behind The Algarve are sustainable with ever increasing availability of low cost flights, investment in Portugal's road infrastructure, and a number of high quality developments under construction the love affair with The Algarve looks set to continue.

• Investing in Portugal offers solid investment potential with good capital returns and rental yields of historically between 8-10% per annum complimented by a well developed tourist infrastructure. Investors are safe in the knowledge that Portugal offers a solid EU market in which to gain reliable returns on their investment with controlled future development program safeguarding the regions beauty and desirability.

• With over 300 days of sunshine a year (the most in Europe) and minimum temperatures of around 14°C, the region's beaches, nature reserves, picturesque villages, golf courses, castles and fortresses can be enjoyed in all their splendour. Day or night, you can do almost everything, or, if you prefer, do absolutely nothing. History, culture, and the popular local cuisine are readily available to all those who are interested.