Why Portugal? Location, location, location. The location and such an easy access makes Portugal a convenient, inexpensive and quick destination to visit.
Portugal has undergone many changes, structurally, economically and in terms of its popularity for business and pleasure alike. Always a favorite choice of holiday makers, it now attracts more and more visitors every year . Many of these enjoy its beautiful Algarve beaches and warm hospitality, some stay and forge a living for themselves and their families. Others are transferred to work in the larger towns on behalf of a growing number of multinational companies taking root in Portugal.
Last year Ryanair open its Faro base , offering to passengers 31 routes delivering 1.7million passengers p.a. And 1,700 local jobs.
In 2010 Faro airport had over 5 million visitors.
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Since 2004 New Motorways have been opened linking the Algarve to Sevilla and Lisbon along with the A22 traversing the Algarve these projects cost in excess of €20M
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• The FIA Standard Autodromo International Algarve opened in 2008 at a cost of €195 Million, is attracting Hundreds of thousands of visitors Annually. It is also home to a motor racing Centre of Excellence where several Super-cars are built there including Porche.
• Cidade Lacustre is the future €750M plan for the expansion of Vilamoura including a 300 berth Marina five and six star hotels, lakes, parks, shopping and residential areas. To become Europe's most luxurious resort!!
• The Eagerly awaited phase one of the new Marina in Olhão has recently been opened and works are due to commence on phase 2, later in 2010
• €100M worth of golf projects are due for completion in 2010 with the new Laranjal in Quinta da Lago, the expansion of Palmares in Lagos from 18 to 27 holes and upgrades to several of the 3 dozen courses in the Algarve.
• The Summer of 2010 has brought a new promenade and upgraded marina to Cabanas de Tavira at a cost of €5 million, enhancing the charm of this Sleepy fishing Village on the Ria Formosa
• Superb Choice, from beach front penthouses to country Vila´s and everything in between.
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• Ryanair have invested over €400M in Faro Airport in 2010 adding over 1.3 million passengers annually and sustaining 1300 jobs locally, while creating 200 new jobs
• ANA the Portuguese airports operator has commenced a €130 million expansion and upgrade to allow it to handle 2,400 passengers per hour 24/7 Several Rental companies have had to refuse bookings for 2010 due to lack of accommodation, now that the Algarve has become more accessible.
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• Several Hi-tec companies like Vodafone, Porche, Audi have invested in the Algarve recently spending tens of millions on highly advanced research and development centres.
• Prices have bottomed out and property transactions are increasing rapidly.
• "Cheap Money" (Lowest interest rates in Europe)
• Low density and low rise construction. Nothing allowed within 500M of the Sea.
• Very established and highly regulated property industry
• Established Market = Safe secure investment market
• High standard of living at a low cost.
The best place for your health, joy and tranquility
• Interesting history and cultural heritage with a wealth of tourism potential throughout the country.
• Lowest crime rate and stable political climate.
• A high appealing tourist location and quality of life conducive to a peaceful retirement destination.
• Stunning and diverse natural beauty, from rivers, cliffs and clean sandy beaches to mountains and championship golf courses, making it popular with all kinds of visitor.
• The climate is one of the healthiest and most pleasant in the world.
• Warm Friendly people.
• The only things completely missing here that you may find in sunny places such as Italy, Spain, France, Greece, Florida or the Caribbean are hurricanes, sweltering summers, pollution or high crime rates.
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