Where to live in the Algarve, Portugal!
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- čas přidán 13. 06. 2024
- I'm an expat living in the Algarve (for over 20 years) and know every nook and cranny of the place. In this video I give you an overview of the main towns along with some great drone footage. I can dig deep into each place, just let me know which towns you'd prefer to investigate and I'll make a video about them and I can talk all about international schools, quality of life, the healthcare system, internet connections, proximity to airports with international flights, cost of living, active expat community and the low crime rate.
0:00 Intro
01:58 Sagres
02:39 Lagos
04:25 Silves
05:46 Portimão
07:36 Carvoeiro
08:57 Armação de Pêra
09:46 Albufeira
10:47 Vilamoura
11:37 Quarteira
12:39 Vale do Lobo
13:21 Loulé
14:53 Faro
17:54 Olhão
20:23 Tavira
21:34 Monte Gordo, Castro Marim, Vila Real de Santo Antonio
22:58 Other places worth a mention
23:30 Algarve Dimensions and Roads
Drop your questions in the comments.
Thanks,
Nick
I'm Portuguese, born and raised in the Algarve and I still watched this 😅 Great video, well done 👍🏼
Obrigado Sara!
I want to move to Portugal permanently...
I'd suggest you make a list and do your best to make it happen. Good luck!
Very good description of the Algarve! Thank you! I am portuguese, born in Portimão. Loved your movie! Keep going and good luck
Thanks so much, that's really good of you. 👍🏼
Nick, I’m Brazilian-Portuguese and let me tell you, this video was LEKKER BRU!!
Cheers my bru!👍🏼
Silves is a hidden gem. Calm, peaceful, quiet, we live a few kilometres outside the town. Lovely castle, cathedral, quaint side streets, super weekend food market...couldn't be happier...perfect if you're after a more rural lifestyle ten minutes inland from the coast...
Aah you're right, Silves is a lovely place. 👍🏼
Hello .. thank you for reminding me of the Algarve, where I lived from 1987 to 2004. .We left Algarve in 2004, when we relocated to Madeira.
I am still living in Madeira, and at the age of 80 , will not be moving away. So,
almost 35 years . Thanks for all the memories. ❤️ Valerie Farrington.
You're welcome Valerie, thanks for watching.
Your’s is the single best overview of the region we’ve seen. Thank you.
Wow, thank you Greg.
Great video Nick. Thank you. Nicely laid out and really informative.
Thanks Andrew!
Beautiful Video Nick as always. Thanks for sharing this beautiful place of Algarve.
A well presented and informative video, really helpful...thanks, Nick!
Thanks for watching 👍🏼
Thank you. Very authentic, informative and useful.
You're very welcome!
Thank you; this is so helpful and informative! I'm planning to visit the Algarve later in the year.
You're welcome 👍🏼
Such a great video!! Thank you for all the information provided. I follow you and Ken and dreaming to visiting Portugal.
You're welcome Edna. Yeah Ken is great, isn't he?
Hi Nick, thank you very much for sharing the excellent information. You give a great overview and local tips!
You're welcome Jeffery. 👍🏼
Mate I just loved your video, I am from Chile, but I lived in London England, Brisbane Australia and now living in Dubai and everything you say makes so much sense to me, I am so bored in Dubai, only malls everywhere, but that place in your video with all the history, diversity and genuine people and culture just makes me want to move there right now, I´ll keep watching your channel mate, cheers!!
Thanks Gerardo, yes Portugal has a lot to offer, but it also depends on the lens we view it through.
Thanks, Nick, It was good to see again all the great places that we have visited over the years and be reminded of, what a wonderful region the Algarve really is. Looking forward to seeing more of your in-depth videos on the places of interest. Keep up the good work.
Thanks Tony. It's hard work making these videos but super fun doing it! Stay well.
Outstanding video! Very practical, down to earth presentation including the vibe of each of the areas.
Cheers Boss, glad you enjoyed it.
You are amazing. Thanks for sharing your experiences. I am planning a visit this year and really enjoyed your video. Cheers.
You're welcome Miguel, thanks for watching 👍🏼
Thank you so much for the great information. I loved how you have a slide show of every place that you spoke of. It gave me an idea of what that place looks like. You gave great explanations of each place. Sailing,tours walking,fishing partying,shops. I loved this video obrigada 😁
Thanks for watching Anna!
Excellent video. Very informative. Thank you for taking the time to put it together. I'm looking at the D7 Visa and researching various places in Portugal. Your knowledge and insight was super helpful. 🙏
Hi Laura, I'm glad it proved useful, thanks for watching 👍🏼
I really enjoyed your video, it was very informative and fun. You tell it like it is, and I appreciate that.
Thanks for watching Jennifer 👍🏼
Excellent video Nick with masses of useful info....Many thanks.
You're welcome Jeremy, thanks for watching 👍🏼
Hey, Nick thank you so very much for your super informative videos. Keep up the good work, Thanks a million for keeping it real and authentic.
Dario, 🇨🇦
Thanks Dario! My daughter and I love the Canadian accent. ,👍🏼
Hi Nick! Great to see new videos from Algarve Addicts. This is a terrific video and and most helpful and timely for our plans. Your passion for the Algarve is fantastic. Thanks for all you do to provide us with so much great info. Look forward to joining you on a SUP adventure in 2021! Cheers~~ Todd
Hey Todd! Looking forward to seeing you guys too.
Wow awesome job! I live in the Algarve all my life. Very accurate and a lot of beautiful work done here! Well done Nick!
Thanks buddy, you're a massive part of why I know so much about the Algarve. I can't wait for our next mission!
Thank you so much, Nick, for a wonderful tour of the Algarve from Albufeira to Lagos! You were a terrific guide and you are SO full of useful knowledge. Cheers to you and your assistance. You certainly "know your stuff"!
You're welcome John! Great to meet you guys. 😎👍🏼
Thanks Nick. We are planning a move to the Algarve with a search visit this March. All of your information was of great help to us.
Excellent news Cliff. It would be interesting to know what your major criteria are for choosing a location to settle.
Super well done. Was looking for someone to explain the Algarve to me like this! Subbed
Cheers Dave, that's wonderful feedback. I think a lot of people think the Algarve is one little resort.
I've watched your video 3 times now in order to research my move to Portugal . The most informative video I have watched. Brilliant, thankyou.
Thanks Eileen, there are tons more on each town/city as well. Check out www algarveaddicts.com/videos
Thanks so much for this informative overview. Well presented, to the point and detailed with helpful points of interest that nicely gave the feel of each specific location. My wife and I are thinking of moving to Portugal from the US and appreciated this very much.
Thank you Chris, I'm happy you derived some benefit from it. 👍🏼
Hi Nick, the family and I are moving to the Algarve soon. We have already done loads of research, but this video was extremely informative and helpful. Thank you very much!
Thanks for watching JT, I appreciate the compliments 👍🏼
Bom dia Nick, being here for 20 years now too I really enjoyed your well presented overview of this stunning place packed with these kind of information only a local could give. Thank you very much for this, muito obrigada x
My pleasure!
We are planning a trip to Portugal in 2025 on a scouting mission for relocation. I have been enjoying your videos.
Thanks so much for watching, Teri!
Just subscribed. SAfrican here too looking to retire in Portugal from New Zealand. Thanks for your generous sharing of knowledge and thorough coverage.
Love you style of presentation. Looking forward to watch them all.
Awesome video - perfect overview of the the Algarve. Thanks!
Thanks Winston 👍🏼
Thanks for these videos, Nick! I love how it feels like we just met you in a bar and we asked what it is like to live there. So natural and conversational.
Hehe, thanks Kevin, it's weird isn't it? 😎👍🏼 Thanks for watching and I'll look out for you in the bar ☺️
Hi Nick, just met you and it was a pleasure...I really enjoyed your version of showing the Algarve and I'll be watching all your videos in hope of finding my future place. Thank you!
Thanks for watching Olga!
Wow, this was very informative! Thanks, Nick.
You're welcome 👍🏼 Thanks for watching.
Such a useful video. It’s helped us come up with a short list of potential places to settle. We’re moving to PT without a preTrip so couldn’t do it without this kind of info. Thanks!
Cheers Jay, good luck with your move!
👏👏👏👏. This is the best video I have seen about Portugal and I have watched 100s of videos. Bravo 👏 and many thanks for the nice tour of Algarve 🙏 🙏🙏😄.
Thanks for the compliment Mohammed 👍🏼
This is a fantastic overview for people considering where to live - thanks!!
Thank you Joseph. 👍🏼
Great job Nick. Good video that will come in handy.
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Excellent narration nick with perfect explanations of how wonderful the whole algarve is , after 40 years experience of all these areas we can assure people this is the very best video they could watch, well done.
Thanks Caroline
Retiring in a year, this video was very helpful! Will surely be one of my first destinations to explore! Merci ☺️
Good luck in your search 👍🏼
Excellent overview of the Algarve. Thank you so much for your effort here, Nick. We've ended up in the Algarve for winter and this has been a great introduction to the region for us. Looking forward to exploring it all now. Great job! 👍👍
Thanks guys, I had a look at one of your videos. Looking great!
@@AlgarveAddicts That's so lovely - thank you very much! We're sure you're going to do so well with your channel - your videos are excellent and so informative... we've learnt more from you than from numerous blogs and other channels!
We're going to hike the Seven Hanging Valleys trail tomorrow, thanks to your recommendation! We'll give you a shout out in our vlog :)
Cheers guys, much appreciated. Good luck on the trail tomorrow, I used to walk that section all winter, it's a beauty.
Great overview Nick, thanks. Hope to buy there soon!
Thanks Rory! Let me know if you need any help.
Very good video! You did it like no other so far! Greetings from another Algarve addict, missing it.
Wow, what a fantastic compliment, thank you!
Im so glad I found your channel! Thank you so much for this video. I'm hoping to move to Portugal this year. I was pretty much set on the Algarve because of the weather, but I wasn't sure where to begin to look. Your video has really helped me narrow down my choices. Thanks again!
You're welcome Katie, I'm really glad it helped. 👍🏼
Katie Rae...check out Real Algarve Living. Andrew buys homes all over Algarve and restored them. He may have a gem for you.
I will say u have done an amazing job with this video. I used to live in Portugal in Entroncamento back in the 90’s but first lived in Quarteira for a couple of years. After 18 years I finally came back to Algarve a few months ago and I’m actually thinking of moving back. Ur video really helps me narrow down where I should settle down especially since I’m alone and won’t really know anyone. Can’t wait to watch more of ur videos😃
Thanks for watching, Diana👍🏼
This is such a helpful video! I'm planning a trip in 2022 and really wanted to know more about the different areas. Thank you!
Thanks Mily! 👋🏻
Great informational video. This was incredibly helpful. I love Algarve. I am Portuguese. Born in Portugal and immigrated to the United States. I plan on moving back to Portugal someday.
Come back, it's wonderful! Thanks so much for watching, it's really appreciated 👍🏼
It’s time!
Same here. Would love to live there one day.
I live in Ontario, Canada. So tired of our long winters. As much as I love snow and Winter activities, I'm getting really tired. Long for the ocean.
now It s the time to go back home😁🤩. I wld say! . I want to go visit looks lovely
Hi Nick, fellow South African and new subscriber here, so good to hear a familiar accent! ❤️ We’re considering retiring to the Algarve so your channel is just what we need. Looking forward to watching a lot more of your helpful information!
Hey Bea, thanks so much for subscribing! Hopefully I'll be making a LOT more videos in the future.
Great informative video Nick, thank you.
You're welcome Nick. Are you thinking about moving here?
Lekker video! You made the best video of the Algarve, it's a perfect overview of the region. Thank you very much, I should be there in about 5 weeks to check out some of the towns on your list. Greetings from beautiful Scarborough /Cape Town.
Thanks Florence, much appreciated 👍🏼
Hi and thanks for an interesting video, living in the Algarve for the last few years and now stuck in the uk watching the grey sky and rain it has cheered me up. Ameixial on the N2 and surrounding area might make a good video when COVID goes away. Take care and stay safe.
Well Done Nick! 👏❤You promoted the Algarve and the region really well
Obrigado Vinícius.
Amazing amount of great information... you sure know Algarve well! Algarve has been my playground since the early 80’s until recently... Thank you for sharing your knowledge of Algarve! 👍😘👏
You're welcome Isabel. I'm glad you enjoyed it 👍🏼
Great video specially for me as I will be visiting Portugal for the first time. Lots of info. Thank you.
You're welcome, I'm glad it was useful. 👍🏼
Wow. This video was so awesome. I'm American, my wife is South African/Portuguese with some family still in cape town. We are moving to Portugal from Atlanta, Georgia USA within a year. This vid was perfect. Thank you.
Thanks for watching a d good luck with your move!
Thank you for the very informative and interesting video. I fell in love with Portugal a few years ago on a trip to Portugal and Spain. We flew into Lisbon and after a few days rented a car for a drive to Evora. After a two night stay we drove to Lagos where we had a wonderful stay exploring the beautiful coast. I got hooked on Portuguese Wine and the food we had in all areas was some of the best we have eaten in all of our European trips. I often thought The Algarve would be an amazing place for retirement.
You're welcome Jeff, thanks for taking the time to comment.
Thank you so much!!! So informative 👍👍 we need this!!!!
You're welcome 👍🏼
Very descriptive ‼️ I really appreciate it. Thank you 😊
You're welcome Paula 👍🏼
Thank you so much for the great video! I loved the air footage of the different councils. Great work! And wow you answer most comments! Inspiration 😄
Obrigado Susane, e parabéns pelo tua canal. 👌🏼
Algarve Addicts ... this is great! Thanks you! My sister and family live near Castro Marim, they moved from the U.K. over 21 years ago now and love It, they have land too so grow most of their fruit and veg. Dad bought a small place in Monte Gordo for his holidays as he loves the beach and sun, but I mush prefer Vila for its atmosphere, architecture and somehow more traditional vibe.
Im coming in April , i would love some help finding a good place to start the land research 🌱. How I can contact the author of this video ? Peace
Hi Sicuro, you can get in touch via www.algarveaddicts.com/contact
Very Informative, we are going in January, so we appreciate the info, great video.
Thanks, I hope you enjoy your trip here.
Loved the video mate. We are planning to relocate after my daughter matriculates next year. Looking forward to it and loved you video on this area.
Thanks a lot.
Also from Cape town so good to hear its as good as Cape Town. Can't possibly be better :)
Hahaha, good luck on your journey 👍🏼
Great job, Nick. Very informative.
Cheers Gaius👍🏼
Great video! Thank you for the information, my family and I are hoping to be in Faro in 2021.
Thanks Edward, good luck for your visit. Let me know if you have any questions.
really nice video!!i am living in the Algarve,Lagos area,(originally from Greece)almost a year now and nice to hear about it from a local
Yeah go Greece! A good buddy of mine from Athens has a Greek restaurant here in Almancil. It's called O Grego, check him out.
Great,i will check it out next time i will be in the area.Thanks for your info!!!!
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George! I am from Cyprus brother, considering to move. How's everything so far?
Loved the video. Especially loved the "off the cuff" nature of the presentation. Very personal.
Cheers Howie, that's what I was going for ☺️
I enjoyed your overview of the Algarve a great deal, particularly because you speak from long experience. Some CZcamsrs who post videos of Portugal are newbies to the country. In comparison, you’ve had time to explore the Algarve in depth. I found your commentary enlightening and helpful. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
The best overview's Algarve I’ve seen.
Im a portuguese expat living in Europe and I've just come across your vids a few days ago. I have to say this is probably the most comprehensive, authentic, interesting, fun to watch yet rigorous video I've seen about the Algarve. You've made me start thiking about relocating back to Portugal, who knows, even to the Algarve - who knows - although being originaly from Porto i enjoy a bit of cold, rainy days and mountains nearby (not that we have many in Portugal that you can call true mountains). You're probably the best advocate for Algarve tourism and economy right now. Loved the SA accent, btw. Take care. Looking fwd to check out some of your other vids. 👍😉
Thanks Miguel, that's very kind of you 👍
I moved to North learning about the south with hope to move one day,for warmer weather. I like how you are humble and not egoistic in your presentation which is rare for CZcams. Thank you!
Wow, thank you Petra! That's a lovely compliment 🙂
Great summary Nick, thanks
You're welcome Capn👍🏼
Thanks Nick for insight. We had to postpone our golf trip but reviewing 2021 options. August time frame.
That sucks. Here's to 2021! Where's your best course in the Algarve?
Hi Nick, this was the most useful video about Algarve I have seen so far. II heave plans to buy an apartment in Algarve once this virus situation is over. I'm an American citizen and as you know Portugal borders rare closed for American tourists . I'll get in touch when I'm ready to go. Thank you very much for taking the time to tell us all absolutely it the little cities in the Algarve.
Fantastic! Glad I could help.
Brilliant video, you always give such good information.
Tha knyou Susan, that's great to hear! 👍🏼
Awesome video Nick. Love it & great intro to the Algarve. Just so interesting 🤔 with lovely cultural mix. Greetings from Saudi and Somerset (West)
Greetings Craig, it's great to see a fellow Capetonian on here. 👍🏼
I am Portuguese born and I must say, this is a very well composed video.
Very informative 👏
Well done.
Thanks Sonia, so do you think I could start a career with RTP? 😁
@@AlgarveAddicts I think you should and I'd watch it every evening : )
Heheh, obrigado Nuno!🙏
What an awesome video from a fellow SAFFA! You are definitely cementing my decision to move. I just need to find out what my job options are now lol.. Thanks again Nick! Keep on posting!
You're welcome Reez, just know that jobs here don't pay very well (in the Algarve at least). Good luck!
It would be beneficial if you relocate to Algarve under a foreign contract. This usually pays better.
Minimum wage in Portugal for Portuguese is 705 euros per month.
A nurse makes about 1200 per month. Don't know what you do for a living, so, do your research. Best of luck.
Awesome video. Just what I needed, thank you from Australia
You're welcome Cass Cass 👍🏼
Hi Nick, I'm also from Cape Town and looking to move to Algarve at the end of the year! So happy I found your channel for very valuable info :)
Fantastic, good luck with your move. It's exciting 😁
Great overview!
Thanks for that!
Can not wait to get back the lovely Algarve thanks
Thanks for watching, Kenneth👍🏼
Really Great Video! Saving this One! Thank You!
Thanks Cheryl. You're welcome and thanks for watching 👍🏼
I just subscribed. I was so impressed by your quick and informative presentation. I don’t know this area but now I have a much clearer idea. I would love to go there. Thank you.
Thanks Kieran - I appreciate the compliment!
Super charming walk through of the Algarve. Thanks so much. We were fortunate enough to be in the Algarve in January just before lock down. We'll definitely return to Portugal, our favourite of the many countries and continents to which we've travelled in the past ten years. Portugal is an affordable retirement refuge from countries like mine (Canada) that are rapidly becoming too expensive in which to grow old.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Totally agree. I am looking to retire in portugal. Can't afford canada now
Thanks Nick! Clear English 👌👌
Nick where have you been?…. I have watched so many videos in this one is the most informative great job!
Thanks, what do you mean "where have I been"? 😎
I'll add my kudos..very nice and informative video! Well done.
Thanks Ron, good to hear.
Have been holidaying in Armacao de Pera for the last 25years, same aparthotel, same room and same two weeks. Love the place.
I think ADP, whilst not having the most attractive skyline, is one of the most well situated beach resorts in the Algarve. The ocean is definitely calmer than other places.
@@AlgarveAddicts we always have a day of huge waves and from then on the sea is lovely and warm.
@@jimplant1578 it's wonderful when our sea gets warm. Good times.
This is fabulous!!! Thank you for the west to East!!! Now I have to go East to West on a video but stop at Faro.
You sure do! I'm looking forward to seeing it.
Great video- gives me a starting point to explore
It's a fun journey, enjoy the exploration!
Thank you very much for sharing your experience of Algarve. You are a true expert.
Thanks for watching 👍🏼
Hi Nick, we are from Durbanville Capetown and looking at Portugal. Great video!
Thanks guys! Durbanville, aah is that wine farm still on the hill there? I can't recall the name, near Tygervalley I think...
@@AlgarveAddicts yes we have about 8 wine farms next to Durbanville town. Very beautiful. We are looking to move to Portugal. Just started to do research. Your videos are very informative. Thanks Nick!
You're welcome 👍🏼
Anywhere and everywhere is great if it's in algarve!
I found a great cheap beautiful property in alcantarilha! It's quite near the beach but not in the middle of the chaotic housing by the beach!
Alcantarilha is a cute little spot. 👍🏼
Thank you for all of that wonderful information.
You're welcome, Shirley 👍🏼
Fantastic insight to the area, I appreciate your effort.
You're welcome Mark, I'm glad it was useful.
Great video. Keep it the way you are doing it, informative, nitty gritty, boots on the ground. No need for 4k drone videos or videos about dinners like many of those other vloggers do, that is just tiring to watch. Thanks and best of luck !
Hehehe, I love it Olli! :))
I love the Algarve, went there on holidays every summer on a road trip with my family. but Lisbon will always be the place for me. Lisbon, Cascais, Sintra were all the places I grew up in and in my opinion are the best places to live.
Yup, the Lisbon area is a special place. So much going on up there!
I've been looking at places to visit up north as well and Sintra, Cascais, Óbidos and Lisboa look beautiful and well worth a visit.
This was a great video. I’m a new subscriber thanks to my cousins (American) who ran into you last night in Loule. So nice to see you mention outlet area and some of the surrounding towns (Quarteira, Albufeira, Faro, Alte).
Haha, that was a fun, random meeting last night! Welcome on board 👍🏼
Great introductory video to the region. My husband and I are researching a move to the Algarve in the next 2 years. I have many questions and will certainly be emailing you! Thank you, Nick!
You're welcome Amy. Good luck with your plans.