Drenched in sunshine at the southernmost tip of Portugal, the Algarve has become one of the most sought-after locations for British and Irish people buying abroad, almost all of them looking for, and invariably finding, an unhurried yet sophisticated way of life.

Derived from the Arabic 'Al Garb' meaning 'the west', the Algarve has developed a character that is totally different from other parts of Portugal. With the rolling Atlantic to the south and west, the Guadiana River to the east and the Caldeirao and Monchique mountains to the north, you are surrounded by magnificent scenery rich in an artist's palette of vibrant colours: brilliant blue skies, seas of green pine forests, golden sands, amber cliffs and a shimmering aquamarine ocean.

The Algarve is famous for many things, but a wonderful quality of life has to be the greatest reason millions of people flock to its tranquil shores, golden sands, rolling hills and the gentleness of its native people.

We have our own fully staffed offices in the Algarve, where our multi-lingual property experts are happy to meet and discuss your requirements. Right now, we have one of the most comprehensive property portfolios, both new and resale, in the region - luxury apartments and houses on some of the finest developments, elegant quintas and country villas both near the coast and set among wonderful countryside. And with some of the lowest mortgage rates on the market for a very long time, it really does make sense to act now.