THE ONE Searching for the perfect answer to a property conundrum? Three Savills agents suggest solutions
WE ARE A FAMILY OF FOUR LIVING BETWEEN NEW YORK AND LONDON, WITH CHILDREN AGED NINE AND 12. WE ARE LOOKING FOR A HOLIDAY HOME IN THE SUN AND MAY EVENTUALLY RELOCATE ON A PERMANENT BASIS. WE ARE AN ACTIVE FAMILY – OUR OLDEST IS TENNIS-OBSESSED – AND WE LOVE THE GREAT OUTDOORS.
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ALGARVE
JAMIE ROBINSON SALES DIRECTOR, QP SAVILLS jamie@qp.pt
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PORT FOLIO BY SAVI LLS 2022
“Portugal is a wonderfully relaxed, laid-back country, so it’s perfect for families, especially those looking to switch off from city life and enjoy year-round sun. The cost of living is relatively low, so it’s easy to live well here – the quality of food and wine has always been a selling point. English is widely spoken in Lisbon, and in the Algarve it is even more commonly used than Portuguese.” FACT FILE Just outside Faro is the Golden Triangle, often referred to as the Beverly Hills of the Algarve. The resorts of Quinta do Lago and Vale do Lobo are always popular and offer solid returns on investment. Faro has seen huge investment recently, and offers great dining and transport networks without the bustle associated with city life. Schooling has come on in leaps and bounds in recent years, as more people relocate here permanently. There are international schools throughout the Algarve, including global education “brands” such as NOBEL (part of the Globeducate Group), with small class sizes and great facilities. Tennis and padel are hugely popular – there are endless amenities, ranging from small, locally run facilities to internationally renowned tennis academies that host summer camps with multilingual teachers. Vale do Lobo Tennis Academy is one of the most prestigious. Like most clubs, it offers weekly and annual memberships. The Algarve is home to more than 30 golf courses, so if you don’t play already, you soon will. Those who enjoy watersports are also in luck: there’s plenty of scope for kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding and surfing on the Atlantic coast; and almost every village has its own football club with training sessions for children. In high season, there are around 20 flights to Faro from London every day, while connections can be made from New York in Madrid, Lisbon or Paris.
