Tourism and Economy

This region is a well-liked destination for tourism, largely because of its safety, reasonably low costs, glorious year-round sunshine, and beautiful summer places. Because of its mild Mediterranean climate, Eastern Algarve is best for many outdoor sports like tennis, water sports, horse riding, golf in exceptional golf-courses, and a lot more. This part of pleasant Portugal is not only known for its sophisticated nightlife with numerous bars but also for the plentiful waterside restaurants that serve delectably fresh fish.

Tourism takes a significant part in the economy of the region. Tourism and related activities are wide-spread and make up the largest part of the economy. Job breaks that proliferate are tourism-related and are undertaken by thousands of immigrant workers from places across the globe. Many British, Dutch, German, and Irish tourists frequently visit this region. Despite the influx of tourists, virtually nothing appears to have drastically changed over the centuries.

Aside from tourism, seafood and fruit production are essential activities in the region. Carob bean, cork oak, almond, fig, orange, and strawberry tree are among the leading agricultural products in Eastern Algarve. This part of the county is also known for large areas of land used for cultivation of fruits, vegetables, or ornamental plants. Aquaculture and fishing are significant livelihoods in the region, with gilt-head bream, sardines, cyprinids, soles, and a wide variety of seafood as the leading products. The main industries are construction and food processing.

Beach and Sun

Summers creates a magnet of tourists around the world used to a colder and wilder atmospheric conditions who try to find the beaches washed by the fresh and clear Atlantic Ocean to benefit from the gentle heat of the sun and the friendliness of the people. The beaches are calm and clear with fine, golden sand that is considered paradise to beach-lovers. Beaches vary from small, cozy cove to vast and open lengths of soft sand. You are sure to discover the suitable beach for you, whether it be a quiet cove where you can loosen up alone, or a spirited, full of life beach with bar, restaurants, and shops in profusion, and water sports, enjoyment for the whole family.

Eastern Algarve enjoys more hours of sunshine as compared to California and brief episodes of rainfall. Little rain pours usually between November and March. The highest temperature rise and fall between 15 ° C and 31° C. During winter, the temperature in Algarve never descends below 0° C. With this, Eastern Algarve has the most suitable weather and climate for tourism and residency.

Golf in Eastern Algarve

This region is a much-loved golfing destination among European enthusiasts for its numerous world-class golf courses, first-rate amenities, and warm and dry playing conditions. Golf courses provide one of its kind designs making the most out of the region’s suitable landscapes enabling the golfers a challenging yet satisfying game. Some golf courses were put up on undulating lands, with tricky greens, challenging cork and olive trees, strategic bunkers, occasional water hazards, with no houses, villas, or apartments to distract you; although the picturesque mountain and ocean views may test your power of concentration. Golf courses here generally test the skill to control shot direction and length. Player accuracy is particularly called upon.

Among the parts of Algarve, the eastern part is the quietest for golf. The sharp and discerning golfer will go through great golf experience here because the golf courses sit in very peaceful and quiet locations but a worthwhile challenge awaits.

Investing on Properties

The exquisiteness of the local landscape and the cozy climate of Eastern Algarve contribute to a great extent to the Portuguese and foreigners who wish to buy properties for vacation or forever. Properties like apartments, lands, villas, quintas, and buildings are no doubt expanding. Over the next 10 years, the potential investment growth in Algarve was estimated to escalate to a whooping 360%.

Eastern Algarve has always been a favored destination for those who want a holiday home. In the recent years, the dramatic increase in the number of property sales has proved the region has a lot more to offer. There is a wide variety of properties existing, from luxurious to more affordable developments where investors can have apartments at a lower cost or properties with fractional ownership scheme.

British tourists and investors consider Eastern Algarve as an affordable and great option to visit to and to invest in since London is just 2 hours and a half away via plane with more low-cost flights emerging.

Tavira, probably the most elegant of the towns, has been one of the most sought-after places for the investors. Considered as the Rome of Algarve, this town is seen to benefit from the new found wealth over the coming years as it becomes full-grown. This region is a desired place for the rich and famous, with celebrities like Ronan Keating and Michael Owen, all having their own properties there.

Fortunately, new properties are sensitive and kind to the environment and surroundings. You will not find tall ugly tower blocks. Most of the apartments are usually low rise, customarily set in lovely gardens with huge shared pool. Villas with private pool are emerging in the area. Visiting or living in Eastern Algarve is, indeed, an outstanding opportunity to choose a splendid county retreat.