Buying Guide Details

Buying Property on the Portuguese Islands

Overview

Many people dream of buying property for sale on an island and Portugal has a number for the overseas property buyer to choose from, some of which are well-established holiday destinations much visited by UK and Irish tourists, others of which are much for remote, providing solitude and tranquillity. Natural beauty and a superb climate are common to them all.

The Madeira archipelago is situated off the west coast of Africa. The island of Madeira has been a popular holiday resort for decades and it is not surprising that visitors should be taken by its excellent weather and the richness of its native wildlife and consider buying property of their own there. Its neighbour, Porto Santo, is a newcomer to the overseas property scene but with a number of carefully planned developments underway, including a couple of golf courses, it is certainly on its way up.

The Azores are more remote, in the middle of the Atlantic, but like Madeira, have been much visited over the years as a cruise destination and by airline services to its international airport. Regular services by air and sea link the nine islands in the group. Some of the big names in Portuguese golf development are eyeing The Azores as an international destination of the future. Their stunning beauty makes these volcanic islands an idyll for nature lovers.

There's also a range of articles for you to read about buying property in Portugal:

• Buying Property in Portugal for under £80k
• Budget properties in Portugal
• Buying property in the Portuguese cities
• Buying property on Madeira & The Azores

as well as overseas property news stories affecting the property market in Portugal or view our range of property for sale in Madeira or property for sale in The Azores.