There are some places you travel to and enjoy but don’t necessarily desire to return to. Then there are holiday destinations that immediately feel like home and entice you to come back time and time again.

Once you find a place like that, buying a holiday home there can make a lot of sense. It gives you a place to put down roots and know that you’ve made an investment that can pay off in the future.

We’ve examined all the hottest tourist destinations in the country and narrowed down the best places to buy a holiday home in Portugal. Each of these is unique and could be the perfect destination for you.

Porto

With a population of more than 230,000, Porto is far from a quaint little destination. You will get all the vibes of a top-notch city, yet there is still some of the intimacy and charm of smaller towns and villages. To fully enjoy the sights of Porto, you need to be on the water, looking towards the shore. The brightly coloured buildings that follow the hilly landscape and the historical architecture are simply unmatched.

Vila Real de Santo António

Here’s a location that sits on Portugal’s Algarve on the eastern edge that borders Spain. Vila Real de Santo António is often described as a cosmopolitan type of location but with a laidback vibe. It is just 90 minutes from Seville, Spain, which gives you plenty to explore while on holiday. In addition to being on the border of Spain, it also boasts a spectacular beach less than 5 km away called Monte Gordo.

The scenery alone may give you reason enough to purchase a holiday home here, but we also need to mention the variety of options. You’ll find a little bit of everything here from houses to townhouses to older, more traditional apartments. Whether you want a small and quaint getaway or something with space, you will likely be able to find it here.

Cascais

Maybe you like the idea of Lisbon but don’t need to be in the city centre. Perhaps you want something that has a slower pace but also offers easy access to the city. If that’s on your must-have list, then a property in Cascais could be perfect. The properties here are nothing short of stunning, but you’ll pay a luxury price for them.

The Algarve

If you’re all about the beach, stunning shoreline, cliffs, and natural untouched beauty, then the Algarve could be the ideal option. This area is known for its long-term rental market, which also means that you may be able to rent out whatever property you purchase when you’re not there.

While there is plenty to see and do here, you can also just kick back and relax. There’s even a public transit system that is so reliable you won’t have to worry about purchasing an automobile.

If you are looking to buy a property on Portugal or Spain and need a mortgage, email mark@vci-network.com for the latest criteria