Alentejo: far from the madding crowd
Investors looking for bargains in quieter areas of
According to ShelterOffshore.com, investors looking for a Change for the heavy tourist areas like The Algarve should consider areas like Alentejo. A spokesperson for the company commented: “lifestyle buyers can find good quality houses away from the main holiday hotspots, allowing them to enjoy the good weather and natural environment in relative peace and quiet. Alentejo is a good location, as it has a stunning coastline and is free of maddening crowds.
â€In addition, the region offers diverse landscapes, including lush plains, arid areas and national parks. It has such dramatic and diverse countryside that there is a town, village or rural location to suit everyone’s tastes. Property prices tend to be lower than in other regions such as the Algarve.
VisitPortugal.com echoed ShelterOffshore's view: “The landscape [of Alentejo] consists of high sheer cliffs sheltering tiny beaches, and there are also the sweet smells of the countryside, the herbs and spices used to season fish and seafood dishes. Here the time passes slowly, because the Alentejo follows the rhythm of the land itselfâ€.