&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;The Algarve has long been famed for its sun-soaked beaches, rich culture, and stunning natural beauty. It also gets regular shout-outs for the quality of life and value for money it offers, making it a firm favourite among tourists and expats alike.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;br&gt;In March, the Algarve claimed the title of the best-value European destination in the respected &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.postoffice.co.uk/travel-money/holiday-money-report&quot;&gt;Holiday Money Report 2024 by Post Office Travel Money&lt;/a&gt;, ranking number one in Europe and fifth globally. Notably, Portugal is the only European destination in the top five, surpassing competitors like Turkey and Bulgaria.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;The barometer assesses the individual prices and overall cost of key tourist items that UK travellers are likely to purchase (a three-course meal for two with wine, a cup of coffee, bottle of local beer, can of cola, glass of wine, bottle of still water, sun-cream and insect repellent) in 40 different destinations worldwide.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;It’s in the Algarve that travellers can find the cheapest coffee and wine – hurrah for holidays!&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;br&gt;And what about for those looking to stay longer – or even make a permanent move?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Beyond its allure as a holiday hotspot, the Algarve also stands out as a prime destination for real estate investors – a market that has boomed in recent years, although the region has attracted expatriates and tourists alike for decades.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Chris White, Ideal Homes CEO,&#160;notes that the Algarve market is still attracting lots of interest, not only due to the quality of life and great value it offers, but also for its buying conditions. The company has recently seen resurgence in interest from British buyers, as well as increasing enquiries from such as the Netherlands and Poland.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;“Portugal&#39;s property prices have traditionally been lower than other European countries, especially when compared to major cities, and the Algarve&#39;s popularity as a tourist destination translates into strong investment potential for real estate investors”,&lt;/em&gt; Chris explains, adding: &lt;em&gt;“It’s a great country for buying property due to low crime rates and low tax rates – and it’s affordable cost of living.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt;“Portugal’s very low cost and even free health care is very popular, you can find interest rates from 2.9% and there are banks offering 1% cash-back, so mortgages are like what they used to be 30 years ago. Really impressive”.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Ideal Homes Portugal’s portfolio offers all kinds of real estate options, from turnkey, managed holiday rental apartments, to luxury penthouses and seafront villas, catering to diverse purposes and budgets, from retirees to digital nomads, investors, and expatriates seeking quality of life at a reasonable cost.&lt;/p&gt;
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Why the Algarve remains a top value destination

The Algarve has long been famed for its sun-soaked beaches, rich culture, and stunning natural beauty. It also gets regular shout-outs for the quality of l