THE ALGARVE: PROS & CONS AND BEST KEPT SECRETS | LIVING IN THE ALGARVE

[Music] welcome back to another episode of living in the alar whether this is your first time or if you are a returned viewer thank you for tuning in to this episode so on today's episode we are going to cover the five pros and cons of living in the alar do not make any decisions about moving to the alar before you watch this episode before we get started just take a second to subscribe hit that notification button and comment down below if you think you know where I am so let's Dive Right In Pro number one here in the olar we both po 150 km of pristine beaches dramatic Cliffs hidden Coes golden sandy beaches and Lush verdant mountains and we've got 300 days of sun to enjoy it all pro number two quality of life here in the Algarve we have a Mediterranean climate which means that we've got a bunch and sunshine clean air and this really offers an opportunity to live a healthy lifestyle you can go swimming on award-winning beaches do a round of golf on Championship golf courses walking on one of the many trails hiking in the moik mountains plus you've got access to excellent public and private topnotch healthcare facilities Pro number three great access to diverse real estate options whether you're looking for a trendy little apartment in a bustling town where you can walk anywhere or you're looking for a traditional luxury Villa nestled in the mountains or if you're looking for a little beach cottage The Algarve has something for every taste row number four vibrant culture and lifestyle the algar has a very large expa community along with Portuguese locals and there's always something happening from Lively festivals to local fairs from access to Gourmet dining and Michelin star restaurants to a world class entertainment there are theaters museums and there's always workshops going around in the local councils that have access to um arts and crafts workshops and literary seminars there's lots of diversity it's a very multicultural region and you'll feel right at home Pro number five in comparison to a lot of other European destinations The Algarve still has a relatively affordable cost of living now when I say relatively it's because of course it depends on each person's individual budget this makes it a really attractive option for X pads retirees and digital Nomads you can access fresh affordable seafood and produce and dine at many many local restaurants that have great deals going on very times of the week in terms of Housing and utilities they're also much more affordable than other comparable places throughout Europe so basically you've got a higher standard of living without breaking the bank if you're familiar with the Algarve and you think I've missed anything on my top five list comment down below let me know let me know what else you think is fantastic about the algar let's Dive Right into our con con number one tourism traffic so during peak season it can get very very congested down by the coast can be challenging to find parking it can be challenging to get to your destination and if you're a commuter you're going to have to be patient because it's probably going to take you a little bit longer to get where you want to go con number two public transportation so although Faro and logos have a relatively decent transportation system within the cities it can be more challenging to get to more rural areas with a car this means that if you're a daily Commuter or someone who's looking to reduce your carbon footprint this situation can be a little frustrating for you con number three The Algarve is a seasonal economy what this means is that outside of Peaks tourism season it can be challenging to secure a job if you work in the hospitality industry and once you do secure that job finding steady yearr round employment can be a challenge if you're a resident here what this means is that through the low season some businesses do close so there's less variety and availability of things to do con number four although English is widely spoken throughout the algar region Portuguese is the official language and Portuguese has been reported to not be the easiest language to learn so this means that it canose a barrier to people who do not speak Portuguese especially when it comes to accessing things like Medical Care schools or having to deal with bureaucratic situations con number five property prices so although there's still lots and lots of affordable properties to be snatched up here in the Algarve premium properties and Prime locations still come at a high ticket price especially in Resort towns like Balu andu when it comes to rentals long-term rentals can be hard to find and because there's such a high demand for them it drives up the prices which can also have an impact on finding affordable long-term rentals the good news is that I am here in the algar boots on the ground to help you navigate these cons if for some reason I can't I do have at my disposal a large database of professionals who I can connect you with and they can help you if if you think I've missed anything off of my con list comment down below let me know if you're familiar with the olgar you think I've missed anything let me know comment down below so now that you've explored the pros and cons of living in the Algarve it's time for you to make your decision about whether or not this little bit of paradise is right for you if you're looking to move in one week or 12 weeks just give me a call shoot me a text send me an email and I will help get you started on your move to the algar to stay up toate on more living in the Algarve news don't forget to subscribe hit that notification Bell and comment down below with other things that you would like to see covered about living in the algar so if you like this episode don't forget to give it a thumbs up and share it with your friends for today that is all thank you so much again for tuning in and as the Portuguese say beos

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Length: 8min 36sec (516 seconds)

Published: Wed Mar 27 2024