Portugal is one of the premier countries of the European continent and since its inception in the European Union; the country has shown steady progress with its economy soaring high. Portugal has a very rich history and in the ancient past they have been subjugated by the Romans and Moors before attaining independence and later it emerged as a powerful colonial power colonizing various nations all over the world. Even today the different regions, towns and villages of Portugal preserve countless such ancient relics and edifices which remain as testimony to the glorious past. All these factors have facilitated in making Portugal a popular location for visiting and many prefer to buy villas and country houses to reside amidst the exquisite scenic beauty of these regions of Portugal.

In case of investing in villas or country houses, it is necessary to remember that land prices differ considerably depending upon the location, availability of basic amenities and most importantly demand. In Portugal the most preferred and prevalent location for cottages and villas is Algarve but it is also to be borne in mind that due to its huge demand land prices here are soaring high. Compared to Algarve, the other sections of the country like Central Alentejo, Lisbon Coast, North Western Portugal have lesser land prices. One of the primary reasons for the high price in Algarve is because it not only provides scenic beauty but also excellent climatic condition all round the year thus facilitating tourist influx. However, the other parts of the country yare equally magnificent in terms of scenery and natural beauty and the beaches and golf courses added with the ancient remains and old world charms manage to lure tourists and country houses are often more preferred than the high profile resorts. The country houses and villas are moderately priced and affordable all over Portugal except in Algarve where prices are a bit high.