Frequently Asked Questions -

• Who were the Moores?
• How do you get around in Portugal?
• Where should I visit in Portugal?
• Who will take care of our property, when we are not in residence?
• Is it a good idea to rent a property out, when we do not occupy it ourselves?
• Are off-shore properties OK to buy or should we avoid these properties?
• Which extra purchase-costs should I consider, buying a property in Portugal?
• How stable are the price-levels in Algarve on property?
• How good is the quality of construction here in Portugal?
• Is there a lot of criminality here in Algarve?
• Our children need to attend an International school. Where would it be good to live?
• We have a boat and would like to make use of a marina. Where do we find a good marina?
• What is the general procedure in buying a property in Portugal?
• Is it difficult to find a good lawyer, who can speak our language?

Question:
How do you get around in Portugal?

Answer:
I relied on trains to get around Portugal. The rail system branches out from central Lisbon with lines going North, East, West and South. (The one West doesn’t go very far).
The “Local” trains traveled fairly quickly. However, the long range trains, such as the one south took much longer than it would in other countries.
Also the only Train connection to any major Spanish city is to and from Lisbon. My suggestion would be to fly into Lisbon, catch the train north or south and then take the bus into Spain. There are especially good connections from the Algarve into Spain.

Of course if you rent a car all becomes easier.