Why Portugal?

Nine reasons why foreigners from all over the world come to Portugal to buy properties to invest in, spend their vacations in or live in.

1) Safety: According to the Institute for Economics & Peace's global report, Portugal is the fifth safest independent state in Europe and the seventh safest country in the global ranking.

2) Mild Climate: Considered one of the mildest European countries, in 2019 mainland Portugal had an average annual minimum temperature of 10 degrees Celsius and an average annual maximum temperature of 21 degrees Celsius, according to the Portuguese Institute for the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA).

3) Economic Stability: Portugal is considered a country with great economic stability and predictability, which gives property owners and real estate investors a lot of security.

4) Gastronomy: Portugal is on the list of the 10 best countries to eat in the world. Portuguese gastronomy is very rich and diverse and, according to the Wold Population Review ranking, ranks 4th among the best cuisines in the world.

5) Multiple Lifestyle: Portugal, despite its small size, offers a huge variety of lifestyles. Exuberant nature, historical and cultural richness, different landscapes and a diversity of nationalities are all characteristics that make the country extremely plural. High luxury, vineyards, the sea, rivers, lakes, lagoons, history and natural refuges coexist in this small country that will undoubtedly have a place for your lifestyle.

6) Easy Communication: Due to its high tourist flow, Portugal is very easy to communicate with. The vast majority of residents speak at least basic English and many speak several languages other than Portuguese fluently, especially English and French, which are taught from elementary school.

7) Privileged Geographical Location: The gateway to Europe and the link between Europe and the Americas, Portugal has a privileged geographical location, allowing land access to a wide range of nations and faster air transportation to most of the world's countries.

8) High Level Education: Portugal has world-renowned schools and universities. Nova School of Business and Economics (Nova SBE), Católica Lisbon School of Business and Economics, Porto Business School (PBS) and ISEG - Lisbon School of Economics and Management are the educational institutions that appear in the Financial Times (FT) global ranking. Prime College, St Julian's School, Greene's College Oxford, are some of the globally recognized educational institutions that are also present in the country.

9) Silicon Valley from Europe: Due to various government incentives and projects, Portugal is becoming one of the largest software and application producing nations and is already considered by many to be Europe's Silicon Valley.

Do you agree? What are the reasons why you would highlight Portugal as an excellent country to buy a property to live in, invest in or vacation in?