Silves is a hidden gem. Calm, peaceful, quiet, we live a few kilometres outside the town. Lovely castle, cathedral, quaint side streets, super weekend food market...couldn't be happier...perfect if you're after a more rural lifestyle ten minutes inland from the coast...
I moved to North learning about the south with hope to move one day,for warmer weather. I like how you are humble and not egoistic in your presentation which is rare for RUclips. Thank you!
Hello .. thank you for reminding me of the Algarve, where I lived from 1987 to 2004. .We left Algarve in 2004, when we relocated to Madeira. I am still living in Madeira, and at the age of 80 , will not be moving away. So, almost 35 years . Thanks for all the memories. ❤️ Valerie Farrington.
Wow. This video was so awesome. I'm American, my wife is South African/Portuguese with some family still in cape town. We are moving to Portugal from Atlanta, Georgia USA within a year. This vid was perfect. Thank you.
Great informational video. This was incredibly helpful. I love Algarve. I am Portuguese. Born in Portugal and immigrated to the United States. I plan on moving back to Portugal someday.
Mate I just loved your video, I am from Chile, but I lived in London England, Brisbane Australia and now living in Dubai and everything you say makes so much sense to me, I am so bored in Dubai, only malls everywhere, but that place in your video with all the history, diversity and genuine people and culture just makes me want to move there right now, I´ll keep watching your channel mate, cheers!!
Thanks for these videos, Nick! I love how it feels like we just met you in a bar and we asked what it is like to live there. So natural and conversational.
Algarve Addicts ... this is great! Thanks you! My sister and family live near Castro Marim, they moved from the U.K. over 21 years ago now and love It, they have land too so grow most of their fruit and veg. Dad bought a small place in Monte Gordo for his holidays as he loves the beach and sun, but I mush prefer Vila for its atmosphere, architecture and somehow more traditional vibe.
Excellent narration nick with perfect explanations of how wonderful the whole algarve is , after 40 years experience of all these areas we can assure people this is the very best video they could watch, well done.
Bom dia Nick, being here for 20 years now too I really enjoyed your well presented overview of this stunning place packed with these kind of information only a local could give. Thank you very much for this, muito obrigada x
I love the Algarve, went there on holidays every summer on a road trip with my family. but Lisbon will always be the place for me. Lisbon, Cascais, Sintra were all the places I grew up in and in my opinion are the best places to live.
Thank you for the very informative and interesting video. I fell in love with Portugal a few years ago on a trip to Portugal and Spain. We flew into Lisbon and after a few days rented a car for a drive to Evora. After a two night stay we drove to Lagos where we had a wonderful stay exploring the beautiful coast. I got hooked on Portuguese Wine and the food we had in all areas was some of the best we have eaten in all of our European trips. I often thought The Algarve would be an amazing place for retirement.
Such a useful video. It’s helped us come up with a short list of potential places to settle. We’re moving to PT without a preTrip so couldn’t do it without this kind of info. Thanks!
Hi Nick, fellow South African and new subscriber here, so good to hear a familiar accent! ❤️ We’re considering retiring to the Algarve so your channel is just what we need. Looking forward to watching a lot more of your helpful information!
Hi Nick, just met you and it was a pleasure...I really enjoyed your version of showing the Algarve and I'll be watching all your videos in hope of finding my future place. Thank you!
Hi Nick, the family and I are moving to the Algarve soon. We have already done loads of research, but this video was extremely informative and helpful. Thank you very much!
Thank you so much, Nick, for a wonderful tour of the Algarve from Albufeira to Lagos! You were a terrific guide and you are SO full of useful knowledge. Cheers to you and your assistance. You certainly "know your stuff"!
As a portuguese , npw 60 yo, who saw the algarve since I spent there my holydays with my grand parents, in Cabanas de Tavira, well, what can I say agter travalling all over the world: it's still my favoutite place, the smell and the air... unique :) Do ty for your magnifique sigh seeing :)
Hey, Nick thank you so very much for your super informative videos. Keep up the good work, Thanks a million for keeping it real and authentic. Dario, 🇨🇦
I think ADP, whilst not having the most attractive skyline, is one of the most well situated beach resorts in the Algarve. The ocean is definitely calmer than other places.
Anywhere and everywhere is great if it's in algarve! I found a great cheap beautiful property in alcantarilha! It's quite near the beach but not in the middle of the chaotic housing by the beach!
I enjoyed your overview of the Algarve a great deal, particularly because you speak from long experience. Some RUclipsrs who post videos of Portugal are newbies to the country. In comparison, you’ve had time to explore the Algarve in depth. I found your commentary enlightening and helpful. Thank you.
Just subscribed. SAfrican here too looking to retire in Portugal from New Zealand. Thanks for your generous sharing of knowledge and thorough coverage. Love you style of presentation. Looking forward to watch them all.
Hi and thanks for an interesting video, living in the Algarve for the last few years and now stuck in the uk watching the grey sky and rain it has cheered me up. Ameixial on the N2 and surrounding area might make a good video when COVID goes away. Take care and stay safe.
Visiting very soon and was slightly apprehensive but after watching this most informative and interesting video l now can’t wait for our visit.Congratulations on making a great video it’s brilliant.
From first hand experience, people must come and try it first! Don’t sell up and then become disappointed later down the line. The winters here are so boring and it’s not all what it’s cracked up to be. I’m 30 and have lived here for 10 years.
So true, have a look at Portimão Digital Nomads and the LOFT Digital Nomad's (Loulé, Olhão, Faro, Tavira). Plus there's a group in Albufeira and Lagos and they're always doing something fun.
Excellent video. Very informative. Thank you for taking the time to put it together. I'm looking at the D7 Visa and researching various places in Portugal. Your knowledge and insight was super helpful. 🙏
Nice presentation and cool shirt that somehow works with the backdrop lol. Anyway SO informative with information.Actually familiar because of car racing in Portimao. It appeas the cool winters, wild boars in some parts also cars and fuel make it interesting.Most of all the expats would be a reason to move there for me to meet types of people in a different setting than say NYC. Again a stunning representation sir,thx much.
@@AlgarveAddicts yes we have about 8 wine farms next to Durbanville town. Very beautiful. We are looking to move to Portugal. Just started to do research. Your videos are very informative. Thanks Nick!
What an awesome video from a fellow SAFFA! You are definitely cementing my decision to move. I just need to find out what my job options are now lol.. Thanks again Nick! Keep on posting!
It would be beneficial if you relocate to Algarve under a foreign contract. This usually pays better. Minimum wage in Portugal for Portuguese is 705 euros per month. A nurse makes about 1200 per month. Don't know what you do for a living, so, do your research. Best of luck.
Thank you so much for the great information. I loved how you have a slide show of every place that you spoke of. It gave me an idea of what that place looks like. You gave great explanations of each place. Sailing,tours walking,fishing partying,shops. I loved this video obrigada 😁
Loved the video mate. We are planning to relocate after my daughter matriculates next year. Looking forward to it and loved you video on this area. Thanks a lot. Also from Cape town so good to hear its as good as Cape Town. Can't possibly be better :)
Thanks, Nick, It was good to see again all the great places that we have visited over the years and be reminded of, what a wonderful region the Algarve really is. Looking forward to seeing more of your in-depth videos on the places of interest. Keep up the good work.
Lekker video! You made the best video of the Algarve, it's a perfect overview of the region. Thank you very much, I should be there in about 5 weeks to check out some of the towns on your list. Greetings from beautiful Scarborough /Cape Town.
I'm glad the video helped. Yup, avoid Praia da Rocha and Albufeira then, but do head over there for a look see. They can be fun places to have a good night in (in summer).
My wife and I are going to Portugal for the month of september and we are looking to buy a month home in the Algarve. Your video has given us an insight into the area and we would love to meet you when we get there to give us some guidance in our endeavours. We look forward to having a drink with you.
Super charming walk through of the Algarve. Thanks so much. We were fortunate enough to be in the Algarve in January just before lock down. We'll definitely return to Portugal, our favourite of the many countries and continents to which we've travelled in the past ten years. Portugal is an affordable retirement refuge from countries like mine (Canada) that are rapidly becoming too expensive in which to grow old.
Im a portuguese expat living in Europe and I've just come across your vids a few days ago. I have to say this is probably the most comprehensive, authentic, interesting, fun to watch yet rigorous video I've seen about the Algarve. You've made me start thiking about relocating back to Portugal, who knows, even to the Algarve - who knows - although being originaly from Porto i enjoy a bit of cold, rainy days and mountains nearby (not that we have many in Portugal that you can call true mountains). You're probably the best advocate for Algarve tourism and economy right now. Loved the SA accent, btw. Take care. Looking fwd to check out some of your other vids. 👍😉
I really like your video...adult one.... deep inside, easily to understand . go that way. Wonderful...Continue on Algarve and maybe more about Sagres 45 years ago........Serious info .
Hi Nick, this was the most useful video about Algarve I have seen so far. II heave plans to buy an apartment in Algarve once this virus situation is over. I'm an American citizen and as you know Portugal borders rare closed for American tourists . I'll get in touch when I'm ready to go. Thank you very much for taking the time to tell us all absolutely it the little cities in the Algarve.
Thank you very much for your informative video about the Algarve area. My wife and I have been thinking of living in Portugal. However, our main focus is on the Azores as they offers a more quiet and removed
Happy to have found this channel. I am French-Portuguese (living in Australia) and going to spend time in the Algarve in 2023. Sadly my father passed away very recently in Portugal, but I am making a pilgrimage to visit his final resting place in Vila Nova de Cacela. I will be taking the time to discover my father's favourite places in the Algarve and also to learn more about my Portuguese culture. I hope to some day buy a small house there so I am glad to have discovered your videos. Is there an email address I can write to you at to ask about living there, buying a home, the best real estate agents, etc? Kindest regards Virginia Das Neves
Hi Nick! Great to see new videos from Algarve Addicts. This is a terrific video and and most helpful and timely for our plans. Your passion for the Algarve is fantastic. Thanks for all you do to provide us with so much great info. Look forward to joining you on a SUP adventure in 2021! Cheers~~ Todd
My fav place is by far Lagos (and Sagres), i've been everywhere in Algarve (I'm from north portugal, so it's easy to go there). By far you get the best surfing hippie vibes there, no big discos just cool clubs/bars with crazy parties, best landscape, more village and lest town vibes, the feeling is pretty good there, it's different in a good way. Also very historical, the old town Lagos is inside castle walls
Im so glad I found your channel! Thank you so much for this video. I'm hoping to move to Portugal this year. I was pretty much set on the Algarve because of the weather, but I wasn't sure where to begin to look. Your video has really helped me narrow down my choices. Thanks again!
Thanks for this guide, Nick. I'm heading to Portugal at the end of January to scout retirement possibilities and am heading to Lagos as a base for part of that. This made it easier to decide which towns to look into first.
Hi Nick! Enjoyed watching your video on the Algarve… very informative. We are planning to move to Portugal later this year… Would love to keep in touch with you. All our best, Conchita & Zeno From San Diego,CA
Hi Nick. amazing and wonderful idea to share our region to the world. I would like to ask you something that sometimes goes around my mind like I want to know the portuguese people reviews ;). The Portuguese people are, probably like others, easy to deal with. Even when they don't speak your language you will take what you are looking for. In my point of view and I think with the people I know is the same, doesn't matter if you are white, black, red, blue, tall or small. What matters is if we can trust each other and have a good time chatting, drinking and eating (everything can be solved at the restaurant table). So, my question is: Algarve is a dream place to be living in but, what about the people? What you think about the people what can you expect from them, the food, the weather? Please give me a honest answer ! Keep this fantastic work. Algarve is known because of people like you, Passionate! "Stay well" ;)
Thanks for your comment Bruno. I guess the proof is in the pudding! I married a wonderful Portuguese girl and have a 100% Portuguese daughter and tons of fun and helpful Portuguese friends. The short answer is the locals are great here! It might be an interesting but difficult topic to address on a video.
Hi Nick Great video Nick, thank you. I Plan on relocating/retiring to Algarve ,ex Rhodesian, living in South Africa, late husband was Portuguese. Given our weak rand , where in the Algarve is the cheapest to live. Have traveled to Portugal for many years, mainly to Cascais and up North to Miranda do douro. I have only been to Algarve a few times, mainly for work in the travel industry, so don’t know it well . Thank you Faith
Great video. Keep it the way you are doing it, informative, nitty gritty, boots on the ground. No need for 4k drone videos or videos about dinners like many of those other vloggers do, that is just tiring to watch. Thanks and best of luck !
If you need help moving, get in touch with us here www.algarveaddicts.com/contact
I'm Portuguese, born and raised in the Algarve and I still watched this 😅 Great video, well done 👍🏼
Obrigado Sara!
I want to move to Portugal permanently...
I'd suggest you make a list and do your best to make it happen. Good luck!
Very good description of the Algarve! Thank you! I am portuguese, born in Portimão. Loved your movie! Keep going and good luck
Thanks so much, that's really good of you. 👍🏼
Nick, I’m Brazilian-Portuguese and let me tell you, this video was LEKKER BRU!!
Cheers my bru!👍🏼
Silves is a hidden gem. Calm, peaceful, quiet, we live a few kilometres outside the town. Lovely castle, cathedral, quaint side streets, super weekend food market...couldn't be happier...perfect if you're after a more rural lifestyle ten minutes inland from the coast...
Aah you're right, Silves is a lovely place. 👍🏼
I moved to North learning about the south with hope to move one day,for warmer weather. I like how you are humble and not egoistic in your presentation which is rare for RUclips. Thank you!
Wow, thank you Petra! That's a lovely compliment 🙂
Hello .. thank you for reminding me of the Algarve, where I lived from 1987 to 2004. .We left Algarve in 2004, when we relocated to Madeira.
I am still living in Madeira, and at the age of 80 , will not be moving away. So,
almost 35 years . Thanks for all the memories. ❤️ Valerie Farrington.
You're welcome Valerie, thanks for watching.
Your’s is the single best overview of the region we’ve seen. Thank you.
Wow, thank you Greg.
Wow. This video was so awesome. I'm American, my wife is South African/Portuguese with some family still in cape town. We are moving to Portugal from Atlanta, Georgia USA within a year. This vid was perfect. Thank you.
Thanks for watching a d good luck with your move!
Great informational video. This was incredibly helpful. I love Algarve. I am Portuguese. Born in Portugal and immigrated to the United States. I plan on moving back to Portugal someday.
Come back, it's wonderful! Thanks so much for watching, it's really appreciated 👍🏼
It’s time!
Same here. Would love to live there one day.
I live in Ontario, Canada. So tired of our long winters. As much as I love snow and Winter activities, I'm getting really tired. Long for the ocean.
now It s the time to go back home😁🤩. I wld say! . I want to go visit looks lovely
Mate I just loved your video, I am from Chile, but I lived in London England, Brisbane Australia and now living in Dubai and everything you say makes so much sense to me, I am so bored in Dubai, only malls everywhere, but that place in your video with all the history, diversity and genuine people and culture just makes me want to move there right now, I´ll keep watching your channel mate, cheers!!
Thanks Gerardo, yes Portugal has a lot to offer, but it also depends on the lens we view it through.
👏👏👏👏. This is the best video I have seen about Portugal and I have watched 100s of videos. Bravo 👏 and many thanks for the nice tour of Algarve 🙏 🙏🙏😄.
Thanks for the compliment Mohammed 👍🏼
Thanks for these videos, Nick! I love how it feels like we just met you in a bar and we asked what it is like to live there. So natural and conversational.
Hehe, thanks Kevin, it's weird isn't it? 😎👍🏼 Thanks for watching and I'll look out for you in the bar ☺️
really nice video!!i am living in the Algarve,Lagos area,(originally from Greece)almost a year now and nice to hear about it from a local
Yeah go Greece! A good buddy of mine from Athens has a Greek restaurant here in Almancil. It's called O Grego, check him out.
Great,i will check it out next time i will be in the area.Thanks for your info!!!!
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George! I am from Cyprus brother, considering to move. How's everything so far?
Thank you so much for the great video! I loved the air footage of the different councils. Great work! And wow you answer most comments! Inspiration 😄
Obrigado Susane, e parabéns pelo tua canal. 👌🏼
Algarve Addicts ... this is great! Thanks you! My sister and family live near Castro Marim, they moved from the U.K. over 21 years ago now and love It, they have land too so grow most of their fruit and veg. Dad bought a small place in Monte Gordo for his holidays as he loves the beach and sun, but I mush prefer Vila for its atmosphere, architecture and somehow more traditional vibe.
Im coming in April , i would love some help finding a good place to start the land research 🌱. How I can contact the author of this video ? Peace
Hi Sicuro, you can get in touch via www.algarveaddicts.com/contact
Excellent narration nick with perfect explanations of how wonderful the whole algarve is , after 40 years experience of all these areas we can assure people this is the very best video they could watch, well done.
Thanks Caroline
Bom dia Nick, being here for 20 years now too I really enjoyed your well presented overview of this stunning place packed with these kind of information only a local could give. Thank you very much for this, muito obrigada x
My pleasure!
Retiring in a year, this video was very helpful! Will surely be one of my first destinations to explore! Merci ☺️
Good luck in your search 👍🏼
I love the Algarve, went there on holidays every summer on a road trip with my family. but Lisbon will always be the place for me. Lisbon, Cascais, Sintra were all the places I grew up in and in my opinion are the best places to live.
Yup, the Lisbon area is a special place. So much going on up there!
I've been looking at places to visit up north as well and Sintra, Cascais, Óbidos and Lisboa look beautiful and well worth a visit.
This is a fantastic overview for people considering where to live - thanks!!
Thank you Joseph. 👍🏼
Thank you for the very informative and interesting video. I fell in love with Portugal a few years ago on a trip to Portugal and Spain. We flew into Lisbon and after a few days rented a car for a drive to Evora. After a two night stay we drove to Lagos where we had a wonderful stay exploring the beautiful coast. I got hooked on Portuguese Wine and the food we had in all areas was some of the best we have eaten in all of our European trips. I often thought The Algarve would be an amazing place for retirement.
You're welcome Jeff, thanks for taking the time to comment.
Beautiful Video Nick as always. Thanks for sharing this beautiful place of Algarve.
Can not wait to get back the lovely Algarve thanks
Thanks for watching, Kenneth👍🏼
Loved the video. Especially loved the "off the cuff" nature of the presentation. Very personal.
Cheers Howie, that's what I was going for ☺️
Such a useful video. It’s helped us come up with a short list of potential places to settle. We’re moving to PT without a preTrip so couldn’t do it without this kind of info. Thanks!
Cheers Jay, good luck with your move!
Excellent video Nick with masses of useful info....Many thanks.
You're welcome Jeremy, thanks for watching 👍🏼
Hi Nick, fellow South African and new subscriber here, so good to hear a familiar accent! ❤️ We’re considering retiring to the Algarve so your channel is just what we need. Looking forward to watching a lot more of your helpful information!
Hey Bea, thanks so much for subscribing! Hopefully I'll be making a LOT more videos in the future.
Hi Nick, just met you and it was a pleasure...I really enjoyed your version of showing the Algarve and I'll be watching all your videos in hope of finding my future place. Thank you!
Thanks for watching Olga!
The best overview's Algarve I’ve seen.
I really enjoyed your video, it was very informative and fun. You tell it like it is, and I appreciate that.
Thanks for watching Jennifer 👍🏼
Hi Nick, the family and I are moving to the Algarve soon. We have already done loads of research, but this video was extremely informative and helpful. Thank you very much!
Thanks for watching JT, I appreciate the compliments 👍🏼
Thank you so much, Nick, for a wonderful tour of the Algarve from Albufeira to Lagos! You were a terrific guide and you are SO full of useful knowledge. Cheers to you and your assistance. You certainly "know your stuff"!
You're welcome John! Great to meet you guys. 😎👍🏼
As a portuguese , npw 60 yo, who saw the algarve since I spent there my holydays with my grand parents, in Cabanas de Tavira, well, what can I say agter travalling all over the world: it's still my favoutite place, the smell and the air... unique :) Do ty for your magnifique sigh seeing :)
Thank you Nuno! It's a real privilege to be able to live here.
Hey, Nick thank you so very much for your super informative videos. Keep up the good work, Thanks a million for keeping it real and authentic.
Dario, 🇨🇦
Thanks Dario! My daughter and I love the Canadian accent. ,👍🏼
Have been holidaying in Armacao de Pera for the last 25years, same aparthotel, same room and same two weeks. Love the place.
I think ADP, whilst not having the most attractive skyline, is one of the most well situated beach resorts in the Algarve. The ocean is definitely calmer than other places.
@@AlgarveAddicts we always have a day of huge waves and from then on the sea is lovely and warm.
@@jimplant1578 it's wonderful when our sea gets warm. Good times.
Very nice review. Liked your map followup.
Thanks Vadim👍🏼
Anywhere and everywhere is great if it's in algarve!
I found a great cheap beautiful property in alcantarilha! It's quite near the beach but not in the middle of the chaotic housing by the beach!
Alcantarilha is a cute little spot. 👍🏼
I enjoyed your overview of the Algarve a great deal, particularly because you speak from long experience. Some RUclipsrs who post videos of Portugal are newbies to the country. In comparison, you’ve had time to explore the Algarve in depth. I found your commentary enlightening and helpful. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Well Done Nick! 👏❤You promoted the Algarve and the region really well
Obrigado Vinícius.
Just subscribed. SAfrican here too looking to retire in Portugal from New Zealand. Thanks for your generous sharing of knowledge and thorough coverage.
Love you style of presentation. Looking forward to watch them all.
Hi and thanks for an interesting video, living in the Algarve for the last few years and now stuck in the uk watching the grey sky and rain it has cheered me up. Ameixial on the N2 and surrounding area might make a good video when COVID goes away. Take care and stay safe.
Hi Nick, thank you very much for sharing the excellent information. You give a great overview and local tips!
You're welcome Jeffery. 👍🏼
Thank you. Very authentic, informative and useful.
You're very welcome!
Visiting very soon and was slightly apprehensive but after watching this most informative and interesting video l now can’t wait for our visit.Congratulations on making a great video it’s brilliant.
Thanks, I'm glad you found it useful 👍🏽
I am Portuguese born and I must say, this is a very well composed video.
Very informative 👏
Well done.
Thanks Sonia, so do you think I could start a career with RTP? 😁
@@AlgarveAddicts I think you should and I'd watch it every evening : )
Heheh, obrigado Nuno!🙏
Excellent descriptions and we concur with you!
Thank you Carol
Awesome video - perfect overview of the the Algarve. Thanks!
Thanks Winston 👍🏼
I made my first visit to Portugal earlier this year. I loved it. And loved the town of Silves. It was so quiet and beautiful in the off season.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks Nick. We are planning a move to the Algarve with a search visit this March. All of your information was of great help to us.
Excellent news Cliff. It would be interesting to know what your major criteria are for choosing a location to settle.
We are planning a trip to Portugal in 2025 on a scouting mission for relocation. I have been enjoying your videos.
Thanks so much for watching, Teri!
From first hand experience, people must come and try it first! Don’t sell up and then become disappointed later down the line. The winters here are so boring and it’s not all what it’s cracked up to be. I’m 30 and have lived here for 10 years.
That's really good advice Olly, always try first 👍🏼
Hehe, absolutely, some people love peace and quiet 😎👋🏻
Have you tried joining a nomad group? Always something going on with them.
So true, have a look at Portimão Digital Nomads and the LOFT Digital Nomad's (Loulé, Olhão, Faro, Tavira). Plus there's a group in Albufeira and Lagos and they're always doing something fun.
Outstanding video! Very practical, down to earth presentation including the vibe of each of the areas.
Cheers Boss, glad you enjoyed it.
Very good video! You did it like no other so far! Greetings from another Algarve addict, missing it.
Wow, what a fantastic compliment, thank you!
Very Great video!...thank you so much.
You're welcome Mike. Thanks for watching.
Wow, this was very informative! Thanks, Nick.
You're welcome 👍🏼 Thanks for watching.
I've watched your video 3 times now in order to research my move to Portugal . The most informative video I have watched. Brilliant, thankyou.
Thanks Eileen, there are tons more on each town/city as well. Check out www algarveaddicts.com/videos
Super well done. Was looking for someone to explain the Algarve to me like this! Subbed
Cheers Dave, that's wonderful feedback. I think a lot of people think the Algarve is one little resort.
Thanks Nick for the introduction to the Algarve.
No problem, Sandy! Any time :)
Thanks Nick for insight. We had to postpone our golf trip but reviewing 2021 options. August time frame.
That sucks. Here's to 2021! Where's your best course in the Algarve?
Such a great video!! Thank you for all the information provided. I follow you and Ken and dreaming to visiting Portugal.
You're welcome Edna. Yeah Ken is great, isn't he?
Excellent video. Very informative. Thank you for taking the time to put it together. I'm looking at the D7 Visa and researching various places in Portugal. Your knowledge and insight was super helpful. 🙏
Hi Laura, I'm glad it proved useful, thanks for watching 👍🏼
Nice presentation and cool shirt that somehow works with the backdrop lol. Anyway SO informative with information.Actually familiar because of car racing in Portimao. It appeas the cool winters, wild boars in some parts also cars and fuel make it interesting.Most of all the expats would be a reason to move there for me to meet types of people in a different setting than say NYC. Again a stunning representation sir,thx much.
Hi Nick, we are from Durbanville Capetown and looking at Portugal. Great video!
Thanks guys! Durbanville, aah is that wine farm still on the hill there? I can't recall the name, near Tygervalley I think...
@@AlgarveAddicts yes we have about 8 wine farms next to Durbanville town. Very beautiful. We are looking to move to Portugal. Just started to do research. Your videos are very informative. Thanks Nick!
You're welcome 👍🏼
Fantastic overview... will be visiting Algarve direct from New Zealand and will take your tips and work my way through..
Cheers Mac, sign up for my email newsletter, it's pretty helpful www.algarveaddicts.com
What an awesome video from a fellow SAFFA! You are definitely cementing my decision to move. I just need to find out what my job options are now lol.. Thanks again Nick! Keep on posting!
You're welcome Reez, just know that jobs here don't pay very well (in the Algarve at least). Good luck!
It would be beneficial if you relocate to Algarve under a foreign contract. This usually pays better.
Minimum wage in Portugal for Portuguese is 705 euros per month.
A nurse makes about 1200 per month. Don't know what you do for a living, so, do your research. Best of luck.
Thank you so much for the great information. I loved how you have a slide show of every place that you spoke of. It gave me an idea of what that place looks like. You gave great explanations of each place. Sailing,tours walking,fishing partying,shops. I loved this video obrigada 😁
Thanks for watching Anna!
Great video Nick. Thank you. Nicely laid out and really informative.
Thanks Andrew!
Loved the video mate. We are planning to relocate after my daughter matriculates next year. Looking forward to it and loved you video on this area.
Thanks a lot.
Also from Cape town so good to hear its as good as Cape Town. Can't possibly be better :)
Hahaha, good luck on your journey 👍🏼
Thanks, Nick, It was good to see again all the great places that we have visited over the years and be reminded of, what a wonderful region the Algarve really is. Looking forward to seeing more of your in-depth videos on the places of interest. Keep up the good work.
Thanks Tony. It's hard work making these videos but super fun doing it! Stay well.
Brilliant video, you always give such good information.
Tha knyou Susan, that's great to hear! 👍🏼
You are amazing. Thanks for sharing your experiences. I am planning a visit this year and really enjoyed your video. Cheers.
You're welcome Miguel, thanks for watching 👍🏼
Lekker video! You made the best video of the Algarve, it's a perfect overview of the region. Thank you very much, I should be there in about 5 weeks to check out some of the towns on your list. Greetings from beautiful Scarborough /Cape Town.
Thanks Florence, much appreciated 👍🏼
Really useful. As a Brit I’m particularly keen to avoid to loud, obnoxious variety.
I'm glad the video helped. Yup, avoid Praia da Rocha and Albufeira then, but do head over there for a look see. They can be fun places to have a good night in (in summer).
Algarve is obnoxious as it gets in the summer
@@Dreso87 that statement makes no sense?
Can’t wait to come see. I’ll reach out to you I’m interested in buying and relocating thanks so much very informative
Looking forward to it. All the best. 👍🏼
Great overview Nick, thanks. Hope to buy there soon!
Thanks Rory! Let me know if you need any help.
My wife and I are going to Portugal for the month of september and we are looking to buy a month home in the Algarve. Your video has given us an insight into the area and we would love to meet you when we get there to give us some guidance in our endeavours. We look forward to having a drink with you.
Sure thing Will, you can buy me a drink if you're in Sao Brás and I am. 👍🏼 Thanks.
Thank you; this is so helpful and informative! I'm planning to visit the Algarve later in the year.
You're welcome 👍🏼
Great video specially for me as I will be visiting Portugal for the first time. Lots of info. Thank you.
You're welcome, I'm glad it was useful. 👍🏼
Super charming walk through of the Algarve. Thanks so much. We were fortunate enough to be in the Algarve in January just before lock down. We'll definitely return to Portugal, our favourite of the many countries and continents to which we've travelled in the past ten years. Portugal is an affordable retirement refuge from countries like mine (Canada) that are rapidly becoming too expensive in which to grow old.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Totally agree. I am looking to retire in portugal. Can't afford canada now
Great work. I am portuguse but I also lived in South Africa, in the Transval, now i live in center of portugal.
Excellent, Carlos, I hope you enjoy it up there in the center? Do you follow OK Portugal?
Im a portuguese expat living in Europe and I've just come across your vids a few days ago. I have to say this is probably the most comprehensive, authentic, interesting, fun to watch yet rigorous video I've seen about the Algarve. You've made me start thiking about relocating back to Portugal, who knows, even to the Algarve - who knows - although being originaly from Porto i enjoy a bit of cold, rainy days and mountains nearby (not that we have many in Portugal that you can call true mountains). You're probably the best advocate for Algarve tourism and economy right now. Loved the SA accent, btw. Take care. Looking fwd to check out some of your other vids. 👍😉
Thanks Miguel, that's very kind of you 👍
I really like your video...adult one.... deep inside, easily to understand . go that way. Wonderful...Continue on Algarve and maybe more about Sagres 45 years ago........Serious info .
Hi Nick, this was the most useful video about Algarve I have seen so far. II heave plans to buy an apartment in Algarve once this virus situation is over. I'm an American citizen and as you know Portugal borders rare closed for American tourists . I'll get in touch when I'm ready to go. Thank you very much for taking the time to tell us all absolutely it the little cities in the Algarve.
Fantastic! Glad I could help.
I work in Carvoeiro Tourism Office. Nice video!
Thanks Luis! Are you guys still down on the square next to Steen Jakobsen's Ice cream shop and Sully's?
Thank you very much for your informative video about the Algarve area. My wife and I have been thinking of living in Portugal. However, our main focus is on the Azores as they offers a more quiet and removed
Hi Stephanie, yes I am sure the Azores is much quieter. I'm looking forward to getting over there some day.
Many quiet places in the mainland too.
Happy to have found this channel. I am French-Portuguese (living in Australia) and going to spend time in the Algarve in 2023. Sadly my father passed away very recently in Portugal, but I am making a pilgrimage to visit his final resting place in Vila Nova de Cacela. I will be taking the time to discover my father's favourite places in the Algarve and also to learn more about my Portuguese culture. I hope to some day buy a small house there so I am glad to have discovered your videos. Is there an email address I can write to you at to ask about living there, buying a home, the best real estate agents, etc?
Kindest regards
Virginia Das Neves
Hi Virginia. I'm sorry to hear about your father. He really chose a lovely place to live. You can get in touch through www.algarveaddicts.com/contact
When I came to live here thirty years ago, whatever you needed you just headed for the 125 road and drive along there and you would find it,
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Really Great Video! Saving this One! Thank You!
Thanks Cheryl. You're welcome and thanks for watching 👍🏼
Hi Nick! Great to see new videos from Algarve Addicts. This is a terrific video and and most helpful and timely for our plans. Your passion for the Algarve is fantastic. Thanks for all you do to provide us with so much great info. Look forward to joining you on a SUP adventure in 2021! Cheers~~ Todd
Hey Todd! Looking forward to seeing you guys too.
Thank you for sharing Nick! I will have to decide where to live in 2 years when I retire. 👍🌟
It's always fun figuring that out, so many places to see.
Lagos by far is the best place of algarve, it is almost heaven.
@seven52nine 😨😂😂😂
My fav place is by far Lagos (and Sagres), i've been everywhere in Algarve (I'm from north portugal, so it's easy to go there). By far you get the best surfing hippie vibes there, no big discos just cool clubs/bars with crazy parties, best landscape, more village and lest town vibes, the feeling is pretty good there, it's different in a good way. Also very historical, the old town Lagos is inside castle walls
Im so glad I found your channel! Thank you so much for this video. I'm hoping to move to Portugal this year. I was pretty much set on the Algarve because of the weather, but I wasn't sure where to begin to look. Your video has really helped me narrow down my choices. Thanks again!
You're welcome Katie, I'm really glad it helped. 👍🏼
Katie Rae...check out Real Algarve Living. Andrew buys homes all over Algarve and restored them. He may have a gem for you.
Thanks for this guide, Nick. I'm heading to Portugal at the end of January to scout retirement possibilities and am heading to Lagos as a base for part of that. This made it easier to decide which towns to look into first.
You're welcome Seth
Hi Nick!
Enjoyed watching your video on the Algarve… very informative. We are planning to move to Portugal later this year…
Would love to keep in touch with you.
All our best,
Conchita & Zeno
From San Diego,CA
Hi Conchita, Thank you! First step is to sign up for the 14 day email series --> www.algarveaddicts.com/contact
Hi Nick. amazing and wonderful idea to share our region to the world.
I would like to ask you something that sometimes goes around my mind like I want to know the portuguese people reviews ;).
The Portuguese people are, probably like others, easy to deal with. Even when they don't speak your language you will take what you are looking for.
In my point of view and I think with the people I know is the same, doesn't matter if you are white, black, red, blue, tall or small. What matters is if we can trust each other and have a good time chatting, drinking and eating (everything can be solved at the restaurant table).
So, my question is:
Algarve is a dream place to be living in but, what about the people? What you think about the people what can you expect from them, the food, the weather? Please give me a honest answer ! Keep this fantastic work. Algarve is known because of people like you, Passionate!
"Stay well" ;)
Thanks for your comment Bruno. I guess the proof is in the pudding! I married a wonderful Portuguese girl and have a 100% Portuguese daughter and tons of fun and helpful Portuguese friends. The short answer is the locals are great here! It might be an interesting but difficult topic to address on a video.
Hi Nick
Great video Nick, thank you.
I Plan on relocating/retiring to Algarve ,ex Rhodesian, living in South Africa, late husband was Portuguese.
Given our weak rand , where in the Algarve is the cheapest to live.
Have traveled to Portugal for many years, mainly to Cascais and up North to Miranda do douro. I have only been to Algarve a few times, mainly for work in the travel industry, so don’t know it well .
Thank you Faith
@@faithpires4221 Hi Faith, it's best we chat about it one on one - drop me an email nick@algarveaddicts.com
Great job Nick. Good video that will come in handy.
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This is fabulous!!! Thank you for the west to East!!! Now I have to go East to West on a video but stop at Faro.
You sure do! I'm looking forward to seeing it.
Thank you so much!!! So informative 👍👍 we need this!!!!
You're welcome 👍🏼
Great video. Keep it the way you are doing it, informative, nitty gritty, boots on the ground. No need for 4k drone videos or videos about dinners like many of those other vloggers do, that is just tiring to watch. Thanks and best of luck !
Hehehe, I love it Olli! :))
YOU ARE A VERY GOOD CITIZEN AND WELL INFORMED ABOUT YOUR COUNTY.
Thank you Balakumar
Great video! Thank you for the information, my family and I are hoping to be in Faro in 2021.
Thanks Edward, good luck for your visit. Let me know if you have any questions.