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...
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!!
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.
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 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.
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
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
We were looking at places to move to from Ireland. My wife and I are both South Africans. We were looking at the Azores etc but I think the Algarve is probably the area we will move to in the next year or so. I also like playing golf so looks like a great place. Thanks for the awesome video!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
@@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!
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 .
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.
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, 🇨🇦
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 :)
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!
"A well not so bagagem crowd in Albufeira" and you're right sir. Although I love the whole of the Algarve I ended up getting a place in Cabanas de Tavira, where actually I spent some youth years with my grandparents. He had a place there and was, before the 25th of April revolution, the commander of the Guarda Fiscal, a branch later incorporated in GNR. Those were some sweet times, as I'm sure you also had back in the day in Cape Town. I have a friend that speaks very fondly of Her early years in that place so I may understand it a bit. Pretty much like your videos by the way. Cheers!
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!
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
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 :)
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.
Awesome, well done excellent video. I will share it with many people. We From SA moved here in 2013 and chose to live in VILAMOURA, love our quality of life here, I work for you VAP Real Estate on the Marina, your video is just fabulous 👍
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.
Been following your channel for some time, but after this video I had to subscribe. Great content! We're planning to move to the Algarve in 1 or 2 years from America and wonder if you could list 2 or 3 places off of this list that offer the best setting for physical activity, such as walking, beach swimming and sailing, as we plan to focus solely on health from day one. Preferably with good secondary school for our kid. We speak Portuguese, therefore local or expat community are both welcome. I have my eyes on Lagos and am planning a trip this summer, but can check any other suggested spots. In our 50's, we would likely avoid party towns and touristic hotspots (if at all possible in Algarve). Thanks!
Thanks a lot for this video. I have been visiting most places you'd mention and i shall be back after this COVID thing. The Algarve is a lovely place on earth (and i have seen many) and i like the people and the food. It all starts with those dangerous sweets in the morning and it never stops. Thanks again, i also like style of presenting and all :-)
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 !
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"!
Great Video Nick really appreciate it.. Australian seriously looking at moving to Algarve in 1 or 2 years.. Heading there for holiday when COVID allows..
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
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 😁
Such a pleasant voice you have, as you describe all the towns along the Algarve. You made them all seem appealing for various reasons, so I can tell you love the entire Algarve. Your Portuguese pronunciation was very good, as it is not the easiest language to pick up, for someone whose native tongue is English. I would be interested to see other videos you have done. Thank you, Nick!
Thanks Jim, that's good of you to say. Subscribe to my channel, there are quite a few on here and I'm planning more as I'm rather surprised how well these few went.
@@AlgarveAddicts I did subscribe, Nick, and watched one other video about how you moved to Portugal 20 years ago. I have communicated with a couple friends in Lisbon, and researched some of the Portuguese history, so am very interested in this beautiful country (I would also love to see your native city of Cape Town, RSA, which appears to be one of the 5 most beautiful in the world!). I look forward to viewing other videos on Algarve Addicts. Obrigado!
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.
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
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. 🙏
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
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.
Great Video! I surfed through various videos, and yours was the best. I am thinking to move to a cheap area, because my pension is only 913 euro a month in Holland. I learned now, that the cheapest town are those, where the tourists do not hang out to much. Greetings from Holland!
@@AlgarveAddicts Thank you for the tips. I write them down and look them up on RUclips. I have Osteoporose. My vitamine D-Suppliments do not work any more. Natural sun could help. I have medical reasons, why i should leave the cold Netherlands. I look since days for a place, where i could live with such a small pension. My first choice is Ethiopia, but the rules for leaving the EU are even more difficult, then moving to Portugal. Getting old is not easy. It should be nice, but in reality, pension is not helpful to me. I starve most of the time of the month, just to pay my monthly bills. It,s so unfair, the world upside-down, ALL my pension-money goes to my bills, and i am left with nothing to feed myself. I guess, i am not the only one, that is in such a situation. I hope, Portugal becomes a real possibility of a better life, more sun, more food! GREETINGS from Holland!
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!
Hi. My wife and I are Scots currently living and working in the USA.. Our plans are however, to retire and move to Portugal. This video has been really useful..we love the look of Lagos and Tavira. Might need your help in the next few years
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
Thank You. That's an informative video and I liked it a lot. Being a Norwegian looking for a place to retire in the future, I've been many places all over the world without finding the mix I like. I must say,after this video, Algarve looks very promising to me. I've got a few more years of work, but my next vacation will certainly go to Algarve, to check out this beautiful place.
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. 👍😉
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. 👍🏼
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.
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 🙂
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
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!
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.
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
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!
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!
👏👏👏👏. 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 👍🏼
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
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 👍🏽
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 ☺️
This is a fantastic overview for people considering where to live - thanks!!
Thank you Joseph. 👍🏼
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 👍🏼
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!
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.
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.
Loved the video. Especially loved the "off the cuff" nature of the presentation. Very personal.
Cheers Howie, that's what I was going for ☺️
Well Done Nick! 👏❤You promoted the Algarve and the region really well
Obrigado Vinícius.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
We were looking at places to move to from Ireland. My wife and I are both South Africans. We were looking at the Azores etc but I think the Algarve is probably the area we will move to in the next year or so. I also like playing golf so looks like a great place. Thanks for the awesome video!
You're welcome. Let us know if you need any help on your journey www.algarveaddicts.com
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.
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.
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.
Excellent video Nick with masses of useful info....Many thanks.
You're welcome Jeremy, thanks for watching 👍🏼
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.
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.
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!🙏
Beautiful Video Nick as always. Thanks for sharing this beautiful place of Algarve.
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 👍🏼
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 .
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.
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 👍🏼
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. ,👍🏼
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 👍🏼
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 👍🏼
"A well not so bagagem crowd in Albufeira" and you're right sir. Although I love the whole of the Algarve I ended up getting a place in Cabanas de Tavira, where actually I spent some youth years with my grandparents. He had a place there and was, before the 25th of April revolution, the commander of the Guarda Fiscal, a branch later incorporated in GNR. Those were some sweet times, as I'm sure you also had back in the day in Cape Town. I have a friend that speaks very fondly of Her early years in that place so I may understand it a bit. Pretty much like your videos by the way. Cheers!
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. 👍🏼
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
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 👍🏼
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.
Thanks so much..so lovely to hear the familiar accent! Will be writing perso for some advice, thank you! So hard to move when you're in lockdown!!!
It's tough to do anything in lockdown, but you're right, moving is way harder.
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
Awesome, well done excellent video. I will share it with many people. We From SA moved here in 2013 and chose to live in VILAMOURA, love our quality of life here, I work for you VAP Real Estate on the Marina, your video is just fabulous 👍
Thanks Fatima, yes I have friends who surf down in Vilamoura👍🏼
Wow, this was very informative! Thanks, Nick.
You're welcome 👍🏼 Thanks for watching.
Man, did you narrate this with NO edit?! Nice job.
There are a few edits in there but it's easy when you know the place so well ☺️
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.
Hi Nick,
Love the video. It’s on my radar to possibly move to Portugal at some point.
Thanks for sharing-new friend in the UK -cheers Andy ❤️🎹
Cheers Andy, thanks for watching. Now go and have a look at all my other videos 😎👍🏼
Awesome video - perfect overview of the the Algarve. Thanks!
Thanks Winston 👍🏼
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!
Been following your channel for some time, but after this video I had to subscribe. Great content! We're planning to move to the Algarve in 1 or 2 years from America and wonder if you could list 2 or 3 places off of this list that offer the best setting for physical activity, such as walking, beach swimming and sailing, as we plan to focus solely on health from day one. Preferably with good secondary school for our kid. We speak Portuguese, therefore local or expat community are both welcome. I have my eyes on Lagos and am planning a trip this summer, but can check any other suggested spots. In our 50's, we would likely avoid party towns and touristic hotspots (if at all possible in Algarve). Thanks!
Great video Nick. Thank you. Nicely laid out and really informative.
Thanks Andrew!
Thanks a lot for this video. I have been visiting most places you'd mention and i shall be back after this COVID thing. The Algarve is a lovely place on earth (and i have seen many) and i like the people and the food. It all starts with those dangerous sweets in the morning and it never stops. Thanks again, i also like style of presenting and all :-)
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?
Very nice review. Liked your map followup.
Thanks Vadim👍🏼
Can not wait to get back the lovely Algarve thanks
Thanks for watching, Kenneth👍🏼
Nick where have you been?…. I have watched so many videos in this one is the most informative great job!
Thanks, what do you mean "where have I been"? 😎
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! :))
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. 😎👍🏼
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 👍🏼
Great Video Nick really appreciate it.. Australian seriously looking at moving to Algarve in 1 or 2 years.. Heading there for holiday when COVID allows..
I hope it doesn't disappoint Marcus. Good luck!
Thank you; this is so helpful and informative! I'm planning to visit the Algarve later in the year.
You're welcome 👍🏼
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?
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.
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
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!
Such a pleasant voice you have, as you describe all the towns along the Algarve. You made them all seem appealing for various reasons, so I can tell you love the entire Algarve. Your Portuguese pronunciation was very good, as it is not the easiest language to pick up, for someone whose native tongue is English. I would be interested to see other videos you have done. Thank you, Nick!
Thanks Jim, that's good of you to say. Subscribe to my channel, there are quite a few on here and I'm planning more as I'm rather surprised how well these few went.
@@AlgarveAddicts I did subscribe, Nick, and watched one other video about how you moved to Portugal 20 years ago. I have communicated with a couple friends in Lisbon, and researched some of the Portuguese history, so am very interested in this beautiful country (I would also love to see your native city of Cape Town, RSA, which appears to be one of the 5 most beautiful in the world!). I look forward to viewing other videos on Algarve Addicts. Obrigado!
Great overview Nick, thanks. Hope to buy there soon!
Thanks Rory! Let me know if you need any help.
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.
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.
Outstanding video! Very practical, down to earth presentation including the vibe of each of the areas.
Cheers Boss, glad you enjoyed it.
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.
Thank you! Visiting for the first time in September with my best friend, so not moving (yet) but very informative! Merci!
De nada! 👍🏼
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 👍🏼
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
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?
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.
Great Video! I surfed through various videos, and yours was the best. I am thinking to move to a cheap area, because my pension is only 913 euro a month in Holland. I learned now, that the cheapest town are those, where the tourists do not hang out to much. Greetings from Holland!
You're correct there Regina. Maybe have a look at some of the smaller "Portuguese" villages (ie not tourist towns) like Alcoutim, Alte and Messines
@@AlgarveAddicts Thank you for the tips. I write them down and look them up on RUclips. I have Osteoporose. My vitamine D-Suppliments do not work any more. Natural sun could help. I have medical reasons, why i should leave the cold Netherlands. I look since days for a place, where i could live with such a small pension. My first choice is Ethiopia, but the rules for leaving the EU are even more difficult, then moving to Portugal. Getting old is not easy. It should be nice, but in reality, pension is not helpful to me. I starve most of the time of the month, just to pay my monthly bills. It,s so unfair, the world upside-down, ALL my pension-money goes to my bills, and i am left with nothing to feed myself. I guess, i am not the only one, that is in such a situation. I hope, Portugal becomes a real possibility of a better life, more sun, more food! GREETINGS from Holland!
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.
Hi. My wife and I are Scots currently living and working in the USA.. Our plans are however, to retire and move to Portugal. This video has been really useful..we love the look of Lagos and Tavira. Might need your help in the next few years
Sure John, I'll be here.
Great choices. Lagos has super access to the ocean and beaches, whereas Tavira is more a riverside town.
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. That's an informative video and I liked it a lot. Being a Norwegian looking for a place to retire in the future, I've been many places all over the world without finding the mix I like. I must say,after this video, Algarve looks very promising to me. I've got a few more years of work, but my next vacation will certainly go to Algarve, to check out this beautiful place.
Awesome, good luck with your research trip. 👍🏼
Very Informative, we are going in January, so we appreciate the info, great video.
Thanks, I hope you enjoy your trip here.
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. 👍🏼
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 👍