Ah Sao Bras, how I miss you. We visited Sao Bras for many years, especially after my parents bought a new build apartment on Rua Virgínia de Passos, just opposite Luis dos Frango. Dad originally bought it as they wanted to retire to the Algarv having holidayed there for many years previous. Sadly Dad passed away 11 years ago and they didnt get chance to live their life, mum relocated back to the UK to be near family. I spent about 4 years after going back and forth from the UK while I was charged with selling the property (I think it was sold to a Brazilian couple) Both my wife and I love SB and have very fond memories and in turn we brought friends out and her parents to see what all the fuss was about. We visited last in 2019 and keep saying we need to come back and visit. SB really is a true gem without it being pimped up and made all touristy, it still retains that laid back vibe that we enjoy and miss so much.
I stuck a pin in a map of southern Europe 6 years ago and 6 months later I landed in São Brás - alone and as green as a watermelon 😅 Not a moment of regret so far, it's a wonderful town.
As a single male, the questions about social interaction in a rather small town is the question. How do both solo females and males mix in a small town? All the best from Florida, USA/Randall
Hi gill well done to your adventure landing in portugal 🇵🇹.from - Im recently venturing to Sao Albortel- If your minded. Sometime and free for a coffe locally it would be interesting to chat about your experiences 👍
Thanks for posting Nick, I wasn’t aware of this beautiful town until your presentation. Recently completed the train journey from Tavira to Spain. Maybe this town next?incidentally we encountered new residents from the USA relocated in the Tavira area. Regards from Somerset England 🏴
It is a great town, and I have lived here five years. Nice culture, friendly people, and many places to explore. It has some hidden gems, one is the gym across the road from the public medical centre , gym is open from 07.00 hrs to 22.00 hrs from Monday to Friday.I use it every morning after my 7.5 km run, and if you are up at that time in the morning, I am the eccentric guy running with the rucksack with the flashing red light.
Nice to see more about where you live, Nick. Tell Cliff that he looks much more like a João or a Pedro (no offence intended, just looks Portugalese😁). The streets of the old town are unmistakably Portuguese, no other place like it.
Hi Nick, We are Austrian and moved to Sao Bras. We were so lucky finding this phantastic town. Perhaps we will meet next time at the museum for one of the interessing events
Nick, I am so glad that you did a piece on your hometown. I’ve always wondered which one it was, and I think that it speaks volumes, that you’ve chosen this place being so knowledgeable about the Algarve. As always, top-notch work.
Nick: Always "thanks" for your well done presentations. I returned from Spain a couple of years ago and unfortunately I let my 10 year visa expire. Now in Florida. I know the Algarve well and would be my first selection should I ever return for several months or "forever". Of course, the issue for all of use non-EU is residency. I do really miss the historical aspects of most towns in all of Europe. Thanks again. Randall.Melbourne, Florida
Well done again Nick. Editing was slick and information was complete yet concise and incredibly useful for me personally, as I plan my move there. São Brás de Alportel wasn't even on my radar, but it sure as hell is now. Thank you.
Hi Nick! Been a big fan of the channel for a few years now. My Uncle lives in São Bras and I am visiting him twice in the next two months. I will be over on July 8th for 8 days and then again August the 11th for 10 days! Hopefully I will get the chance to see you!!
Beautiful museum! Interesting information regarding the growing influx of expats and the real estate prices in your specific town/area. As always, Nick, another great video 👍
hello Nick thank you for sharing this very helpful and very informative video, what a great place, no mention of a T1, hehe what lovely people too, carnt wait to relocate, your a good person
If you provide good friendly service, I'm sure you could do well. Throw in great coffee too and you have a winner. You'd be competing with Avalanche though maps.app.goo.gl/KAkQo3RcCi2VVgub8
Great job and it was nice to be introduced to your neighborhood! Also SB was not on my radar. I haven’t looked that much in the interior of the Algarve. But this is a place I want to visit! Silves has a bigger population does it not? Are they equivalent as towns? Also, does the weather get more extreme up there with hotter summers, and colder winters? I’m gonna go on another scouting trip to the Algarve (I live in Lisbon currently) and if I do get your town, I’ll send you a message. More to follow.
Silves town (10,600) has actually slightly fewer inhabitants than São Brás de Alportel (11,200) and yes its slightly warmer than Silves. I'm not sure if it's colder in winter though. If you'd like a personlized tour of the area, we do those. 👍🏼
Good to know; assuming you have some nice mountain views as well. We love European lifestyle. Assuming you have a good bakery and butcher/ neawrby... Feliz Natal to you and yours, enjoy the time.@@AlgarveAddicts
You really can't compare Tavira to Sao Bras. You can compare Tavira to the other coastal towns. I was surprise thought that the river in Tavira is murky and the one on VRSA looks clearer and clean.
It's not that surprising , the Gilão River in Tavira is very small and the Guadiana in VRSA is one of Iberia's largest. The rate of flow massively different...
I have a good friend in Tavira, she is trying to sell up and leave. It's lost it's soul and is turning into an upmarket Albufeira. I spend enough time there to know it's changed in even the last year. Not a place I'd want to live.
Ah Sao Bras, how I miss you.
We visited Sao Bras for many years, especially after my parents bought a new build apartment on Rua Virgínia de Passos, just opposite Luis dos Frango.
Dad originally bought it as they wanted to retire to the Algarv having holidayed there for many years previous. Sadly Dad passed away 11 years ago and they didnt get chance to live their life, mum relocated back to the UK to be near family. I spent about 4 years after going back and forth from the UK while I was charged with selling the property (I think it was sold to a Brazilian couple)
Both my wife and I love SB and have very fond memories and in turn we brought friends out and her parents to see what all the fuss was about. We visited last in 2019 and keep saying we need to come back and visit.
SB really is a true gem without it being pimped up and made all touristy, it still retains that laid back vibe that we enjoy and miss so much.
You're absolutely right, a real Portuguese town (rare in the Algarve). Come back soon.
I stuck a pin in a map of southern Europe 6 years ago and 6 months later I landed in São Brás - alone and as green as a watermelon 😅 Not a moment of regret so far, it's a wonderful town.
As a single male, the questions about social interaction in a rather small town is the question. How do both solo females and males mix in a small town? All the best from Florida, USA/Randall
Hi gill well done to your adventure landing in portugal 🇵🇹.from -
Im recently venturing to Sao Albortel-
If your minded. Sometime and free for a coffe locally it would be interesting to chat about your experiences 👍
I will say your portuguese is impressive!! But i imagine after living there for so long you would learn it quite well:)
Obrigado, it's good enough , thanks 👍🏼
Thanks for posting Nick, I wasn’t aware of this beautiful town until your presentation. Recently completed the train journey from Tavira to Spain. Maybe this town next?incidentally we encountered new residents from the USA relocated in the Tavira area.
Regards from Somerset England 🏴
Glad it was helpful!👍
It is a great town, and I have lived here five years.
Nice culture, friendly people, and many places to explore.
It has some hidden gems, one is the gym across the road from the public medical centre , gym is open from 07.00 hrs to 22.00 hrs from Monday to Friday.I use it every morning after my 7.5 km run, and if you are up at that time in the morning, I am the eccentric guy running with the rucksack with the flashing red light.
Amazing, I have been past there so many times and have never seen it. You can't miss gyms in other parts of the world, here they're hidden! 🤷
How do you compare it to Silves or Paderna?
Watch my video on Silves to see...
Nice to see more about where you live, Nick. Tell Cliff that he looks much more like a João or a Pedro (no offence intended, just looks Portugalese😁). The streets of the old town are unmistakably Portuguese, no other place like it.
Thanks for watching Glenn, it's always good to see your comments.
Happy Father's Day, Nick.
Thanks Bill! You must be South African, right?
@AlgarveAddicts America Nick. It's cool South Africa celebrates this day as well. I hope it was a good one. 👍Big fan of the AA podcast. Bill
Cheers Bill 👍🏼
Eu amo os portugueses. São diretos, completamente diferente dos americanos.
Hi Nick, We are Austrian and moved to Sao Bras. We were so lucky finding this phantastic town. Perhaps we will meet next time at the museum for one of the interessing events
Perhaps! Keep your eyes open for a tall South African guy 😂
Nick, I am so glad that you did a piece on your hometown. I’ve always wondered which one it was, and I think that it speaks volumes, that you’ve chosen this place being so knowledgeable about the Algarve. As always, top-notch work.
Thank you.
Nick: Always "thanks" for your well done presentations. I returned from Spain a couple of years ago and unfortunately I let my 10 year visa expire. Now in Florida. I know the Algarve well and would be my first selection should I ever return for several months or "forever". Of course, the issue for all of use non-EU is residency. I do really miss the historical aspects of most towns in all of Europe. Thanks again. Randall.Melbourne, Florida
Hey. Residency is possible, it's just a real big bureaucratic hassle. However, we do have people who can do it for you if you decide it's for you.
Nicely done, Nick! Thank you for introducing us to São Brás de Alportel earlier this year. We're happy that we moved here.
Thanks Howard, looking forward to catching up soon.
What a beautiful spot - thanks Nick!
You're welcome D 👍🏼
Well done again Nick. Editing was slick and information was complete yet concise and incredibly useful for me personally, as I plan my move there. São Brás de Alportel wasn't even on my radar, but it sure as hell is now. Thank you.
I agree! I added it to my list for my October scouting trip.
Great job thanks Nick!
You're welcome guys! Look us up for a tour when you come over or even a quick lunch if I'm about.
@Hawaiian Guy thank you, that's really good feedback on the video. Complete and concise is what I strive for.
Hi Nick! Been a big fan of the channel for a few years now. My Uncle lives in São Bras and I am visiting him twice in the next two months. I will be over on July 8th for 8 days and then again August the 11th for 10 days! Hopefully I will get the chance to see you!!
Who knows mate, who knows. Enjoy your trip!
Beautiful museum! Interesting information regarding the growing influx of expats and the real estate prices in your specific town/area. As always, Nick, another great video 👍
Thanks Janys 🙏🏼
You do a great job with these videos!
Thank you Lyne!
I have not se you in a long time, there you are saling my little country again 😂😂❤
Did you miss me?
Great place ,good people i have a small house there ,happy days
Excellent, say hi if you see me in the streets. 👍🏼
@@AlgarveAddicts will do 😀
hello Nick thank you for sharing this very helpful and very informative video, what a great place, no mention of a T1, hehe what lovely people too, carnt wait to relocate, your a good person
Does Sao Bras need another bicycle shop? Beautiful place. ❤
If you provide good friendly service, I'm sure you could do well. Throw in great coffee too and you have a winner. You'd be competing with Avalanche though maps.app.goo.gl/KAkQo3RcCi2VVgub8
Great job and it was nice to be introduced to your neighborhood! Also SB was not on my radar. I haven’t looked that much in the interior of the Algarve. But this is a place I want to visit! Silves has a bigger population does it not? Are they equivalent as towns? Also, does the weather get more extreme up there with hotter summers, and colder winters? I’m gonna go on another scouting trip to the Algarve (I live in Lisbon currently) and if I do get your town, I’ll send you a message. More to follow.
Silves town (10,600) has actually slightly fewer inhabitants than São Brás de Alportel (11,200) and yes its slightly warmer than Silves. I'm not sure if it's colder in winter though. If you'd like a personlized tour of the area, we do those. 👍🏼
Nice work mate carry on with it in till next one.
Thanks José
Thanks Nick, the town looks lovely!
You're welcome PG13, I haven't seen you comment in a while!
No wander you all like portugal so much Lok whou beautiful it is.🌷🌷
It's not too shabby 😂👍🏼
Very interesting. Great video 👌
Thanks 👍🏼
Nick, can you see the ocean from your hometown? How long does it take to drive to the ocean? Best, Dagmar
About 25 minutes, and yes I can see a sliver of the ocean from my house on a hill. A real estate agent may call it an ocean view, I wouldn't, though.😊
Good to know; assuming you have some nice mountain views as well. We love European lifestyle. Assuming you have a good bakery and butcher/ neawrby... Feliz Natal to you and yours, enjoy the time.@@AlgarveAddicts
At list you know History Bravo 👏👏👏👏👏
Hello Nick ! Is there good hiking in Sao Brás ?
Yes, you can walk here and it's lovely going through the hills. Check out apps like Komoot and All Trails.
how is the cost of living there? was thinking of moving to the outskirts of Faro and this looks like it might fill the bill
Cost of living is a hugely subjective thing. It's rising but still cheaper than the rest of Europe.
Is this area one of the Golden Visa Investor Area's?
Hi Billy, no, not a Golden Vida investment área. Get in touch through www.algarveaddicts.com/contact and we can explain all that to you.
I want to live in a vila with a lot of land
Hi Nayda, if you're seriously interested in a property, we can help you. Fill in this form www.algarveaddicts.com/contact
I think Tavira is better
You're welcome to your opinion 😂👍🏼
You really can't compare Tavira to Sao Bras. You can compare Tavira to the other coastal towns. I was surprise thought that the river in Tavira is murky and the one on VRSA looks clearer and clean.
It's not that surprising , the Gilão River in Tavira is very small and the Guadiana in VRSA is one of Iberia's largest. The rate of flow massively different...
I have a good friend in Tavira, she is trying to sell up and leave. It's lost it's soul and is turning into an upmarket Albufeira. I spend enough time there to know it's changed in even the last year. Not a place I'd want to live.
No keep it to your self 😂😂😂😂