Portugal in 2026 not only holds the brand, but expands the borders: buyers leave Lisbon and the Algarve towards the valleys of Duru and Alentejo. Why? Security. The country took 7th place in the world

Add to that more than 300 days of sunshine, a calm pace of life and a low-inflation economy of the year. Economic confidence is now as important as climate.

Paul Stannard, founder of Portugal Pathways, said: Investors see the country as a long-term base, not just a holiday. A combination of factors is reshaping the market.