The Western Algarve in Portugal is not a seasonal resort, but a place with a unique ecology. There are more than 300 sunny days, but the main value is the lack of land. The built-up areas are strictly

Lagos and Alvor operate year-round thanks to yacht life and surfing at Sagres. The sky here is so clear that the Milky Way is visible to the naked eye. Such conditions make prices stable, and demand from investors only grows.

Families value local schools and clinics, and professionals value transport links to major centres. This is an example of how quality of life shapes the market.