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Brits seeking their own Portugal property place in the sun may want to attend an exhibition advising them on all aspects of their potential purchase.

A Place In The Sun Live, based on the popular Channel 4 programme, will showcase thousands of holiday hideaways at the NEC in Birmingham from October 2nd-4th, with a special Portugal Pavilion for those particularly interested in Portugal property.

A Place in the Sun editor Richard Way tells homesgofast.com: "The balmy year-round climate, unspoilt beaches and world-class golf have maintained the Algarve’s popularity as a favourite second home destination with Brits.

‘And interest is now spreading to the Silver Coast, north of Lisbon, where a number of eco-friendly low-density developments overlooking the sweeping Atlantic beaches and close to cosy traditional towns are proving popular.’

Over 40 possible holiday home countries will be featured, including Italy property, French property and Spanish property, with prices to suit every budget, ranging from £20,000 to over £1 million.

Travel agents Thomson and First Choice recently claimed that short-haul holidays to Portugal property are as popular as ever with sun-seeking Brits, despite the economic downturn.

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Sunshine holidays, including those to Portugal property, are not being sacrificed by Brits counting the recession-time pennies, it has been claimed.

Travel agents Thomson and First Choice state that short-haul holidays to Portugal property are as popular as ever with sun-seeking Brits, as are staple long-haul holidays to US destinations such as Florida property vacations.

A spokesperson for the company commented: "Our own research in November […] showed a staggering 88 per cent […] would cut back in other ‘luxuries’ such as eating out and home improvement, rather than cutting back on their holidays.

"Fifty nine per cent said that even if they had to cut back on spending, their main annual holiday would be the last thing they would give up."

The British love affair with the guaranteed sunshine offered by Portugal property is further reinforced by a 2008 PricewatwerhouseCoopers survey, where the majority of consumers ranked holidays and short breaks as their top two spending priorities.

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Sun-seekers should consider Portugal property when investing in a holiday home, it has been claimed.

While Portugal property prices may have fallen less than those for Spanish property, there are still plenty of bargains to be found in the region and plenty on offer for those seeking fun in the sun, according to the Guardian.

Property expert Graham Norwood writes: ‘Britons seeking a bargain holiday home in the sun may look to Spain or France, but they shouldn’t ignore one of Europe’s more salubrious locations.

‘If you reckon Portugal is merely an upmarket version of Spain, think again; it has a different philosophy to its Iberian neighbour.’

Plus points to investing in a Portugal property include strict limitations on coastal building, ensuring beach areas do not become over-developed and that tourist demand for such properties remains high, according to the newspaper.

Travel Agency On The Beach recently claimed that UK holiday-makers are not being put off going abroad for their summer vacation, despite the economic downturn.

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British people seeking Portugal property may want to take heed of some newly-published top tips for buying a place in the sun.

The key element to a successful holiday purchase is to remain realistic, according to Shelter Offshore, which advises Portugal property hunters to take five simple steps to second home success.

Portugal property hunting may seem like fun in the sun, but potential buyers are advised to make some for some serious number crunching too, by sorting out all money matters before they leave the UK and sticking to their budgets.

Spending time in potential locations is also recommended, as is checking the cost of flight routes to the nearest airport to the Portugal property destination being considered.

Finally, the magazine suggests going back to the books to think about any hidden costs, while all owners are advised to have an exit strategy in case unforeseen events arise.

Portugal has a population of 10,566,212 and a land area of 92,391 square kilometres.

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Riverside Portugal properties may receive a tourist boost this year following claims that canoeing is fast becoming a favourite holiday activity for Brits.

The spirit of adventure is still alive and well among UK residents, according to John Lewis and Waitrose, which state that canoeing is now one of the most popular adventure activities among Brits on holiday.

John Lewis and Waitrose director of card services James Furse commented: "People will always be seeking sun, sea and adventure.

"If you look at some of the fastest growing activities in the UK, canoeing is one of them."

A holiday at a Portugal property can certainly offer sun, sea and adventure, according to Portugal Sport and Adventure, which recommends the remote beauty of the Peneda-Geres National Park for canoeing enthusiasts.

Portugal property near the lake at Alqueva, Alentejo, which features Europe’s largest man-made dam, will also whet the appetite of boating fans, the website states.

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A new Portugal property development has opened in the heart of one of the country’s most famous wine regions.

The Aquapuro Douro Valley will consist of 17 luxury villas, set on eight hectares of land, with each Portugal property offering a stunning view across the Douro River, as well as a nearby resort hotel and spa, according to homesgofast.com.

Lovers of Portuguese wine will be interested to know that this particular Portgual property complex is situated in a former vineyard and estate, known as the Quinta de Bale Abraao.

Wine has been produced in this new Portugal property hotspot for almost 2,000 years, which contributed to the region being named a Unesco World Heritage site eight years ago, the website reports.

Douro Valley is known as "the home of port wine", and can be visited by Portugal property-hunters via a scenic riverside road running between Peso da Regua and Pinhao.

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Portugal property still holds its holiday appeal for Brits despite the recession, it has been claimed.

Travel agency On the Beach recommends savvy British residents looking to save money of their summer vacation this year would be better off flying to destinations including Portugal property, than holidaying at home.

Alistair Daly, marketing director at On the Beach, commented: "Recent research has shown that holidays in the UK are often still more expensive than a holiday abroad.

"Costs such as food and drink, excursions and activities are generally cheaper than in the UK [meaning] a holiday abroad still remains the cheaper option."

A recent survey by Post Office Travel Insurance found that 60 per cent of people still intend to take a vacation abroad despite the recession, with 37 per cent looking to holiday for less.

The regions of Albufeira, Vilamoura and the Algarve were recently revealed as Portugal property hotspots by buyabroad.com managing director John Reilly.

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