Looking for a golf home in Portugal? Try the Eastern Algarve. Less developed than the better known central part, the courses there are among Portugal’s finest and most picturesqueArticle written by The Overseas Guides Company Celebrities who enjoy a round of golf have helped turn Portugal’s Golden Triangle – which includes the resorts of Vale [...]
Waterfront homes with space for a boat never fail to impress. We’ve picked six overseas marina communities where you might be tempted to dip your toe in the water... Empuriabrava, SPAIN Europe’s largest residential marina, upmarket Empuriabrava in the northern Costa Brava boasts 25 kilometres of navigable waterways with access to the Mediterranean at the [...]
Discover 3 European destinations where the exciting landscape makes them ideal for second homeowners who enjoy a spot of cycling… Mallorca With its combination of flat coastal routes, sweeping inland plains and exhilarating passes through its Tramuntana mountain range, the largest of Spain’s Balearic islands is one of the most popular winter season training [...]
The spirit of summer is well and truly upon us, and with over 9 million searches being carried out on Rightmove by international property hunters, it appears as though many are hoping to make the sunshine a regular occurrence. If you’re dreaming of owning a property abroad but are not sure where to lay your [...]
This article is a sponsored promotion from La Baraquette, France. The La Baraquette seaview vineyard estate, based in the Languedoc region of the South of France, is raising eyebrows amongst property experts and the press. Greg Taylor of the property website Creme-de-Languedoc.com looks into what they’re so excited about. “One of the best developments I [...]
The vote for Brexit has sent shock waves through currency markets, causing the value of the pound to fall heavily against the dollar and euro. In this climate, anyone on the verge of sending money abroad shouldn’t hesitate to use a currency specialist. Here’s why… Get rid of costly uncertainty There is one given amidst [...]
Europe’s football elite are all in France right now, competing in Euro 2016. But where do they escape to once they’ve left the dressing room? Here’s our pick of sunny footballer hangouts in four countries with their eye on the Euros trophy… Spain Sightings of football stars are common at the 1,400 acre La Manga [...]
Whether you’re buying a holiday home or permanent residence abroad, don’t waste money – or time - when you come to make those unavoidable currency transfers. Here’s how one recent property-buyer achieved success… Article written by The Overseas Guides Company Not everyone who retires to Spain puts their feet up and sits in the sun [...]
Fans of Puglia include celebs who enjoy a bolthole in down-to-earth Italian surroundings – this includes A Place in the Sun’s Amanda Lamb, who has bought there twice! Here are five reasons you may want to join them in this magical region of southern Italy… Article written by The Overseas Guides Company An authentic rustic [...]
Cannes’ famous Film Festival makes the resort an especially exciting place to own a home in May. But plenty of other French towns host annual festivals or events, which could be another reason to buy there. Here are some ideas…Article written by The Overseas Guides Company Le Mans 24-hour race Each June the French town [...]