Gekkoportugal: a guide to living, working, buying property & holidaying in Portugal

3 Bed Semi-Detached House with patio garden for sale in Lourinha, Silver Coast, Portugal

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:50:08 GMT

A three bedroom semi-detached house with patio for sale near the popular beach of Areia Branca on Portugal's Silver Coast. The house, which measures 130 square metres of construction, is set over one floor and is double glazed throughout.

5 Bed Detached House with uninterrupted Castle views for sale in Ourem, central Portugal

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:49:28 GMT

A five bedroom detached house with uninterrupted views to Ourem Castle for sale in central Portugal. The house, which is set over two floors, is connected to both mains water and electricity and also has a well for irrigating the garden.

1 and 2 Bed Refurbished Apartments with River Views available for holiday let in Alcacer do Sal, Alentejo, Portugal

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:49:00 GMT

A traditional style 'Casa Alentejana', built in 1869 and tastefully refurbished in 2009 with views over the Rio Sado available for short term holiday let in Alcacer do Sal in the Alentejo region of Portugal.

Casa de Pera: Restored 3 Bed Riverside Holiday Rental Home in Mosteiro, the heart of central Portugal

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:37:35 GMT

Casa de Pera is a restored, well equipped three bedroom detached cottage sitting on the banks of the beautiful River Pera and only 50m from a popular river beach with cafes and restaurants. The property is situated on the edge of the pretty Portuguese village of Mosteiro where traditional farming methods are still in use.

3 Bed cottage in need of renovation work for sale near Maças Dona Maria, central Portugal

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:37:08 GMT

A three bedroom detached cottage in need of renovation work for sale near Maças Dona Maria in central Portugal. The cottage, which is set over one floor, is connected to both mains water and electricity and benefits from having both a borehole and well (though the well has no water).

Castles in Portugal - Lowering the drawbridges for tourists

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:36:32 GMT

Portugal's landscape is literally littered with castles, some large, some small; some fairytale-like set in rivers and others austere and imposing, but all representing the country's long and sometimes bloody history.

Imposing 3 Bed Village house in need of renovation for sale near Tomar, Portugal

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:09:44 GMT

An imposing, semi detached village house with land for sale near Tomar, central Portugal. The house, which is set over two floors, has many traditional features remaining and comes with 5,120 square metres of land. The property does require a full programme of renovation and modernisation works, but has ample living accommodation and storage buildings.

3 Bed Detached House with annex & land for sale near Tomar, central Portugal

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:08:30 GMT

A three bedroom detached house with garages, annex and land for sale near Tomar, central Portugal. The house, which measures 138 square metres of construction, has good views and is set on a plot measuring 2,960 square metres.

Restored Farmhouse with outbuildings & land for sale near Serta, Portugal

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:07:38 GMT

A well restored detached stone farmhouse with outbuildings and land for sale near Serta, central Portugal. The farm, which measures 485 square metres of construction is set on a plot of land measuring 14,344 square metres. The property is situated in a quiet location and is ideal for someone looking to run a rural tourism establishment.

Newly Constructed 3 Bed Villa with lake views for sale near Tomar, central Portugal

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:06:34 GMT

A newly constructed, spacious three bedroom villa with lake views for sale close to Tomar in central Portugal. The villa, which is set over two floors, measures 427 square metres of construction and has a garden measuring 2,480 square metres.

Global Recognition for Monchique Spa

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:04:33 GMT

Officials at the Longevity Wellness Resort in Monchique are celebrating after being short-listed for a prestigious award.

Carnival Time is Almost here in Portugal

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:03:43 GMT

Feathers! Sequins and February can mean only one thing – it’s time for Carnival, a luscious celebration of all things decadent before the self-imposed constraints of Lent.

While most of us shiver in the last vestiges of winter, the organisers of these exuberant, flamboyant festivals around the world shiver in anticipation for the start of the weeklong, flashy celebrations of fun, frolics and feathered costumes.

Obidos International Chocolate Festival

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:02:48 GMT

If you’re one of the 43% of people who will be giving up chocolate up for Lent this year, then it’s perhaps best if you navigate away from this page now, right now, before you give into temptation, book a flight to Portugal to visit the Tenth International Chocolate Festival in Óbidos.

How I learned, am learning Portuguese

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 08:23:55 GMT

Although the ability to say hello, ask for a couple of beers, an ashtray and where the cigarette machine was certainly wasn't going to win me any awards for my linguistic skills in Portugal, I wasn't worried and had no intention of learning any more of the Portuguese language.

Driving in Portugal - Watch out for all coming traffic

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 17:56:03 GMT

You could be forgiven for thinking driving in Portugal is a relatively safe and pleasurable experience; with a population of only around 10 million and around half that holding driving licenses, logic would say yes, but in reality you would be wrong.

Buying a Car in Portugal

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 17:55:18 GMT

If you've decided to avoid filling out reams of forms to start the sometimes complicated and often confusing matriculation process to import your existing car onto Portuguese registration plates, then you will, no doubt, be in the market to buy a car in Portugal.

2 Bed Part Renovated House with tower for sale near Tomar, central Portugal

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 17:53:37 GMT

A part renovated spacious, two bedroom house with unusual tower feature for sale close to the bustling market town of Tomar in central Portugal. The property, which is set over two floors, measures 128 square metres of construction and has land measuring 1,900 square metres.

Idyllic Restored Property with 3 Houses & eco-pool for sale in central Portugal

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 17:52:53 GMT

An idyllic restored property situated in a tranquil location comprises three restored houses. The property has stunning views over the surrounding countryside and comes complete with a spring-fed swimming pool, stream and waterfall.

4 Bed Farmhouse in need of modernisation work for sale near Tomar, central Portugal

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 18:07:12 GMT

A large four bedroom farmhouse in need of modernisation work with 8,000sqm land for sale near Tomar, central Portugal. The farmhouse, which is set over two floors, is connected to both mains water and electricity. The property has metal framed windows and doors and traditional style external shutters.

Renovation project complete with 10,000sqm forest for sale in central Portugal

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 18:06:29 GMT

A three bedroom detached cottage set in a rural location with 10,000 square metres of land for sale near Ferreira do Zêzere in central Portugal. The cottage, which is set over one floor, has aluminium framed doors and wooden framed windows. The cottage is connected to both mains water and electricity and has stunning views over the surrounding pine forest in which it is located.

Are there too many courses and not enough golfers in Portugal?

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 08:33:07 GMT

People of all ages have been enjoying luxury golf breaks in Portugal for years.

A combination of the soaring temperatures, some of the best links courses in Europe, delicious local food and relaxed atmosphere and way of life has helped to lure thousands to areas of Portugal such as the Algarve every year.

Truemans' Treks in Portugal - Walk 11 - Views and Solitude

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 08:32:10 GMT

With its smaller sister Serra d’Aire, Serra de Candeeiros is a limestone massif covering almost 40,000 hectares and rising to 678 metres.

This walk starts in the tidy village of Sao Bento and follows part of the Serra de Sao Bento, offering stunning views towards Fatima and Leiria before dropping through small, remote hamlets back to the start.

Port from Portugal

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 16:00:15 GMT

Port is synonymous with Portugal and not just because of the similarity in names. The fortified wine is manufacturer in Portugal and a favoured tipple with many Portuguese.

Are your burning the right kind of wood on your fire in Portugal?

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:57:57 GMT

If you have an open fire or a stove in your property in Portugal you will no doubt be looking to burn logs through the autumn and winter months to generate heat. However so you don't block your chimney with sooty resin you need to you need to ensure the logs (lenha) you are going to burn is properly seasoned.

3 Bed Contemporary Style Villa with lake views for sale near Tomar, Portugal

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 08:17:58 GMT

A contemporary style three bedroom villa with views over Castelo do Bode lake for sale near Tomar, central Portugal. The villa, which has just started construction, will be set over two floors and provide ample living accommodation with land stretching to 1,920 square metres.

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Usher in 2012 in Lisbon's Magic Night

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 16:53:49 GMT

Are you keen on the idea of ending 2011 on a high and ushering in 2012 in style? Are you in need of inspiration about what to do in Portugal on New Year’s Eve to make it a night to remember? Then head to Lisbon on December 31!

Golf on the Up and Up in Portugal

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 16:52:48 GMT

In truth, Portugal has been a popular golfing destination for some time. The lure for golfers from countries such as England of escaping the harsh winters, enjoying a bit of sunshine in the Algarve and capitalising on any last-minute golf offers is strong.