Albufeira, Portugal - A Place in the Sun

2023 / Albufeira, Portugal, Jean Johansson on 16 November 2023

Albufeira, Portugal, Jean Johansson

Dad and daughter team Nick and Imogen are on the hunt for a holiday home around the town of Albufeira in Portugal that’s big enough for the whole family. It also needs to be suitable for Imogen to live in full-time during her University gap year. They’ve asked Jean Johansson to help them find a 3 bedroom property that’s near the beach for their budget of £400,000 and Jean has come up with 5 fantastic options for them to see, but will they love any enough put in an offer?

About the area

The city of Albufeira, lies on Portugal’s stunning south coast. With flights into Faro airport taking less than three hours. In the heart of the Algarve-the country’s biggest and most important tourism area–this town’s population has been known to triple during holiday seasons! And it’s no surprise. With miles of sandy beaches and modern sights, sitting alongside evidence of this region’s rich history–including the beautiful Sant Ana Church, a perfect example of the beauty and culture on offer here.

Property 1

Traditional Townhouse in Albufeira

This Albufeira townhouse has stunning sea views, visible from the property’s roof terrace. Inside there’s a living room, connecting to a dining area–and a kitchen set behind a breakfast bar. This old-style home has plenty of character on show across its three floors. The main bedroom has its own en-suite and balcony with sea views. Plus, there’s two additional guest bedrooms, which share a shower room.

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Valued at £366,379 at the time of filming.

Property 2

Spacious Villa in Salgados

This house boasts some stunning outside space at the back, which leads out to the all important pool area. From here you enter into the home’s main reception room with a separate, good size kitchen. The main bedroom has its own en suite and the two guest bedrooms share a family bathroom.

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Valued at £413,793 at the time of filming.

Property 3

Modern Apartment in Albufeira

There’s so much on offer to residents of this complex–including a children’s playground–and gym for the adults! The apartment has, not one, but two balconies! One which overlooks that great pool. Inside there’s a large uber modern open-plan kitchen and living area. A master bedroom with ensuite and two guest bedrooms which share a family bathroom and a separate toilet.

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Valued at £396,551 at the time of filming.

Property 4

Villa with Large Pool in Quinta de Balaia

This villa comes with its own private pool and that’s not all the garden has going for it. Inside, the living room has doors out to the patio and there’s a large dining area with a separate kitchen. The house has three bedrooms, and unusually, each of them has its own bathroom.

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Valued at £474,137 at the time of filming.

Property 5

Villa with Roof Annex in Ses Marias

Behind this home’s high walls, lies some very pleasant surprises! At the back is a large swimming pool and the garden has space for dining and al fresco cooking! A staircase leads up to a roof terrace–where there’s a hot tub! For all months of the year. And, a roof top annex-which has its own kitchen, plus a bedroom and a bathroom. Inside the main house is a large living room, with a dining area, that connects to a stunning open plan kitchen and a cosy snug! The main bedroom has its own ensuite shower room.

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Valued at £500,000 at the time of filming.

Hot Property

Luxury Villa in Quinta de Lago

The Algarve is home to the most expensive property in Portugal. This eight-bedroom detached villa on the luxury resort of Quinta de Lago, is on the market for just over seventeen million pounds.

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Valued at £17,241,379 at the time of filming.