Information about the expat community in Algarve?

Hi Laura,

I'm sure you'll love the Algarve. Where exactly you stay will depend on your personal preferences so I advise you to do lots of research online before making a decision. 

A good place to start is with the Expat Guides to Portugal and the Algarve

Alijezur is a popular choice on the coast and it already has a fairly large expat community. 

Do you have any contacts in Portugal already? Why did you pick Portgual over other destinations?

Regards.

Shantalie

Thank you both for reaching out. I'm doing my research at the same time I'm asking these questions so I'll know more soon. We chose to visit Algarve first because of the many positive comments on the climate, affordability , large expat community, the friendliness of the area, and it seemed like a good place to find out more about. I realize we have to visit to get a feel for the area so I was trying to figure out a base point to stay so we can drive around to and from various areas and get a sense of what feels like a good match for us. We like access to activities (he dances, I'm one to meet new girlfriend and enjoy female friendships) so we want enough choices fairly nearby to have variety. We like privacy but not remoteness. We ride bikes, love the beach, having good medical facilities fairly near by,. We're friendly and eager to plan this trip. Yes, I will keep learning more via the Web but we don't know anyone there so a suggestion or two on a central place to stay that is safe and convenient would be wonderful. . I've spent time in northern Portugal but don't know the south at all. I'll read the guides but figured it couldn't hurt to post here for feedback from those that live there giving me their thoughts. Thank you! Laura

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