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Buying Property in Porto (Oporto)
Where to buy property in Porto (Oporto)
Porto is Portugal’s second city, a working port to the north of the country. The gateway to the Green Coast (Costa Verde) and the Douro Valley, it has not featured much on the overseas property radar up to now. However, with a long-term investment plan in place, and with the help of a tourism push from the government for Portugal’s “undiscovered” north, prospects for the city are good for the future.
This sophisticated and cultural city has been awarded UNESCO World Heritage status, recognising and protecting centuries of history. In property terms, the waterside district (‘zona ribeirinha’) is a desirable area, and properties in Porto (Oporto) are in general terms cheaper than property for sale in Lisbon, though it’s almost as easy to get here from the UK as the capital, with several low-cost flight options. There is an established UK expat community thanks to the historic port wine industry.
It is well connected to Lisbon and the rest of Portugal thanks to good motorway links. There are many cruises available up the river to the vineyards of the Douro Valley, a lush and dramatically scenic region in Portugal’s northern hinterland. Equally appealing is the train journey through this wonderful area, linking Oporto to Pinhao and following the river for half its length.
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