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Algarve – Portugal

PORTUGAL
Widely known as a safe (Portugal ranks in the top 5 of the world’s safest countries), secure and peaceful country, Portugal is also financiallyattractive to those looking to buy a holiday home or even a permanent residence.
Proof lies in the thousands of people who have already opted to become a Portuguese resident, settling in the Algarve, in particular, not only to en-joy the fabulous lifestyle but also to benefit from attractive tax incentives. Foreign residents who register as Non-Habitual Residents can receive their pensions almost tax-free.
MORETUS GROUP and their exclusive agents MAINPROPERTIES, can help you access further information about why you may wish to consider Portugal when planning your future home.
ALMANCIL
Almancil is located in the heart of the Algarve’s “Golden Triangle”, home to the highest density of luxury properties, golf courses, beaches and sports centres in Portugal.
Covering a total area of 62km2, Almancil, a parish in the municipality of Loulé, provides the most modern of facilities, shops, supermarkets, banks, (3) international schools and a large variety of restaurants.
Over 12 km of coastline encompass several famous beaches, such as Ancão, Quinta do Lago, Garrão and Vale do Lobo. The western section of the Ria Formosa Natural Park is also part of Almancil, an area of high botanical value, habitat to several rare species.
The bustling town of Almancil, which has no more than 10,000 inhab- itants, has a long history that dates back to the Palaeolithic period, archaeological excavations having unearthed traces of early settlements. The most significant artefacts date back to Roman times.
Of more recent historical interest are the Church of São Lourenço, the Chapel of São João da Venda, and the Church of Our Lady of Fatima.