If you are looking for property in Portugal one should at least look at Porto although the weather is not as clement as further south it does have enough about it to warrent a look. The property in Porto is varied and relatively cheap for a European city of this size. There are of course a lot of apartments for sale but a house in Porto is not at all impossible to find.

Sitting on the bank of the Douro (which is one of the largest rivers in Europe) at one of many resturaunts you can read the names of the most famous names in Port, of course it was Porto that lends its name to the fortified brew and in fact to the country. The origin of the maritime Port was Roman and a rich history of travel and endeavor has followed the city ever since.

Porto although ancient is a vibrant beautiful and modern city and is influenced greatly by the twelfth century, its churches and cathedral the old section of the city is comprised of twisting streets and has the type of hard working bustle that you suspect it always had Porto is also known for the traditional Fado music and the wailing singing accompanied by folk guitar can be heard lamenting Portugals loss of empire, loneliness and only the singer knows what.

There are often festivals in Porto and of course football so big time entertainment gives you the modern feel to the city as well as its nostalgic history. It is the most industrial area of Portugal and therefore work is easier to come by.

The surrounding countryside is green and lush and perfect for those who wish to set up a self sufficient or low impact lifestyle Porto is situated in the North of Portugal and the border of Galicia in Spain is not to far away. Porto also boasts an international airport with budget airlines making regular flights from many cities worldwide it is also very well linked by road and rail.