A couple of things not mentioned. Next to Portimao city, but in the district, is the town of Alvor. 10 minutes by car. A good place to stay and also has one of the two private hospitals in the Algarve. The district also contains the autodromo which hosts the F1 and moto GP races. Portimao city hosts international power boat races. Aqua has a food hall but its standard mall food. The retail shopping area is not really an outlet place, but does have the british overseas supermarket (basically waitrose and iceland) if you need it :-)
@@AlgarveAddicts Also in Portimão you have the "Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Algarve - Hospital de Portimão". It's the main Hospital in Portimão. Not private. So if you end breaking a bone, you got to this hospital, not São Camilo. São Camilo used to be the main hospital, not anymore.
Love your videos, especially the ones about purchasing homes. The only issue is one of sound volume. It fluctuates from barely audible to way too loud. The video and narrative are very much appreciated however.
Thanks so much for that! Lovely! We've stayed many times at the Luar Hotel in Praia da Rocha great spot! Salutations from astonishingly wet, mild & oddly back to normal Ireland! ☘💪🏽👀👍🏽☘
Awesome video as usual. We can't wait to get to Portimao early next year. Need the retail therapy and medical facilities it offers. Look forward to your next video.
Thanks guys for this great video. I have learned a lot about Portimão. I'm still locked down by german government with loads of restrictions. I'm pretty sure that my family and i will relocate to this beautiful place in the future. obrigado! 👍
Next july ill be visiting portimao for a music festival.. Couldnt afford to fly into faro so lisbon will have to do... I hope taking a train will work out, i havent figured that part out yet
Hi. Great video. Lots of information. The music inserts were very load however. Made viewing akward as I had to adjust the volume the whole way through. Could it be only in my side?
Thanks for the video. Reminded me of a wonderful time spent there in 2018. I might end up spending winters in Portimao when I retire. Of the larger towns in the Algarve, it seems to offer the best value for money when it comes to real estate. Maybe others could comment on that. Thanks again. I miss Portugal!
Hello! I really like your videos! I am planning to buy land in Portimao some day. I would love it if you would make a video about building a house in Algarve!
Nick Great info!! Can you go into more detail on Ferragudo? It’s close enough to have access to the larger city of Portimao but it looks so intimate and cute rather than all the big high-rises. What do you think? You also lived in carveleiro ( spelling?) also small. I don’t like to get lost in high-rises.
Thanks!! I already had watched it. I just wanted more info… such as How do you get out of it? Do you have to go over the bridge to Portimao? Is it an issue getting out from Ferragudo out to the road or to the regular beaches. I guess that’s what I was asking. I was wondering what the negatives were about being in that area because it’s so cute
I’ve been looking at Portimao to settle in. I wasn’t planning on getting a car very soon. After watching this video, which is good BTW, I get the feeling a car is a necessity in Portimao. Is this correct?
Hi Sharon, having a car is totally up to you. Portimao is fairly well connected by bus and train to the rest of the Algarve (and therefore Portugal) plus there are taxis and Ubers about, so if you're used to public transport it is possible. Personally, I love the freedom and efficiency a car gives you.
Oh man, you know everything about Portimão, thanks for your whole info about it. I live in America and I want to go to Portimão to live as a retired. Question. Do the supermarket there are much more expensive than the rest of Portugal?. Thanks in advance. Best regards
Loved your mentioning sardine guts! I'm from California...we have a huge Portuguese immigrant community. Or a number of communities, really. (coastal, inland and wineries occur to me) . Sardines were important to the fisheries in Monterrey California for decades! (think John Steinbeck). And i love them.
Yeah don’t think I can do fish guts. Still want to try Portuguese sardines. Somehow I think they’ll be better there. But I’ll take the guts out before eating.
Amazing video Nick! I had no idea Portimao had good surf. Could you do a video on best cities and villages in the Algarve for surfers? It could attract a new demograph to your channel too. I’ve always known the Portuguese west coast is amazing for surfing, but I just had the time of my life surfing Faro beach all last week. Is Praia do Rocha as good as Faro? Which is the best of Lagos, Portimao, Vilamoura and Faro would you know?
Great informational video! keep it up a few questions tho: -I don't speak Portuguese at all, can I live in Portimao without any language difficulties? -Is there anything like online grocery delivery service there? -Public transport within portimao, good or bad? Thanks in advance!
Thanks Tony, you can get by, but it's better to learn a bit of Portuguêse. Yes, you can get groceries delivered, see www.continente.pt Public transport is there, buses and trains. Have a look at www.algarvebus.info
Great video Nick . I have a question (washing your car ), you have a Renault car how reliable are they compare to the other Japanese or Europeans brands , because In some videos on Portugal I have seen I noticed there were more Renault than the others like Audi or Toyota. Keep up the good work
Hey Amadou, Renault's are actually the most sold brand in Portugal (or they were a few years ago). They're really popular and possibly the best value in my view.
Thanks Nick (and assistant) for another informative video.Thoughts: (1) I’m a lazy bloke. Can someone wash my car 🚗 or must I DIY? (2) Loved the Sardine Festival story. 🤣 Shared it w/my wife! (3) Personally prefer quality over quantity videos from you (and assistant) (4) Will you do a video on Faro and Olhao? Understand these are “overlooked” locations. Obrigado. 🇵🇹 🇿🇦
Hey Lucchese, sure you can get car services to wash your car. They're in most shopping malls in the parking area. We will eventually do a video on Faro and Olhão yes.
Very good video, tons of info. We're thinking of buying a rental property with hopes of retiring for a few months of the year in Portimão. My wife and I are in the process of getting our Portuguese citizenship finalized, our parents are both Portuguese, which allows to have dual citizenship. We're Canadian and are accustomed to having pretty good health care. Do you know if we are entitled to health care there as citizens and property owners? Also how much does purchasing private health cost for someone in their 50-60's? Thanks for the great content.
Thanks Hélder. Jobs are always tough to come by but naturally that's a huge subject and it depends on what type of job. Real Estate, Construction and tourism are what the economy exists on here, but it's tough right now. Low salaries...
@@AlgarveAddicts Thanks Nick for responding back. Hopefully by the time my wife and I decide to move there in possibly 5 years or sooner, there will be work for us. :) Your videos have me a lot in understanding the southern region.
Music levels are really really high..otherwise very good video..in fact level are so annoying up and down i have to stop getting really annoying now.. sorry
@@AlgarveAddicts True. I have seen in the US that some cities have adapted to the historic European design with newer shopping. They build shopping areas " malls" with big chain and small retail, but not in one building. They are outside and connected with cobblestone streets, sidewalks and restaurants. They added supermarkets, fountains and condos/rentals. Very popular. Seems US is copying European cities and Europe is copying US malls. I was surprised to find big malls around Lisbon. It's convenient but I personally don't care for the experience and the trend...
A couple of things not mentioned. Next to Portimao city, but in the district, is the town of Alvor. 10 minutes by car. A good place to stay and also has one of the two private hospitals in the Algarve. The district also contains the autodromo which hosts the F1 and moto GP races. Portimao city hosts international power boat races. Aqua has a food hall but its standard mall food. The retail shopping area is not really an outlet place, but does have the british overseas supermarket (basically waitrose and iceland) if you need it :-)
Thanks for sharing David 👍🏼
@@AlgarveAddicts Also in Portimão you have the "Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Algarve - Hospital de Portimão". It's the main Hospital in Portimão. Not private. So if you end breaking a bone, you got to this hospital, not São Camilo. São Camilo used to be the main hospital, not anymore.
Love your videos, especially the ones about purchasing homes. The only issue is one of sound volume. It fluctuates from barely audible to way too loud. The video and narrative are very much appreciated however.
Thanks so much for that! Lovely! We've stayed many times at the Luar Hotel in Praia da Rocha great spot!
Salutations from astonishingly wet, mild & oddly back to normal Ireland! ☘💪🏽👀👍🏽☘
Hey Sonny 👋🏼
Thanks for the vid, keep them coming. 👏🏻👏🏻
Roger that 👍🏼
Awesome video as usual. We can't wait to get to Portimao early next year. Need the retail therapy and medical facilities it offers. Look forward to your next video.
Another great video and Welcome Tom 👍
Cheers Baz
With the exception of the loud music the video is informative and professional. Thx
Thanks for watching 👍🏼
great presentation with excellent facts - v useful. When the music is on - perhaps not so much louder than the volume of the previous speaker? Thanks.
Thanks Banana, we'll check that out for sure.
Thank you so much!
Thanks guys for this great video. I have learned a lot about Portimão. I'm still locked down by german government with loads of restrictions. I'm pretty sure that my family and i will relocate to this beautiful place in the future. obrigado! 👍
Cheers for watching OM!
Love your videos!
Hi Vadim 👋🏻 Thank you!
Thanks for all of your videos! This is where we want to go!☺️
You're welcome Becky, I hope it was useful.
Next july ill be visiting portimao for a music festival.. Couldnt afford to fly into faro so lisbon will have to do... I hope taking a train will work out, i havent figured that part out yet
Yes, taking a train is really easy, check out www.cp.pt
Hi. Great video. Lots of information. The music inserts were very load however. Made viewing akward as I had to adjust the volume the whole way through.
Could it be only in my side?
Hi Anita, no it was only this video. Apologies for that.
@@AlgarveAddicts 👍
I'd like to see these resorts off-season, but apart from that another well-made informative video.
Why thenk you Steve 👍🏼
Great Video! My family and I will hopefully be in Portimao this year!
Great stuff Edward👍🏼
Thanks for the video. Reminded me of a wonderful time spent there in 2018. I might end up spending winters in Portimao when I retire. Of the larger towns in the Algarve, it seems to offer the best value for money when it comes to real estate. Maybe others could comment on that. Thanks again. I miss Portugal!
You're right Martin, Portimão is very much a locals town and the real estate prices reflect that. They're lower than places like Lagos.
It 's very nice place.I love here so much.I hope I can go travel over there someday.
Thanks for this video!
You're welcome Jorge 👍🏼
Music overlay is extremely loud. Please adjust. Otherwise good informative video
I wanted to say the same thing! The music is very good, too, but the volume parity is extreme.
Yep, it was an experiment that I uploaded a few months back. Fixed in the newer videos. 👍🏼
Hello! I really like your videos! I am planning to buy land in Portimao some day. I would love it if you would make a video about building a house in Algarve!
Hello! Good luck with your dream in Portimão. 👍🏼
Thanks for the video. Good information.
Thanks for watching 👍🏼
Nick
Great info!!
Can you go into more detail on Ferragudo? It’s close enough to have access to the larger city of Portimao but it looks so intimate and cute rather than all the big high-rises.
What do you think? You also lived in carveleiro ( spelling?) also small.
I don’t like to get lost in high-rises.
Hi Janis, I have made a video about Ferragudo and about Carvoeiro. Have a look at www.algarveaddicts.com/videos for a full list.
Thanks!! I already had watched it. I just wanted more info… such as
How do you get out of it? Do you have to go over the bridge to Portimao? Is it an issue getting out from Ferragudo out to the road or to the regular beaches. I guess that’s what I was asking. I was wondering what the negatives were about being in that area because it’s so cute
Thumbs up! Putting it on my list
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Fab video, ditto the music!
Tom, where are you from? Trying to guess your accent 🤔
Hi Mandy, I'm trying to get Tom into the comments here, so hopefully he will chip in but he's from Derby UK.
Cheers - thought it was a Midlands accent - im Nottingham & hubby is Derby. Keep the videos coming, they’re extremely informative ☺️
Just subscribed! Like your videos a lot. But the music is EXTREMELY loud! Please tone it down. Please!!!!!
We'll look into it, thanks Momo
I wonder what is the Temperature in Late April? I'm thinking to visit Poetugal .. but I want to hang out in the beach ⛱️
April often rains a lot, but you could get daily high temperatures anywhere 15-25°C. Spring is fairly variable.
Hi. This is a good video. Where in Portimao would you find gift shops/the strip?
Thank you
Hi Samantha, the strip is down on Praia da Rocha, but there is also a shopping street up in the center of Portimão.
I’ve been looking at Portimao to settle in. I wasn’t planning on getting a car very soon. After watching this video, which is good BTW, I get the feeling a car is a necessity in Portimao. Is this correct?
Hi Sharon, having a car is totally up to you. Portimao is fairly well connected by bus and train to the rest of the Algarve (and therefore Portugal) plus there are taxis and Ubers about, so if you're used to public transport it is possible. Personally, I love the freedom and efficiency a car gives you.
Oh man, you know everything about Portimão, thanks for your whole info about it. I live in America and I want to go to Portimão to live as a retired. Question. Do the supermarket there are much more expensive than the rest of Portugal?. Thanks in advance. Best regards
No, they're pretty much the same as everwhere else. You get big chains like Pingo Doce, Continente and Intermarché.
@@AlgarveAddicts Thank you very much buddy. Thanks for your quick answer.
Loved your mentioning sardine guts! I'm from California...we have a huge Portuguese immigrant community. Or a number of communities, really. (coastal, inland and wineries occur to me) . Sardines were important to the fisheries in Monterrey California for decades! (think John Steinbeck). And i love them.
Yeah don’t think I can do fish guts. Still want to try Portuguese sardines. Somehow I think they’ll be better there. But I’ll take the guts out before eating.
You and me both.
Amazing video Nick! I had no idea Portimao had good surf. Could you do a video on best cities and villages in the Algarve for surfers? It could attract a new demograph to your channel too. I’ve always known the Portuguese west coast is amazing for surfing, but I just had the time of my life surfing Faro beach all last week. Is Praia do Rocha as good as Faro? Which is the best of Lagos, Portimao, Vilamoura and Faro would you know?
Good idea, possibly 😎👍🏼
would you suggest to live in portimao during winter/autumn season for young people (20-25)
Why not? If you can speak Portuguese it would help a lot as Portimão is pretty much a locals town and not a "tourist town".
Great video! Will you be doing one for Olhão soon? My family and I are considering moving there!
Hi Ana, it's definitely on the list! 👍🏼
Algarve Addicts Great! Looking forward to it!
Great informational video! keep it up
a few questions tho:
-I don't speak Portuguese at all, can I live in Portimao without any language difficulties?
-Is there anything like online grocery delivery service there?
-Public transport within portimao, good or bad?
Thanks in advance!
Thanks Tony, you can get by, but it's better to learn a bit of Portuguêse. Yes, you can get groceries delivered, see www.continente.pt Public transport is there, buses and trains. Have a look at www.algarvebus.info
You are very professional. Thanks
Thanks 👌🏼
I love your video's and all the info, but can we meet some locals and have a bit of fun too?
Sure!
Great video Nick . I have a question (washing your car ), you have a Renault car how reliable are they compare to the other Japanese or Europeans brands , because In some videos on Portugal I have seen I noticed there were more Renault than the others like Audi or Toyota. Keep up the good work
Hey Amadou, Renault's are actually the most sold brand in Portugal (or they were a few years ago). They're really popular and possibly the best value in my view.
@@AlgarveAddicts That what I sought. Thank you for your reply
Thanks Nick (and assistant) for another informative video.Thoughts: (1) I’m a lazy bloke. Can someone wash my car 🚗 or must I DIY? (2) Loved the Sardine Festival story. 🤣 Shared it w/my wife! (3) Personally prefer quality over quantity videos from you (and assistant) (4) Will you do a video on Faro and Olhao? Understand these are “overlooked” locations. Obrigado. 🇵🇹 🇿🇦
Hey Lucchese, sure you can get car services to wash your car. They're in most shopping malls in the parking area. We will eventually do a video on Faro and Olhão yes.
@@AlgarveAddicts Much appreciated. 🙏🏻
Very good video, tons of info. We're thinking of buying a rental property with hopes of retiring for a few months of the year in Portimão. My wife and I are in the process of getting our Portuguese citizenship finalized, our parents are both Portuguese, which allows to have dual citizenship. We're Canadian and are accustomed to having pretty good health care. Do you know if we are entitled to health care there as citizens and property owners? Also how much does purchasing private health cost for someone in their 50-60's? Thanks for the great content.
Hi Danny, you'd have to check with the healthcare insurance brokers, try www.medal.pt
Great videos! How about work? Are there jobs available for someone who doesn't have education in Portugal?
Thanks Hélder. Jobs are always tough to come by but naturally that's a huge subject and it depends on what type of job. Real Estate, Construction and tourism are what the economy exists on here, but it's tough right now. Low salaries...
@@AlgarveAddicts Thanks Nick for responding back. Hopefully by the time my wife and I decide to move there in possibly 5 years or sooner, there will be work for us. :) Your videos have me a lot in understanding the southern region.
Loved the video. Portimao is becoming a city not a town with all the advantages and disadvantages of a larger place.
Portimão is a city, not a town. It has been elevated to 'city' status in 1924.
Love "Washing Your Car"!
Cheers Rob👍🏼
Music levels are really really high..otherwise very good video..in fact level are so annoying up and down i have to stop getting really annoying now.. sorry
No problem Nigel, it was a one off, let me know if you experience that on any of my other videos? Thanks for the feedback. 👍🏼
Ear infections from the sea!?!?!? 🤔
No, just from water in the ear due to the waves. Sea water is super clean here (Moe blue flag beaches than anywhere else in Europe).
@@AlgarveAddicts good to know! 👍
Hey Nick, what is your email? I wanted a list of real estate agents please. I want to buy in Portimao, thank you
Hi Karina, sure, we can help. Please fill in www.algarveaddicts.com/contact
Looks like a concrete jungle basically. Not all that. Sorry.
Now really??? The place is beautiful!!!
I call it Porti Não. Not a pretty place. Way too much concrete.
That new shopping center unfortunately looks hideous. Couldn’t they have built it more with blending in historical architecture?
Most shopping centres look hideous, to be fair. They look awesome in the architectural conceptual drawings but then...
@@AlgarveAddicts True. I have seen in the US that some cities have adapted to the historic European design with newer shopping. They build shopping areas " malls" with big chain and small retail, but not in one building. They are outside and connected with cobblestone streets, sidewalks and restaurants. They added supermarkets, fountains and condos/rentals. Very popular. Seems US is copying European cities and Europe is copying US malls. I was surprised to find big malls around Lisbon. It's convenient but I personally don't care for the experience and the trend...
Why weren't the pirates welcomed by the Portuguese? Because they all had portimãoths 😂
i’m watching this because i was born their
Good stuff, where are you living now?
@@AlgarveAddicts Germany 😁