This Portuguese town is the perfect place to relocate to: São Brás de Alportel

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  • Hi, I'm Nick and I've been living in the Algarve for over 23 years. Come and explore my home town, São Brás de Alportel in the Algarve, Portugal.
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    Timestamps
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    00:00 Intro
    1:28 Location
    2:00 History
    7:24 Useful locations
    9:31 Touring the town
    14:15 Paulo and Real Estate
    18:02 Last word
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 74

  • @gillh405
    @gillh405 Рік тому +5

    I stuck a pin in a map of southern Europe 6 years ago and 6 months later I landed in São Brás - alone and as green as a watermelon 😅 Not a moment of regret so far, it's a wonderful town.

    • @jrhamp
      @jrhamp 9 місяців тому

      As a single male, the questions about social interaction in a rather small town is the question. How do both solo females and males mix in a small town? All the best from Florida, USA/Randall

    • @weller22
      @weller22 5 місяців тому

      Hi gill well done to your adventure landing in portugal 🇵🇹.from -
      Im recently venturing to Sao Albortel-
      If your minded. Sometime and free for a coffe locally it would be interesting to chat about your experiences 👍

  • @anthonygraham8838
    @anthonygraham8838 Рік тому +2

    Ah Sao Bras, how I miss you.
    We visited Sao Bras for many years, especially after my parents bought a new build apartment on Rua Virgínia de Passos, just opposite Luis dos Frango.
    Dad originally bought it as they wanted to retire to the Algarv having holidayed there for many years previous. Sadly Dad passed away 11 years ago and they didnt get chance to live their life, mum relocated back to the UK to be near family. I spent about 4 years after going back and forth from the UK while I was charged with selling the property (I think it was sold to a Brazilian couple)
    Both my wife and I love SB and have very fond memories and in turn we brought friends out and her parents to see what all the fuss was about. We visited last in 2019 and keep saying we need to come back and visit.
    SB really is a true gem without it being pimped up and made all touristy, it still retains that laid back vibe that we enjoy and miss so much.

    • @AlgarveAddicts
      @AlgarveAddicts  Рік тому +2

      You're absolutely right, a real Portuguese town (rare in the Algarve). Come back soon.

  • @stermindelves4251
    @stermindelves4251 Рік тому +2

    Thanks for posting Nick, I wasn’t aware of this beautiful town until your presentation. Recently completed the train journey from Tavira to Spain. Maybe this town next?incidentally we encountered new residents from the USA relocated in the Tavira area.
    Regards from Somerset England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

  • @skylongskylong1982
    @skylongskylong1982 Рік тому +4

    It is a great town, and I have lived here five years.
    Nice culture, friendly people, and many places to explore.
    It has some hidden gems, one is the gym across the road from the public medical centre , gym is open from 07.00 hrs to 22.00 hrs from Monday to Friday.I use it every morning after my 7.5 km run, and if you are up at that time in the morning, I am the eccentric guy running with the rucksack with the flashing red light.

    • @AlgarveAddicts
      @AlgarveAddicts  Рік тому +2

      Amazing, I have been past there so many times and have never seen it. You can't miss gyms in other parts of the world, here they're hidden! 🤷

    • @seinfeldcostanza9433
      @seinfeldcostanza9433 Рік тому +1

      How do you compare it to Silves or Paderna?

    • @AlgarveAddicts
      @AlgarveAddicts  Рік тому +1

      Watch my video on Silves to see...

  • @billwoods6759
    @billwoods6759 Рік тому +2

    Happy Father's Day, Nick.

    • @AlgarveAddicts
      @AlgarveAddicts  Рік тому +1

      Thanks Bill! You must be South African, right?

    • @billwoods6759
      @billwoods6759 Рік тому +2

      @AlgarveAddicts America Nick. It's cool South Africa celebrates this day as well. I hope it was a good one. 👍Big fan of the AA podcast. Bill

    • @AlgarveAddicts
      @AlgarveAddicts  Рік тому +1

      Cheers Bill 👍🏼

  • @dianagodinho2880
    @dianagodinho2880 Рік тому +2

    I will say your portuguese is impressive!! But i imagine after living there for so long you would learn it quite well:)

    • @AlgarveAddicts
      @AlgarveAddicts  Рік тому +2

      Obrigado, it's good enough , thanks 👍🏼

  • @sabinefrei3834
    @sabinefrei3834 Рік тому +2

    Hi Nick, We are Austrian and moved to Sao Bras. We were so lucky finding this phantastic town. Perhaps we will meet next time at the museum for one of the interessing events

    • @AlgarveAddicts
      @AlgarveAddicts  Рік тому +1

      Perhaps! Keep your eyes open for a tall South African guy 😂

  • @glennwhitlock1272
    @glennwhitlock1272 Рік тому +5

    Nice to see more about where you live, Nick. Tell Cliff that he looks much more like a João or a Pedro (no offence intended, just looks Portugalese😁). The streets of the old town are unmistakably Portuguese, no other place like it.

    • @AlgarveAddicts
      @AlgarveAddicts  Рік тому +2

      Thanks for watching Glenn, it's always good to see your comments.

  • @DarthFurball
    @DarthFurball Рік тому +1

    What a beautiful spot - thanks Nick!

  • @Nclk619
    @Nclk619 Рік тому +3

    Eu amo os portugueses. São diretos, completamente diferente dos americanos.

  • @PeeGeeThirteen
    @PeeGeeThirteen Рік тому

    Thanks Nick, the town looks lovely!

    • @AlgarveAddicts
      @AlgarveAddicts  Рік тому

      You're welcome PG13, I haven't seen you comment in a while!

  • @sobatdin9593
    @sobatdin9593 Рік тому

    hello Nick thank you for sharing this very helpful and very informative video, what a great place, no mention of a T1, hehe what lovely people too, carnt wait to relocate, your a good person

  • @paulrumohr
    @paulrumohr 11 місяців тому

    Nick, I am so glad that you did a piece on your hometown. I’ve always wondered which one it was, and I think that it speaks volumes, that you’ve chosen this place being so knowledgeable about the Algarve. As always, top-notch work.

  • @lynebynd-wd5zz
    @lynebynd-wd5zz Рік тому +1

    You do a great job with these videos!

  • @janyshendrickson3833
    @janyshendrickson3833 Рік тому +1

    Beautiful museum! Interesting information regarding the growing influx of expats and the real estate prices in your specific town/area. As always, Nick, another great video 👍

  • @jrhamp
    @jrhamp 9 місяців тому

    Nick: Always "thanks" for your well done presentations. I returned from Spain a couple of years ago and unfortunately I let my 10 year visa expire. Now in Florida. I know the Algarve well and would be my first selection should I ever return for several months or "forever". Of course, the issue for all of use non-EU is residency. I do really miss the historical aspects of most towns in all of Europe. Thanks again. Randall.Melbourne, Florida

    • @AlgarveAddicts
      @AlgarveAddicts  9 місяців тому

      Hey. Residency is possible, it's just a real big bureaucratic hassle. However, we do have people who can do it for you if you decide it's for you.

  • @josemanueldacostadiogo5574
    @josemanueldacostadiogo5574 Рік тому

    Nice work mate carry on with it in till next one.

  • @SpenKilpatrick94
    @SpenKilpatrick94 Рік тому

    Hi Nick! Been a big fan of the channel for a few years now. My Uncle lives in São Bras and I am visiting him twice in the next two months. I will be over on July 8th for 8 days and then again August the 11th for 10 days! Hopefully I will get the chance to see you!!

  • @virtualstockholm
    @virtualstockholm Рік тому

    Very interesting. Great video 👌

  • @graceclermont2592
    @graceclermont2592 Рік тому

    I have not se you in a long time, there you are saling my little country again 😂😂❤

  • @fordford4721
    @fordford4721 4 місяці тому

    Great place ,good people i have a small house there ,happy days

    • @AlgarveAddicts
      @AlgarveAddicts  4 місяці тому

      Excellent, say hi if you see me in the streets. 👍🏼

    • @fordford4721
      @fordford4721 4 місяці тому

      @@AlgarveAddicts will do 😀

  • @howardwilliams5680
    @howardwilliams5680 Рік тому +1

    Nicely done, Nick! Thank you for introducing us to São Brás de Alportel earlier this year. We're happy that we moved here.

    • @AlgarveAddicts
      @AlgarveAddicts  Рік тому

      Thanks Howard, looking forward to catching up soon.

  • @hawaiianguy9828
    @hawaiianguy9828 Рік тому +2

    Well done again Nick. Editing was slick and information was complete yet concise and incredibly useful for me personally, as I plan my move there. São Brás de Alportel wasn't even on my radar, but it sure as hell is now. Thank you.

    • @Larry-jh8gf
      @Larry-jh8gf Рік тому +1

      I agree! I added it to my list for my October scouting trip.
      Great job thanks Nick!

    • @AlgarveAddicts
      @AlgarveAddicts  Рік тому +1

      You're welcome guys! Look us up for a tour when you come over or even a quick lunch if I'm about.

    • @AlgarveAddicts
      @AlgarveAddicts  Рік тому +1

      @Hawaiian Guy thank you, that's really good feedback on the video. Complete and concise is what I strive for.

  • @graceclermont2592
    @graceclermont2592 Рік тому

    At list you know History Bravo 👏👏👏👏👏

  • @blindspotclinic
    @blindspotclinic Рік тому +1

    Does Sao Bras need another bicycle shop? Beautiful place. ❤

    • @AlgarveAddicts
      @AlgarveAddicts  Рік тому +1

      If you provide good friendly service, I'm sure you could do well. Throw in great coffee too and you have a winner. You'd be competing with Avalanche though maps.app.goo.gl/KAkQo3RcCi2VVgub8

  • @graceclermont2592
    @graceclermont2592 Рік тому

    No wander you all like portugal so much Lok whou beautiful it is.🌷🌷

  • @user-xj7qp3po2t
    @user-xj7qp3po2t 7 місяців тому +1

    Nick, can you see the ocean from your hometown? How long does it take to drive to the ocean? Best, Dagmar

    • @AlgarveAddicts
      @AlgarveAddicts  7 місяців тому +1

      About 25 minutes, and yes I can see a sliver of the ocean from my house on a hill. A real estate agent may call it an ocean view, I wouldn't, though.😊

    • @user-xj7qp3po2t
      @user-xj7qp3po2t 7 місяців тому

      Good to know; assuming you have some nice mountain views as well. We love European lifestyle. Assuming you have a good bakery and butcher/ neawrby... Feliz Natal to you and yours, enjoy the time.@@AlgarveAddicts

  • @travelergirl49w53
    @travelergirl49w53 3 місяці тому

    Hello Nick ! Is there good hiking in Sao Brás ?

    • @AlgarveAddicts
      @AlgarveAddicts  3 місяці тому

      Yes, you can walk here and it's lovely going through the hills. Check out apps like Komoot and All Trails.

  • @alanmartins6349
    @alanmartins6349 Рік тому

    how is the cost of living there? was thinking of moving to the outskirts of Faro and this looks like it might fill the bill

    • @AlgarveAddicts
      @AlgarveAddicts  Рік тому +2

      Cost of living is a hugely subjective thing. It's rising but still cheaper than the rest of Europe.

  • @Nclk619
    @Nclk619 Рік тому

    I want to live in a vila with a lot of land

    • @AlgarveAddicts
      @AlgarveAddicts  Рік тому

      Hi Nayda, if you're seriously interested in a property, we can help you. Fill in this form www.algarveaddicts.com/contact

  • @billyakin3301
    @billyakin3301 Рік тому +2

    Is this area one of the Golden Visa Investor Area's?

    • @AlgarveAddicts
      @AlgarveAddicts  Рік тому +2

      Hi Billy, no, not a Golden Vida investment área. Get in touch through www.algarveaddicts.com/contact and we can explain all that to you.

  • @TravelonlineWalk
    @TravelonlineWalk Рік тому

    I think Tavira is better

    • @AlgarveAddicts
      @AlgarveAddicts  Рік тому +2

      You're welcome to your opinion 😂👍🏼

    • @seinfeldcostanza9433
      @seinfeldcostanza9433 Рік тому +2

      You really can't compare Tavira to Sao Bras. You can compare Tavira to the other coastal towns. I was surprise thought that the river in Tavira is murky and the one on VRSA looks clearer and clean.

    • @AlgarveAddicts
      @AlgarveAddicts  Рік тому +3

      It's not that surprising , the Gilão River in Tavira is very small and the Guadiana in VRSA is one of Iberia's largest. The rate of flow massively different...

    • @gillh405
      @gillh405 Рік тому +2

      I have a good friend in Tavira, she is trying to sell up and leave. It's lost it's soul and is turning into an upmarket Albufeira. I spend enough time there to know it's changed in even the last year. Not a place I'd want to live.

  • @graceclermont2592
    @graceclermont2592 Рік тому

    No keep it to your self 😂😂😂😂