Good things come in small packages and, at only 560km by 220km, Portugal is a small country with a lot to offer. Property prices vary but are generally higher than in Spain, owing to higher land costs and generally superior quality. The country's most popular destination by far is the Algarve - A lush region full of mountains traversed with rich valleys. With golf courses, warm water beaches, Mediterranean climate, safety and relatively low costs, it is no wonder that Portugal has been voted a primary destination for overseas property investment time and time again.

The lure for overseas property buyers is already great. With better tourism marketing and more word-of-mouth campaigning, those who already own property in Portugal can sit tight knowing that they can expect the capital values of their investments to grow. In short anyone looking to make a good, low risk investment in a second home or buy-to-let property can rest assured that putting their money in the Portugal property market will result in only positive gains over the medium to long term.