The Algarve offers the warmth of summer long after autumn has set in over the rest of Europe, it has been suggested.

In a feature on the Portuguese region, the Daily Telegraph stated that while the days get darker and colder elsewhere, September and October remain times when it is warm enough to be reminiscent of summer.

These months have average temperatures of 26C and 22C respectively, it noted.

Such warmth makes these good places for an autumn holiday, the paper commented.

However, those moving abroad could get the benefit of regular warmer weather in the region all through the year.

Another good reason to buy in Portugal may be a boost to property values through the creation of better transport infrastructure, particularly around Lisbon.

Spain’s new high-speed rail network is set to be extended to the Portuguese capital, although its continuation looks to depend on the outcome of the imminent Portuguese general election.

Prime minister Jose Socrates has said this will still go ahead if the Socialists stay in office, while opposition Social Democrat leader Manuela Ferreira Leite has pledged to shelve the plan.

Written by Tom Britten

Faro Car Hire