Interesting video. Liked the property info too. Thanks Nick!

@AlgarveAddicts

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome Andrew!

Great video nick ! Thank you for creating ! Regards

@AlgarveAddicts

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome! 😎👍🏼

Always very interesting what you post " Nick " You know how to direct attention to the positive and good things. Greetings to the " 2 Nick's team " 😊

@AlgarveAddicts

Жыл бұрын

Greetings Bernadette! Thank you for the kind words 🙏🏼

Loved the little bird that turned on the afterburners 🤣👍

@AlgarveAddicts

Жыл бұрын

Heheh, I'm glad you noticed it!

Oh, Nick, I hope the residents of A de P don't decide to take revenge on you. I suppose there's ugly and there's ugly. Being by the beach in the sun will do a lot to relieve the ickyness. How about Quarteira? That always gets a bit of flak. It's almost like there are towns that were thrown together while the planning department were on holiday. Personally, these places will always have a place in my heart, especially Quarteira, as I remember walking through the not-yet-developed spaces while visiting in 1982, when only the row of shops, cafes and bars existed on the waterfront. Saudades, indeed.

@AlgarveAddicts

Жыл бұрын

Glenn, you have a way with words. 😁 Wonderful comments.

A de P is ideally located for most things. We always walk from Galé beach to A de P. It’s basically set up for all the workers to live in and service the surrounding areas. I see why you would call it ugly but I’m oddly attracted to it’s desolated look. And it has a beautiful secret call “La Tasca” ran by two elderly Portuguese couples - One of the best restaurants in the Algarve x

@AlgarveAddicts

Жыл бұрын

I worded that title really carefully though. To be fair any place right on the beach with that amazing weather isn't too bad 😎👍🏼 I'll still visit ADP..

I felt this way about Potimão. I’ve not visited the city you’re speaking of, but non-description clutter of high-rise apartments litter the landscape of Portimão as well.

@AlgarveAddicts

11 ай бұрын

That's true, but Portimão has an excellent social vibe...

What do they say, "beauty is in the eye of the beholder"? IMO, the Algarve has such wonderful year round weather, outstanding beaches, gorgeous vistas, fantastic recreation options, available shopping for anything and everything you might need or want, great food and absolutely fantastic people. Sure the grafitti is a problem, but it's a problem all around the world. And yes, litter is an issue, particularily in tourist season, but again, tourists make a terrible mess everywhere they go. So, I don't know Nick, a splash of paint, a mowed lawn, a few planters of flowers etc. and I'm pretty much a happy camper anywhere in the Algarve, it's all beautiful to me 😊 As usual, another great video 👍

@AlgarveAddicts

Жыл бұрын

Hi Janys 👋🏼 Thanks for sharing!

It’s interesting the translation of Armacao de Pera. The translation on Facebook is always “Pear Frame”. So in combination with your translation it would be the “hard structure (fortress) protecting the town of Pera”. Does that make sense? We love AdP. Everything you need is walking distance away. Great food, beautiful beaches & coves, and family friendly. We just hope they can clean up the trash situation a bit better in the future. Another great video!

@AlgarveAddicts

10 ай бұрын

Thanks. The "armação" as I understand it, pertained to a machine that would pull the fishing boats out of the surf and onto the sand. Now they have a tractor.

The sky is gorgeous! 😊

@AlgarveAddicts

Жыл бұрын

Heheheh!!!! Great comment 😁👍🏼

My wife and I spent 3 days at the holiday in last October. It was awesome, and the main drag was fun to walk along in the evenings. Off the Main Street, yeah, it’s a bit run down.

@AlgarveAddicts

Жыл бұрын

I love it at the Holiday Inn, but the town is still not sparklingly clean. I don't think Portugal would ever sparkle like that. It glows with old world charm (in-between the concrete blocks).

There is a competition to me in between A de P and Portimao for this title. But was less ugly than some towns in the next door spanish south coast. ;)

geography looks great....6,000 residents, i'm surprised the houses are selling so high

Vilamoura isn't the most attractive either architecturally and could be seen as soulless - even for its higher price tag. At least A de P is more traditionally Portuguese.

Not ugly per se, just modern. You could say the same for Monte Gordo. They don't have the old town centres like, let's say, Tavira or Lagos, but they're functional tourist resorts offering tourists happy days by the sea.

@AlgarveAddicts

Жыл бұрын

If it was modern it would look like Dubai... 70s style architecture (although I'm not an architect), but you're right all tourists need is sea by day, food and drink by night.

@martinrea8548

Жыл бұрын

@@AlgarveAddicts Happy days 🌞

It always helps a lot if streets and buildings are kept clean and well maintained. Then ugliness is not such a big issue anymore.

@AlgarveAddicts

Жыл бұрын

True, I was amazed that even now in South Africa when they're struggling with the infrastructure, most places are neat and tidy.

Not nearly as bad as Portimão. We visited Portimao on a real estate tour. Just a bunch of apartment blocks, but a beautiful beach. Maybe we missed an area of charm. Didn’t see one.

@AlgarveAddicts

Жыл бұрын

Portimão isn't so charming but there is a lot going on there. Sometimes charming isn't so practical to live in.

Nick, this is off topic but I mentioned how I enjoyed your video about Praia da Luz. I saw recently that the young British girl's disappearance has come back onto the front pages around the world. Is this a big story in the Algarve? Did it have any effect on tourism in that area after it happened? Do you think it will have any effect in the future?

@AlgarveAddicts

Жыл бұрын

No I don't think it will have any effect in the future, but it did have a large impact back in 2007.

It is a bit rundown and perhaps a bit uncharacteristic. It is almost like one of the concrete towns from the Costa del Sol was trasported to Algarve :-). But in the end it is still Algarve so that makes everything OK.

@AlgarveAddicts

Жыл бұрын

Heheh, ok 😁

How about a video about Castro Marim? Realestate etc

@AlgarveAddicts

Жыл бұрын

This morning, I'm thinking about a tour all around Southern Portugal including places like Castro Marim, Alcoutim, Almodôvar, Vila Nova de Milfontes etc.

@pumpsnguns

Жыл бұрын

Castro Marim looks like an interesting and a place still under the radar! Would really love to see more videos about it too. ❤

@AlgarveAddicts

Жыл бұрын

It's really small...

@pumpsnguns

Жыл бұрын

@@AlgarveAddicts sometimes…nice things comes in small packages 😆

Just wondering in the low season say between November to March can you get good short term 3 month rates.

@AlgarveAddicts

Жыл бұрын

Yes, you'll be able to find something in Armação de Pêra for sure.

@yomioloko9727

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

Myself and the family are in Alvor, we from South Africa, been here for over 2 months. Do you have any experience on this location?

@AlgarveAddicts

Жыл бұрын

Hi there, experience with respect to what, real estate?

@Kevz8611

Жыл бұрын

@@AlgarveAddicts Apologies Nick, should of been more specific. Just overall as a tourist location, things to do and see, restaurants etc.

@AlgarveAddicts

Жыл бұрын

It's pretty small and I've been there for dinner quite a few times, paddled on the lagoon a bunch and hung out with buddies in the lifesaving building. It's been getting pretty touristy over the last few years but there is a ton of kite surfing to be done on the lagoon. I hope that helps.

@Kevz8611

Жыл бұрын

@@AlgarveAddicts brilliant, thanks Mr Nick.. I appreciate you took the time to type that out. I just needed to get an idea what to expect as it gets busier now during the tourist season.

We traveled from Tavira to Monte Gordo two weeks ago. What an ugly and unfortunate place MG is. Should’ve stayed in beautiful Tavira.

A concrete block with that view, climate, and lifestyle is never ugly.

@AlgarveAddicts

Жыл бұрын

Well said! The view from those ugly concrete block ain't bad 😎

Crikey I always considered Quarteira to be the worst, with its hideous see front. But you've changed my mind.. Just

@AlgarveAddicts

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome! 😁 There are worse places in the world...

@eopoep

Жыл бұрын

@@AlgarveAddicts True, I've walked round Luton

Hi Nick, could you do a video on employment conditions, opportunities and agencies that can assist people? Regards,

@AlgarveAddicts

Жыл бұрын

Hey Rajib, thanks for the idea. I may touch on that tomorrow when I head over to Faro to interview some interesting people... However, if you're looking for a job in the Algarve right now, LinkedIn may be a better bet.

Is the Portugese government discussing limitations on rental properties? 😱

@AlgarveAddicts

Жыл бұрын

Hi Mary Beth, I hope you're well! Yes, they certainly are. The main concern is short term ("Airbnb") rentals. Long term with a contract is still on the cards.

It's close to Spain and the rest of Europe, better weather...

Ughh... I've never been to AdP so I'm not able to make a judgement. In my opinion and experience Monte Gordo is the ugliest town there. And no beautiful caves and beaches around there to make up for some of the ugliness.

Monte Gordo has some ugly 1970s condos, however it has a very beautiful beach.

@AlgarveAddicts

Жыл бұрын

That's true! I forgot about Monte Gordo.

@tracyburton3458

Жыл бұрын

I agree. Monte Gordo and Armacao de Pera both have stunning beaches and plenty of natural beauty. It's the highrise apartments that are ugly - and greedy developers are responsible for those monstrosities. :(

@AlgarveAddicts

Жыл бұрын

True, but without those developers not many people would be able to come on holiday and enjoy the Algarve. I just wish they had done it in a more attractive manner.

I found Olhao to be much uglier but perhaps I'm being harsh as only spent little time there

@maxflight777

Жыл бұрын

It’s improving so fast ! And Olhau actually has ultra-friendly locals. A new extended Marina, affordable restaurants, easy parking.

@AlgarveAddicts

Жыл бұрын

Agreed. It is improving quickly.

Olhao is pretty ugly from the main road. But I bet in 10 years it will be better.

@AlgarveAddicts

Жыл бұрын

Yes, it's changing fast, as are all areas of the Algarve.

cookie cutter ugly condos with zero curb appeal is astonishing considering how beautiful the old original Portuguese buildings are. Big mistake by city/town building and planning boards if there are any. Plus why all the graffiti? What an eyesore and for most folks graffiti is the first sign of a declining neighborhood

@AlgarveAddicts

Жыл бұрын

Graffiti appears to be signs of bored teenagers here. It's prevalent everywhere but isn't a sign of anything dangerous. I agree, the old Portuguese buildings are stunning!

@stermindelves4251

Жыл бұрын

Take a look at downtown Faro. There’s graffiti EVERYWHERE. a shame 😢

@AlgarveAddicts

Жыл бұрын

It sure is.

All the towns in the Algarve are beautiful in their own way, some more than others and especially if you focus on the sun, the sky and the sea. Try not to see the graffiti, the old derelict buildings and the "newer" buildings that seem to be right out of the Austin Powers collection from the 70's design books. And Nick, here in the US, Holiday Inns are not nice. They tend to be the cheaper, more seedy hotel choice in the not so good neighborhoods. And I have to take issue with you, Mr. Robinson. You lure us in with some great, really compelling content to the point that we are anxiously waiting on your next release and then we find ourselves waiting for nearly 2 weeks and you give us this? With some stock footage of the beach from July 2022 to boot? C'mon man, you mailed this one in. You have got a legitimate fan base now and we expect better. For example, the recent video you did in Luz. That was outstanding. You showed me the town, the people, the food, the bars, etc. I felt like I knew Luz to some degree. The videos you have done of some high end Algarve real estate were also among your best. Not trying to offend, just my .02. Thx

@AlgarveAddicts

Жыл бұрын

Point taken and I love your feedback. I don't necessarily agree with all of it, but I still love it , so thanks for voicing your opinions. Head down to that Holiday Inn, you'll love it! Looking forward to hearing more comments from you in the future 😎👍🏼

I found the algarve has more than it’s fair share of ugly (developed) towns.

@AlgarveAddicts

Жыл бұрын

True, the lovely little ones lurk inland, although I do love the coastal caves.

I don't know about the ugliest, but I know the smelliest!

@AlgarveAddicts

Жыл бұрын

Heheh, that was a fun day. 😊

I believe Portimao is the ugliest. Faro is not far behind.

@AlgarveAddicts

Жыл бұрын

Hey Vlad, I also didn't like Portimão that much but I met up with the Portimão Digital Nomads and they showed me beautiful parts!

@vladvlad4789

Жыл бұрын

@@AlgarveAddicts Most towns have beautiful parts :)

There alooooooot of ugly towns in the Algarve, currently I'm here in Quarteira and being from the Gold Coast Australia the difference in aesthetics is astonishing plus the amount of just run down old buildings allowed to just sit in disrepair is crazy. There is barely any speciality coffee, not a single place in Quarteira or Vilamoura, food is standard fare, very average. Constant wind at beach, very rare that its fine enough to bother spending time there. The plus side is the locals are very friendly and the wine is exceptional for the price. Loule was pretty with one place run by a Dutch lady that does a quality speciality coffee ☕️ 👌

@AlgarveAddicts

Жыл бұрын

Yup, that's called Bean 17 in Loulé. There are some stunning beaches as well down here, but yup, I guess I agree with the rest of your analysis.

@narminamalik3598

Жыл бұрын

Couldn’t agree more. Algarve was a total disappointment for me. Totally changed my mind about moving to Portugal after my trip.

@MARIADaSilva-dw9cs

Жыл бұрын

Totally agree w you. Never found the appeal.

@AlgarveAddicts

Жыл бұрын

Hi Narmina, I'm super curious... If you decided against coming here (which is totally cool, Portugal definitely isn't for everyone) why are you watching videos about Portugal? Are you coming back for a holiday...

@narminamalik3598

Жыл бұрын

@@AlgarveAddicts Hi Nick, we still visit Portugal once in a while for holidays (Cascais is pretty nice) but after our last visit to Algarve area I realized that moving to Portugal permanently is probably not for us, but I still watch your videos because they are informative and fun 💙