WHY PORTUGAL?
Portugal voted as 'Best Golf Destination in the World' in 2023 & 2024, World Golf Awards
- Year-Round Playability: With over 300 days of sunshine annually, Portugal offers an extended golf season—especially in the Algarve and southern coastal regions—compared to colder, seasonal golf destinations.
- Award-Winning Courses: Portugal has consistently ranked among the world’s top golf destinations, including multiple World Golf Awards wins as “World’s Best Golf Destination.”
- Diverse Course Designs: From cliffside fairways to inland parklands, Portugal boasts over 90 courses designed by legends like Robert Trent Jones Jr., Jack Nicklaus, and Sir Nick Faldo—offering variety for all skill levels.
- Better value: Compared to Spain, the UK, or the US, Portugal offers a high-end golf experience at a better value—lower green fees, property prices, and operating costs.
- Strong Tourism Economy: Portugal attracts millions of tourists yearly. Golf tourism is a robust segment, ensuring steady visitor flow and potential rental yields for a property surrounded by beaches, beautiful countryside, vibrant Mediterranean cities, wineries, etc.
- Favourable Tax Environment: The Non-Habitual Resident (NHR) tax regime, no wealth tax, and inheritance tax advantages make Portugal especially attractive for foreign investors and retirees.
- Safety and Stability: Ranked as one of the safest countries in the world, Portugal offers political stability, low crime rates, and an excellent quality of life—important factors for both investors and residents.
- Proximity and Accessibility: With major international airports in Lisbon, Porto, and Faro, Portugal is easily accessible from Europe, the US, and beyond—making it an ideal long-haul and weekend golf destination.
- Commitment to Sustainability: Many Portuguese golf courses are now incorporating eco-conscious practices—such as water efficiency and natural landscaping—catering to the next generation of responsible tourism.
The Benefits
MOST PEACEFUL COUNTRY IN EUROPE
GRAND ARCHITECTURE AND HISTORY
EXCLUSIVE BEACH VILLAGES
Europe's leading beach destination
VIBRANT CUISINES
ENTERTAINING YOUR SENSES
WORLD-CLASS WINE TOURISM
IMMERSE IN THE CULTURE, LANDSCAPE AND STORY BEHIND EVERY BOTTLE
LEISURELY LIFESTYLE
High Quality of Life
ENGLISH IS WIDELY SPOKEN
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TESTIMONIALS
What are our clients saying about us
International Businesswoman (Hong Kong)
Portugal has so much to offer from history to fabulous food, beaches and wineries. There is something for everyone and we have only just started exploring. European Horizon provides a one-stop-shop to find the right property and then navigate the GV process. They have local knowledge to both help you get to know Lisbon and are willing to assist at every stage. It is a complex process with a lot of bureaucracy, so you need help on the ground.
HR Businesswoman (Hong Kong)
This route is a great entry into eventually living in Portugal and into the EU. The requirements to spend time in Portugal during the process and for renewal as very easy to meet. I fell in love with Lisbon and the surrounding areas of Estoril - Caiscais, Sintra. The country is welcoming and offers just about everything: international buzz, culture, history, charming architecture, amazing food and wine at affordable prices, great weather, beaches, country side & chocolate mousse. It feels like home as it reminds me of Bandra in Mumbai where I grew up which had a predominantly Goan community / Portuguese influence. I was introduced to EH through my network and found Sasi and Mike professional, knowledgeable, helpful, friendly and fun! I had never visited Portugal prior to summer of 2019 and had no clue about the real estate market, so needed to work with trusty locals who speak the same 'language'.
Entrepreneur & Investor
For me there are several problems that were eliminated, not just one. European Horizon understands the system for applying for the Golden Visa. They make the steps clear and take care of the follow-up for me. They also connect me to other professionals for services that are needed in the relocation process or life in Lisbon like bankers, insurance, contractors, designers, real estate agents, etc. These are all important to me and would be difficult to do alone as a foreigner. The whole European Horizon team is made up of very sincere, trustworthy, professional people.
International Real-Estate Investor (Singapore)
I visited Portugal before and fell in love with it. My family are all holding EU passports except me so I thought it’ll be good if I can get a residence in Europe as well. The amount of time that I need to stay in Portugal for the Golden Visa is easy to fulfil. European Horizon are friendly and helpful, and provided good service with good, careful lawyers. I would recommend them very highly to anyone seeking a second home and investment in Portugal.
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