In recent years, Portugal has become a desirable destination in the field of real estate. One of the factors that significantly influenced the growth in this area is the constant increase in the number of tourists arriving in the country each year.

Tourists from all over the world visit the big and well-known cities: Lisbon, the capital, and Porto, which is considered the capital of the north. Accordingly, these two cities have become desirable investment centers, and for good reason. Lisbon and Porto are classic European cities but with a twist; Both offer an amazing combination of old and new, authenticity alongside modernity. On the one hand – European cities with a long history and an impressive culture, and on the other hand renewal, street art in every corner and vibrant nightlife.

These two cities consist of neighborhoods of varying character and while you are coming to visit looking for an investment property – we recommend joining the tours of “Portugo”, city introduction tours with local Hebrew-speaking guides. This way you will also be able to learn about the general history of Portugal and the city in which you have chosen to invest, and you will also get to reach the most central and sought-after areas.

In Lisbon, you can join the ” Classic Lisbon ” tour – a three-hour walking tour that covers the four central areas of the city;

Chiado – considered one of the bohemian areas of Lisbon. This is the modern area where you can find colorful buildings with typical Portuguese balconies alongside special museums and cultural sites.

Bairro Alto – the colorful and lively nightlife area, which mainly attracts young people. In this area there are many restaurants as well as small (and usually noisy) bars.

Baixa – the central area that is considered the heart of the city. This area is rich in impressive European squares such as the famous Rossio Square, excellent restaurants and the impressive avenue of Lisbon – Avenida da Liberdade. This area is mainly known for being flat, which is not common in the center of the capital Lisbon. This area connects the central neighborhoods and finally all roads lead to it.

Alfama – the old and magical neighborhood of Lisbon, which consists of small and special alleys, colorful laundry that hangs from the windows and music that pours from every corner. In recent years, the neighborhood has undergone a transformation and a kind of facelift, making it one of the sought-after neighborhoods in the city. However, despite the charm of the neighborhood – it is worth noting that the urban metro does not reach the Alfama neighborhood, thus lacking it.

Similarly, in Porto you can join the ” Classic Porto ” tour – a three-hour walking tour that covers the must-see areas of the city;

Baixa – similar to Lisbon, this is the beating heart of the city, in the center of which is the main and stylish avenue of the city – Aliados, although in Porto it is not a flat area.

Santa Catarina – Porto’s famous pedestrian street, which offers authentic Portuguese buildings, shops and cafes.

Ribeira – the ancient area of ​​the city, located right on the banks of the Douro River and offering a charming promenade. Similar to the Alfama neighborhood in Lisbon, this is an area that has enjoyed a lot of attention from investors in recent years.

As part of the tours, the guides provide much essential information about key points of interest in the cities as well as about preferred residential and tourist areas. The tours provide a significant sense of location and an understanding of the structure of the cities which can help in making the fateful decision of the investment area.

For more details about the tours, and other useful information you can use for your visit to Portugal, you are invited to visit the website of the “Portugal” company:

www.portugo.co.il