Released on: July 3, 2008, 4:33 am

Press Release Author: E-Quity.com

Industry: Real Estate

Press Release Summary: Residing in the southernmost part of Portugal, the Algarve is
blessed with steady sunshine, luscious landscapes, beautiful beaches and first-class
golfing facilities.

Press Release Body: For decades the Algarve has been a mighty magnet to many an
eagle-eyed golfer. The whole region became increasingly appealing to visitors from
around Europe who came in search of sun, sand and a leisurely stroll around a golf
green.

But there is so much more to the Algarve than just golf courses and beautiful beaches.

The region has plenty of other attractions such as the Marine Zoo, Big Game Fishing,
Tivoli Almansor Diving Centre, quad bikes, a petting farm, pony rides, a crocodile
park, Coveoerio Tennis Club, and Cliff Richards Winery.

The food in the Algarve is good as well and the Portuguese have a culture of dining
out into the early hours. The region offers a substantial choice of restaurants,
serving a wonderful selection of fresh seafood, fish and meat dishes, all washed
down with a wide selection of local wines.

The Algarve has the best climate in Portugal, with temperatures fluctuating between
15 and 31 °C, during the summer months of June, July, August and September.

Winter starts on the 21st of December and ends on the 19th of March, and whilst
there is snow and minus temperatures in the northern areas of Portugal, the level in
the Algarve never falls below zero during the winter.

Travelling to the Algarve is affordable and effortless. Flying is certainly the most
convenient way to get to the sun- kissed region. There are many low-cost airlines
that fly to the airport in Faro, which is only three hours from most European
destinations and has a network of motorways leading to the regions towns and cities.


Train travel is also an option, since Portugal is part of the European rail network
and can easily be reached from most of the European capital cities.

Although the Algarve suffers from seasonality - where the area is engulfed by
tourists during the summer months but is quiet in the winter - the Portuguese
government has put in place a strategic plan to encourage tourists to visit the
region out-of-season.

Part of their plan is to promote the Algarve as an area that excels in sandy beaches
and great golf courses, but also has other diverse activities and facilities to
offer.

The government intend to get the region performing closer to the levels of its
Spanish (Valencia, Andalucia and Murcia) counterparts that have similar
characteristics - mature destinations in the south of Europe where the main product
is sun and beach. Andalucia has enjoyed an annual growth of 3% and Valencia 2%. By
2015 the Algarve aims to attain between 13.7 million and 13.9 million tourists that
stay overnight, which corresponds to an average growth of 2.7% per year.

Dan Johnson, director of E-Quity.com, said this of the plans for the region:
"Occupancy rates in the Algarve have declined in recent years, a trend that the
government hopes to reverse and the strategic plan cites 4 key areas of focus for
the region. Firstly come the two sectors in which the Algarve already competes well,
beach and golf. The government wants to protect and improve the coastal areas, while
adding more integrated golf resorts of the standard that will attract more
international tournaments to the region.

"Further to that, comes a policy of diversification to reduce the reliance on these
two traditional activities. There is little or no infrastructure for conferences in
the region and the government hopes to be able to develop a congress centre in the
Faro-Albufeira area. The planning department will also look more favourably on
integrated resorts and hotels containing spa facilities, while a new marina is
guaranteed for the Eastern Algarve, with additional moorings along the coast.
Diversification and enhancements are the watchwords."

With the natural resources already available and the wheels of a carefully
thought-out improvement plan already turning, the Algarve looks set for a bright and
busy future. on and off the golf course.

To receive more information please call 0207 952 7654.

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Notes to editors:
1. E-Quity.com is an international property broker offering well-researched
investment opportunities in some of the most attractive emerging and established
markets around the world.
2. E-Quity.com was founded in 2004.
3. The website address is www.E-Quity.com
4. The office address is 45 Lafone Street, Shad Thames, London, SE1 2LX
5. If you wish to obtain quotes, images or further information, in the first
instance, please contact Jude Buttle or Dan Johnson on 0207 397 5412.

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