Located in the municipality of Portimгo in the Algarve region of southern Portugal, Mexilhoeira Grande is a small parish that exudes traditional Portuguese charm. This centrally located village is about halfway between Portimгo and Lagos and so it is very easy to enjoy all that either city has to offer.
Traditionally rural with plenty of character, Mexilhoeira Grande is the perfect place if you’re looking for property outside the more populated areas, or if you just need a bit more room than is offered in some of the newer housing developments. In Mexilhoeira Grande you can find the perfect secluded farmhouse just waiting for your personalized renovation, or you can find a more modern home tucked away on your own parcel of land.
Mexilhoeira Grande is uniquely positioned to become very popular very quickly and as a result provides excellent investment opportunities. The Portuguese Civil Aviation Authority has given their permission for a new airport to be built near Mexilhoeira Grande and while it is still in the planning stages it is very much under way. Once built, the airport will draw new residents and new interest to the area.
Also located nearby is the Algarve Motor Park in Mexilhoeira Grande. Built to provide a venue for various motorized events as well as a testing ground for the automotive industry, this formidable venue is the home for many championship events throughout the year.
Mexilhoeira Grande is also very close to several well known golf courses, among which are the courses at Penina and Palmares. However, there are many, many more courses located only a short drive away.
Property in Mexilhoeira Grande includes everything from modern villas to traditional farmhouses and in-village apartments. The laid back lifestyle and slower pace of this village is very attractive to many and both purchasers and renters are drawn to this quaint area in search of a more pastoral and rural lifestyle while still being close enough to enjoy fabulous restaurants, cafйs, nightlife and all the other features of the Algarve region.