PALMYRA VILAMOURA, SOUTHERN ALGARVE
Price: From 449,000
Details: Phase three of apartments and townhouses set within the five-star Vila Sol Spa and Golf Resort, with each property having balconies and pools and due for completion in 2008.
Contact: Joe Connolly Properties, 091-767 222; www. palmyra. ie

VILAMOURA CONDOMINIO DO PINHAL
Price: From 388,000
Details: Gated development comprising of luxury apartments and townhouses, set amidst some of the best golf courses in Portugal, with access to the marina.
Contact: Parador Properties Ireland, 01-882 8888

PINE CLIFFS, ALBUFEIRA
Price: From 741,000
Details: Awarded 'Best Resort Portugal' in the World Travel Awards the properties have a 15% rental guarantee and facilities include 11 restaurants, Spa, health club with indoor swimming pool, three outdoor pools, mini-golf, five tennis courts, water sports, and a complete children's village.
Contact: IFA Hotels & Resorts, 0044-207 034 3050; www. ifahotelsresorts. com