I’ve just returned to Ireland after spending two and a half weeks driving the entire length of Portugal’s Atlantic coast…twice.

I went from the town of Caminha in the far north…down through the Silver Coast…all the way to Lagos in the Algarve…and then back again.

This trip wasn’t just about meeting developers and looking at potential new members-only deals.

I also stayed in my own homes. I revisited places I know intimately. I explored new towns. I checked listings. I tested my assumptions.

This was a reset. A chance to step back and look at all of Portugal with fresh eyes.

And my biggest takeaway is this: I came back more convinced than ever that I want more of my money invested in Portugal.

I recorded a conversation with my editorial director Ciaran Madden to share everything I learned, including market updates on Lagos, Caminha, and the Silver Coast…and why the opportunity in Portugal today is more nuanced, and—in the right places—more compelling than ever.

In this video, I share my key takeaways and latest intelligence from two and a half weeks with boots on the ground in Portugal. Click to view…

In this conversation, I share…

• The moment on a cliff above one of Europe’s most beautiful beaches when I realized I was not bullish enough on Lagos.
• Why my Silver Coast condo has delivered a bigger uplift than I expected—but still isn’t the kind of deal I’d recommend to everyone.
• Why the best opportunities on the Silver Coast may now be hiding in the properties most buyers scroll past too quickly.
• The simple profiling exercise I used before buying in Portugal—and why it’s essential before you buy overseas.
• How Caminha is changing in two different ways: gently on the ground…but fast in premium real estate.
• The kind of Caminha property I’d look for today…and why the obvious listings may not be the best ones.

Click here to watch the full video.

Wishing you good real estate investing,