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Hi Mike,
Since you would have done some research, may I know how is the housing market and how much it would cost with per month with the taxes and utilities on average. TIA
Abid

You can also look at Vrbo.

This has retnals-- but I think more long term options: https://www.point2homes.com/

As for Facebook Groups, I would look for specific smaller groups in regions, like these: https://www.facebook.com/groups/puertoviejovacationrentals
https://www.facebook.com/groups/756500642604738
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1990512857886393

To be honest, for short notice, a few days short term rentals, I would use Airbnb and Booking.

Are you heading over to the Tamarindo area? Feel free to send me a message on WhatsApp if you are +506 8962 9593 and we can meet up for a sunset. 🙂

I suggest you download Idealista and you easily draw a map of where you want to live and they notify you of all rental properties in that area. You will easily find an apartment in Caminha for between 600 and 800 Euros per month. Good Luck it's a great place to live

Hi @CARRIE2020

I have emailed you about the European Living Seminar. Hope this helps!

Millie, IL Community Moderator

Hi @CNUGENT1 Thanks for your question!

We’ve checked in with Glenda Cole, our expert in Portugal, to get an answer to your question. Here is her response,

First, that type of renting is called long let. When searching, enter "long lets in _____". Idealista.com is a great site for both buying and renting, but it can be difficult to find just a month or two there. If you have a general idea of what area you would like to explore, you can look for long let companies in that area. Typically, going local can save you money. For example, I rent my villa near the sea in the Algarve in July and August. You can find it on Air BnB, but you would save quite a bit by going through my local management company, Luz Villa Rentals.

Before I bought, I used to rent in the western Algarve for three months in the winters. I used two companies: Lagos Long Lets and Coolhouses Algarve. Both were good.