Porto is definitely in fashion and the "Baixa" district is still the most sought-after place to invest. The new development of Alegria Plaza, in the heart of Baixa de Oporto, is an extraordinary real estate opportunity for those who want to enjoy the unique vibes the area offers. The mix of cosmopolitan coffees and terraces with traditional commerce live side by side in an odd coexistence with hospitable, genuine young people.

The Luxury Defined collection features seven luxury homes, each with its own vision of the staircase, from the classic to the ultra-contemporary. The first one is in the north of Portugal and is on the market with LUXIMO´S Christie´s.

British buyers are discovering more than just golf and golden sands in Portugal. "In vino veritas might well be the motto of this dramatically located mini metropolis, which takes your breath away in more senses than one." The breathtaking Douro Valley "is a romantic idea of and a beautiful landscape", says Ricardo Costa, CEO of LUXIMO´s Christie´s Real Estate.

The second city of Portugal is Porto. "Straddling the Douro River - the "river of gold" - it's a city of cobbled squares and museums, historic cafés and quirky boutiques. It's also the home of port."

Inspired by Living Coral, the 2019 Pantone Color of the Year, Luxury Defined presents six homes with architecture and interior design accentuated with vibrant hues of coral. One of them is in the Algarve and is on market with LUXIMO´S Christie´s.

The Casa Carrara house, in Praia da Luz, Lagos, designed by the renowned architect Mário Martins, is on sale at LUXIMO’S Christie’s International Real Estate and has attracted the attention of Portuguese and foreign investors. The reason is simple: Casa Carrara is one of the finalists for the 2018 Architizer Architecture Award.

You’re invited to take a virtual tour of the vineyards and specialty wines of the Iberian Peninsula. Vineyards by Christie’s International Real Estate is a programme that brings together experts and specialists in wine who know the premium properties and the best spots where for wine production in the world today.

More and more property buyers have been purchasing a surprising new kind of typology – vineyards. Demand for vineyards has shot up in the past few years as more lifestyle buyers and wine connoisseurs buy into the romantic dream of owning and producing their own wines.

According to a report presented by CNN, "Portugal is the best kept foodie secret in Europe" and it gives 10 reasons proving it. Let’s dive in to Portuguese cuisine and find out why this country is such a gastronomical delight.