British retirees find their sun in Portugal

Monte Da Palhagueira caters to those who are attracted to its mild climate and lower cost of living

Published Mon, Apr 6, 2015 · 09:50 PM

    Monte Da Palhagueira, Portugal

    WITH its Anglican church and English gardens, Monte da Palhagueira is a British outpost in southern Portugal, an "El Dorado" for European retirees due to its generous tax incentives and sunny climate.

    But there are conditions to living there - residents must be more than 55 years old and have a sizeable nest egg of British pounds.