“Today well-preserved walled cities bring
tourists and have become wonderful cities to
live in,” says Bathurst. “They also offer South
African buyers a great opportunity to own
successful property abroad.”
According to Bathurst, Portugal has some of
the most impressive walled cities in Europe.
“What adds to the appeal of owning property in
one of Portugal’s delightful walled cities is that
South Africans are able to get a Golden Visa
[which allows for EU citizenship],” she says.The medieval village of Obidos in Portugal
is one of Bathurst’s favourites. The town is
situated only an hour from Lisbon by bus.
“This village is a wonderful example of
a medieval town completely surrounded
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limestone and marble,” says Bathurst. “The
charming look of its streets, squares, houses
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Another walled gem is Evora, about two hours
south of Lisbon, says Bathurst. “Historically,
Evora was a major trading and religious centre
contained within the city’s ancient walls.”
The city is surrounded by the wine region of
Alentejo, known for its vineyards, olive groves,
fortified towns and traditional villages. She
says, “This city has a warm climate, great wine
and fine restaurants. The cobbled streets are
charming and overlooked by an impressive,
colourful cathedral that offers fantastic views of
the surrounding wine region.”
Evora has some excellent property
opportunities from delightful new townhouses
to refurbished places and vineyards in the
Alentejo wine region. The area also falls within
the low-density rehabilitation criteria for
Golden Visa, meaning that there are Golden
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