The assets that have made this country the investment par excellence of recent years, whether as a vacation spot or to spend your retirement are without any doubt: The climate: 300 days of sunshine a year in the Algarve, mild and dry winters, hot summers but with a breeze coming from the Atlantic refreshing in the evenings. Taxation: Portugal has become a tax haven for retirees with non-taxation on life insurance and pension income for 10 years Easy access thanks to the development of low cost companies. Unparalleled quality of life: this is a country where you can feel completely secure. In addition, gastronomy is not to be outdone. His recipes are simple but delicious. Wild pig seafood, fish caught on the coast, tasty fruits and vegetables and quality wine at ridiculous prices! The cost of living: on average, the cost of living in Portugal in 2020 is 31% lower than in France. Add to that a quality real estate market at very reasonable prices but rising and generating very good rental contributions.