The Algarve is the most searched-for overseas destination for potential buyers and online browsers in Britain this summer. The NSI added the Algarve was the location for nearly 30 per cent of homes purchased in Portugal by overseas buyers last year. While the number of foreign buyers overall in Portugal has dropped, it remains a popular option for Britons house-hunting online. Outdoor living: Britons are searching for properties for sale in Portugal's AlgarveIt is also a popular option for retirees. This two-bed villa in São Bartolomeu de Messines is on sale via Divine Home, Portugal, for €195,000, or £167,349.