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The Silver Coast in Portugal links the historical city of Oporto in the North with the capital, Lisbon, further south and includes such delights and treasures as the ancient walled town (large village...Read more

Cyprus Visa Requirements After political changes in Europe for the past couple of years now, and accession of the Republic of Cyprus (South Cyprus) into the European Union dating 1 May 2004, regulat...Read more

Introduction to East Kyrenia Home to many retired locals and British citizens, Eastern Kyrenia holds some of the most breathtaking views the eye will ever see. A number of quiet sandy coves dot thi...Read more

Side is one of Turkish Riviera’s most attractive and popular resorts. Occupying a narrow peninsular, on the sparkling Medierranean coast, its history reaches back thousands of years. The sun, sea, n...Read more

Overseas Property Centres are pleased to announce that we can put you in touch with local professionals in Portugal, epsecially on the Algarve in Portugal, who can help you with all those additional e...Read more

Often when people are looking to buy property in Florida they believe it's difficult to move to the U.S. legally or to be able to spend more than six months out of the year there. However, in r...Read more

If you are already a resident of the EU - e.g. a UK citizen - you are entitled to live and work anywhere in Germany without a visa.  However, you will still need to register with the immig...Read more

Florida property has always been a popular destination for owning an overseas property because Florida is one of the world's most successful tourist economies, and home to some of the best attractions...Read more

Croatia is becoming an increasingly popular destination for overseas property investors, buying a property in Croatia is similar to purchasing a property in most former Eastern European states . Why ...Read more

The Algarve is one of the most attractive areas of southern Europe to own a frontline beach villa or golf apartment, it is not cheap but the best rarely is, and for many owning a Villa or Golf propert...Read more

For years many have looked at Portugals Silver Coast and wondered why there was not much development there, it is only recently that Portugals strict planning regime has relaxed a small part its grip ...Read more

Flights to Brazil - Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro - take around 11 hours from London.  The national airlines of Brazil are TAM (www.tam.com.br) and Varig (www.varig.com.br).  Or you can ...Read more

If you are a UK citizen you will require a Visa to visit or work in Brazil.  The necessary documents and directions can be found on the Brazilian Consulate site. The Consulate site will also expl...Read more

Brazil has a well developed public transport system with both internal flights and a reasonably good train service between major destinations.For more information on public transport in Brazil and man...Read more

Thailand's property and land ownership laws can at first appear fairly restrictive when applied to overseas buyers, although foreigners may own buildings, condominium units or houses, in their own nam...Read more

Travel to FranceInternational trains run from the channel ports and Paris to destinations throughout Europe. For up-to-date routes and timetables, contact French Railways (SNCF) www.sncf.com or Rail E...Read more

The popular France – UK Channel passenger services connect the English port of Dover with Calais. Major operators include P&O Ferries www.poferries.com  and SeaFrance www.seafrance.com.  I...Read more

Croatian Railways www.hznet.hr operates trains in Croatia. Direct trains run from Austria, Bosnia & Herzegovina, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Switzerland. Expres...Read more

Main ports: Split www.portsplit.com Dubrovnik, Rijeka, Zadar and Plocewww.port-authority-ploce.hr. Passenger and car ferry services run to Italy. The main routes are: Split-Ancona, Zadar-Ancona, Split...Read more

The national airline is Croatia Airlines www.croatiaairlines.hr The main airports are; Zagreb (Pleso International) www.zagreb-airport.hr is 17km southeast of the city. An airport bus runs to the cit...Read more

Train Travel to Bulgaria. There are frequent services between Sofia and Budapest, Belgrade, Bucharest, Thessaloniki and Istanbul. Sofia is also directly connected with Paris, Vienna, Munich and Berlin...Read more

Main ports: Bourgas www.port-bourgas.com and Varna www.port-varna.bg on the Black sea. The official crossing points into Romania are by ferry from Vidin to Calafat and by road bridge from Ruse to Giur...Read more

Main ports are; Jebel Ali, Rashid and Zayed (Abu Dhabi), Khalid (Sharjah), Saqr (Ras al-Khaimah) and Fujairah. Cruises call at Abu Dhabi and the cruise terminal in Dubai. View Property for sale in Du...Read more

Passenger ships from the ports of Limassol and Larnaca , visit www.cpa.gov.cy for both ports, connect Cyprus with various Greek and Middle Eastern ports, including Piraeus, Rhodes, Heraklion, Haifa, P...Read more

Trains to Turkey. Train journeys can be made to Istanbul via some of the major European cities. The journey from London takes three days by, Eurostar to Paris, Orient Express to Vienna (overnight), Av...Read more

If you are looking a property for sale in Turkey it is worth noting that the excellent ferry services into and around Turkey is one of reasons that makes Turkish property for sale a popular destinatio...Read more

There is a daily ferry service operating between the port of Mindelo, São Vincente and Santo Antao. Cargo ships may also accept passengers and regular services connect Santiago, Fogo and Brava. Howev...Read more

The national airline is TACV www.tacv.cv which has flights from severalEuropean cities. Information can be obtained from TACV’s agent Cape Verde Travel www.capeverdetravel.com.The growth in air...Read more

Portuguese Railways Caminhos de Ferro Portugueses www.cp.pt  operate a comprehensive rail service. Alfa Pendular trains offer the fastest rail link from Lisbon to the Algarve and from the Lisbon ...Read more

The quickest way by train from the UK is by Eurostar through the Channel Tunnel to Paris, journey time of 2 hours 40 minutes. From there to Portugal the Sud-Expresso runs between Hendaye/Irun (linked ...Read more

The major ports in Portugal are; Lisbon www.portodelisboa.com; Leixões,Porto, www.apdl.pt; Funchal, Madeira www.portosdamadeira.com and Portimão, Algarve. View Property for sale in Portugal...Read more

Lisbon.  London to Lisbon is two hours and 30 mins.Lisbon is 7km north of the city taking  a journey time of 35 minutes. Carrisbuses run from the airport to the city and the main railway sta...Read more

The state owned railway company RENFE www.renfe.es operates a railway network connecting all the regions on the Iberian peninsula. It is mainly a network with connections between Madrid and all the ma...Read more

There are regular hydrofoil and car and passenger ferry sailings from Algeciras to Tangier and Ceuta. Málaga and Almeria to Melilla (North African enclave). Barcelona, Valencia and Alicante to the Ba...Read more

Train Travel The quickest route by train from the UK is through the Channel Tunnel with connections from Paris to Spain. High speed trains from London, Waterloo International to Paris, Gare du Nord t...Read more

Main ports:Barcelona www.apb.es, Cadiz www.puertocadiz.com, Santander www.puertosantander.es, Valencia www.valenciaport.com/cultures/es and Vigo  www.apvigo.com.Main Ferry Services:Brittany Ferri...Read more

Domestic flights are run by Iberia  www.iberia.com, Air Europa            www.air-europa.com  Binter www.binternet.com and Spanair www....Read more

Travel to Spain By Air The national airline is Iberia www.iberia.com but many airlines, including a number of low-cost airlines. like Bmibaby and Easyjet operate to Spain. Spain has over 30 internati...Read more

Hurghada is one of the major tourist resorts of the Red Sea coast and an international centre for water sports. Hurghada is served by Hurghada International Airport which has direct flights to the UK ...Read more

Why not combine your holiday with a no-hassle, no obligation trip to view overseas property for sale?  We can arrange a local viewing trip in just a few minutes with one of our many app...Read more

One of the most important factors affecting your choice of overseas property investment or new home abroad will undoubtedly be the cost of travelling to and from your new property abroad. Even if...Read more

This may sound obvious but it’s all to easy to carried away on a magic carpet, get pulled this way and that and end up totally confused if you don’t take care to match your reasons with properties...Read more

We at Overseas Property Centres like to do more than just list properties.  Our site is all about adding local colour and knowledge to the property information - which is what our growing Knowled...Read more

If you are coming into St.Lucia from the U.K.proof of citizenship is required (either a birth certificate or a passport) and a return or onward ticket. Otherwise, a passport and a visa is required ...Read more

Most towns and cities do have adequate veterinary surgeons, before travel it may be wise to locate the nearest to you.   If your pet is insured, check with your insurance provider as to whether...Read more

Flight duration will vary from depending on where you flying from and the destination you are flying to.  It will take approximately 10-11 hours to fly form the UK to Cape Town. ...Read more

You can enter South Africa for up to 90 days with a visa. You must, however, hold a valid passport for the duration of your stay. The passport must also contain at least one empty page for the passpor...Read more

Most towns and cities do have adequate veterinary surgeons, before travel it may be wise to locate the nearest to you.   If your pet is insured, check with your insurance provider to whether or n...Read more

You have to report to the local police headquarters (Questura) within 7 days of arriving in Italy. Here you will be able to apply for you residence permit. This will allow you to stay and work for 3 m...Read more

Transport in Cyprus Public transport is available in some areas of Cyprus. These will consist of buses and taxis as there is no rail network in Cyprus. View Property for sale in Cyprus ...Read more

Visas in Cyprus. As Cyprus is a full member of the EU holder of a British passport do not require visa. British national may stay in Cyprus for up to 90 days with a visa. For longer or permanent stay...Read more

Flight information for Cyprus The flight duration to Cyprus varies between 4 hrs 10mins and – 4 hrs 50 mins depending on from where and to your destination in Cyprus. You can fly to Cyprus from...Read more

In order to settle in Cyprus permanently and to live on earnings derived from your pension or other income from outside Cyprus, you have to apply for an immigration permit. In order to do this you hav...Read more

The flight duration to Romania from the UK will be between 2-3hrs to Bucharest. You can fly to Romania from most of the UK main airports. ...Read more

Travelling in Romania. Train… When travelling by train you must be very cautious. There are criminals who ride the train with the sole intent to steal, and initially appear to be friendly. Departure...Read more

Citizens from any EU country can stay in Romania visa free for up to 90 days in any semester. The duration of the stay may be extended upon application to the ministry of interior department.   ...Read more

The flight duration to Bulgaria from the UK will be between 2-3hrs to Sofia. You can fly to Bulgaria from most of the UK main airports. The national airline, Bulgaria Air www.air.bg and the airline H...Read more

Transport in Bulgaria Most cities and large towns have extensive public transport. There are regular bus services between most major towns in the country. There are several car hire companies includin...Read more

No visa is required to enter Bulgaria as long as you are a citizen of a country that is a member of the EU. However, foreigners have to register with the police after 72 hours. If you are travelling w...Read more

The flight duration for Morocco from the UK will be between 3hrs50min – 4 hrs depending on the airports that you are travelling to and from. You can fly to Morocco from Gatwick, Manchester, Birmingh...Read more

A passport valid for at least six moths is required to enter Morocco. If you are only staying for a period of up to 3 months you will not need a visa. If you wish to stay longer you will need a visa. ...Read more

Public Transport There is a very good public transport system in established areas and the surrounding area and this is improving and expanding all the time. Buses serve most areas. From Murcia and A...Read more

Visa information for Dubai Visas are required by most visitors to Dubai whether it be for holiday purposes or to live or work there. Transit visas: Transit visas are valid for 14 days for those wishin...Read more

The fight duration to Dubai will take between 6hrs40mins – 6hrs50mins. The main airports that fly to Dubai are Gatwick, Heathrow, Manchester, Birmingham and Glasgow. All flights are scheduled.Among ...Read more

Visa information for Portugal As long as you are British national or an EU member state you can stay visa free in Portugal for up to 90 days. You may still be asked to provide proof that you have suf...Read more

Flight information for Portugal It will take you between 2hrs30 to 3hrs depending on where you are travelling from and the destination you are travelling to. Portugal’s national airline is TAP Air P...Read more

Driving in Florida Fuel is cheaper in the USA than the UK. It is sold by the US gallon which is roughly 3.8 litres. Rules… • Driving is on the right hand side of the road in the USA. Be car...Read more

Visas for Florida Citizens of the United Kingdom do not need a visa for holiday or business travel for up to 90 days. However all travellers must hold round u or return tickets. For longer stays all ...Read more

The flight duration to Mexico will vary between 10hrs – 13hrs from the UK. This depends on where you are departing from and where you which airport you will arriving at in Mexico ...Read more

There are many forms of transport available to you in Mexico.  Taxis  Taxi ranks will be marked as Sitio. Taxi ranks are common in the larger cities in Mexico. The charges in Mexico are usua...Read more

As long as you are a holder of a full valid UK passport then you can stay in Mexico for up to 180 days with out a visa. There are numerous different classifications on non-immigrant visitors to Mexico...Read more

Visa information for France As long as you a British national or an EU member state you can stay visa free in France for up to 90 days. By law everyone if France has to carry a national identit...Read more

Flight information for France It will take you between 1hr30mins to 2hrs depending on where you are travelling from and the destination you are travelling to. Most UK airports (if not all) do fly to F...Read more

Flight duration to Cape Verde The average flying time to Cape Verde is around 5½ hours from the UK. The most direct way to reach Cape Verde is via Lisbon airport in Portugal and then fly directl...Read more

Visa information for Cape Verde The following documents will be required for retired to foreigner to reside in Cape Verde… • Pension retirement statement issued by appropriate entity (ies). ...Read more

Flight Durations.  The flight duration varies between 3½ - 4½ hours. Airlines Airlines fly to turkey from all 13 UK airports they may not however all fly to all Turkish airports. The nationa...Read more