For many in the global North, retirement is a time to wave goodbye to workday stresses and discover an idyllic spot where you can take things easy. For some, it's a deckchair, for other it's a whole other country. For the lucky latter, the only question is…where to live?

Buying a home is one of the most important decisions in life — and one of the most common dilemmas is choosing between a detached house or a property within a gated community. Both options offer benefits, but community living has been gaining prominence, especially among families who value security, leisure, and a healthy social environment.

Carvoeiro attracts retirees and lifestyle-focused buyers drawn to a quieter, scenic environment. Expats are choosing the Algarve for its sunny climate, lifestyle, and diverse communities. Coastal and inland areas offer different opportunities for living and investment.

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A study cared by Imovirtual reveals that the best parishes to live in the Algarve are Lagoa and Carvoeiro, and safety is one of the aspects most appreciated by the respondents. On the opposite side, the three parishes with lower scores are Olhão, Quelfes and Alvor. These are the conclusions of an online questionnaire, conducted between April and September of 2018, to residents in the national territory with the purpose of objectively assessing their expectations about the quality of life in the different parishes of the country.