With more than 300 days of sunshine per year, stunning beaches and a wealth of good value luxury property, Portugal and Cyprus have a great deal in common. So which makes for the better second home location?
According to the Post Office Worldwide Holiday Costs Barometer 2015, Portugal's Algarve is Europe's cheapest beach resort. In terms of overall holiday cost, Portugal took the number two spot in this year's survey, while Cyprus was in ninth place. But while cost of living is an important consideration for second home owners, a host of other factors also come into play.