The 36.3% increase echoes reports from Iberian real estate developer Kronos Homes about a surge in American interest in Portugal’s property market in recent years.

With direct flights to key destinations such as Lisbon and Porto, along with a new direct route between New York and Faro (the airport of the southern Algarve region) that launched in May 2025, travelling to Portugal from the United States is easier than ever. And with the second strongest growth market in Europe for real estate investment volumes in Q1 2025, according to Savills, many US citizens are now looking at Portugal’s financial potential, as well as its lifestyle offering.

On the real estate front, Portugal’s diverse residential offering is another factor in the country’s appeal to buyers from the US, as Alda Filipe, Regional Director and Partner at Kronos Homes, explains: “The wealth of locations and real estate types available in Portugal means that those buying primary residences and vacation homes can easily find what they’re seeking, as can investors looking for stable long-term gains. From key-ready properties delivered fully furnished to off-plan residences providing the chance to lock in a price at today’s values, Portugal provides US buyers with an abundance of choice. The fact that English is so widely spoken also makes for a smoother purchase process than can be found in many European countries.”