Rossie 2

We are planning to move permanently to the Algarve region in the next 2 years and are wondering what's the position with having dogs in places with shared gardens - e,g, golf resorts, etc.

We have 2 dogs and would like to remain dog owners. Are dogs generally permitted in such places. We are already well versed in cleaning up after our pets - that's not an issue.

Dafty

Might be issues there.
You,d have to check with the management of the shared gardens involved. Condominiums generally have house rules which may allow pets or not.
The condominium I used to stay in allowed cats and dogs on the grounds, provided they were under supervision, and the dogs kept on a lead during busy season and weekends etc.
Forbidden to just let them roam around on their own

Rambling archer

Public places like parks tend to be OK, as long as you keep on lead and pick up after them - but check the signs on the gate. More towns are now providing dog agility or socialising parks, but it is not widespread yet. I would think that golf courses are a no-no - even picking up and on lead!!! Too many balls flying around. Golf courses on the Algarve tend to be quite heavily used so casual walkers are not encouraged.
Otherwise as Dafty says above. Some beaches are restricted access for pets too, but this is largely ignored out of season, when the lifeguards are no longer on duty!
Vets are generally cheaper here than in the UK and most seem to know what they are doing, vaccines etc about 30-40 euros. Note - if your dogs have not been to "Mediterranean" countries before, you should ask in the UK for the Leishmaniosis vaccinations BEFORE you let the dogs come to PT as Leishmania is endemic down here and once the dogs have the risk of having been bitten by the sandfly that carries the bug, it is not advised to do the vaccination.
Obviously you will have to have the new Certificate of Health check via the vet in the UK as the old UK pet passport is no longer valid since Brexit. Once in PT you should get the EU pet passport for them to to and fro between EU countries and also EU and UK. The DEFRA website will tell you a lot ... Also are you driving down as the ferry crossings across the Channel are relatively easy for dogs, but the long-distance direct to Northern Spain have very restricted capacity for dogs and need booking early. Transport by air is another thing - check it out well in advance of your move.

Suggest in general you read through HM Govt's advice pages
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/living-in-portugal
and then about pets
https://www.gov.uk/taking-your-pet-abroad
and
https://www.pettravel.com/immigration/Portugal.cfm
Hope this helps?

Rossie 2

Thanks for the replies - obviously I will need to have my homework done in terms of travel and vaccinations before we even condsider where to live.