The Alentejo may well be Portugal’s best-kept treasure: rolling hills, centuries-old vineyards, and a lifestyle centered on peace and enjoyment. While most people know mainly the Algarve or Lisbon, I help Dutch clients discover that there is more — the real Portugal.
My name is Elly van Hulst. As a former professional athlete, I learned that discipline, focus, and perseverance always lead to results. I have applied those same qualities for more than 20 years as a real estate agent. After two decades in the Algarve, I consciously chose the Alentejo, where I have now found my own home.
Why choose me?
Over 20 years of experience in Portuguese real estate
Reliable guidance through the entire buying process
Dutch-speaking support in a often complex Portuguese market
Specialization in the Alentejo, a region still unknown to many but full of opportunities
My mission is simple:
To introduce Dutch clients to the Tuscany of Portugal
To guide them in finding their dream home
And to ensure that every step is safe, transparent, and worry-free
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About Elly
Since 1997 Elly is the director of Elly van Hulst Real Estate, Lda. She is Government licensed [AMI no. 6392] and a member of APEMIP [Association of Professional Real Estate agents in Portugal, no. 3076].
What did Elly before?
Elly competed for almost 20 years as a world class athlete (runner) in competitions all over the world. She competed in the Olympic Games of Los Angeles (’84) and Seoul (’88) as well as in several World and European Championships.
She held the world record 3000m indoor 12 years (1989-2001), was 2 times World Champion and 3 times European Champion and holder of more than 70 Dutch titles. See with this link on Dutch TV Elly running her World Record and becoming World Champion in Budapest 1989. Since 1980 she went for warm weather training to Portugal several times each year. During those stages she fell in love with the people and areas in Portugal and decided after ending her running career to start her own business.
Contacts
Elly van Hulst Real Estate, Lda Monte da Atleta M1004-1, 7920-201 Alvito – Portugal
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