Thanks for the nice comments.

Noel,

Yes, i'm from Portugal. Born and raised here.

Regarding your future plans, i believe you are referring to Algarve, a known destination to many European who end up there for their retirement, to benefit from the all those things you mentioned, lots of sun, excellent food, wonderful beaches and nice and warm people. 

Regarding areas, i can't help you there, but maybe Francisco, being retired in Algarve, can give you some suggestions :-)

The portuguese figs collected in the North of the country (Gerês region) that i have rooted:

Preto de Covas
Castanhinho
Castanhinho Grande
Bêbera Branca do Gerês
Da Sega/Da Sá Antigo
Fejogo
Figo Preto de Dores
Figo Verde de Dores
Preto da Travessa
Branco Casa do Paçal
Moimenta
Bacorinho
São João Vermelho
Vital Vindimo
Verdeal

And some Unknowns (Desconhecido)
Da Carmelita
Sr. António Pádros
Desconhecido de Dores
Desconhecido de Setembro
Desconhecido Batista
Desconhecido Vital