Best surf spots in Lisbon area
There are lots of great areas near Lisbon and in the surrounding areas that are ideal for surfing. We will take a look at them in further detail below… There is only one place to…
Portugal could reach ‘herd immunity’ by August
Task force coordinator Henrique Gouveia e Melo believes Portugal could reach the point where 70% of the population has been vaccinated by the middle, or even the beginning of August. The 70% mark has always…
Living in Madeira
WHERE IS MADEIRA? Madeira is an archipelago, and a Portuguese Autonomous Region, in the Atlantic Ocean. It is interesting to know that the island is closer to northern Africa than it is to Portugal’s mainland.…
10 Reasons to Move to the Algarve
1. CLIMATE 3,000 hours of sunshine per year, cooling ocean breezes to moderate the summer heat, and seasonal rainfall all contribute to a great climate. No wonder Andalusians have been snapping up holiday homes in…
City of Braga voted ‘Best European destination’ to visit in 2021
The city of Braga, in northern Portugal, was voted Best European Destination to visit in 2021, clinching 109,902 votes from internet users, according to local media reports on Wednesday. Out of the total votes, 72%…
The Portuguese NIF
Newcomers to Portugal soon learn that they need one particular number for a whole range of everyday transactions in the country: The NIF (Número de Identificação Fiscal), also known as Número de Contribuinte. A few examples of…
The education system in Portugal
If you’re living in Portugal with children, here is a guide to education in Portugal. Educational departments in Portugal The Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Science, Technology and Higher Education are jointly responsible…
Duplex for sale in Alfama, Lisbon €595K
Here the light is everywhere, let yourself be intoxicated in the morning. The apartment has a unique combination of bright interiors and a nice south-facing veranda with a superb view over the Tagus.Totally refurbished in…
5 Hot Springs to Visit in Portugal
More than ever, we all need to relax and escape our day-to-day routine and the concerns that flood our daily lives in 2020. We have the perfect solution: a visit to one of Portugal’s best hot springs…
Benefits of the Golden Visa explained
Visa Exemption Visa exemption to enter in Portugal and to travel in the Schengen area (26 EU countries). Stay in Portugal Live and work in Portugal. Conditions of stay Minimum mandatory permanence period in Portuguese…