23 December 2024
Sat at your desk daydreaming about a new life in the sun? Goodbye grey skies and long hours. Hello beautiful beaches, glorious weather and lazy lunches relaxing on the terrace. With its warm climate and fantastic quality of life, Portugal is an ideal location for would-be expats. Renowned for its cuisine, culture and coastline, this beautiful country isn’t just popular with retirees, it’s perfect for families too.
15 December 2024
Expats and visitors to Portugal may be surprised to learn that the peak of Christmas celebrations in Portugal happens on Christmas Eve, often in the late evening of December 24 and in the early hours of Christmas morning.
14 December 2024
Considered the cod dish for beginners, a kind of fish and chips reinterpreted. The cod is shredded and sautéed with shoestring potatoes, onions and scrambled egg. The black olives and chopped parsley are like the icing on the cake. It is perhaps the most popular cod dish!
2 December 2024
Portugal's only downside is lower wages compared to other Western and European countries. At all other levels, Portugal has an indisputably higher quality of life than countries such as the United States, the United Kingdom, South Africa, India and many others, with a decidedly lower cost of living.
1 December 2024
Sintra, Monte da Lua, is one of those places full of magic and mystery - UNESCO classified it as a World Heritage Site - Sintra is a fairytale city on the outskirts of Lisbon
27 November 2024
Have you ever noticed the chimneys in the Algarve region of southern Portugal? If not, you aren’t alone. Though not often noticed, they are a captivating architectural feature that blends ornamental beauty with historical intrigue