If you are travelling to Portugal any time soon, you want to plan it just right so you have a worry-free time when you get there. There are a few Portugal-specific tips you will be glad you prepared for - and that’s what this article is for. Portugal is a developed...
Understanding addresses in Portugal takes some know-how, but it’s not as hard as it might look. You only need to memorise a few Portuguese postal conventions to be able to address correspondence properly and to get around with confidence. So, hold tight as we guide...
Looking for a unique furniture piece to match the charm of your Lisbon apartment? Or maybe you want to furnish your entire home in Algarve, but without breaking the bank? Fortunately for those of us who prefer to avoid the wall-to wall IKEA route, Portugal now has...
So you’re moving to beautiful São Miguel island in the Portuguese archipelago of Azores. First of all, Lucky you! Second of all, let me reassure you about the things that are making you a bit nervous, given that you're going to move to a small island in the middle...
Portugal is a country with moderate earthquake activity, but there are zones in the Tagus valley (which includes Lisbon) and in Algarve that have an intermediate level of danger and are considered seismic risk zones. The last earthquake in Portugal took place on...
When the UK left the EU on January 31 2020, a transition period regarding recognition/exchange of driving licences between Portugal and the UK was established that will continue until December 31 2020. UK citizens will be able to drive in Portugal with a UK...
Dining etiquette in Portugal is not much different to that of the UK or continental Europe, give or take a few traditions. But if you come from the US, and don’t want to attract unwanted attention, you might like to familiarise yourself with Portuguese dining...
Lisbon has plenty of public pool facilities for you to swim laps or just to enjoy a leisurely dip. If you want to maintain your swimming routine, you can choose from Lisbon's municipal pools, outdoor ocean pools and hotel pools. Many are centrally located; others...
If you are thinking of settling in Sintra for an extended period instead of in Lisbon, it’s likely that you fell in love with Sintra's beauty, romance and allure. But there are several things you should consider before making the move. The pros of living in Sintra...
So you are undecided between Portugal and Spain as the best place to move to for a while (or permanently), but you’re already leaning towards Portugal? Who better to consult about your likely choice than those who moved to Portugal and stayed? Lucky you, we upped...