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Renovating Rural Property In Portugal – 10 Tips For First-Time Buyers

Boasting a pleasant climate, friendly locals and low rural property prices, Portugal is an attractive proposition for those dreaming of a renovation project. However, this isn’t a task for the faint-hearted. Here are our tips for carrying out your restoration as smoothly a   more ...

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Yayeri Van Baarsen, Algarve

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I’m Yayeri van Baarsen, a 33-year-old journalist from Holland. Currently I live in the Algarve, together with my boyfriend an   more ...

What Does Portugal's New Start-Up Visa Mean For You?

Long, hot summers with ample sunshine and endless silver beaches have made Portugal a highly sought-after destination for expats from all over the glo   more ...

Portugal Or Spain - Which Would Suit You?

The world is brimming with possibilities; you can make a home anywhere you desire. From finding comfort in an unknown land to exposing yourself to a c   more ...

Portugal Facebook Group Round-Up September 2017

Welcome to this month’s round-up of discussion topics in our Expats In Portugal Faceboo   more ...

Portugal - Whether enjoying wine and seafood by the beach, listening to fado in Lisbon or exploring hill-top castles and palaces, Portugal has an authentic charm that has survived into the modern day. The climate is mild and local produce is delicious.

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Getting There

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Business Culture

Healthcare and Medical Treatment

Social Security

Employment

Renting Property in Portugal

Buying Property in Portugal

Education and Schools

Utilities (Electricity, Water, Gas)

Communications (Telephone, Post, Internet, TV)

Driving and Public Transport

Food and Drink

Leisure, Entertainment and Sports

Retiring to Portugal and Pension Issues

Taking Your Pets

Expat groups in Portugal

Aveiro
Azores
Beja
Braga
Braganca
Castelo Branco
Coimbra
Evora
Faro
Guarda
Lisbon
Leiria
Madeira
Portalegre
Porto
Santarem
Setubal
Viana do Castelo
Vila Real
Viseu

 

 
  
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Yayeri Van Baarsen, Algarve

Who are you?

I’m Yayeri van Baarsen, a 33-year-old journalist from Holland. Currently I live in the Algarve, together with my boyfriend and our dog, where we make Enjoy the Algarve, a free online magazine about the south of Portugal.   more ...

Alexa, Lisbon

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I am Alexa, a 43-year-old single mother, copywriter and blogger.


Where, when and why did you move abroad?

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Gail Aguiar, Porto

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My name is Gail Aguiar, I’m a Gen-X Canadian who’s moved around a lot. I’ve lived in half of Canada’s provinces, and a   more ...

Helena Radeson Silverup, Cascais

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I am Helena Radeson Silverup


Where, when and why did you move abroad?

Me and my family (husband and then four ye   more ...