Tourism in Portugal: tourist activity in Portugal is largely driven by the arrival of foreigners in the country. But at the end of 2023, specifically in November there was a slowdown in the number of overnight stays by foreign arrivals compared to the previous month.

If you like travelling, this is the article that will take you on a trip to the highest points in Portugal. Let's discover the Portuguese viewpoints that offer the most breathtaking and panoramic views in the country. Portugal is a country known for its natural beauty and diversity of landscapes.

Since the pandemic and the lockdown, the significance of comfortable homes has only grown. Even now, almost 4 years later, the desire for cozy living spaces persists, and smart homes with advanced automation systems have become a lasting trend.

Portugal's west coast is known for its perfect waves that attract tourists from all over the world, with Ericeira, Peniche and Nazaré being the destinations of choice for surfers. The municipality of Óbidos is also catching the wave and building a surf village with a wave pool.

Access to housing in Portugal, Europe and the US is becoming increasingly difficult. Families are faced with high house prices and high interest rates on housing loans. What's more, their purchasing power is still pressurised by inflation.

(Figure 1. Percentiles and average of monthly TCO gain (€), Portugal, 2021 Average  Percentile Rate of change 2019-2021 (%).

Even in the current context of uncertainty, high interest rates on bank loans and rising living costs, there is still interest in buying a house in Portugal.

The tax exemptions granted to foreign citizens who come to live, invest or work in Portugal have made many people choose the country to live in.

Prefabricated houses have been gaining more and more fans over the last few years, as they can be cheaper than traditional construction and are much quicker to build. But there are still doubts among builders and families about the application of VAT on the sale of these homes.

The new digital counter is designed to improve contact with Social Security and allows citizens and companies to interact interactively with Social Security.