Emma Donaldson

Emma Donaldson

Originally from Northern Ireland, I studied French and Spanish at Queen’s University Belfast before relocating to the Iberian Peninsula nearly 10 years ago. As an SEO expert and translator, I specialise in providing helpful information for foreigners moving to Portugal, covering everything from practical advice to cultural insights to make settling in easier.

The best beaches for families in Portugal

Eight best family-friendly beaches in Portugal

Portugal’s Atlantic coastline stretches for more than 800 kilometres, and it isn’t all wild surf and dramatic cliffs. There are plenty of safe beaches in Portugal for children, especially in the Algarve, around Lisbon and along the sheltered lagoons of the south.
Lifestyle
Negotiable prices Portugal

20 properties with negotiable prices in Portugal

Can you negotiate property prices in Portugal in 2026? Yes — and despite rising demand in cities like Lisbon and Porto, motivated sellers and longer-listed properties still offer real room to move on price.
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