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.

Contemporary luxury villa in Porto with river views

In an elevated position above the Atlantic, this contemporary four-bedroom villa forms part of a private condominium defined by open green space and wide views across Porto and the mouth of the Douro. Built in 2023, the house sits on a 761 m² plot and unfolds over 253 m² of interior space, with

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.