Lisbon is firmly establishing itself as one of the world’s most attractive destinations for property investors in 2026. According to the latest World Cities Prime Residential Index from Savills, the Portuguese capital has climbed into the top five global markets for prime residential capital value growth.

Lisbon’s traditional neighbourhood cafés — once central to daily life in the Portuguese capital — are disappearing. Dozens of long-standing pastelarias and coffee shops have shut down in recent months as commercial rents climb and tourism reshapes entire districts. In many cases, historic businesses are being replaced by international food chains, short-term rental properties or tourist-focused shops.

The first things that come to mind for many when Easter is mentioned are chocolate eggs and Easter bunnies.

Discover Porto Gardens, a brand-new residential development in the heart of Porto, close to Boavista.

You don’t need to fly to Japan to walk beneath clouds of cherry blossom. In central Portugal, thousands of cherry trees transform the hills of Fundão into a sea of white and pale pink every spring — and 2026 could be one of the best years yet to see it.

Looking to buy a luxury villa in Portugal in 2026? This year is an excellent time to explore the country’s most sought‑after properties.

From whitewashed hill towns to riverside cities wrapped in medieval walls, Portugal is full of small places that quietly outshine the obvious choices.