Lifestyle in Portugal

Portugal is one of the world's most varied countries and despite mostly being famous for its beautiful coastline and stunning beaches, Portugal certainly has a lot more to offer.

Lisbon has been named as the second best city in the world to raise a family, second only to Iceland's capital, Reykjavik. Wellington, in New Zealand, completes the podium.

Does Portugal have forests? The answer is most certainly yes, as Portugal is the 9th country in the European Union (EU) when it comes to area covered by forests: 36% of the land area in Portugal is home to forests to be precise, a figure slightly lower than the average for the region (38%).

If you work from home or work remotely and you're sick of looking at the same 4 walls, then this could be just the solution for you. The municipality of Bragança in north-eastern Portugal has just launched a pilot project, under which it invites remote workers to enjoy the experience of living in th

Portugal is without a doubt one of the most beautiful countries in Europe, perhaps even in the world, and with this beauty, there is lots of exploring to be done. If you’re a keen nature lover and enjoy stunning views, then we have the perfect thing for you.

A house in the countryside, to live a quieter, more discreet life away from the large city centres: this is a trend that marked Portuguese real estate in 2020 and that will certainly have a say in the future.

The cities with the highest household income are, due to certain factors, considered the most attractive to live in, but they are also the ones with the highest unemployment rates.

Portugal’s Prime Minister António Costa recently addressed the nation and has announced the country’s roadmap for easing lockdown measures in Portugal in 2021.

Easter 2021 is around the corner and with it comes another amazing time of the year, when families traditionally get together to celebrate and, of course, to eat. Due to the coronavirus outbreak and continued restrictions, this year may be a little different with smaller celebrations.

Portugal is the 7th best country in the world for women to work in, according to the Glass Ceiling Index for 2021, drawn up by the North American magazine The Economist.

The Spanish supermarket giant Mercadona continues to invest in its expansion plan in Portugal, the first country chosen as part of the company's internationalisation strategy.

Spring is in the air and trees and flowers are starting to blossom everywhere.