Lifestyle in Portugal

If you are thinking of moving to Portugal or spending a weekend break in the country, you won't have missed out on the fact that Portugal is famous for its amazing food.

With an increasing number of coronavirus cases across Portugal, Prime Minister António Costa announced on 14th October 2020 that whole country would return to being in a state of emergency, better known as the "State of Calamity" in Portugal, with immediate effect.

Autumn and nature go hand and hand, making Autumn the perfect season to escape from the city and discover some of Portugal's most beautiful natural parks.

The German supermarket chain ALDI, popular across Europe, began its expansion in Portugal in the South and 14 years later has 80 shops throughout the country.

If you're looking to move to a car-friendly country, then Portugal could be the place for you. From data recorded until the end of 2018, and before the COVID-19 pandemic in the country, it can be concluded that the Portuguese are among the Europeans who use cars most to travel.

Autumn 2020 is just around the corner and there is no better time than this time of year to discover the history of Portugal. The cool weather and the bare ground create the perfect setting to visit the ancient architectural wonders on offer in the country.

Portugal was chosen as the world's best retirement destination in 2020 by International Living magazine and is a popular destination for expats wishing to retire abroad.

Masks are compulsory in Portugal, along with a series of other coronavirus rules and regulations, and have become our best weapon to fight and stop the expansion of the COVID-19 pandemic. But just wearing one is not enough.

Emergency brigades to stabilise coronavirus outbreaks in nursing homes, bans on groups of more than 4 people in cafes near schools and rules to avoid concentrations in public transport and at work.

Tourist lets, known in Portugal as "Alojamento Local (AL)", have been one of the major victims of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Travelling with pets in Portugal: is it better to take them with you if you have found tourist accommodation that accepts four-legged friends, or leave them in specialised care while you're on holidays? These are common doubts for those planning to travel in Portugal, but we are here to help.

More sustainable, more accessible and closer: this will be the focus of Ikea Portugal in 2021.