Lifestyle in Portugal

The Portuguese Algarve can be one of most touristy areas in Europe, but at the same time, it has a traditional past related to the art of fishing and is home to several quaint fishing villages and small towns.

There are two Portuguese names on the list of the best hotels and resorts in the world drawn up by Condé Nast Traveler.

When you think about Portugal, it’s not just Lisbon, Porto and the beaches of the Algarve. Portugal has so much more to offer once you get off the beaten track. Here’s a route through the most beautiful Portuguese villages that everyone must visit at least once in their life.

The boom in tourism in several cities worldwide, notably in Lisbon and Porto in Portugal, generated controversy in pre-pandemic times, due to excessive numbers of tourists and the anticipated effects of this trend on inhabitants.

For thousands of workers across Portugal and the world, teleworking is a new reality due to the coronavirus pandemic, but for digital nomads, this is a reality they embraced many years ago.

Lisbon is the third best city in the world for foreigners to live in, after the Spanish cities of Valencia and Alicante, which occupy first and second place respectively.

With the Christmas holiday season just around the corner, it's time to get our heads around the COVID-19 rules and regulations for Portugal during the Christmas and New Year period. Like many other European countries, Portugal is set to ease its COVID-19 restrictions over the Christmas period so tha

Every major holiday in Portugal has its own seasonal dishes and sweet treats, and Christmas is certainly no different. All over Portugal, there are a wide range of traditional Portuguese Christmas dinners, dishes and desserts.

In Portugal there are all sorts of Christmas traditions to enjoy, from the traditional Christmas tree to big fires, masks, chestnuts and even bananas.

The cold weather has arrived and it may come as a surprise to some that even Portugal feels the cold in winter. Portugal is full of surprises, with plenty of beautiful Portuguese winter sights to see.

When people think of moving to Portugal, the first place that usually comes to mind is the Algarve. However, those looking for a life by the coast should also consider Portugal's lesser known Silver Coast, an area which has so much more to offer expats than just sun, sea and sand.

When moving to Portugal, or simply just visiting the country, people often ask if English is widely spoken, and the general answer is yes, adding more reasons to the list of why Portugal is a great country for expats.