Lifestyle in Portugal

Living in Portugal has become a popular choice for many expats and travellers seeking a new life abroad. With its stunning coastline, rich history, and affordable cost of living, it's easy to see why so many people are drawn to this beautiful country.

The second "Living in Portugal" event in San Francisco, California, had a full house of middle-class North Americans who are in search of the Portuguese dream, the event's creator, Bruce Hawker, told Lusa "We had maybe two or three couples of Luso descendants.

Portugal is no longer in the Top 10 European countries where LGBTI people have more rights, due to the lack of an action plan on this issue. The country fell two positions in the ILGA Europe annual ranking, to 11th place, compared to last year - when it was in 9th position in the table.

The 4-day work week in Portugal has been in the headlines for several months, and finally, it's a reality. As of 5th June 2023, a pilot project for the 4-day work week in Portugal has been underway, starting with a trial in 46 companies.

The tourism sector in Portugal continues to be attractive for those who want to invest in Portugal, despite the current context, marked by high inflation and rising interest rates.

The Algarve, located in the southernmost region of Portugal, is known for its stunning coastline and beautiful beaches. With its golden sandy shores, dramatic cliffs, crystal-clear waters, and sunny Mediterranean climate, it's a popular destination for beach lovers from around the world.

Portugal will once again experience the thrills of Formula 1, with the Belém area in Lisbon becoming the stage for the first edition of Red Bull Showrun, with a route along Avenida da Índia between the Museu dos Coches and the Centro Cultural de Belém. The unprecedented presence of the Red Bull

The Major Seminary of Coimbra now has, as of Wednesday 17th May 2023, 19 rooms with 40 beds, to accommodate seminarians, pilgrims or people who want to enjoy a spiritual retreat.

Summer is just around the corner and Portugal's good weather is making us want to take a dip. For those in search of an exciting day out in Portugal, we've got just the thing, as Portugal's largest wave pool reopens on 1st June 2023.

The history of Portugal has left behind many constructions and works that today delight those who visit this paradise by the sea and who are not only looking for sun and sea, but also rich culture and sights to be discovered.

Summer is just around the corner, and that means plenty of trips to the beach will be in order. If you're planning a trip to Portugal, check out which beaches have been awarded Blue Flags in 2023 for the best bathing experience. How many Blue Flag beaches are there in Portugal?

There is no simple way to characterise the Portuguese people, meaning that understanding how this vast cultural heritage is materialised in a decoration style is not an easy task. After all, what does a Portuguese house have to have? And what is Portuguese interior design.

Braga has been announced the winner of the Sustainable Mobility Award for the 2022 edition of the European Mobility Week, awarded by the European Commission, the municipality announced on 24th March 2023. The city of Braga adds this award to a list of many that the city has already one, in its incr

The cities of Lisbon, Barcelona, Paris, Rome have created a municipal alliance for the preservation and protection of the cities' historic and emblematic shops, through a shared governance strategy led by local governments.

Golden sands, jagged coastlines, and crystal clear waters. These are some of the characteristics of the most beautiful beaches in the world, according to the annual ranking drawn up by Tripadvisor.

Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, provides many free activities that are worth exploring. Despite Portugal's increasing popularity among tourists, it is still possible to discover affordable and less touristy places in the country.

Porto is at the top of the list of European cities and regions of the future, according to the ranking of the fDi Intelligence magazine, part of the Financial Times.

Would you like to make your Portuguese home more welcoming, but you still don't know how to create the best atmosphere? Do you have trouble choosing lights, lamps, fragrances, furniture or decorative objects that can transmit calm and serenity?

Pepco, the Polish rival of Primark and Ikea, is coming to Portugal. The first shop opens in Coimbra in May, but the goal is to reach more than 30 stores in the country in 2023.

The start of 2023 has been cold and grey, but we have the perfect destination to brighten up the the winter months.

Here at idealista we often like giving you a sneak peak around some of Portugal's best hotels, and this time we're heading to Ponte de Barca in the Peneda-Gerês National Park to discover Hotel Cotto do Gatto.

For some years now the vegan phenomenon has been responsible for changing the way of life of many Portuguese people and meat-loving Portugal on the whole.

Those who decide leave their home country and move abroad are looking for better quality of life, security, good salaries and affordable housing. But how do expats live around the world?

The Douro region in Portugal, or the “Enchanted Valley” as it is known, has incredible sights, amazing vineyards and wonderful “quintas” where you can relax, enjoy some delicious wine and food, and learn more about the area.

The rising cost of living in Portugal, as a consequence of inflation exacerbated by the war in Ukraine, as well as poverty and social exclusion are the issues of most concern to the Portuguese, according to the latest Eurobarometer. According to the latest European statistical report, released on 1