Lifestyle in Portugal

With the start of the new year, there are always those who plan to change their lives completely, and in many cases, this involves moving abroad.

The Well-Being Index (IBE) in Portugal fell slightly in 2021 compared to 2020, from 45.8% to 45.7%, according to data published at the end of 2022 by the National Statistics Institute in Portugal (INE).

When you think about Portugal, there are a few things that might spring to mind: Lisbon, Porto, and the beaches of the Algarve for example. However the big cities and the tourist-magnet beaches are far from the only thing that Portugal has to offer.

The historical village of Castelo Novo, in the municipality of Fundão (district of Castelo Branco), has been named among the best tourist villages in the world.

Évora will be European Capital of Culture in 2027, along with Liepaja in Latvia, it was announced this Wednesday (7th December 2022) at a press conference in Lisbon at the Centro Cultural de Belém (CCB).

Christmas in Portugal for most people means gifts, socialising, food and celebration. However, the inflationary scenario in which the country currently finds itself does not favour families.

We often like to give you a sneak peek at some of Portugal's most charming hotels, and today we're taking things slowly in the region of Minho: this the wonderful Terra Rosa Country House & Vineyards, an agro-tourism resort located in the middle of nature, surrounded by vineyards, perfect for a

Portugal prides itself in excellent cuisine, and this is reflected in the number of Michelin stars awarded to the country's restaurants.

Buying a second home in Portugal is an option for many foreigners, either to live, to spend the holidays, or even to do business such as renting out an apartment and using it as Local Accommodation.

The city of Porto has been named the World's Best City Destination 2022 at the World Travel Awards ceremony, held in November in Muscat, Oman.

The Portuguese government is interested in attracting more and more digital nomads to the country and is preparing, for example, a programme with tourism organisations to welcome and guide these professionals in the territory, announced the Secretary of State for Tourism, Rita Marques.

The 4-day work week in Portugal is starting its pilot project in June 2023 in private companies who have volunteered to take part, with a duration of six months and without public financial incentives, extending later to the public sector, if it has a "satisfactory evolution".

A trademark of Madeira Island, the typical houses of Santana are a real calling card to one of the most beloved places in the Atlantic Ocean. Although present in the municipality of Santana, these picturesque houses quickly became associated with the entire island and are well worth a visit.

When it comes to choosing a foreign country to live in, there are various aspects that count, from the climate, to safety, to leisure activities. And, weighing all these factors in the balance, Lisbon is considered by foreign citizens as one of the most attractive European cities to live in.

Hot summer days at the beach are long gone and Autumn is here, with even Portugal experiencing some drops of rain, cloudy skies and cooler temperatures. as well as the days with cloudier skies.

Twice a year the time changes in Portugal. Although the time change calendar is quite specific, many people living in and travelling to Portugal still have questions about when the clocks change.

Among the various countries in the world to travel in 2022, the readers of the international magazine Condé Nast Traveler have chosen Portugal as the best destination to travel to and go on holiday.

Portugal was considered the "Best Tourist Destination in Europe" in the European edition of the World Travel Awards 2022, which has happened for the fifth time in the last six years. The country shone once again in what are considered the 'Oscars' of Tourism, collecting 30 awards.

Europe is facing an unprecedented energy crisis, triggered by the war in Ukraine, which is reflected in prices, supply and the economy.

Autumn 2022 is just around the corner and this season is one of the best times to discover the history of Portugal.

Where is the warmest beach water in Portugal? Summer may have drawn to a close, but this doesn't mean that trips to the beach have to end, as there is a beach in Portugal with a water temperature of 25 degrees - the ideal place to take a dip this autumn.

Azores digital nomads: the municipality of Ribeira Grande, in the Azores, has created an online platform to attract digital nomads, a "strategic claim" of the executive of the municipality on the north coast of the island of São Miguel in the Azores.

It's time to say goodbye to the summer holidays again and start thinking about the Autumn.

The Algarve cycle route map is to have a new addition.

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