Lifestyle in Portugal

The first private King's College School in Portugal will be built in Cascais, Lisbon, and is due to open its doors in September 2022.

For many expats there is a liberating feeling in being able to choose anywhere in the world to live, but the reality is that many wind up choosing the same places, as they are simply more attractive as destinations to live.

Sand pools are the new trend for those of us who dream of having our own private beach at home...

 If you drive from Lisbon to Caldas de Aregos, in the municipality of Resende, it will take you almost four hours, and on the final stretch of the journey you will likely see hardly anyone around.

The most terribly fun date of the year is fast approaching and it's the perfect time to let your imagination run wild.

The "Serralves in Light" is among the top 10 exhibitionsto visit in Europe , according to The Times. The British newspaper considers the three-kilometre route that runs through the entire park, with 28 installations, to be one of “the most attractive art shows” on the Europe

Holidays on wheels have gained more and more fans in recent years. By car or caravan, there are 'roadtrips' in Portugal for all tastes. Following a travel route without schedules or pressures is an excellent alternative for those who like to make stops to enjoy the magn

The holidays are over for most of us. September is here and now it's time to get back to your routine: to work, to school, to extracurricular activities, to the gym...

The Metropolitano de Lisboa and the Recuperar Portugal organisation have signed contracts to finance the red line to Alcântara and the Odivelas/Loures surface light metro, with 554 million euros from the Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR), in part extending the Sustaina

Do I need a COVID digital certificate in Portugal? How to get a COVID digital certificate in Portugal? What must be done? Does it cost anything? What is it good for?

What are the best cities for teleworking? Lisbon is the best city in Portugal and in Europe for remote workers, as well as the 3rd best city in the world to work from home.

COVID-19 self-test kits in Portugal, also known as rapid antigen tests, can now be bought in Portuguese supermarkets. The measure was originally announced by MP Mariana Vieira da Silva on 15th July 2021 and tests are already available in some stores.

The municipality of Amarante is looking for new residents, namely professionals in the technology sector, who are available to live and work in the municipality for a month.

Holidays are a well-deserved break from work and routine, and if you own a holiday home in Portugal, you're one of the lucky ones who has somewhere to stay abroad.

People living in foreign countries, who decide to move to rural Portugal to live and work, will be able to access the country's "Emprego Interior MAIS" scheme (Inland Employment PLUS).

Algés, a former civil parish in Oeiras, is located in the Lisbon Metropolitan Area and is just a short distance from Belém and Lisbon city centre, making it the perfect place to set up home.

Keeping your house cool in Portugal's hot summer weather is no easy task. Many people find air conditioning to be the solution, but using it incorrectly can make your electricity bill skyrocket.

The Portuguese Government wants to tighten the rules for smoking in enclosed spaces.

The use of face masks in public outdoor spaces as a preventive measure to curb the COVID-19 pandemic in Portugal will no longer be mandatory from September 2021, except in situations of gatherings where social distancing cannot be maintained.

In a world where we are now living with COVID-19, cleanliness and hygiene are more important than ever.

What is the poverty rate in Portugal? The risk of poverty increased in Portugal in 2020 and the poverty rate in Portugal in 2021 remains stable.

With the summer holidays well and truly here, travelling abroad with pets can be a cause for concern for many. Is Portugal a dog friendly country? Do apartments in Portugal allow pets?

Summer is well and truly and it's time to get away from the city and head to the beach.

Portugal is the sixth country in the world with the most Blue Flag beaches. This is according to declarations made by the Assistant Secretary of State for Regional Development in Portugal, Carlos Miguel. Praia de Mira is the only beach that has had a Blue Flag for 35 years.

The summer holidays are here, and if you're planning on holidaying in Portugal this summer and want to bring your pet, keep reading.