Lifestyle in Portugal

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.

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.

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

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

During the coronavirus pandemic in Portugal and across the planet, people have realised the importance of having some sort of outdoor space, whether a small garden, terrace, balcony or patio.

The motorhome trend has been taking hold in Portugal in recent years due to international influence and has gained new momentum with the COVID-19 pandemic, which has generated an increase in demand for this type of tourism this summer 2020.

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a big effect on holiday plans for this year.

Moving house is never easy. There is a lot to think about (and tidy up) and several things to consider before taking this big step, even more so if you're moving to Portugal from abroad.

The health crisis caused by COVID-19 has driven change at several levels in Portugal; in economic, cultural and social terms, but also in the way we think and design public spaces, especially in cities.

The travel magazine, International Living has chosen Portugal as one of the seven best locations in the world to go on a road trip.

A short circuit can lead to a fire, which can cause damage to those in the house, to household appliances, to furniture or to the house itself. In addition to the risk of fire, there are also floods, personal accidents or other risks.

This summer 2020 sees more unique circumstances than most years, but fear not, the holidays aren’t cancelled and Portugal is open for tourist business this summer.

We’ve been a little distracted lately with the surprise of the COVID-19 pandemic filling the headlines in Portugal and across Europe.

Arrábida National Park in Potugal is located between the town of Sesimbra and the city of Setúbal, and less 40km from Lisbon. This breathtaking coastal national park is a favourite for those who enjoy mountain walks and hiking and provides a stunning panorama for tourists and locals alike.

The COVID-19 pandemic in Portugal has caused citizens and residents to re-think their priorities and living habits, meaning that many are considering moving far from the big cities, in order to look for less densely populated areas in the interior regions of the country.

Staying in tourist accommodation or simply going to a restaurant: such activities previously required no second thought but suddenly became impossible due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Portugal and across much of Europe.

The cost of living in Lisbon decreased in 2020. The Portuguese capital fell 11 places in the "Cost of Living 2020" ranking, by the consultancy firm Mercer, and is now the 106th most expensive city in the world to live in for expats out of a total of 209 major cities.

The COVID-19 outbreak led governments to close their borders and take public health measures to protect the population.

Portugal has been in what is known as a "state of calamity" since 3rd May due to the pandemic, after three consecutive periods in a state of emergency for 45 days.

We cannot deny that life has changed in Portugal and throughout the world, and that many things are still to change as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Life after  COVID-19 is starting to take shape with some changes already evident.