Lifestyle in Portugal

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.

15th June 2020 sees a series of changes in the coronavirus lockdown restrictions in Portugal just in time for the summer season.

After months of confinement, and with the gradual lifting of restrictions in Portugal and across Europe, catching some sun and getting some fresh air is top of everyone's list.

In the wake of the coronavirus health crisis, many European countries have been considering the options and outlining their plans regarding tourism this summer.

You don't have to spend a fortune to have a fancy house. It all comes down to the details, materials, patterns and textures, according to the experts.

The weather is starting to make it feel more like summer in Portugal and after months of being stuck at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with the reopening of the country underway, the idea of going to the beach is definitely becoming more appealing.

With the lifting of the national state of emergency after the COVID-19 crisis, the Portuguese are gradually resuming normal life as much as possible, and under strict rules that must be followed by everyone; rules regarding work routines, the frequency of public transport, habits in our ho

Portugal's deconfinement plan is underway, and with the easing of restrictions imposed by the authorities and the gradual reopening of the country, more and more people are leaving their homes, moving around in the streets, on public transport, in shops and also going back to their jobs.

The children of immigrants who have been living in Portugal for a year may be able to get Portuguese nationality if an amendment to the nationality law, which is under discussion in Parliament, is approved.

After almost two months of confinement due to the pandemic, the desire to leave home and make plans with friends and family is surely growing.