Lifestyle in Portugal

Georgina Rodríguez opened the doors of Cristiano Ronaldo's home in Lisbon to Hola! magazine.

Decorating a new house should be a fun process, but you have to put some thought into it. There are currently a multitude of decorating ideas and home décor accessories out there that could leave you stupefied and on the verge of a nervous breakdown.

The most romantic day of the year is here and we don't want you to waste this opportunity to show your better half how much you value your relationship. We know that it can be stressful to make sure everything goes perfectly, so we want to take a little of the weight off your back. How?

In southern Portugal, Quinta do Lago, near the Ria Formosa Natural Park, is a luxurious living destination.

We have the key to turn you into a true Lisboeta. You will mingle, speak and act like a true local, in your new life in Lisbon, so just pay attention to us. These are the 8 essentials you need to know: 1. Dinner isn’t served before 8 p.m. Between 8 p.m.

Do you have a house with a small kitchen? There’s no reason to despair, since nowadays there are decorative tricks to make your small kitchen more spacious and bright.

Starting a new life in a new country isn’t easy – learning a new language, customs and traditions can be difficult and we can all fall into faux pas, saying the wrong thing at the wrong time or place. Since Oporto is one of the top destinations in Portugal and the tripeiros (Oporto locals) are

Lisbon is a picturesque city full of beautiful streets, cultural events and great restaurants. In this city, history and modernity coexist in a centuries-old set up where you can find a cool hotel next to a small, family-run grocery shop.

A new year has started and we are here to make sure you have a full cultural agenda to get you going on the first few months of the year.

2018 has come to an end and it’s time to start thinking of destinations for 2019.

These football stadiums are the source of a lot of controversy for their size, the money invested in their construction and obviously for the rivalry between football clubs but, these are the stages where the sport takes emotions to a all other level. Whether you are a football fan or not, you need

The Christmas season is upon us and if you are living or planning to live in Portugal you might as well start getting acquainted with all the traditions.

Everyone knows that Portugal is a great place to spend a fun and cheap holiday, but now it’s official.

Do you know what to keep in mind after choosing a new home? Today, idealista helps you with the process of moving into a new house, which is always an exciting stage, with six simple steps that will help you enjoy the moment instead of getting stressed. 1.

Many British ex-pats who live in Portugal and elsewhere in Europe have been worrying about their status recently, but thanks to the new Healthcare (International Arrangements) Bill going through parliament, they will be covered in terms of healthcare after Brexit. Since the UK is still a member of

We know moving to a new country is no easy task. It can all be a bit overwhelming and you might sometimes need a helping hand to figure things out. With that in mind, we have gathered together 10 tips that will make your life in Portugal a lot easier! 1.

Have you just moved to Portugal and are missing your country? Have you been living in Portugal for a long time, but want a better way to keep up with all the news from back home and watch your favourite soap operas?

So you’re planning to move to Portugal with your dog, or maybe just spend your next holiday there… first you should inform yourself about the requirements for bringing a dog into the country. In many ways, Portugal is a paradise for pets: plenty of unspoilt nature to run around in.

The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) is a customised card which allows its holder to receive medical care during a temporary stay in a country in the European Union, the European Economic Area (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway) and Switzerland. What is the Health Card for? Briefly, the European

Portugal is the best European country (and the sixth best at the global level) for foreign nationals to live in, according to a ranking by InterNations, the largest community of expatriates in the world.

Winter is coming and it's important that you know how to regulate the heat in your house, so you can enjoy a warm home when the temperatures in Portugal drop and make sure you’re not paying too much.

So you’re thinking of moving to Portugal, but you're still not completely convinced...

Portugal is on the up and up, becoming a more famous destination to buy a place in the sun. Celebrities are also getting in on the act, buying up property in Portugal left, right and centre, so if you go and live there you’ll be in good company.

Cascais, just 15 miles (25 kilometres) from Lisbon, has been one of Portugal's coolest areas since the 19th century.

If you’ve already lived in Portugal for a while, you’ll know what we mean. If you’re getting ready to go there, be warned about what you might find – Portuguese people are really lovely but have some strange customs. Here, we run down the 10 strangest habits of the Portuguese. 1.