Lifestyle in Portugal

Is working abroad a good experience? No doubt about it. But it’s not always easy for professionals to bear the costs of living in a foreign city. The consultancy firm Mercer has compiled a ranking of the most expensive cities for expatriates and these are the results.

Standing proudly on Porto’s riverside is the latest addition to the cultural life of the city, an experience that pays homage to the main symbol of the region.

Porto, or Invicta (the Unvanquished City), as the Portuguese sometimes call it, is more alive than ever. The charms of Portugal’s second city weren’t overlooked by the British newspaper the Financial Times, which recently listed five reasons why living in the city of Porto was worthwhile.

The Blue Flag is awarded to the best beaches in Europe and other non-European countries and this year is has updated its list.

Furnishing and decorating a house isn’t as easy as it first seems. There are many common mistakes that even some professionals make.

The concept of Home Staging is becoming more popular and valued in the real estate market. Barb Schwarz invented this technique in the United States while working as a real estate agent. Her goal was to prepare a house to be sold at the best price and as quickly as possible, and she did it.

You’re invited to take a virtual tour of the vineyards and specialty wines of the Iberian Peninsula. Vineyards by Christie’s International Real Estate is a programme that brings together experts and specialists in wine who know the premium properties and the best spots where for wine production

More and more property buyers have been purchasing a surprising new kind of typology – vineyards.

According to a report presented by CNN, "Portugal is the best kept foodie secret in Europe" and it gives 10 reasons proving it.

Getting itchy feet with the approach of summer? Want to just get away from it all without telling anyone where you are? Looking to escape ‘Love Island’? Help is at hand.

Original article written by houzz Portugal is a veritable treasure trove of abandoned offices, warehouses in disuse or buildings lost in a state of neglect, just waiting to be restored to the glory they deserve.

We are bombarded with an enormous amount of information on Brexit every day which changes from day to day, yet the negotiations seem to be going nowhere fast.

If you’re already thinking about your next holiday getaway destination, here’s a few ideas – the cheapest coastal towns in Europe.

Are you thinking of putting on a backpack and heading out to discover a European city? We'll give you a hand: these are the ten cheapest European cities to spend a weekend in.

Original article written by Pillar When it comes to renovating a home where you’ve lived for a long time, you might wonder if there’s another way you could distribute the space, different from how it is now, that would give a new look and a fresh feel to the place without harming the internal effic

Neither rent nor buy. That’s the reality for young people in Portugal, who are a long way off being able to afford a property at the current house prices.

What are the best cities to live in in the world? The most exciting, fun and affordable? There are loads of cities that compete for these titles and Porto and Lisbon didn’t want to be left out. They have managed to get a place on the Time Out City Life Index ranking this year.

As you might have expected, life in Portugal is very cheap. Nonetheless, it is important to spend some time looking up the cost of living before you decide to buy a property in Portugal, whether you plan to live there or just want to buy a holiday home.