Interesting facts about Portugal

Every year, Time Out interviews thousands of residents to find out which is the most interesting neighbourhood their city has to offer. What places do locals love and visitors frequent? Where are the new restaurants, cultural and entertainment venues?

Portugal prides itself in excellent cuisine, and this is reflected in the number of Michelin stars awarded to the country's restaurants.

Foreigners living in Portugal passed the 500,000 mark last year "for the first time in the history" of the country, according to information released by the Minister for Internal Administration, Eduardo Cabrita, in the Portuguese Parliament.

Of all the amazing things Portugal has to offer visitors, one of the most quirky and curious may be the Casa do Penedo, a house built into rock near Fafe, in the District of Braga in northern Portugal. The so-called ‘Stone house’ went viral on the internet because people just couldn’t believe this

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.

The Algarve is one of the best places to live in Portugal and nowhere else in the world could you have a lifestyle quite like the one you could have while living on the southern coast of Portugal. If you are wondering why you should move to this sunny region, here are a few reasons to help you make

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

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.

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