Living in Portugal

Portugal’s been quietly climbing the economic ranks over the past few years.

The region of Alentejo sits in south‑central Portugal, reaching the Algarve in the south, the Atlantic on the west and Spain to the east.

Black Friday in Portugal is almost here, which means the year’s most anticipated discounts are just around the corner!

Living in Faro means easing into the laid‑back capital of the Algarve, where a compact old town meets the lagoon. With a population of around 60,000, life feels refreshingly local.

Portugal consistently sits near the top of Europe’s league table for safe travel, and the 2026 ranking from Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection confirms it: Portugal is comfortably within the top 15 safest countries worldwide to travel to. BHTP's safest destinations report explainedThe BHTP St

Portugal’s housing market gathered pace in mid‑2025, with prices and transactions rising across the country.

This town in Alentejo, less than two hours from Lisbon, feels like sun on whitewashed walls, cool church interiors, and cork‑oak country rolling to the horizon.

Portugal has become one of the most popular destinations for international property buyers. With its stunning coastline, vibrant cities, and attractive lifestyle, investing in Portuguese real estate offers both a high quality of life and promising financial returns.

The Portuguese government, led by Luís Montenegro, has introduced a new category called “moderate rent”. This has attracted a lot of attention because landlords who rent homes for between €400 and €2,300 per month can get tax benefits, such as a lower income tax (IRS) rate — reduced from 25% to 10%.

Lisbon is friendly and largely low‑risk, thanks to it being the capital of one of the safest countries in the world.

Thinking of buying a prefabricated house in Portugal? From choosing the right plot to understanding the cost and financing options, here’s everything you should know before making the move.

Portugal has been named the world’s best retirement destination for 2025 by Global Citizen Solutions’ Global Retirement Report.

Just a short drive across the 25 de Abril Bridge from Lisbon lies Costa da Caparica, a coastal city with a distinct, relaxed identity.

The average gross monthly salary per employee in Portugal increased in the second quarter of 2025, according to the Instituto Nacional de Estatística (INE).

Portugal is grappling with a series of devastating wildfires that have swept across multiple regions. As emergency services contend with numerous active fronts, official figures show the blazes have already consumed over 140,000 hectares of land.

Tomar feels as if it’s been plucked from a medieval epic and set down gently on the banks of the Nabão River.

Just a short drive up the coast from Lisbon lies Ericeira, a traditional fishing town that has earned its place on the global map. As Europe’s only World Surfing Reserve, it's a spot where cobbled streets and blue-and-white houses meet a deeply ingrained, laid-back surf culture.

Thinking about life as a digital nomad in Portugal? While Lisbon and Porto often top lists of the best places in Portugal for digital nomads—with all the perks and some rapidly rising rents—they’re far from your only options.

What’s happening with sustainable living in Portugal is more than just a passing phase. It's genuinely becoming part of the culture now, popping up in the cities as much as it is in rural communities.

Remote work in Portugal has truly taken off in recent years, and it’s easy to see why so many people are choosing the country as their base.

If you're living in Portugal or planning a move, knowing when the school holidays fall makes life a fair bit easier. The Portuguese academic year typically runs from September to June, with breaks dotted throughout for Christmas, Easter, summer, and a handful of shorter interruptions.