https://www.idealista.pt/en/news/lifestyle-portugal Latest news about "Lifestyle" published in idealista/news en Fri, 23 Oct 2026 07:15:00 +0200 https://www.idealista.pt/en/news/lifestyle-in-portugal/2026/10/23/78151-pao-por-deus-portugal-s-tradition-before-trick-or-treat cloth bag to knock on their neighbours’ doors. Their request was simple: Pão-por-Deus. In return, they would head home with bread, cakes, dried fruit and, later on, a few sweets.]]> https://www.idealista.pt/en/news/lifestyle-in-portugal/2026/10/23/78151-pao-por-deus-portugal-s-tradition-before-trick-or-treat Fri, 23 Oct 2026 07:15:00 +0200 https://www.idealista.pt/en/news/lifestyle-in-portugal/2026/10/23/49057-5-unesco-world-heritage-sites-in-portugal-beyond-the-usual-city-break UNESCO World Heritage Sites. There are monuments tied to the history of the Knights Templar, Gothic monasteries, cultural landscapes and hilltop sanctuaries, with plenty to explore beyond the better-known cities.]]> https://www.idealista.pt/en/news/lifestyle-in-portugal/2026/10/23/49057-5-unesco-world-heritage-sites-in-portugal-beyond-the-usual-city-break Fri, 23 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0200 https://www.idealista.pt/en/news/lifestyle-in-portugal/2026/10/22/774-10-mysterious-places-to-visit-this-halloween-in-portugal country’s most haunted locations range from a bone chapel in Évora to a theatre in Faro, a palace in Sintra and an abandoned hotel overlooking São Miguel’s crater lakes.]]> https://www.idealista.pt/en/news/lifestyle-in-portugal/2026/10/22/774-10-mysterious-places-to-visit-this-halloween-in-portugal Thu, 22 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0200 https://www.idealista.pt/en/news/lifestyle-in-portugal/2026/10/22/77687-moving-home-in-portugal-in-2026-without-the-stress Moving home usually begins long before the first box is packed. There is a removal company to choose, the things to take to the new home to sort through, and a long list of practical arrangements to deal with.]]> https://www.idealista.pt/en/news/lifestyle-in-portugal/2026/10/22/77687-moving-home-in-portugal-in-2026-without-the-stress Thu, 22 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200 https://www.idealista.pt/en/news/lifestyle-in-portugal/2026/10/22/78348-portugal-5th-best-country-in-the-world-to-live-in-2026 Portugal comes fifth in the ranking, standing out for its strong safety score.]]> https://www.idealista.pt/en/news/lifestyle-in-portugal/2026/10/22/78348-portugal-5th-best-country-in-the-world-to-live-in-2026 Thu, 22 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200 https://www.idealista.pt/en/news/lifestyle-in-portugal/2026/10/22/78383-foreign-residents-make-up-10-or-more-in-101-portuguese-municipalities 10% of residents hold non-Portuguese nationality, according to calculations published by Jornal de Notícias.]]> https://www.idealista.pt/en/news/lifestyle-in-portugal/2026/10/22/78383-foreign-residents-make-up-10-or-more-in-101-portuguese-municipalities Thu, 22 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200 https://www.idealista.pt/en/news/lifestyle-in-portugal/2026/10/21/78381-a-portuguese-town-turns-friday-13th-into-fire-and-folklore Friday the 13th. For some, it is a reason to avoid ladders, black cats and any unnecessary risks. In northern Portugal, it is the cue for one of the country’s most theatrical nights of folklore.]]> https://www.idealista.pt/en/news/lifestyle-in-portugal/2026/10/21/78381-a-portuguese-town-turns-friday-13th-into-fire-and-folklore Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0200 https://www.idealista.pt/en/news/lifestyle-in-portugal/2026/10/21/78163-halloween-events-in-portugal-for-families-2026 October getting costumes ready, decorating pumpkins and turning their homes into a scene worthy of a horror film. For children, Halloween is a chance to let their imagination run wild, dress up as a spooky character and, of course, eat a few sweets without feeling guilty.]]> https://www.idealista.pt/en/news/lifestyle-in-portugal/2026/10/21/78163-halloween-events-in-portugal-for-families-2026 Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0200 https://www.idealista.pt/en/news/lifestyle-in-portugal/2026/10/20/78361-portugal-s-unexpected-innovation-city-putting-people-before-tech WIPO City of Innovation Award is a place better associated with ceramics, thermal waters and independent shops than start-up jargon.]]> https://www.idealista.pt/en/news/lifestyle-in-portugal/2026/10/20/78361-portugal-s-unexpected-innovation-city-putting-people-before-tech Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:12:40 +0200 https://www.idealista.pt/en/news/lifestyle-in-portugal/2026/10/19/66385-halloween-in-portugal-a-growing-celebration-with-unique-traditions Halloween in Portugal falls on Saturday 31 October 2026, followed by Dia de Todos os Santos (All Saints’ Day) on Sunday 1 November. The timing is handy for a long weekend of events, though the following day remains important to many Portuguese families and is observed as a national public holiday.]]> https://www.idealista.pt/en/news/lifestyle-in-portugal/2026/10/19/66385-halloween-in-portugal-a-growing-celebration-with-unique-traditions Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0200 https://www.idealista.pt/en/news/lifestyle-in-portugal/2026/10/19/78069-holiday-dates-in-portugal-2027-the-complete-calendar-for-next-year 2027 public holidays in Portugal will provide a few handy breaks across the year, although not all of them fall on weekdays.]]> https://www.idealista.pt/en/news/lifestyle-in-portugal/2026/10/19/78069-holiday-dates-in-portugal-2027-the-complete-calendar-for-next-year Mon, 19 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200 https://www.idealista.pt/en/news/lifestyle-in-portugal/2026/10/19/78301-stargazing-in-the-algarve-vale-do-lobo-puts-the-night-sky-centre-stage https://www.idealista.pt/en/news/lifestyle-in-portugal/2026/10/19/78301-stargazing-in-the-algarve-vale-do-lobo-puts-the-night-sky-centre-stage Mon, 19 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0200 https://www.idealista.pt/en/news/lifestyle-in-portugal/2026/10/16/78034-who-are-the-foreign-nationals-living-in-portugal-aima-s-profile https://www.idealista.pt/en/news/lifestyle-in-portugal/2026/10/16/78034-who-are-the-foreign-nationals-living-in-portugal-aima-s-profile Fri, 16 Oct 2026 07:15:00 +0200 https://www.idealista.pt/en/news/lifestyle-in-portugal/2026/10/16/77837-affordable-luxury-how-far-can-i-travel-within-portugal https://www.idealista.pt/en/news/lifestyle-in-portugal/2026/10/16/77837-affordable-luxury-how-far-can-i-travel-within-portugal Fri, 16 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200 https://www.idealista.pt/en/news/lifestyle-in-portugal/2026/10/14/78155-portugal-ranks-among-the-world-s-best-retirement-destinations-again https://www.idealista.pt/en/news/lifestyle-in-portugal/2026/10/14/78155-portugal-ranks-among-the-world-s-best-retirement-destinations-again Wed, 14 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200