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How to Prepare for an Earthquake in Portugal
Portugal experienced a 5.3 magnitude earthquake at 5:11 am on the morning of August 26, 2024. The earthquake struck off the coast of Sines...
Government Reduces Taxes for Portugal Golden Visa
Golden Visa Renewal Fees Reduced
Great news for those looking to apply for or renew their Golden Visas in Portugal. The Portuguese government has drastically...
Guide to Renting in Portugal
Moving to a new country like Portugal comes with its challenges, despite the country's 300 days of sun and inviting community. One of the...
How to Save Money on Your Trip to Portugal: 12 Tips to Help You Spend Less
Let’s face it: travel is getting more expensive around the world. And even Portugal, often regarded as one of the cheapest places to travel...
International Guide to Real Estate in Portugal: Buying a House in Portugal 2024
If buying a home in Portugal to live, vacation in or maybe even retire has been your long life dream, it might be time...
The Ultimate Guide to the Biggest Party in Lisbon – Santos Populares and Santo Antonio – 2024 Edition!
In Portugal, specifically in Lisbon, the first two weeks of June are nothing but parties and events all over the city! That’s because the...
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Where to Eat the Best Bifanas in Porto
We're starting our best bifanas coverage with Porto due to it being home to our favorite place to have a bifana in all of...
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Hidden Gems: 17 Must-See Villages and Small Towns in Portugal
Lisbon, Porto, Coimbra, Braga, Evora, and Sintra - these cities are undeniably beautiful. But they’re also very crowded, especially during the summer. So, if...
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Top 8 Music Festivals in Portugal 2022
After two summers in a row with no festivals due to COVID-19, Portugal's music scene is coming back to life. Portugal hosts some of...
Guide to Freelancing in Portugal
Freelancers in Portugal have more rights than ever before. From protections such as parental leave and illness allowance, the Social Security system ensures you...
Portugal Officially Ending Golden Visa by Real Estate Investment on October 7, 2023
The law ending Golden Visas through real estate purchase will come into effect on Saturday, October 7, effectively ending the measure introduced in 2012....
Guide to Destination Weddings in Portugal
With over 300 days of Mediterranean sun, Portugal is the perfect place for a destination wedding, boasting 17 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Europe's westernmost...
Lisbon’s Lost Café: The Legendary Chave D’Ouro
I first heard about the Café Chave d'Ouro (which translates in Portuguese as "Golden Key") in Neill Lochery's riveting book Lisbon: War in the...
History and Culture
Celebrating August 15th in Portugal
The Assumption of the Virgin Mary is celebrated in Portugal on August 15th as a national holiday. According to Catholic tradition, the Virgin Mary...
Portuguese Citizens and Residents Can Now Visit Museums for Free for 52 Days a Year
Being a citizen or resident of Portugal now comes with free access to 37 museums, monuments, and palaces across the country for 52 days...
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