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Ocean life in Portugal: Seeing and protecting it
World Oceans Day is an annual event, conceived back in 1992 at Rio de Janeiro’s Earth Summit. It’s intended to raise awareness of threats to marine life and the wider environment. Unsurprisingly, World Oceans Day has a clear focus on climate change, and the impact of plastic waste on our seas and marine life.Read more...
Portuguese property market goes from strength to strength
Portugal’s property market looks stronger by the day, with a range of recent news reports highlighting impressive figures, rankings and statistics.Read more...
Achieve the dream of the country life in Portugal
Many of us dream of having a patch of land to call our own, but this is an impossibly expensive dream in most of the UK and even France. In Portugal, however, it is perfectly possible to live in the countryside, but with the advantages of affordability and access to the beach.Read more...
A guide to newspapers in Portugal
If you want to learn more about what makes Portugal tick, and give yourself a helping hand in understanding the language, reading Portuguese newspapers is a great idea.Read more...
Portugal to Clamp Down on Illegal Holiday Rentals
Like tourist authorities everywhere, the Portuguese are getting tough on AirBnb and other online rental sites. You can still rent your home out, but you need to get your house in order first, and fast.Read more...
Living in peace in Portugal
It’s no secret that Portugal is popular with tourists. No doubt you fell in love with its charms on a trip of your own. But once you own a home there you’ll probably want to escape the crowds once summer’s in full swing. Here are some tips to help you achieve a bit of peace and quiet.Read more...
Five great books about Portugal
Want to learn more about Portugal? Here a five great reads that delve into the country’s fascinating history, provide an expats view of living there and offer an amusing insight into the locals unique traits.Read more...
A perfect day in Tavira
An expat who lived in Tavira and the surrounding area for several years suggests a perfect day in this appealing East Algarve city.Read more...
Easter in Portugal: A guide for new expats
For many in the western world, Easter is all about the chocolate eggs and little else. However, in Portugal, far more age-old traditions remain.Read more...
Get more for your money in the eastern Algarve
Conservation of its natural beauty has meant the eastern section of the Algarve has managed to remain relatively untouched, compared to the large-scale development that defines other parts of the region. This has created an enticing bubble in which affordable property can be found within a traditional environment.Read more...
Portuguese property market beats UK
Property sales hit a seven-year high in Portugal, while price rises were exceeding even the British housing market.Read more...
