It’s already barbecue season in Portugal!

The weather in Portugal this weekend is set to be 24°C and sunny – perfect barbecue weather! The arrival of spring means people in Portugal are already lucky enough to be able to eat al fresco, so here a few springtime favourites to chuck on the barbecue – if you choose to live in Portugal, that is.
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Security boost for Portuguese airports

A project is underway to boost security at Portugal’s airports as the country emphasises its status as a safe haven for home buyers and tourists.
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Five tips to make learning Portuguese easier

Not many people know this, but Tuesday was United Nation’s International Mother Language Day. That sounds like the perfect excuse to nag you a little bit about learning Portuguese, or at least, to pass on five great tips to make it easier.
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How to rent a home in Portugal

Rental property in Portugal is currently in high demand, and not always easy to find on a long-term basis. This article contains five essential tips to help you negotiate the pitfalls of renting in Portugal.
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Golf property in Portugal’s Algarve

2016 was a record year for golf tourism in the Algarve, reinforcing one of its key attractions to foreign buyers there. If you’re looking for a home by the fairway, is it worth looking anywhere else?
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Portuguese unemployment falls as economy rises

GDP up, unemployment down, record tourist numbers, the data suggests the country is finally turning the corner.
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Five things NOT to do in Portugal

Social etiquette can be a delicate thing in some countries, but everything’s pretty easy going in Portugal. Just avoid doing these five things.
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Could Portugal’s new tax help British buyers?

Portugal has introduced a new “wealth tax” on properties over €600,000 in value. Accountants are saying that for many property owners, this is excellent news!
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What happens when winter hits Portugal

It comes as a surprise to some but there IS a winter in Portugal! Here are five ways to keep warm in the country. Find homes in Portugal via our property portal. Portugal is a hot country, although in summer it is kept lovely by those Atlantic breezes. But remember two things: firstly, there’s more to Portugal than the Algarve, and central and northern regions don’t have the same climate. Secondly, while winter may be short in the south, the nights get cold – and properties are often built to keep the heat out in summer – not to keep it in in the winter.
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Food in Portugal: Five winter warmers

When you think about food in Portugal it’s quite possibly fresh sardines and prawns sizzling over charcoal that first spring to mind – but Portugal has some fantastic cold-weather winter dishes to too.  
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