Almost any coffee shop that you go into in Portugal will have a selection of sweet and savoury treats with one of the most popular of thee being Portuguese Cod Cakes or Pastéis De Bacalhau. These are basically small fish cakes that you can eat in a couple of bites…
Seafood is a very important part of the Portuguese diet and is a regular treat for many Portuguese families. You can try many different cataplans dishes in different restaurants but none are as good as the ones you make at home. For a traditional cataplana you need to buy a…
When talking about wine in Portugal it would be impossible to discuss the subject without at the very least mentioning Port wine. Port is a fortified wine and for it to be actually acknowledged as a Port it must be made in the Douro Valley in the north of Portugal…
Almost every Portuguese restaurant that you go to in the Algarve will see you being offered what is known as a “covert” this usually includes some fresh bread, olives, butter and some pickled carrots. These sweet pickled carrots are synonymous with the Algarve and are a great way to start…
Wine is known all around the world for coming in either red or white varieties but in Portugal there is also a green variety of wine that is very popular throughout the country and is becoming increasingly popular around the world also because of its light and fruity taste. Green…
If you have ever been to a Portuguese cafe or bakery then chances are you will have seen the little multi-coloured foil parcels sitting in the chiller cabinet – these are Dom Rodrigos, sweet treats that are fantastic to eat while enjoying your afternoon coffee. When you open the foil…
Southern Europe has always been known for producing some of the best wines in the world, however the Algarve region is now coming to the forefront as an emerging region of great wines, but why exactly is the Algarve a great wine region? When we think of vineyards we often…
The salted dried bacalhau is a staple part of the Portuguese diet, however it is one of the most difficult ingredients for non Portuguese to come to grips with. The best way to introduce bacalhau into your home is to start with a recipe that is simple and has a less…
Wine is a huge part of the social, economic and cultural history of the Algarve and the Lagoa region is no exception to this rule with it boasting some fantastic DOC (Denominação de Origem Controlada) wines from the local area. In the past the Lagoa area had a very poor…
The Portuguese are famous for their locally made breads, which are extremely delicious. One of the joys of living in one of the more traditional regions of Portugal is that every village still has its own bakery, and you can get freshly baked bread on a daily basis. One of…
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Once you have moved to Portugal then comes the reality of actually living here. Most of us will have only ever spent holidays in Portugal before making the move and it soon becomes clear that life in Portugal is not all about lazy days by the pool and barbecues on the terrace.
There is still plenty of time for the pool and the barbecues but there are also many other aspects of day-to-day life that you need to get to grips with to make sure you get the most out of life in Portugal.
There is no need to feel daunted by new challenges that you may face when you are living in Portugal as we have probably been through them too and are happy to help with advice and information. Read about the truths, realities and benefits of living in Portugal on our blog Click Here.
Hello, my name is
Samantha Milner and I moved to the beautiful Algarve
in Southern
Portugal during the summer of 2008, with my husband Dominic and our seven year
old son Kyle for a better life living in the Portuguese sunshine.
This site aims to help and guide all those who are either planning, or have made the move to Portugal themselves. Here I will share with you all sorts of useful information, articles, tips, tricks, and even personal blogs of my own expat experiences with you.
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