If you are thinking about moving to Portugal and are looking for a place full of life yet steeped in history then the market city of Loulé is a great choice for anyone wanting to relocate to the Algarve region of Portugal. This beautiful town has every amenity you could…
Anyone thinking about moving to Portugal will probably have a picture postcard idea about where they would like to live already firmly imprinted on their mind. If you are looking for the quaint cobbled streets of a fishing village bathed in the beautiful Algarve sun then one of the best…
If you are considering moving to Portugal then the fishing port city of Olhão should be somewhere to consider and although it is a relatively new place on the tourism map it has long been a bustling metropolis fueled by the fishing industry. In recent years development to Olhão has…
If you are considering moving to Portugal then make the journey down to the most south westerly point of Europe to see what Sagres has to offer! It may look like the end of the world (and many thought it was a few hundred years ago) but Sagres has lots…
Most people who fly in to Portugal come in to the Algarve by faro airport, however very few people seem to actually venture into the city! When moving to Portugal faro has to be counted as a possible base thanks to the plentiful amenities, lovely beaches and proximity to the…
When you are considering moving to Portugal then it is essential that you find the right town, village or area for you and to be able to make this decision a little easier we have put together a series of guides to different places that you can choose to live…
Moving to Portugal means making a lot of big decisions, one of the biggest being where exactly to relocate and move to in Portugal. One option that has grown increasingly in popularity is to head for the hills and to move to an area such as Monchique in the Algarve.…
I just had to write this today because for once I am mad with Portugal and the lack of Cinema’s in my area. I was one of many that used the cinema complex at the Algarve Shopping in Guia. I loved going there and my husband and I would go…
When moving to Portugal it is essential to find the destination, town or village that is going to most suit your way of life but with so much choice it is hard to narrow down just where could be best. In the Algarve much of the focus for people for…
Well the first time I ever visited a supermarket in Portugal I was shocked by the quality fruit and vegetables and the price tags that came with them. Back in England a lot of people cant even afford fresh fruit and vegetables and in return opt for the frozen variety.…
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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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