People & Culture
Traditional Clothing in Portugal: A Visual Guide to Regional Dress
Explore regional dress through museum garments, historic images and clothes still worn at celebrations.
3 min read
Portugal Notes
Places & Travel
River Beaches in Portugal: Where to Swim and Check Water Quality
Find monitored freshwater beaches and check the latest bathing advice before swimming.
3 min read
People & Culture
Portuguese Names Explained: Given Names, Surnames and Their Order
Given names, family surnames and the choices behind a Portuguese full name.
3 min read
Living in Portugal
No Family Doctor in Portugal? How to Get Medical Care Anyway
Where to ask for an appointment, renew medication or get urgent care without an assigned doctor.
5 min read
Living in Portugal
Portugal's €20 Green Rail Pass: Where It Works
Check the trains covered by the pass and learn how to reserve an Intercidades seat.
3 min read
Living in Portugal
3.45, 4.6 or 6.9 kVA? Choosing Electricity Power in Portugal
Work out how much power your household needs when several appliances run together.
4 min read
People & Culture
Why Are There Ceramic Swallows on Portuguese Walls?
The history of Bordalo Pinheiro’s ceramic birds and the meanings attached to them today.
3 min read
Places & Travel
Caves in Portugal You Can Actually Visit
Compare limestone and volcanic caves by access, booking, price and current opening conditions.
3 min read
People & Culture
Why Portugal’s Pavements Are Black and White
How hand-cut stone became Portugal’s patterned pavement, and who keeps the craft alive.
3 min read
Living in Portugal
Portugal's €0.10 Bottle Deposit: What You Can Return
Keep the Volta mark and barcode intact to reclaim the deposit on eligible bottles and cans.
3 min read
Places & Travel
Algarvensis UNESCO Global Geopark: What to See and How to Visit
Plan a visit to the Algarve’s new UNESCO geopark, with stops around Loulé, Silves and Albufeira.
4 min read
Places & Travel
Accessible Beaches in Portugal: Can You Reach the Water?
Find beaches with wheelchair access, adapted toilets and help getting into the water.
3 min read
Moving to Portugal
When Do You Become Tax Resident in Portugal?
Moving into a home in Portugal can make you tax resident before six months have passed.
5 min read
Moving to Portugal
Renting in Portugal Without a Fiador: Deposits, Advance Rent and What Landlords Can Ask For
What a landlord can request, how much you can pay upfront and alternatives to a local guarantor.
5 min read
Moving to Portugal
Do You Qualify for Portugal’s IFICI Tax Regime?
Which jobs, qualifications and employers can qualify for Portugal’s research and innovation tax incentive.
7 min read
Moving to Portugal
NIF, NISS and SNS in Portugal: How to Get All Three Together
Check eligibility, prepare your documents and find a desk that accepts the combined application.
8 min read
News
Portugal lowers fuel tax ahead of another forecast price rise
The fuel-tax cut starting on 7 September is worth about €1.50 on a 50-litre fill. The final bill will still depend on market prices and the station you use.
10 min read
News
Portugal This Week
A court ruling on asylum and return, sixteen people injured in Albufeira, the end of the PRR milestones and the stories that changed life in Portugal this week.
16 min read
Moving to Portugal
How to get a NIF in Portugal
The official in-person and remote routes for a Portuguese tax number, with document checklists and the later rules on fiscal representation.
8 min read
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