Guide to Portugal
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August events in Portugal
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August is a sleepy, holiday month, everyone downs tools and heads for the beach! But there are still some fantastic events to visit, and these are our favourite five!
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Lisbon – city of 7 hills
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Lisbon, in Portuguese Lisboa, is a city, a port and the capital of Portugal serving as the country’s chief port, largest city and commercial, political and tourist centre.
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July events in Portugal
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July is beach time, but if you are looking for things to do in Portugal, then we have 5 of the best events for you to enjoy.
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Portugal's National Day
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Portugal Day, June 10th is one of the most important dates of the year! The annual national holiday called ‘Dia de Portugal’ honours the country’s customs, history, and culture.
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Madeira recognised for sustainability
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Wanderlust Travel Magazine has, for the second year, produced a list of the top sustainable travel destinations in Europe, known as the Travel Green List.
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June events in Portugal
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June is festival month in Portugal when the Festas dos Santos Populares (the popular saint festivals) are celebrated. Here are five of our favourite events
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Portugal has 433 Blue Flag-awarded sites
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Blue Flag Global has just announced that Portugal has been awarded 433 Blue Flags for beaches, marinas, and eco-tourism sites this year, one more than in 2023.
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50 years of liberty in Portugal
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Today, 25th April, marks 50 years of celebrating freedom and democracy in Portugal. It commemorates the day the country’s dictatorship was ended.
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Eventful Portugal!
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Portugal is brimming with a selection of events to please everyone, every week of the year. If you're visiting in May, here are five of our favourites to consider
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The Algarve – a golfer’s paradise
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Portugal’s Algarve has repeatedly been named as the best golfing destination in the world, it maintains an unrelenting quality, living up to this distinction.
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Famous fado
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Portugal is steeped in culture, history, and traditions and one of the unique symbols of Portuguese culture is fado music.
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Mortgages in Portugal
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Are you looking to finance a property purchase in Portugal? Whether it be for your main home, a holiday home or for investment, obtaining a mortgage here is relatively straightforward.
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Lisbon – one big museum
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Lisbon, the capital of Portugal is a city and a port, situated beside the Tejo River. The westernmost point of continental Europe, it functions as the primary port, the largest city, and the hub for commerce, politics, and tourism in the country.
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Golden Visa investment
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The Portuguese Parliament has changed the Golden Visa Programme and there are now different ways to apply for a Golden Visa
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Carnival time!!!
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Carnival season – celebrated all over Portugal – is a festival of lively Samba music, dance and, of course, spectacular costumes. These elaborate creations have to be seen to be believed!
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Portuguese liqueurs
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Portugal is renowned for its fine wines, but there are many liqueurs you can enjoy too – and not just port!
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Surf’s up!
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Portugal is most famous for its temperate climate, excellent food and wines, and warm hospitality, but these shores are also blessed with miles of golden, sandy beaches.
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Wine production up
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The Institute of Wines and Vineyards (IVV) reports that wine production in Portugal has increased by 10% for the 2023-2024 grape year.
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Home in Portugal
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Portugal is loved for many reasons - it offers a high quality of life, with a low cost of living compared to other European countries.
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New Year’s Eve traditions in Portugal
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If you’re looking to invest in a home in Portugal, you might be wondering about seasonal traditions and how Portugal celebrates New Year’s Eve.