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Expat Healthcare in Portugal: A 2025 Guide
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Moving to Portugal? Healthcare is vital. We answer your key questions about the Portuguese medical system in 2025, drawing on extensive expat experience and research.
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Portugal Cost of Living 2025: Full Breakdown
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Is Portugal still the affordable European haven it enjoys a reputation for? As global economics shift, let us dissect the real cost of living across the country in 2025.
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Faro Is Now Just One Sleep from the City That Never Does
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The very first direct flight from New York City to Faro touched down in the Algarve. This is not just a new travel route. It is a turning point. The world’s most vibrant city now has a direct connection to one of Europe’s most idyllic coastal regions.
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Madeira Flower Festival
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On the Portuguese island of Madeira, spring isn’t just a season, it’s a celebration. Each year, just after Easter, the island comes alive in a vibrant tribute to nature’s beauty with the Flower Festival, a tradition for over 70 years.
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April – what’s on in Portugal?
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April is Easter month, and Easter in Portugal is a vibrant celebration filled with rich traditions, lively processions, and mouthwatering feasts!
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March - what’s on in Portugal?
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As winter begins to fade, Portugal bursts into life with one of its most vibrant and exhilarating celebrations—Carnival.
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Almonds everywhere!
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The Algarve in early spring is delightful! Everywhere you go you can’t fail to see the beautiful almond trees with their delicate pink and white blossoms bringing the region to life.
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February – what’s on in Portugal
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February is one of the quietest times for overseas visitors in Portugal and the weather continues to be mild. There are many fantastic things to do, not just golf - these are our favourite four:
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Why Portugal?
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New year, new life? Portugal is a hugely popular destination for anyone ready to start afresh. This small country with a population of 10.53 million offers a unique blend of stunning landscapes, incredible cuisine, and a laid-back lifestyle
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Bumper year for Portugal’s tourism industry
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Figures just released from the National Statistics Institute (INE) indicate that Portugal's tourism sector experienced an exceptional year in 2024.
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New routes from the USA to Madeira
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United Airlines has announced eight new destinations for next year, and Funchal in Madeira is one of them. Flights between Newark (New Jersey) will begin on June 7th 2025 and will run three times per week.
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October events in Portugal
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The weather is a little cooler and the nights are drawing in – it’s the perfect time to be in Portugal! There are tons of fantastic events to get involved with - these are our favourite five
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The magical island of Madeira
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If your definition of quality of life means safety, tranquillity, natural beauty, and little traffic, then Madeira is a great option.
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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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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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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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World's number 1 beach is in the Algarve
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Tripadvisor has unveiled the winners of its 2024 Travellers' Choice Best of the Best Awards for Beaches.
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Why more Americans are buying homes in Portugal
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The dream of living abroad is becoming a reality for more and more Americans.