Living in Portugal

Things to do

With mountainous terrain in Serra da Estrela, rocky coasts in the Algarve, the rolling vineyards of the Douro Valley and the luscious islands of the Azores - the landscape in Portugal is dramatically diverse. It is also one of the most peaceful countries in the world due to its low crime rates, high standard of living and extremely liberal judicial system.

Places to eat

Portuguese cuisine is heavily fish based, fragrant and simple. The most celebrated dish is Bacalhau - salted, dried cod - which is typically served with potatoes, onions and eggs. Other dishes to indulge in include hearty stews, soups, roast suckling pig and grilled meats.

Shopping

Like the UK, the major Portuguese cities have modern shopping centres ready to satisfy the most curious of shoppers. However, a majority of the locals actually prefer to shop in local stores and markets instead of the more well-known shops.

Getting around

Due to its location, Portugal has fantastic transport links with three continents - Africa, Europe and America - and has international airports in Lisbon, Faro, Funchal, Ponta Delgada and Porto, which all provide regular flights to major cities all over the world.