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Time required to get Portuguese citizenship reduced by 12-18 months
Portuguese residents waiting to apply for citizenship can now breathe a huge sigh of relief! The Portuguese Parliament passed significant amendments on March 5th...
Spain vs Portugal: Which Golden Visa Program is Best?
There has been a lot of talk of Golden Visa schemes over the last few years. Each scheme has different rules and varying levels...
Life After NHR: Latest 2024 Update
Well, there is no doubt that 2023 was a rocky year in Portugal’s rich political history. The year saw changes to the very popular...
Portugal Golden Visa Latest: 2024 Update
Although the path to Portuguese citizenship through property investment ended in October of 2023, the Golden Visa program remains open and in full flow....
Tradition and Modernity – Welcome to Santarém
Perched high on a plateau, Santarém is a viewpoint over the fertile Lezíria region, the Tagus River valley known for its agriculture, cattle breeding,...
7 Best Wineries in the Setúbal Peninsula
Setúbal is primarily renowned for its natural beauties - a myriad of stunning beaches, unbelievably beautiful natural parks, as well as historical, archaeological, and...
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Food & Drink
What Are Conventual Sweets? A Guide to Portugal’s Delicious Desserts
Portugal boasts a rich tradition of conventual sweets, a cultural heritage that is deeply intertwined with the country's history and culture. These delectable treats...
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Travel Information
Portugal Golden Visa: Can I Still Apply and When Will it End?
Portugal shocked the world in February when the government announced an end to Portugal's Golden Visa scheme to tackle the housing crisis. The program...
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Sustainable Tourism: 9 Eco-friendly Hotels in Portugal
When you think of sustainability, traveling isn't the first thing that comes to mind, but sustainable tourism is an up-and-coming niche in Portugal's tourism...
Portugal’s interior: a forgotten land waiting to be rediscovered
A history book I keep on one of my bookshelves begins its account by saying that the first king of Portugal was born in...
Guide to Having a Baby in Portugal
Portugal has one of the lowest birth rates in the EU, standing at 7.7% in 2021. The birth rate has been decreasing exponentially since...
LGBT Guide to Portugal
Is Portugal LGBT Friendly?
Portugal is known as one of the most LGBT-friendly countries in the world. LGBT people have access to a variety of...
The Role of Women in Portuguese Fascism and in Today’s Portugal
The photograph you see in the illustration of this article is the image of two influential women in my life. My maternal grandmother and...
History and Culture
Manueline Architecture in Portugal – 9 Iconic Manueline Landmarks
If you’ve ever visited Portugal, you’ve probably already heard about the Manueline style! It is the famous Portuguese architectural style! The Manueline encompasses elements...
12 Amazing Facts About Cristiano Ronaldo’s Workout
Cristiano Ronaldo, born on the island of Madeira, and now considered Portugal’s most famous son, is a global football superstar known for his extraordinary...
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