Amy Green 
If you want to work in Portugal you will need to get a Portugal Social Security number or NISS. NISS stands for Número de Identificação de Segurança Social. It is the next most important thing that you will need as a working expat in Portugal after a NIF. Why is a NISS important? A NISS … Read more
Batalha, a small town in the hills of Leiria, Portugal, has become an important place thanks to the construction of its magnificent monastery, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The monastery was built to celebrate the Portuguese victory against the Castilians in the Battle of Aljubarrota in 1385, in accordance with a vow made … Read more
If you are visiting Lisbon, you will be pleased to know that it is an extremely easy city to get around. The main sites in Lisbon are all walkable and the Lisbon Metro is extremely easy, cheap and fast! Being the capital of Portugal, Lisbon is one of the Top 10 Cities in Portugal to … Read more
One of the most famous places in the monastery Batalha is the unfinished chapel (Capelas imperfeitas in Portuguese). The last stage of the tour is a visit to the unfinished chapel at the back of the main church. The Batalha Monastery can be enjoyed as a day trip from Lisbon or as a day trip … Read more
Vila Real de Santo Antonio is the perfect city in the Algarve to explore on a day trip. The city centre of Vila Real is a great place to stroll. Here you will find restaurants and bars where you can sit and have a drink. Introducing Vila Real de Santo Antonio Vila Real de Santo … Read more
Olhos de agua is a quiet and friendly fishing village on the sandy coast of the Algarve and set against a beautiful backdrop of rusting sandstone cliffs. Dagua is the ultimate vacation destination for those seeking peace and relaxation. Here is our collection of the best accommodations in Dagua, from budget chic stays to luxury … Read more
There are some fantastic Olhos de Agua hotels for you to enjoy a relaxing break. Here are some of our favourites…. Hotel RIU Guarana is located in a unique setting, making it the ideal place for an authentic holiday in Portugal and the Algarve. It has 500 renovated rooms spread over two buildings. It offers … Read more
Portugal is a fabulous country to visit and is actually fine to visit all year round, although when you choose to go will depend a great deal on your interests and what you want to do there. Most people say that the Best time to go to Portugal is to catch the beginning or the … Read more
A holiday in Guia will take you through quiet villages in the Algarve, modern shopping malls and a handful of authentic Portuguese restaurants. Casa de Guia is a beautiful two bedroom and two bathroom villa located on the charming Quinta dos Alamos estate in downtown Guia. There you will find a wide range of facilities … Read more
Olhos de Agua is a former freguesia (civic community) in the municipality of Albufeira, Portugal. Dagua is a quiet and friendly fishing village on the sandy coast of the Algarve and nestled against a beautiful backdrop of rusting sandstone cliffs. Dagua is the ultimate holiday destination for those seeking peace and relaxation. Olhos do Dagua, … Read more
