Considering how much time I spend in Portugal. I often get asked ‘Can you drink tap water in Portugal?’ The simple answer is – yes you can. Tap water in Portugal is generally safe to drink, although you may opt for bottled water out of personal choice. What to know before you drink tap water … Read more
Unfortunately, there are many types of Ticks in Portugal – over 20 different types causing 8 diseases including Lyme Disease, Babesia and Ehrlichia. How do you recognise ticks? What can you do to avoid them? Where do you find Ticks in Portugal? The ticks in Portugal are usually found near the edge of forests and … Read more
Are you wondering how to get a Covid 19 Test in Lisbon? You will be pleased to know that it is quite straight forward and that there are lots of places you can do this. The main reason why you will need to get a private test in Lisbon is for onward travel most likely … Read more
One of the important things to do when you move to Portugal is get your Utente number which is the number that entitles you to access the Portuguese NHS, or Servico Nacional de Saude, SNS. If you have residency, that is the main criteria for accessing this and getting a ‘Utente Number’ which is the … Read more
