A stone’s throw from Lisbon, Sintra is a traditional Portuguese village built into the hills of the Serra de Sintra. Hiking is Sintra is extremely popular with locals and tourists alike. Charging out of the deep green hill, like a tall yellow flame, is the Palacio Nacional da Pena, one of the most beautiful palaces … Read more
Is it possible to see Porto in one day? Absolutely! You can enjoy a walking tour which will show you most sites of the city. Follow this up with a visit to the Lello bookshop and some Port tasting and you’ve got a pretty good feel for the city in a short space of time. … Read more
Belem is one of my favourite destinations in Lisbon – such a beautiful part of town along the river and home to some of Lisbon’s most famous monuments including Belem Tower and the Monument to Discoveries. But there’s so much more to do there than you might expect – head to the Jeronimos Monastery or … Read more
Capital gains tax in Portugal is known as “Imposto sobre Mais-Valias.” You are subject to CGT if you sell a Portuguese property bought post-1988 as well as profits on investments. Luckily, personal items are not subject to this tax and only limited stamp duty needs to be levied on any inheritance. Capital Gains on Property … Read more
Thanks to the freedom of movement enshrined in European law, gaining residency in Portugal for European Union (EU) citizens is a fairly simple process. However, there are different rules depending on how long you stay. As such, there is no need for travellers from elsewhere in Europe (as long as they have lived in an EU … Read more
The Christ Statue in Lisbon is called the Sanctuary of Cristo Rei (Chris the King). You can see it from Belem and most city viewpoints if you look to the other side of the river Tagus. It is one of the less visited monuments in the city of Lisbon, but if you have enough time … Read more
Faro is a great Portuguese city to visit. Located in the Algarve, it is extremely accessible with direct flights form Manchester and London. Faro boast great beaches, a beautiful old town and some fantastic bars. So, what are the best bars in Faro? Columbus Cocktail & Wine Bar (€€) Address – Praça Dom Francisco Gomes, … Read more
The Porto Metro is one of the best ways to get around in Porto, the second largest metropolitan city in Portugal. The metro opened its first line about twenty years ago in 2002. Today there are six lines with about eighty working stations that go over seven different areas: Porto, Gondomar, Maia, Matosinhos, Póvoa de … Read more
Located just over 11km from the beautiful city of Porto, Francisco Sa Carneiro International Airport is likely to be most travelers’ first port of call when arriving in Portugal’s Northern region. The good news is there are several options available to you when it comes to getting from Porto airport to city centre, so read … Read more
I totally love travelling by train in Portugal. It is comfortable and fast. The Portuguese trains are very clean and comfortable. Because Portugal is a relatively small and accessible country there are trains to most Portuguese destinations. You can find a lot of third part apps or booking websites (such as omio.com) that advertise Portugal … Read more
