This week I had the privilege of staying in the beautiful Portuguese Coastal town of Ericeira. It’s accessible as a day trip from Lisbon, but I would recommend spending a good few days there to enjoy the beaches and soak up the summer sun. Ericeira has got a very relaxing vibe to it, with many … Read more
Today I’m blogging from Lisbon and would like to introduce you to Multibanco – the advanced Portuguese banking system. What is multibanco? And what are the advantages of using it? What is Multibanco? Multibanco is the advanced Portuguese banking system that has been in operation in Portugal since 2014. It is a fully integrated banking … Read more
So many British Holiday makers excitedly booked their trips to Lisbon and the Algarve when the Portugal Green list was announced. A green list country meant that you can travel back to the UK without isolation. Sadly, that has recently ended and Portugal is becoming an Amber country from Tuesday. What does this mean for … Read more
The Portugal currency is the EURO € which is the currency of 19 of the 27 EU member state countries. The EURO is a stable currency with the added advantage of ease of travel in Europe – if you’re crossing the border to explore Spain, you can also use your money there! What is the … Read more
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