Portuguese Life
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Wishing you a merry Christmas!
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"Feliz Natal!" or "Boas festas!" in Portuguese means "Merry Christmas!" Leading up to the festive season, dazzling Christmas lights spell out this phrase throughout Portugal.
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The Best of Faro
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Faro, in the Algarve, is a historic paradise renowned for enjoying more than 300 days of sunshine a year, a peaceful ambience and traditional Portuguese charm.
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Restoration of Independence Day
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Restoration of Independence Day is a national holiday in Portugal and is always celebrated on December 1st with a great source of national pride. It marks the reinstatement of sovereignty after the period of Spanish rule between 1580 and 1640.
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December events in Portugal
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This is a magical time of year to be in Portugal. With Christmas markets across the country, immerse yourself in the vibrant culture. Here are some of our favourite events in December
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St. Martin’s Day legend
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It’s November, and Portuguese families love to gather around bonfires roasting chestnuts known as castanhas with the adults enjoying a glass of Jeropiga, a fortified wine.
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New routes from the USA to Madeira
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United Airlines has announced eight new destinations for next year, and Funchal in Madeira is one of them. Flights between Newark (New Jersey) will begin on June 7th 2025 and will run three times per week.
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November events in Portugal
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November is a cosy month in Portugal with the smell of hot chestnuts sold on street corners filling the air. The weather is still mild and it’s a perfect time to look for that new home. Whilst you are here, enjoy five of our favourite events:
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Port wine
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Port, or port wine is a sweet, fortified, usually red wine originating from the Douro Valley in northern Portugal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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The delights of the pastel de nata
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After a rigorous three-day competition in Lisbon, the 12 finalists of the 15th edition of the Best Pastel de Nata 2024 have been officially announced.
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Portuguese wine, the best in the world?!
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Portugal produces some of the best wines in the world; vinho verde, fruity rosé, and clean, crisp whites. But the flavour of the delicious rich, full-bodied reds takes some beating.
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October events in Portugal
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The weather is a little cooler and the nights are drawing in – it’s the perfect time to be in Portugal! There are tons of fantastic events to get involved with - these are our favourite five
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New sports academy
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Businessman Pedro Frazão, owner of Premier Sports, announced a new project to renovate the Vilamoura Tennis and Padel Academy.
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The magical island of Madeira
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If your definition of quality of life means safety, tranquillity, natural beauty, and little traffic, then Madeira is a great option.
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September events in Portugal
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It is the end of the peak holiday season and now is the perfect time to visit Portugal! The weather is a little cooler and there are some fantastic events to see - these are our favourite five
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Portugal - the best country for family relocation
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August is a time for fun-filled holidays that often spark the idea of relocating abroad to sunnier climes or investing in a holiday home.
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Water saving initiative in the Algarve
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Globally, we use more water than we need, so now it is more important than ever to spread the message about saving water.
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August events in Portugal
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August is a sleepy, holiday month, everyone downs tools and heads for the beach! But there are still some fantastic events to visit, and these are our favourite five!
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Lisbon – city of 7 hills
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Lisbon, in Portuguese Lisboa, is a city, a port and the capital of Portugal serving as the country’s chief port, largest city and commercial, political and tourist centre.
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July events in Portugal
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July is beach time, but if you are looking for things to do in Portugal, then we have 5 of the best events for you to enjoy.
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Portugal's National Day
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Portugal Day, June 10th is one of the most important dates of the year! The annual national holiday called ‘Dia de Portugal’ honours the country’s customs, history, and culture.