Coimbra, Portugal | Portugal Special Report
If you’re considering Portugal for retirement… but Lisbon and Porto seem too big… and you can’t picture yourself in a tiny village… Then Coimbra, one of the most important cities in Central Portugal, might be the spot for you.
Coimbra is one of Portugal’s most ancient cities. It’s famous for its university, which is one of the oldest in the world. The university and its students create a natural buzz, and the city has its own monuments and cultural traits, including exhibitions, concerts, and other entertainment.
Coimbra has a lot going on, but at the same time, it has a relaxed pace of life. Get to know this underrated Portuguese city in this Portugal Special Report.
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Porto, Portugal | Portugal Special Report
When a region and a wine share the same name, you can imagine the passion involved in the product…
The history of this fabulous city—the second-most prominent in Portugal—is closer to that of an ensemble of small villages, its landscape formed by generations of seafaring and trade.
Some of the oldest parts of the city are being totally revamped, so it’s common to see infrastructure works underway as you walk the streets these days…
Although shrouded in resident fog that contrasts with the colorful people that live here, the gloom adds a sense of charm and mystery while simultaneously illuminating the city… it adds personality and creates harmony among the many villages that compose it.
With a broad mix of cultures and styles that can be seen from one street to another, it’s no surprise people have a strong sense of belonging to this special little piece of coastline.
Globally known for its exquisite port wine and surrounded by the enchanting Douro Valley (with a population of roughly 240,000 in the metropolitan area), this is Porto, Portugal.
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Lisbon, Portugal | Portugal Special Report
Lisbon is a city of contrasts: urban sophistication blended with sleepy town life, historical districts mixed with modern architecture, a never-ending dance between old and new with deep blue skies watching over everything.
Much like an old dame, Lisbon has her share of scars and stories to tell but still boasts her unique beauty…
The capital of Portugal has won over the hearts of many, especially in recent years. But this city is much more than melancholy Fado and social media-worthy scenarios. It is ever changing and ever growing.
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The Algarve, Portugal | Portugal Special Report
Portugal’s Algarve region has a mild, almost Mediterranean climate, with over 300 days of sunshine a year, a beautiful coastline with 150 great sandy beaches, and it’s in one of the safest countries in the world, with friendly locals, great cuisine, fine local wines, and a low cost of living with easy residency options.
There are stunning beaches with soft golden sand, limestone caves, and grottoes only reachable by boat, and sparkling waters and tiny inlets with fishermen stood precariously on the edge of the cliff above, fishing for their dinner. It’s not all beaches, though. For nature lovers, there’s the Ria Formosa protected reserve, and for golf lovers, Europe’s finest championship golf courses are here.
This part of the world has a sense of timelessness that you notice as soon as you step away from the beachfront tourist areas. There’s a reason this is Live And Invest Overseas’ most sought-after region of all time… Discover the Algarve in this Portugal Special Report.
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Tavira, Portugal | Portugal Special Report
Tavira is an ancient town in southeastern Portugal, found where the Atlantic Ocean meets a sun-blessed stretch of coastline peppered with islands and lagoons. It’s a river town, spliced by the River Gilao, with attractive squares full of restaurants, cafés, and social buzz on either side.
Tavira is relatively small, with a population of 28,000 people. Forming part of that number are more and more expats who hail from Sweden, Italy, France, Germany, Britain, and more recently, Canada and the United States. They’re drawn in by Tavira’s offer of easy, peaceful living in what is considered to be the Algarve’s most charming town.
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Sao Bras de Alportel | Portugal Special Report
At an ancient crossroads in the hills of the eastern Algarve, the town of São Brás de Alportel has a rare claim to fame in inland Portugal: its population is steadily growing. It has bucked the trend of depopulation, which has taken out many of the Algarve’s smaller villages.
São Brás is an inland municipality of some 11,000 people. A palpable sense of community, astute political leadership, and some key practical considerations have set it on a winning path. Today, its population has a growing international flair.
São Brás is not a prime Algarve beauty spot, but it has a small, scenic old quarter with a church and narrow, cobbled streets, plus it’s only 15 minutes to the sea. Discover São Brás’ little gems in this Portugal Special Report.
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