If you are looking for a home blessed with Algarve sun and sea, but without the tourist hordes that converge on much of the coast in summer, consider the town of Olhão. This is not one of the Algarve’s famed seaside resorts. For its many admirers, that is part of its charm. Olhão is a…
Discover Aveiro, The Venice Of Portugal
The historic town of Aveiro, situated on the west coast a little less than an hour’s drive from Porto, is known as the Venice of Portugal thanks to its network of canals navigated by gondola-like boats known locally asbarcos moliceiros. With uninterrupted sea views and an abundance of fresh sea air, this city is emerging…
History, Culture, And Convenience
Having just released our 2024 Overseas Retirement Index, we’re eager to be able to share some of the newcomers to this year’s list… Portugal is our long-reigning queen, having dominated the top or runner-up spots for about a decade now, and this year was no different. It’s hard to knock a country with so much…
Tourism In Portugal Is On The Rise And Here’s Why
Best Bang For Your Buck In Europe In 2015, Portugal celebrated a new record. The number of international visitors to the country broke the 10 million mark for the first time. Still, 10.8 million (at the final count) doesn’t look so impressive when you consider neighboring Spain’s influx of over 60 million, France’s 84.5 million……