Small, and easy to explore, Porto is a perfect destination for families © Serbek / Getty Images While Lisbon is Portugal's top holiday destination, quieter Porto is a great alternative if you have kids in tow. Why? Well, for one thing, it's smaller and more manageable, with a ...
Yes, you can get a mortgage in Portugal even if you're a foreigner. Many US citizens qualify for a mortgage loan in Portuguese cities like Lisbon, Porto and Coimbra. You don't even need tomove to Portugalto get a mortgage there. There's no residency requirement, and local banks are ex...
Discount airlines connect Porto with airports all over Europe, but if you’re coming from the US, Australia or other distant countries, look at flights into Lisbon. From there, it’s a little more than three hours by train or bus to Porto. Even with the extra cost of moving between citi...
It gives you great views over downtown Lisbon and Rossio Square, and it’s perfect for selfies and panorama pics. To get there, most people pay5.30 EURand wait in a massive line forone of the biggest tourist traps in Lisbon – the Santa Justa Lift. Since you are smart enough to find...
University of Lisbon University of Porto Católica Lisbon School of Business and Economics Check out more universities withEnglish-taught Masters in Portugal. 2. Prepare to apply Search for degree courses in Portugal according to your education level and pay attention to the language of stud...
2024 Update: My wife and I were fortunate enough to spend a month in the Azore islands (Portugal), a month in Coimbra, Portugal, and a month split between Porto and Lisbon in the final three months of 2023. My personal experience echoes the pros and cons of what I wrote about above....
With league leaders Benfica clashing with Sporting Lisbon at the Estadio Jose Alvalade on Sunday, the Dragons aim to capitalize and end 2024 on a high note in what has become an intense three-way title race. Porto have bounced back from a turbulent November to reignite th...
Depending on who you ask, the total number of countries on Earth ranges anywhere between 193 to 237. This is ultimately because there are a lot of disputed zones and nations that hold either full or partial sovereignty around the world. ...
Portugal: Renowned for its quality of life and expat-friendly policies, Portugal’s Non-Habitual Resident program provides attractive tax incentives for international investors. Popular areas include Lisbon, Porto, and the Algarve. Asia Thailand: Urban centers like Bangkok see high demand for apartments...
In Lisbon, you would ask for “uma bica” (bee-kah) whereas in Porto you would ask for “um cimbalino.” You can just ask for “um café” in either city, though, and people will know what you mean. Sidenote: Apparently BICA stands forBeba Isto Com Açucar(drink this with sugar)...