Steve-unwanted-in-UK
English looking for information about Portugal
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Speaks - English - Building site - Advanced level Amlish, - Studying Trumplish but find it difficult.
Registration: 26 September 2015
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Considering Algarve, Portugal.... by Expat1012
While searching around the world for a place to retire (or semi-retire) Portugal continues to come across my radar. The cost of living remains a little unclear; can anyone respond with thoughts on rent, food, utilities, health care, transportation ...
Depends on what you expect as a lifestyle against your current level. You don't say where you're currently located so it's a little difficult to offer a view. One thing though, I've found the Portuguese to be among the friendliest ... Read More
Retirement Research by BGordonB
Hi, my name is Ben, I live in one of the suburbs of Nashville Tennessee, USA. My wife and I are looking at retiring to Europe in 2021 and the Algarve region of Portugal is currently our top choice of destinations. We are in the process of planning ...
Hi Ben, Well I see you're way up-market from me! Vilamoura is all plush casa's & villas and from memory, the Hilton overlooks the very jet-set marina used by the up-market international yachting set though locals use it too. Lagos is to ... Read More
Retirement Research by BGordonB
Hi, my name is Ben, I live in one of the suburbs of Nashville Tennessee, USA. My wife and I are looking at retiring to Europe in 2021 and the Algarve region of Portugal is currently our top choice of destinations. We are in the process of planning ...
Hi Ben, If you've not visited the Algarve before it definitely pays to do as much research as possible. It's often forgotten that while the region is crammed full in summer, certain areas do become extremely quiet in the winter - :sleep in ... Read More
Essentials to live in Portugal by Christine
Hi, As an expat living in Portugal, what would you advise the ones about to pack to bring along? What are the items you can easily find in Portugal? On the other hand, what is less common or quite expensive? Share with us what you would ...
Adopt a "non-little-Brit" mindset; - accept that you're in someone else's country and keep out of politics; - No Daily Mail or BBC here. Also, invest in a comfortable pair of shoes Lone Wolf :dumbom: Read More
New members of the Portugal forum, introduce yourself here 聳 3rd quarter of 2015 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Portugal forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi eveyone I'm, Steve-unwanted-in-the-UK-anymore - says it all, right? Hoping to move out to settle in the Algarve soon. Any advice/ tips gratefully received. Thanks Read More