One of the things I remember most about my visit to the lovely city of Rio in Brazil was the truly spectacular tram ride in the district of Santa Teresa, so you can imagine my pleasure when I discovered that there are still old trams in Lisbon too! Tramways are not just a good way [...]
If wine tasting in the sun is your idea of heaven, then a property in Portugal may be just what you need. A Place in the Sun's Amanda Lamb recently named Portugal as one of the top five locations for Britons buying property abroad and it is easy to understand the attraction. Together with almost [...]
When you stay in a property in Portugal, you will not be short of things to see and do, it has been claimed.In an article for the LA Times, Don Shirley described a break to the nation that he and his wife took.After starting their trip in Lisbon, the couple travelled to the seaside resort [...]
An increasing number of Brits are considering the possibility of relocating abroad and moving to a property in Portugal, for example.This is according to Rhiannon Davies, director of Shelter Offshore, who explained that the economic downturn has caused more people to look into emigrating."We are seeing strong levels of interest from people from all walks [...]
Lisbon is a great place for shopping, one journalist has claimed, after spending a long weekend in the city.Writing for the Telegraph, Evie Dow commented that she had expected to "do little more than sightsee" during her trip, but was drawn in by the range of shops on offer in the Portuguese capital.Anyone staying in [...]
Anyone planning a stay in a property in Portugal's Alentjo area will find it easier than ever before to travel to the rural region.New weekly flights from London Heathrow to Beja will take off from May 22nd, run by Sunvil Discovery using a BMI Embraer 49-seat plane.Turismo de Portugal has welcomed the new route, with [...]
Anyone who wants to head off for a stay in property in Portugal may want to consider visiting the island of Madeira after one journalist highlighted its numerous attractions.Writing for the Telegraph, Rodney Bolt praised the island for its diverse and varied landscapes.He noted that people staying in property in Portugal on Madeira will discover [...]
New research has revealed that around two-thirds of expats - potentially including those living in property in Portugal - do not plan to come back to the UK.The study by Lloyds TSB International found that many of these Britons believe they would not be able to improve their financial outlook by returning to their home [...]
Anyone heading off to stay in property in Portugal may want to plan a few days in Lisbon, with one journalist noting that the street art in the city is particularly impressive.Writing for the Guardian, Rachel Dixon stated that visitors will be able to see some "cutting-edge street art" on a trip to the city.She [...]
People who stay in property in Portugal should make sure that they spend a day or two away from the beach and head inland, it has been advised.Tom Hall, travel editor at Lonely Planet, explained that exploring inland will give visitors a different experience of the country.He commented: "You will often find a totally different [...]