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Portugalist - The Moving to Portugal Podcast
Decide Where to Live in Portugal (Region-by-Region Guide)
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Where should you actually live in Portugal?
It’s one of the biggest decisions you’ll make when planning a move, and it’s also one of the main reasons people get stuck. With so many towns, cities, and opinions out there, it’s easy to go round in circles and never feel confident enough to choose.
A lot of people start by comparing individual places, but that’s usually not the best way to do it. Before you look at specific towns or cities, it helps to figure out which region of Portugal suits you best.
In this episode, we break down Portugal region by region, looking at the Algarve, Lisbon and nearby areas, Central Portugal, Northern Portugal, the Alentejo, Madeira, and the Azores. We talk through the lifestyle, typical costs, advantages, drawbacks, and the kinds of people each region tends to suit best.
Once you’ve narrowed down the right region, choosing the right town or city becomes much simpler.
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