Alentejo – the undiscovered alternative to the Algarve
Hidden bays with sandy beaches, fantastic trails for hikers or cyclists and historic towns: the Alentejo has a lot to offer visitors of all kinds. The coast of Portugal’s largest…
Five reasons why you should visit Portugal’s Azores
This evergreen archipelago in the middle of the Atlantic has retained its unspoiled nature and offers many discoveries. Here are five reasons why you should spend your next vacation in…
In rice pudding or coffee, cinnamon has many benefits
Cinnamon is a versatile food and can be used in a variety of ways. It has antimicrobial, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory propertiesThe essential oil extracted from cinnamon is effective against Escherichia…
Óbidos International Chocolate Festival starts on March 1st
The festival is committed to “providing an enjoyable experience for all members of the family, including the four-legged ones”, the Óbidos Town Hall announced. The Óbidos International Festival will take…
Portuguese buy three times as many E-cars as Spaniards
Traditionally, cars in Portugal have always been more expensive than in Spain for tax reasons, both in terms of VAT (23% compared to 21%) and the so-called ISV (Vehicle Tax)…
Drought situation in Southern Portugal easing up
The situation of meteorological drought decreased in January in the southern region, although the eastern Algarve remained in the moderate drought class. On January 31, 20% of the country was…
Donald Trump threatening NATO members, Portugal included
Trump’s threats to NATO bring uncertainty to the alliance: find out which countries aren’t meeting their targets (and Portugal is among them) Donald Trump’s threats against NATO have thrown the…
January ends with 2.3% inflation in Portugal
The year-on-year rise in the indicator was largely due to the lifting of zero VAT, which once again accelerated the food component, explains INE. Inflation in the first month of…
New real estate scam through online platforms in Portugal
Looking for a house? Beware, there’s a new scam through real estate platforms. Online real estate platforms are often the scene of scams: however, attention needs to be paid to…
Higher labor cost put pressure on new real estate prices
Material prices are already stabilizing, but the cost of labor in new construction increased by 8.1% in 2023, according to INE. The construction union estimates that the sector is short…