If you're already here on vacation, why don't you stay here? Imagine living in a country where you will find a great diversity of landscapes and environments at short distances: beaches with sands to lose sight of, mountains and golden plains, vibrant and cosmopolitan cities and a millenary heritage. Here you can practice water sports, play golf on the best courses in theworld, contemplate nature, experience the latest news in wellness treatments or set out to discover the heritage, wines and an unparalleled gastronomy.
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As for the weather, our winters are mild and summers hot and dry. Did you know that the number of hours of sunshine reaches 3300 in the south of the country and 1600 in the north, one of the highest values in Europe? |
The Portuguese are friendly and welcoming, welcome all visitors, wherever they come from. And, in fact, they come from various parts of the world as the country is situated on the west coast of Europe, and is therefore a gateway to the Schengen area. Most of the population speaks foreign languages, notably English. |
Portugal has an excellent geographical situation. In the convergence of three continents - Europe, Africa and America - it has always been a central point on the most important international routes. Here you will find international airports throughout the country - Lisbon, Faro and Porto have regular connections to the main cities of the world. |
The CountryWith almost nine centuries of well-defined geographical boundaries, in Portugal there is a democratic parliamentary regime with political stability.Portugal is a member of the European Union and is part of the European Monetary System, using the European single currency and is also the 46th most competitive economy, in a total of 138 countries, according to the Global Competitiveness Index 2016-2017,produced by the World Economic Forum. Portugal is the 3rd most peaceful country in the world in a sample of 163 countries (Global Peace Index 2020) and ranks 29th out of 176 countries in Transparency International (Corruption Perception Index 2016). |
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For most foreigners, the cost of living is considered low. |
Portugal is also one of the best countries to buy a house because it has clear and transparent tax rules and provides facilities in obtaining a residence permit, following new legal provisions more attractive to foreign investors. |