Portugal enjoys a very positive average when it comes to its climate. With the vast majority of days of the year filled with sunshine, the truth is that it also depends on which Portuguese city or region you choose to live in.
In general terms, north of Lisbon the weather will be colder and in the south it will tend to warm up. In the interior, temperatures tend to get more extreme according to the time of year, but overall the Portuguese enjoy mild temperatures, compared to the rest of Europe.
Of course, if you come from more tropical countries like Brazil, you will have to adapt to colder waters and relatively lower temperatures than those you are used to.

COST OF LIVING 

In Portugal, the cost of living is much lower than in countries like England, Ireland, Scotland, France, Germany and is one of the most affordable in Western Europe. Depending on the region you choose as your new home, it can be 20 to 30% cheaper, especially when it comes to food and housing. Obviously, the cost has been rising considerably over the last decade, but the truth is that it is still much easier to buy a house in Portugal than in other European cities and countries.

VERY ATTRACTIVE TAX REGIME

The national tax regime can become very interesting when compared to other countries and therefore attract investors, liberal professionals, scientific research, know-how, intellectual property and other talents. If you are a foreign citizen and choose to change your fiscal residence to Portugal, you can apply for the non habitual resident regime and with that you will be entitled to tax benefits for ten years.

STRATEGIC LOCATION 

As a member of the European Union, Portugal facilitates connections with the most important capitals in Europe. It is known as the door to the European continent given its geographical location, representing a meeting point between Europe, Africa and America. Lisbon is only 1h15 minutes from Madrid, 2h30 from Paris and London, 3h from Rome and 4h from Berlin.

QUALITY OF LIFE 

At the end of last year, the results of the Social Progress Index study said that Portugal, in 18th place, is one of the best countries to live in, ahead of countries such as England, France, Spain and Austria. Portugal shone then for its good performance in terms of rights, freedoms and guarantees and for being a country considered inclusive.
Forbes magazine ranked Portugal as one of the best destinations for living through retirement, for being "one of the friendliest, easiest and safest countries in the world".

NATURAL BEAUTY 

For nature lovers, Portugal is a true paradise, since it gathers natural parks, mountains, rivers, lakes and a great biodiversity and fauna. With about 800 kilometres of Atlantic coastline, and never forgetting the wonderful beaches that fill our coast, Portugal also provides the practice of multiple water sports, such as surfing, kitesurfing, paddle surfing, water skiing and fishing, among others.

CULTURE 

In Portugal, the cultural offer is very diversified. As it could only be in a country with such an extensive and rich historical past as ours, cultural life is also intense. Theatre, revues, opera, shows, international exhibitions and a whole series of artistic activities make our country a desirable destination in this sense, which also embraces the cultural manifestation of communities from Asia, Latin America and Africa who live in our territory.

GASTRONOMY 

Compared to the rest of Europe, Portugal consumes more fish per capita and, together with the fact that we enjoy a mild climate all year round, we also enjoy fruit, vegetables and other fresh produce, which is produced in large quantities. The Portuguese diet is based on the famous Mediterranean diet, which is not only very healthy but also tasty.