ILA Magazine: The World’s Best Places to Retire Overseas Subscribe Now and Save 35% about subscribing to International Living Magazine With more than 1,600 kilometres of coastline on the Atlantic Ocean, Portugal offers a variety of beaches to suit every taste, for sunning, surfing, kayaking, windsailing…you name it. Here’s a look at five great destinations in various regions of the country...
In our hunt for the perfect overseas retirement spot, Keith and I explored all over Europe but the moment we set foot in Portugal, a land of cobblestoned villages, castles and breathtaking beaches, we knew we were home. Here’s just some of the reasons why…
It’s often said a place has something for everyone. That’s not always true. But in the case of Portugal’s capital, Lisbon, you can bet on it. Whether you’re looking for great food, a vibrant nightlife, historical and cultural sites or just the simple life—enjoying lush parks, refreshing fountains and the lure of fresh-roasted coffee and creamy pastries at a sidewalk cafe—this is the place for you.
Michael J. Day zeroed in on Portugal as his overseas destination of choice because it offered him a lifestyle he loved. “It has hiking, mountain biking, surfing and sunny weather,” he says. Portugal also offered him a new language to learn, a calmer lifestyle and a lower cost of living. In fact, Portugal’s cost of Read more...
Mention Portugal and you may think of the Age of Discovery or an endless coastline of craggy Atlantic beaches. Most people think, “Romantic, but probably beyond my budget.” Not so. Start in Lisbon to begin your love affair with Portugal—because that’s exactly what it will be.
Portugal is a predominantly Roman Catholic country with a close-knit family ethic. Its rich culture results from many influences, including Celtic, Lusitanian, Phoenician, Germanic, Visigoth, Viking, Sephardic Jewish and Moorish. In recent decades...
The winter sun is toasty warm at the bayside outdoor cafe. Fisherman bring in the morning catch as steaming cups of coffee arrive, along with...
It’s often said a place has something for everyone. That’s not always true. But in the case of Portugal’s capital, Lisbon, you can bet on it. Whether you’re...
My husband Keith and I sit at our neighbourhood cafe, enjoying a coffee and ice-cold bubbly water. Our Maltese, Carson, appreciatively sniffs the fresh...
Situated on the Paseo del Espolon, with its interlocking arch of Plane trees, Restaurante Polison was a picture-perfect lunch spot on a mild Iberian afternoon earlier this year. Seated on the sunny patio, Keith and I tasted authentic tapas including Jamon Iberico, Spanish ham drizzled with olive oil and topped with coarsely cracked pepper and served with a basket of fresh bread—and drank the crisp white Albarino wine. The view was priceless and the lunch a steal at under $20 for two. The funny part is, we hadn’t even planned to be there.