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Moving to a new country definitely means discovering a new culture and history, as well as a new lifestyle. You may find many familiar ways of life in Portugal, but there may be some differences also. Although spectacular white beaches, fabulous food, superb local wine, great golf courses, extensive water sports and a delightful climate all play their part in life in Portugal, there is one additional diversion which should not be dismissed. After having taken them to travel a little through the different regions of the country, in this and the next numbers of WHY PORTUGAL I want to make you known a little of this cohesive but diverse reality that constitutes the Life Style Portuguese.
From the habits of daily life and special days, through history and culture, social eating habits and well-being, I hope to contribute to better know a country that increasingly presents itself as one of the best in the world to invest and live with Quality, Tranquility and Safety.
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THE BASICS Understanding Portuguese culture will definitely help you fit in with your new country. Portuguese families love receiving guests and when tourists visit their cities or villages, they love to learn more about them. This can be a great way to ask questions, meet new people, and gain an understanding of traditions in Portugal. The Portuguese are famous for their open-mindedness. You will find them friendly and welcoming, and learning some of the local language will go a long way to help relate to locals.
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When invited to someone's home, it is nice to bring a small gift, such as wine, flowers, or something sweet. If you've been invited over for dinner, try to arrive on time, despite the relaxed attitudes towards time in the country. Dinner in Portugal is often served around 8-9.30 pm, and lunch is taken between 12-3 pm.
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Its excellent location is certainly one of the most important assets of The Sé district (Cathedral) is the heart of Lisbon's Historic Centre, which for centuries was the preferred area of the aristocracy and the Royal Family, which was then located where is now the "Praça do Comércio", facing the “Tejo” River. Discreet façade facing South, total privacy, in a conditioned access area, and extraordinary brightness. The building has been fully renovated and updated, and the works were completed in 2020.This property also allows you to have your yacht or speedboat parked in the latest Marina de Lisboa, which is a 5m walk away, allowing you to enjoy a rare privilege in a large Capital. The final development of the wharves is being completed with the renewal of the Art Deco terminals of the river shuttles. Now thIS 2,3-kilometre is the most beautiful in Lisbon.
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LISBOA 19 ROOMS 8 BEDROOMS 11 BATHROOMS 937 m² / 10 085 sq ft Lot size 259 m²
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Religion is also an important aspect of Portuguese culture and lifestyle. The majority of the population of the country's residents identify as Roman Catholic, and religious festivals and gatherings are often seen in town squares, especially in smaller towns. Festivals such as Saints' Days can be popular social and cultural events, are often very important events in the Portuguese calendar. However, Portugal is accepting of all religionsin addition to Catholicism, you will also find those of the Islamic, Protestant, and Jewish faiths practising within Portugal, to name a few.
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THE BASICS Family is very important in Portugal, and family is seen as vital to social interactions within the country. Traditionally, children would stay close to home, even as adults, so they can help care for their parents, and to attend regular family gatherings, although this is not always the case in modern times. Families in Portugal can be quite large, and extended families enjoy coming together for special occasions.
Outside of work, the Portuguese are very social and enjoy a wide range of activities. Sport is extremely popular in the country, both to play and to watch. Football is by far the most popular sport, but rugby, cycling, basketball, and tennis are also enjoyed by many. Dining out, travel, and attending concerts, shows, and the theatre is also enjoyed by many in Portugal.
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Marinha Guincho is a luxurious touristic resort located in Cascais, at the heart of the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, with breathtaking views over Guincho beach. Between the sea and the mountains, 20 minutes from Lisbon and 25 minutes from the airport. Marinha Guincho covers an area of 25 he comprising 36 plots of land and 120 villas with sea views (construction represents under 10% of the resort's total area). The Villa is built, new, ready to live, sold without furniture. Floor less 1 Room Maid with Wc, Laundry, Technical Room, Hall, Elevator, Garage SPA, Turkish Bath, Jacuzzi Room, Indoor Swimming Pool, Bar, Gym, Indoor Garden. Ground floor Kitchen, Dining Room, Living Room, 2 Suites, Hall, Guest Toilet, Elevator, Technical Room, South-Facing Terrace. 1st floor 2 Suites with Closet, Hall, Elevator, 1 South Facing Terrace, 2 North-Facing Terraces.
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CASCAIS MARINHA GUINCHO Sintra-Cascais Natural Park
8 BEDROOMS 5 BATHROOMS
718 m² / 7 728 sq ft Lot size 1600 m²
PRICE € 6.000.000 $ 7.200.000
In a wider context, Portugal has a rich history in music and the arts, seen in the Celticinfluenced folklore of the north and in the Moorish architecture and musical legacy of the south. Either of the country’s major cities, Lisbon and Porto, will satisfy any yearning for a regular cultural fix. The Portuguese language became synthesized in the 12th century, when a lyrical quality was outstanding in both poetry and prose. Lyric poetry still flourishes. The tendency of fiction has been away from the romanticism of the 19th and early 20th centuries and toward realism. With the revolution and the end of the dictatorship in 1974, literature flourished; among the notable figures of the post revolutionary period Admired novelists in the late 20th and early 21st centuries included José Saramago, the last of whom won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1998.
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Its excellent location is certainly one of the most important assets of this Villa. 6 minutes from the iconic Guincho Beach, and half walls with the exclusive Quinta da Marinha, where you will find some of the most luxurious houses in Portugal, it is also surrounded by hospitals, excellent colleges and the best trade in the region. An excellent opportunity to reside on a street that was considered in 2020 one of the most expensive in Portugal, for the quality of the existing houses in it. t is inserted in a condominium with 6 houses and great privacy, with 3,600 m2 (38,750 ft2), enjoying the Villa of a deployment of approximately 300 m2 ( 3,229 ft2 ) of built area, terraces and gardens.It has a communal swimming pool, and access to its own garage by underground street. Built in 2005, it is distributed over 4 floors, with garden and private terraces.
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CASCAIS 5 BEDROOMS 5 BATHROOMS 364 m² / 3918 sq ft Lot size 3606 m²
PRICE € 1 150.000 $ 1 380.000
Portugal has a reputation for producing great footballers (Eusebio, Luis Figo, Ronaldo), if not a similarly creditable record in winning international trophies. That all changed in July 2016 when the national team became European champions .In the 21st century his feats were rivaled by those of Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal’s biggest football star in a generation. As elsewhere in much of Europe, basketball has grown in popularity. In individual events Portugal’s long-distance runners have proved exceptional, winning Olympic gold medals and world championships. Portugal’s long seacoast and mild climate make beach going a popular pastime, particularly in the Algarve. The country is also well known throughout the world for its many championship-level golf courses, especially in the south. In the 1990s Portuguese entrepreneurs began promoting Portugal as an ocean sports destination, drawing on a strong local tradition of sailing and surfboarding. As a result of this effort, the country has become a center for surf, or scuba diving, with a number of attractive sites Visits to Portugal’s many national parks are among the other popular recreational activities in the country.
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This magnificent building originating from the 16th century (built in 1560), intended for the gathering of nuns of Torrão is dedicated to Santa Marta, and a true jewel of the Secular Architectural Heritage of Alentejo. Located in Torrão, 77 mi from the center of Lisbon, and 39 mi from the sands of Comporta, the most elegant area of beaches South of Lisbon, suffers high damage with the earthquake of 1755, ruining part of the cloister. In the 20th century it was sold to a private who turned the church into a barn, and later into a furniture warehouse. It consists of two floors, being the ground floor warehouse, with 4 large rooms and patio, and the upper with 6 rooms. Affecting the use of warehouse and industrial activity, is classified as Architectural Heritage, but not considered as protected building. Rich in Historical Heritage is close to the Vale de Gaio Dam, providing conditions for the practice of the most varied leisure, sports and tourism activities.
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SETUBAL ALCÁCER DO SAL 10 ROOMS
1 955 m² / 21 054 sq ft Lot size 10 527 sq ft
PRICE € 750 000 $ 900 000
THE PORTUG Portuguese cuisine is primarily based on hearty peasant food and a Mediterranean diet. Seafood lovers will no doubt enjoy the impact of the country’s long Atlantic coastline on traditional dishes. Flavors and ingredients also vary across the different regions of Portugal. Another distinctively Portuguese gift to the world is its extensive culinary influence. Not only are Portuguese missionaries said to have introduced tempura to Japan in the 16th century, but the British staple of fried fish (peixe frito) came from Portugal a century later. If that weren’t surprising enough, Indian food would be a lot blander if the chilli pepper hadn’t been introduced by Portuguese traders to India around the same time. It is no secret that Piri Piri sauce is a Portuguese invention.
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No whistlestop tour of Portugal’s cultural tradition would be complete without reference to the importance of the Portuguese people’s ongoing love affair with coffee. On Lisbon’s leafy Avenida da Liberdade it is impossible to progress more than a hundred metres without passing a coffee hut or café selling a cup of bica for not much more than one euro. The Portuguese coffee culture brings people together, and the tradition of taking a coffee break mid-morning and/or after lunch is firmly entrenched in the national psyche.
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Portugal’s waters abound with fresh fish, the dried salted codfish known as bacalhau, now often imported, is considered the national dish. A seafood stew known as cataplana (for the hammered copper clamshell-style vessel in which it is cooked) is common throughout the country. In many areas meat is seldom eaten, although the Alentejo region is known for its pork and Trás-osMontes for cured meats. Cozido a portuguesa, a stew made with meats and vegetables, is a popular dish.
Breads, cakes, and sweets—the last one a legacy of Moorish occupation—take a variety of forms, with many regional specialties. Portugal is well known for its wide variety of cheeses.
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This uniquely featured Triplex apartment is located next to the "gateway" of Alfama, one of Lisbon's most typical neighbourhoods. The total reconstruction of the steel-structured property, along with the great quality of the design and finishing materials make it a reference product in the area. Alfama is one of the coolest areas of Lisbon. There you can found historical tradition and modernity. Place of fusion between new and old generations, is one of the best examples of popular culture of the City. Among discreet palaces of a traditional Aristocracy and modern buildings, usually hidden from the gaze of those who pass, it is possible to find pearls like this apartment of unique features. A few minutes walk from Santa Apolónia Metro Station, the new Lisbon Cruise Terminal, the city's new Marina, and the proximity to the Vasco da Gama Bridge, with its motorways connecting to Spain and the Algarve make this prime location an excellent option
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LISBOA 4 ROOMS 2 BEDROOMS 3 BATHROOMS
250 m² / 2 691sq ft
PRICE € 995 000 $ 1 194 000
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Nowadays the Portuguese have between 22 and 25 working days of vacation per year, not counting weekends and holidays. Many Portuguese take advantage of the summer holidays to go outside the country, but most decide to spend the summer in Portugal The majority of the population lives on the Coast, especially near the cities of Lisbon and Porto, the largest cities in the country. After spending a whole year living in or near the city, most Portuguese want to go away from the urban environment, usually to the beach. Most Portuguese like to spend the summer by the sea. In the North of Portugal, people go to small towns at the foot of the sea such as Caminha, Esposende or Póvoa de Varzim, or go to the Gerês National Park. Further south we reach the city of Coimbra, which in summer is deserted. Many people from Coimbra go to Figueira da Foz, a small town on the coast, just 50 km away.
As for the Lisbon region, the capital of Portugal. People usually go to the beaches on the West Coast, for example Nazaré, Peniche and Ericeira, which are very famous areas for surfing, or else go a little further south to the beaches of the Alentejo region, Comporta or the Costa Vicentina. Wilder beaches with less urban development, preferred by people who want a quieter holiday.
Continuing to the South of the country, we finally arrived in the region where most Portuguese from all over the country will spend holidays, the Algarve region. Fishing area, is historically the most touristic region of Portugal. There is still talk of the two archipelagos of Portugal: Madeira and the Azores.
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