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Porto - a gem in Portugal

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Guest writer: Jonathan Gharbi de Maré

Porto. What a gem. A perfect destination for those who want to discover a historic city over a weekend and enjoy sunsets and Portugal's cosy atmosphere. 

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Moving to Portugal - Kristina's story

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Today we present a guest post by Kristina from My Portugal.

Hello, my name is Kristina and I have moved to Portugal from Sweden. There are two of us but only I have moved, my other half is moving down a little later. In this guest post I want to tell you about my experiences in connection with the move. Moving to a completely new country where you don't know the language and most things are new is no walk in the park. It was a journey that was not always easy, but I have no regrets. I usually say that my only regret is that I didn't move sooner.

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Hot cycling and hiking in Portugal

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Want to go hiking in Portugal? Or perhaps cycling? Outdoor recreation is the new hot thing in Portugal if you believe the country's representatives. On Monday evening, we mingled at the Portuguese Embassy in Stockholm while seeing lots of inspiring pictures. And we were actually extra curious about one specific region ...

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Guest of the Week: Anna and Jan Nordfors, settlers in Portugal

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Anna and Jan Nordfors met in 2003 and not long afterwards they invested together in a farm in rural Portugal. At the time of purchase, the farm lacked exactly all the amenities of life, including a house, but that didn't stop Anna and Jan. They simply built a house themselves and in the meantime, for more than 6 years, lived in their caravan Tjosan.

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Guest of the Week: Åsa Winald, Swedish expatriate in Portugal

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Åsa Winald lives with her husband Sverker and their daughters Frida and Jonna in a small seaside village outside Lisbon, Portugal. The family moved from Sweden a few years ago because they wanted to find the best surfing waves and because they longed to get away - to Bortugal.

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Spain vs Portugal - what is it like to go on holiday?

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Now we've spent about a month in Portugal and about a month and a half in Spain. So what do we think? We like both Portugal and Spain, but in different ways. We probably like Portugal the most, as we find it more beautiful, less exploited and cheaper. Spain, on the other hand, has surprised us with beautiful and interesting cities such as Seville, Valencia and Tarragona.

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5 things to see and do in Tavira, Portugal

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Tavira in Portugal is a lovely town on the Algarve coast, with beautiful old houses, small shops and outdoor cafes. There are also opportunities for sunbathing and swimming, and of course there are campsites and hotels. Here are five things to see and do in Tavira, Portugal.

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Vilamoura in Portugal - an exclusive holiday resort

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Vilamoura in Portugal is for those looking for an exclusive holiday resort, with five-star hotels and luxury yachts. We have now left Albufeira and headed east in Portugal. Our first stop was in Vilamoura, near Quarteira, where we went down to the marina and the beach.

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Food, wine and prices in Portugal

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When you're abroad, it's always fun to browse the supermarkets! When the prices are good, like here in Portugal, it's even more fun. Perhaps the cheapest is at chains like Lidl, but it has been nicer to shop at the store Continente.

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15 things to see and do in Lagos on the Algarve Coast

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There is much to see and do in Lagos on the Algarve coast in southern Portugal. Lagos is a pleasant and tourist-friendly holiday town with beautiful beaches and a fine harbour. From beautiful churches and forts to boat trips and amusement parks, this city has a history as an old seafaring town. We've listed all the things you don't want to miss in Lagos on the Atlantic coast. Plus, we've got a great place to park your motorhome if you're travelling by caravan.

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