Portugal was elected, for the fourth consecutive year, the Best Destination in Europe in the 2020 edition of the ‘World Travel Awards’, the ‘Oscars of Tourism’, a distinction awarded by professionals in the sector whose ceremony, this year, took place in virtual format. The city of Porto won the award for Best Destination ‘City Break’ (short trips) in Europe. Lisbon took the award for Best European Cruise Destination and the Algarve was again the Best Beach Destination in Europe and Madeira archipelago the best island destination in Europe. In total, Portugal received 21 awards in the tourism sector, in the various categories.

The tax benefit on the purchase of the first home in terms of IMT and Stamp Tax (IS) also benefits those over 35 years of age, as long as they purchase a property together with an eligible young person (under the age of 35)

Portugal is the 7th most peaceful country in the world, having dropped one position compared to the previous year while maintaining 5th position among European countries, by the Global Peace Index 2024

Anyone who owns a house, land or any other property must be aware of the deadlines for payment of the Municipal Property Tax (IMI). The date to pay the IMI started on May 1 and may extend until November for those who pay tax over 500 euros.

In response to the Algarve's drought, Lagoa's municipality implemented general measures to reduce & rationalize water use from 02/29/2024. Please be aware how and where it is expressly prohibited to use water.