Braga, Algarve and Azores are among the top 20 European destinations for North Americans to live, invest and work, according to criteria such as quality of life and health system. The selection of Best European Destinations was released by the US magazine Forbes and was based on “several criteria, including the existence of an international schools, quality of life, the health system, internet connection, proximity to airports with international flights, cost of living, active foreign community and a low crime rate”.

For non-Portuguese people, sometimes understanding the Portuguese can be a little tricky, but usually people fall in love with Portuguese hospitality and culture.

For many in the global North, retirement is a time to wave goodbye to workday stresses and discover an idyllic spot where you can take things easy. For some, it's a deckchair, for other it's a whole other country. For the lucky latter, the only question is…where to live?

Living And Retiring Overseas Post The Coronavirus—Three Top Options: The article from Forbes Magazine online tells their readers where will be the best 3 places in the world once the Coronavirus pandemic is behind us. And guess what, our beautiful ALGARVE is on Nº1! read further

In Portugal, there are many financial incentives to finance renovation projects that promote the building energy optimization. The government program called Edifícios mais sustentáveis Program 2020  is dedicated to individuals who want to invest in improving the energy efficiency of their property in Portugal. Private owners of properties built before the end of 2006 can ask for the refund up to 70% of their expenses related to energy optimisation.