Packing suitcases to rush to Portugal, decided to go with the whole family, share my thoughts about the beautiful country

A person always strives to live where there are prospects, where there is confidence in the future, where there is security. Therefore, it is difficult to blame those people who go to the most developed countries of the world, settle there, find work, learn a language, stay alive.

And today's edition. "Site" Let’s talk about what attracts post-Soviet residents life The westernmost state of continental Europe. What pros and cons can be found here?



The first thing to say is that this distant country has a warm, but rather diverse climate. In the north-west of Portugal, it rains more often, in the south the weather is more arid. And the warmest and longest summer is observed in the northeast of the country.



Portugal also boasts a rich history. Therefore, lovers of exploring castles and fortresses will definitely find something to do here. The Sera da Estrela mountain range, as well as the presence of the Atlantic Ocean near it, allow local residents and visitors to significantly diversify their leisure time.

In terms of security, Portugal is consistently among the top ten (and in recent years even the top five) world leaders. The crime rate here is low. The Portuguese themselves are friendly and friendly. And this attitude they have not only to each other, but also to visitors.



Living here is almost one and a half times more expensive than in the post-Soviet space, but still cheaper than in many European countries like Germany, Italy, Spain, Austria. By European standards, prices are quite reasonable. The quality of goods and services remains at the highest level.

For a comfortable stay in Portugal, it is enough to know English, which most residents know here. English is also present in the educational sphere, in many universities teaching is conducted in English. However, it is not possible to do without Portuguese, for example, when interacting with local government agencies.



Among the disadvantages, there is also something to note. For example, in many places it is impossible to pay with Visa or MasterCard cards, because the Portuguese themselves often use Multibanco cards. Therefore, you often have to carry cash.

Hot summer and rainy winter are also not for everyone. And the lack of central heating makes in cold weather or warm to dress, or get heaters. And the rhythm of life of the inhabitants of Portugal is peculiar.



Portuguese people love their calm rhythm of life. This is noticeable even in restaurants and shops, which easily close in broad daylight and do not work on weekends. Local residents are slow, measured, often late.

Here the concept of “saudade” is very stuck, which denotes a special emotional state. This so-called “Portuguese longing” is described as a complex mixture of nostalgia, light sadness and a sense of frailty of happiness. The Portuguese themselves believe that only they are capable of such a deep inner analysis. That makes them different from other people.



Of course, moving to Portugal is not for everyone. But everyone can learn a lot from these peaceful and calm people who managed to build a beautiful country in all respects. A place where many people are happy to go.

Have you been to Portugal? Would you like to visit this small country?