Hey Portugal - About Portugal

Saturday, June 13, 2026

Self Storage - Why do you need it?

Storage Units are rare in Portugal - Why? Read More
Shopping online Post Brexit

Have you experienced problems shopping opnline post-Brexit from UK suppliers? Read More
How to Apply for a UK ETA

Applying for the UK ETA from Portual is a straightforward process. Read More
Meatballs with Endive and Potato Puree

Here a very easy recipe for a typical Dutch dish. Read More
Na Horta (In The Veg Garden) - May

Enjoy May – it’s the last month before the Big Heat. Read More

In The Garden

Na Horta (In The Veg Garden) - June +

Here comes the summer! What can we look forward to in the garden in June? Read More
Na Horta (In The Veg Garden) - May +

Enjoy May – it’s the last month before the Big Heat. Read More
Na Horta (The Veg Garden) October +

October in your Vegetable garden in Portugal Read More
Na Horta (In The Veg Garden) November +

Things to do in November in your Veg Garden in Portugal. Read More
Na Horta (The Veg Garden) - March +

March is a busy time down in the veg patch. Read More

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Days Out

Top 10 Beaches in Central Portugal +

There are lots of beaches in central Portugal, we have picked out 10 of our favourites. They are a mix… Read More
Obidos International Chocolate Festival +

Óbidos Chocolate Festival takes place around March/April each year. Read More
Gois Bike Festival +

One of biggest Motorbike Festivals in Portual Read More
Festa dos Tabuleiros Part 3 +

Preparations for the Festa start early in Tomar. Read More
Festa dos Tabuleiros Part 2 +

In the second of Hey Portugal's series about “Festa dos Tabulerios” in Tomar Sylvia and Peter take a look at… Read More

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What's Cooking

Fish with Roast Peppers and Tomatoes +

This recipe is simple but very tasty and filling. Read More
Home Made Baked Beans +

For all of you who miss tinned baked beans read on. Read More
Courgette Fritters with Tzatziki +

A Greek recipe which is great for a picnic, a summer BBQ or as a starter. Read More
Meatballs with Endive and Potato Puree +

Here a very easy recipe for a typical Dutch dish. Read More
Milk Braised Pork +

Milk Braised Pork Great Sunday Lunch or Family gathering. Read More

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Wendy Manning - Editor of Hey Portugal

Wendy Manning - The Editor of Hey Portugal Magazine.

New British Ambassador to Portugal

Mr Chris Sainty has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Portuguese Republic in succession to Ms Kirsty Hayes.

112 - EU Emergency Number

A 2012 survey of over 2,000 people across the UK found that only 14% know that dialling 112 in the UK will reach the emergency services and only 3% recognised it was the EU emergency number. Do you know what it is for?

Administrative Structure of Portugal

Portugal's government and administrative structure has changed many times in the past 100 years, since the New Republic was formed. Here is a brief summary to help you to understand the systems and the difficulties.