Free Healthcare for British Expats in Portugal
Don't be alarmed by forum posts about the NHS changing rules for Expats, it does not affect residents in Portugal.
Saturday, June 13, 2026
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Self Storage - Why do you need it?
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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
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Na Horta (In The Veg Garden) - June +
Here comes the summer! What can we look forward to in the garden in June?
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Na Horta (In The Veg Garden) - May +
Enjoy May – it’s the last month before the Big Heat.
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Na Horta (The Veg Garden) October +
October in your Vegetable garden in Portugal
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Na Horta (In The Veg Garden) November +
Things to do in November in your Veg Garden in Portugal.
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Na Horta (The Veg Garden) - March +
March is a busy time down in the veg patch.
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Days Out
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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
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Obidos International Chocolate Festival +
Óbidos Chocolate Festival takes place around March/April each year.
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Gois Bike Festival +
One of biggest Motorbike Festivals in Portual
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Festa dos Tabuleiros Part 3 +
Preparations for the Festa start early in Tomar.
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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
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Fish with Roast Peppers and Tomatoes +
This recipe is simple but very tasty and filling.
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Home Made Baked Beans +
For all of you who miss tinned baked beans read on.
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Courgette Fritters with Tzatziki +
A Greek recipe which is great for a picnic, a summer BBQ or as a starter.
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Meatballs with Endive and Potato Puree +
Here a very easy recipe for a typical Dutch dish.
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Milk Braised Pork +
Milk Braised Pork
Great Sunday Lunch or Family gathering.
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Book a Doctors Appointment in Portugal Online
How do you book an appointment with your Doctor in Portugal? You can go and queue (for up to an hour in rural areas) at the Centro do Saude and try to explain to the receptionist what you want or you can do it on-line!
European Health Insurance Card
The EHIC European Health Insurance Card (in Portugal Cartão Europeu de Seguro de Doença - CESD) only covers unplanned medical expenses and is not travel insurance.
How to Register at the Centro de Saude
Here is some information about How to Register with the Centro de Saude / Health Centre.
Healthcare in Portugal
The Portuguese Health System is universal and based on being resident in Portugal. Expats are entitled to receive state healthcare by registering as a resident and then with their local health centre (centro de saúde).