Hey Portugal Magazine - Hey Portugal Magazine

Hey Portugal Magazine Edition 11 in the shops now! In case you haven't noticed, edition 11 of our popular printed magazine is in the shops. You can pick up Hey Portugal Magazine at many locations throughout central Portugal, Lisbon Porto and the Algarve. Read More
Did you know that there is a tax regime in Portugal where anyone can chose to send 0.5% of the tax they pay to a religion institute of their choice? The Greater Lisbon Chaplaincy is a worthy cause. Read More
There has been many post on various online forums in Portugal over the past year about the problems of getting small packages delivered to Portugal from the UK. There seems to be some common problems so Hey Portugal have decided to investigate. Read More
The UK foreign office has announced changes from 15th April 2013 to where passport applications for overseas Nationals are processed. Read More
If you like to do something a little different why not try picking cherries in Castelo Branco. This area of Central Portugal is well known for its' cherry crops. Hey Portugal has found this information on Cherry Picking Trips on the National Rail Website. It takes place on Saturday's from May to July, but check with cp.pt for booking deatails and conditions. Read More
There are lots of beaches in central Portugal, we have picked out 10 of our favourites. They are a mix of sea beaches (praia) and river beaches (praia fluvial). Read More

Delights of Transport

Express Coaches
Thanks to the EU-aided motorway network in Portugal, coach travel… Read More
Railway Travel
For keen travellers who do not wish to use a… Read More

In The Garden

Na Horta (In The Veg Garden) - March
March is the start of busiest time down in the… Read More
Na Horta (In the Veg Garden) - February
Things to do in February in your Vegetable Garden in… Read More

Something's Cooking

Texas Smokey BBQ Sauce
Texas Smokey Barbecue Sauce This makes a quick, authentic Smokey… Read More
Home Made Baked Beans
Home Made Baked Beans Here is the recipe you have… Read More

All New ?

Welcome to the new-look Hey Portugal website, we hope you like it. Although the look has changed you will still find the menus the same as before, with a few exceptions. If you do find anything not working properly please tell us.

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05.04.2013 - 05.21.2013Feira de Leiria

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05.21.2013Matosinhos Municipal Holiday

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05.22.2013Leiria Municipal Holiday

Life In Portugal

Living In Portugal brings it’s own set of joys along with problems and situations. Whether you have been here 20 years, 2 years, just arrived last week or are intending to move here in the future, you will find something here for you.

We don’t claim to know everything but what we do intend to do is plug some of those knowledge gaps in a simple and effective way. Lower down this page you will find a usuful list of National Holidays.

Day's Out

Caramulo Museum - The Art Of War Exhibition +
Whilst Caramulo Museum is principally a car museum offering visitors… Read More
Halloween and All Saints Day in Portugal +
In Portugal, All Saints’ Day is celebrated annually on the… Read More
Festa do Colete Encarnado Vila Franca de Xira +
Bull running is probably most famous in Spain where the… Read More
Its not all Fado! +
“Its not all Fado”Natalie White’s guide to the Portuguese music… Read More
Penela Presepio Christmas 'cribs' +
From 8 December to 8 January, the village of Penela… Read More
National Horse Fair at Golegã +
Golegã, located 30 km north of Santarém, is a small… Read More
Festa dos Tabuleiros Chapter 3 +
As winter draws in next summer’s spectacle of the Festa… Read More