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.

Portugal Information

In this section we will include articles and information about Living in Portugal that do not fit into any other category in this section, such as the article about Embassy's and Consulates.

Business and Finance

Articles here are specifically related to Business and Finance that affect people in the Central Region of Portugal from the river Douro to the river Tejo. Obviously news across Europe and Portugal will affect people in Central Portugal but we aim to see how that affects the local area.

We have information about pensions, tax and other financial issues that affect Expats in Portugal.

Education in Portugal

We have current information covering areas from the Pre-school years, through to University and Adult Education in Portugal. When do you order school books? When are school holidays in Portugal? What do I need to get my children in to school?

Where can I learn Português?

Health & Wellness

Information about Living in Portugal,  Registering at the Health Centre, Alternative therapies and more.

People in Profile

Profiles of important people in central Portugal.

Pets and Animals

Information about keeping pets here or other animals.

House and Home

Many of our readers have been or are involved in a restoration or build project, or you probably know someone who is or has. We will tell you what to be aware of and where you can find help locally.

We don’t plan to give life histories of every build project in Central Portugal but we do want to give an insight and some hints and tips to those of you who want them. You can learn from the experience of people who have already done the things you are planning.

Travel and Transport

We provide information on travelling by road, rail, or air from Portugal and throughout Portugal, whether you are travelling local or visiting the Algarve you will find information here.. You will see around you big changes to roads in Central Portugal; there will be more information about these here.

Gardens In Portugal

Local knowledge on what to grow and where to grow it, as well as where you can buy it from. We have articles about making your garden bloom and creating your own Vegetable Plot. We now have a regular contributor for this page, so keep coming back to see the latest articles. If  any of you green fingered gardens can also put your hands to writing then please get in touch.

Renewable Energy In Central Portugal

Portugal is committed to sustainability and increasing their use of renewable energy production with major projects on Hydro Electric, Wave Power, Wind Power and Solar Electricity production.

How can you use or produce renewable energy yourself, on a smaller scale? We will have information about what is available here including grants and where else you might look for Renewable Energy sources, around Europe.

We would be happy to receive articles and contributions in any and all of these sections, so contact us if you have something to share.

Public / National Holidays

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Date varies each year
Date fixed every year 

1 Jan New Year's Day
40 days before Easter Carnaval
Good Friday
Easter Sunday
25 April Freedom Day/Republic Day
1 May Labour Day
10 Jun Portugal Day
23 Jun Corpus Christi
15 Aug Assumption
5 Oct Republic Day
1 Nov All Saints' Day
1 Dec Restoration of Independence Day
8 Dec Immaculate Conception
25 Dec Christmas Day