TOP 10 CITIES IN PORTUGAL TO LIVE

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If you are considering moving to Portugal to enjoy your retirement, invest in real estate, or whatever is your situation, you should have all the information it’s possible to facilitate the decision of each city of Portugal you’re going to live in.

We will give you all the material you need and tell you about our top 10 cities in portugal to live.

Top 10 Cities in Portugal

Our top 10 for 2022 is based on the socioeconomic performance by analyzing  dimensions such as business, tourism and quality of life, supported by the Portugal City Brand Ranking released annually with the aim of giving visibility to the different regions of Portugal, exposing the potential of each one. This information may be of interest to Portuguese citizens, tourists and even people interested in living in Portugal.

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1. Lisbon

The country's capital is rich in educational infrastructure, healthcare and culture, but has a high housing cost. Despite this, it is an affordable city with a lower cost of living compared to most European cities. Compared to other cities in the country, it is one of the most expensive. Lisbon is considered a business city with large business centers, attracting a lot of investment in the commercial area.

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2. Porto

The city of Porto has an excellent quality of life as it has green spaces, beaches, excellent gastronomy and transport diversity. 

The city was considered the best tourist destination for several consecutive years, therefore increasing the tourist offer and attracting investors to invest in hotels and tourist apartments. The cost of living is comparable to the city of Lisbon.

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3. Évora

Évora is a historic city, a UNESCO heritage site, where renting housing is cheap. It has excellent higher education and good hospitals. Its location allows you to explore places like Monsaraz, Elvas, Mértola and Marvão. It has good and fast transport connections to Lisbon. In recent years, tourist demand has increased, being a city in strong expansion and development.

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4. Funchal

It is located on the island of Madeira and is a city rich in green spaces and excellent access to education and health. However, there is some lack of employment in some areas, especially those related to industry and specialized services. It is a perfect destination for retirees, due to its great climate, tranquility and security, good hospitals and excellent cultural offerings. It is also very popular among tourists, especially due to its unmistakable beauty.

5. Ericeira, Mafra

Ericeira is a village that belongs to the municipality of Mafra, very characterized by tranquility, privacy and contact with nature, although tourism in this area has increased in recent years, reducing the tranquility in some months of the year. Also due to tourist demand, prices in the real estate market have risen, but the quality of life makes up for it.

It has a wet and cold climate derived from the magnificent beaches which have earned Ericeira recognition as the European capital for surfing.

6. Comporta, Grândola

Comporta is a region in the municipality of Grândola that has deserved the attention of many international figures due to the natural beauty never seen before. It is a natural refuge located 1 hour away from Lisbon. It is considered one of the most exclusive and authentic destinations on the Portuguese coast. Comporta has been asserting itself in high-end residential tourism in Europe and, largely due to this fact, the cost of living has been increasing despite being a region that takes a very traditional day to day life.

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7. Aveiro

The city of Aveiro has history, culture, several monuments, excellent higher education and reasonable healthcare. However, it sees the environment as a negative point, due to the fact that it is close to large industrial centers with very polluting factories. On the other hand, it represents access to diverse employment opportunities.

8. Lagos & 9. Portimão

Both cities of Lagos and Portimão are located in the region of Algarve. It is a popular area for summer vacations, despite being sunny most of the year. The Algarve region attracts thousands of tourists every year, which influences the cost of living of the population that resides here. Algarve attracts a lot of hotel investment and offers many job opportunities, especially in the summer months.

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9. Cascais

Cascais is one of the main cities in Portugal and the fifth largest in the country. It is located just a few minutes from Lisbon and attracts many people for its beaches and mild climate. The city is known for its high quality of life, and is sought mainly by the upper-middle class. For these reasons it has been a popular destination for retirees.

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