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Lisbon and Its Surrounding Coast

Lisbon and Its Surrounding CoastVida Portugal Team Published on: 08/06/2026

From Alfama’s alleys to Cascais’ coast and Sintra’s mountains — an honest guide to living in and around Portugal’s capital.

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Peneda-Gerês: Portugal’s Only National Park

Peneda-Gerês: Portugal’s Only National Park

Peneda-Gerês: Portugal’s Only National ParkVida Portugal Team
Published on: 24/08/2026

Wild rivers, granite villages, ancient oak forests, and a way of life that hasn’t changed in centuries — Gerês is Portugal at its most untamed.

Hidden Gems
Marvão and the Alto Alentejo Border

Marvão and the Alto Alentejo Border

Marvão and the Alto Alentejo BorderVida Portugal Team
Published on: 19/08/2026

A medieval fortress on a granite peak, thermal springs, and one of Europe’s most dramatic views — Portugal’s hidden border country.

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Beyond the City: Living in Greater Lisbon

Beyond the City: Living in Greater Lisbon

Beyond the City: Living in Greater LisbonVida Portugal Team
Published on: 17/08/2026

Almada, Odivelas, Alcochete, and Palmela — the municipalities around Lisbon where the smart money (and the locals) are moving.

Lisbon & Surroundings
An Insider’s Guide to Lisbon’s Neighborhoods

An Insider’s Guide to Lisbon’s Neighborhoods

An Insider’s Guide to Lisbon’s NeighborhoodsVida Portugal Team
Published on: 10/08/2026

From the leafy grid of Campo de Ourique to the modern waterfront of Parque das Nações — how Lisbon’s neighborhoods actually live.

Lisbon & Surroundings
Expanding Your Horizons in Greater Porto

Expanding Your Horizons in Greater Porto

Expanding Your Horizons in Greater PortoVida Portugal Team
Published on: 03/08/2026

Matosinhos, Vila Nova de Gaia, Espinho, and Maia — the municipalities around Porto where locals actually live.

Porto & the North
The Rugged Energy of the Silver Coast

The Rugged Energy of the Silver Coast

The Rugged Energy of the Silver CoastVida Portugal Team
Published on: 20/07/2026

Surf breaks, medieval walls, and monster waves. Portugal’s central coast for those who want the real thing.

Silver Coast

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