Expat Guide to Living in Peniche

Whether you're already living in Peniche or preparing to move to Peniche, our Expat Guide to Living in Portugal offers articles and reports submitted by expats about expat life in Peniche. For answers to specific questions, visit our Portugal Forum to talk with expats in Peniche.

Culture Shock in Peniche, Portugal

An expat in Peniche, Portugal talks about moving to Peniche and the culture shock he experienced. He never experienced "shock" as such. However, little things, experienced over months and months, seeped in and made him realized the cultural differences.

More Culture Shock Reports for Peniche

Culture shock is part of the settling in process. Knowing the different phases of culture shock and how other expats in Peniche handle it can be very comforting. Below are some of the responses from expats in Peniche:

Culture Shock in Peniche, Portugal

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Living Overseas Report

What are people's priorities in Peniche - work? family? socializing? What are the best ways to meet other expats? Are people accepting of racial, cultural and religious differences? Help other expats and people moving to Peniche by filling out our Living Overseas Report.

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Moving Overseas Report

What should you take with you when you move to Peniche? What should you leave behind? What type of housing and neighborhoods are typical for expats in Peniche? Help others moving to Peniche by filling out our Moving Overseas Report.

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International School Report

Parents are invited to answer questions about the schools that their kids attend (Pre-K through High School) in hopes of helping others moving to Peniche with the school selection process. If you have expat children who attend school in Peniche, take a few minutes to submit a School Review.

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Dream vs. Reality Report

Most expats have have "dreams" (and fears) about the expatriate experience before they moved to Peniche. If you are already living in Peniche, share how those "dreams" have been fulfilled, and how they have not by filling out our Dream vs. Reality Report.

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Overseas Retirement Report

Retiring abroad can be a great option for retirees seeking their dream lifestyle at an affordable price. Help other retirees, who are thinking about retiring in Peniche by filling out our Overseas Retirement report.

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Having a Baby Abroad Report

How did expats choose their doctors, midwives, hospitals? What is childbirth like in Peniche? Help other expats who are preparing to have a baby in Peniche by filling out our Having a Baby Abroad Report.

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Working Abroad Report

What's it like to find a job in Peniche? How difficult was it to obtain a work permit? What types are jobs are typical for expats in Peniche? Help others following in your footsteps by filling out our Working Abroad Report.

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Guide to Living in Peniche, Portugal

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Healthcare in Portugal

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Expat Report: Culture Shock in Peniche