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6 years ago

Setubal? General long term lodging

6 years ago
Ola from lovely Lisboa! We recently arrived in Portugal and have begun searching for a long term apartment, budget 800€ - 1000€. Lisbon is a top contender, especially since we do not have or want a vehicle, but we've found long term housing difficult to find and spendier than expected - especially in the parishes we prefer such as Príncipe Real.

We're going to check out Cascais based on the rave reviews on the forum but I'm not having luck finding any listings there in our budget. Portugal pros, fat chance? Is Estoril comparative in community feel? I

We loved the Algarve but the winter scene may be too quiet for us. Porto's winter weather may be too cool and wet for us.

Has anyone got any experience with Setubal? If so, what's your take on the liveliness, year-round weather, transportation, grocery options, and general welcoming of "new and head over heels in love with Portugal" transplants?

Lastly, does any one have experience (or see issues with) doing a half and half...say part time in one city/town and the other part of the year in a different place...much like a US snowbird?

Any and all replies and points of view welcome. Obrigada in advance...

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