Retiring in Portugal

Retire in Portugal

Last updated on Nov 27, 2021

Summary: Retirees share their experiences living in Portugal. What are the challenges and rewards of retiring in Portugal?

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What is it like to retire in Portugal?

"Cascais is a very vibrant city. There are many things going on all the time, and there is a lively expat community in Cascais. There are international people from all over the world, and there are many networking opportunities. There is music, sports, you name it. Lisbon is just a 30 minute train ride away and the list of things to there is endless and enticing," said a retiree who moved to Cascais, Portugal.

"Portugal is a country steeped in the arts, where many event or show is always going on , whether it be music, dance, visual arts, etc. There is a large British expat community here; I have only met one other American. There are all sorts of groups, from crafting, to card games, to outdoor enthusiasts," said another retiree in Tavira .

"There is a very active expat community, especially for women. There are many cultural attractions in the Lisbon area with lots of recreation. Lisbon has a lot of nightlife opportunities and transport to Lisbon is very easy from Cascais," commented one retiree living in Cascais, Portugal.

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