The 12 Best Cities to Live in Portugal in 2024
The question isn't why Portugal but where in Portugal? Josh from ExpatsEverywhere gives you the top 12 cities in Portugal for 2024. Let's take a look at location, climate, healthcare, food, and so much more so you can make an informed decision on where you should live.
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Chapters -
00:00 - Intro
00:26 - Healthcare Ranking
01:02 - City 12
02:04 - City 11
03:17 - City 10
04:19 - City 9
05:59 - City 8
06:48 - City 7
07:47 - City 6
09:00 - City 5
10:18 - City 4
11:37 - City 3
13:09 - City 2
14:30 - City 1
Great job! I am a portuguese from Braga, and a plus i would mention is that Braga will recive high speed trains in 2030-2035, the project is confirmed and this will conect Braga-Vigo(spain) in 30 min and Braga - Porto airport in 20 min. Coimbra and Aveiro will also benefit a lot from this project reducing the time to Porto/Lisbon by hours.🙂
Thank you very much. Maybe Braga will be #1 in the 2035 video! :-) - Josh & Kalie
Braga has a university, and a great vibe! Braga has a big Brazilian expat community. It was one of my favorite cities in Portugal. As opposed to Coimbra, which was a bit startling, because there were people shooting up drugs at the entrance to the grocery store. Sinatra, however, takes the cake! Absolutely magnificent!
@@ExpatsEverywhere Would have loved a final list with the cities listed by healthcare, with the green ones at top, the red ones on the bottom. They all run together as the video rolls by, so a final list would be helpful, especially for retirees for whom healthcare access is a particular consideration. For example, I only recall Porto as green; Gaia was yellow (?), but of course bing adjecent to Porto it could still be a good choice. And that brings me to my second wish list item. An indication of how long it would take to get from each yellow city to a green city. A 20 minute distance is very different from 90 minutes... But thanks for the video. Very informative. Maybe a video dedicated to expat retirees in the future, or did you already make one recently? Last, has the tax benefit for expat retirees completely disappeared? Does this mean 47% tax on all passive income, such as social security, 401Ks, etc. That would be a deal-breaker. Pension income was not taxed for 10 years. I could take 10%, maybe 15%, maybe even 20% if it did not have a timeframe limit (if it was locked in). But a marginal tax climbing to 47%? I would think that would eliminate 90% of new incoming retirees and their money...
@@ExpatsEverywhere Super beautiful video!! Where is the garbage!! I have been many places and haven’t any memories of such clean walkways and streets ❤ Your little girl is a fantastic mix of you two making her really cute! 😊
@@JuanMoreno-wo5yb Thank you very much, Juan. - Josh & Kalie
With all of this natural beauty and cultural diversity, how can anyone not choose Portugal as their holiday destination or permanent home?? 😃
Well, there could be a few reasons like the totally dysfunctional bureaucratic system that you have to deal with.
@@pbohearn Well, the bureaucracy is surprisingly still less dysfunctional than some of the other places in the world I've lived including Italy, Spain and Canada...
Just like California. Unfortunately California got rekt after decades of incompetent politicians and policies
@@DarthFurballexcuse me Canada? Ur fuckin right?
@@pbohearnor the healthcare system falling apart.
Nice list. Here's mine, fwiw. :) 12. Guimaraes. 11. Loule. 10. Leiria. 9. Tavira. 8. Caldas da Rainha. 7. Porto. 6. Braga. 5. Cascais. 4. Lisbon. 3. Viana do Costelo. 2. Coimbra. 1. Setubal. Honorable mention: Viseu.
Nice list. Setubal district has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world.
Thanks for sharing your list, Tom! - Josh & Kalie
You missed Sintra 😊
For the life of me, I don’t know why Viseu doesn’t make the cut in these ranking videos.
We've been looking at Tavira. Mediterranean climate, close to Spain, close to the rest of the Algarve, a bit less expensive... However, housing seems very limited in Tavira and not as inexpensive as you might think as well. Porto looks attractive, but perhaps overcast and/or rainy too much? I understand Coimbra is pricey (?), and Setubal may not be next to our metropolitan area of choice (Lisbon)?
Your accent for city names is as impressive as rare. Congrats!
Geez, thank you! That's really nice. - Josh
@@ExpatsEverywhere I was thinking the same thing. Your Portuguese has come a long way!
Good video, Josh. Could I give you a challenge? Make a video about Central Portugal. No farther north than Aveiro, no farther south than Leiria, but stay off the coast. And the last parameter - towns with 50,000 people or less. There are so many scenic, historic towns in this area. You would be the first to do a video like this that I've seen (and I live in Central Portugal so my radar's up!). Obrigada
Thank you, Beth. I don't think we're willing to accept that challenge. We couldn't do it justice. These videos take a lot of resources (time, money and sometimes both) to do. There's probably a reason that there's not a comprehensive video guide out there about the topic. My guess is that it just wouldn't get people's attention. I mean, there's an outside chance that it's done like a Peter Santenello-style, but unfortunately, that's just not us. You know? We don't have a car, we have Cia in school, our audience isn't the Santenello-style, so straight out of the gate it wouldn't get the views for KZhead to pick it up. Sorry, that's just my honest response. I'm sure it's not what you wanted to hear but it's the truth. We simply couldn't pull it off well. - Josh
You'd be missing a great vacation with the Kids in the Zêzere river beaches
"No farther south than Leiria": I couldn't agree more. Leave the Médio Tejo out of the YT spotlight, we want our hidden gems to continue hidden.
@@module79l28 "Bravo"...as a curious wandering American, who is just beginning in kicking the tires on a new settlement, while on the back porch of life, some places should remain respected and sacred. Protecting the home team and culture is job #1. Your country will remain on my short list to explore.
@@module79l28 expat's spoiling Portugal... Hmmm.
Just as I'm researching this topic your newly created video on the subject appears! Thank you Josh and Kalie! You are the best!
Cool! We're glad it's good timing. - Josh & Kalie
Excellent guide. I think Tavira, Guimaraes, Lagos, Faro, Coimbra, Setubal and Nazare deserve a mention. Also if you can stand the summer heat in Beja, then you should consider Évora. Also Caldas Da Rainha is losing its main hospital so should really have a red light. Keep up the good work.
Caldas is losing its main hospital?! That’s major! Do you have a web link with details about when this will happen? Thanks!
Enjoyed the multiple city guide! Great info!
Thank you. We're glad that you enjoyed it. - Josh & Kalie
thanks so much, great overview! Much needed!
Glad it was helpful! We appreciate the feedback. - Josh & Kalie
Excellent video, comprehensive, well produced AND well PRONOUNCED!! Muito Bem !! ❤️🇵🇹💚
Thank you! - Josh & Kalie
I really appreciate this video. Great job! We are always scouting for a new location in Portugal for when our lifestyle changes and Lisbon no longer works for us. Including Serenity's ratings was very beneficial since we have been customers for over a year now and couldn't imagine not having their services. We have crossed many of these locations off, but you reminded me that we have not visited Ericeira. Ericeira might remind of us our old home in Huntington Beach which is Surf City USA. Time for a road trip up there. Thanks!
Thank you for this video, very informative
Great information, good job!
very well done, thank you!!
Thank you! - Josh & Kalie
Thanks for this video Josh. I will be in Porto in the next few weeks and I am excited.
You're welcome. Thanks for the comment. We hope you enjoy Porto! - Josh & Kalie
A-mazing! Wow. Thanks for sharing.
Great video, very well put together and very comprehensive. Really liked the details about what the city is known for and what activities one can do in their free time.
Thank you very much! We've got individual videos that are more comprehensive for these cities and towns. The ones we don't have we're making in the next few months. - Josh & Kalie
This video was very helpful. Thank you.
This is a helpful video! Thanks! Seixal is on my list to visit, as well as a longer stay in Faro (I only spent 1 day there, last June), which Loulé is very close. I was going to visit in February, and my friends in Portugal told me the carnival in Loulé was a good idea. But, Nick commented on one of his videos, he wasn’t such a fan of that carnival. He said something about cold, 1/2 dressed girls. Anyway, I’ve decided to wait, and have a longer trip in May-June.
I lived in Ericeira for 6 months and definitely it is like you said. Very cool vibe and beautiful.
Thanks for sharing. - Josh & Kalie
Excellent and informative video. Thanks Expats team!
Thank you, Robin! We appreciate it! - Josh & Kalie
Thanks! Great work and super helpful!!
Thank you so much for the channel support. We're glad you found the video helpful. - Josh & Kalie
I want to express my appreciation for your exceptional content about Portugal. Your work is commendable, and I wish you continued success. I am located in Setubal and would be delighted to extend my hospitality whenever you guys decide to visit, offering my assistance to explore the natural beauty of Setubal.
Thank you very much! We appreciate the generosity. - Josh & Kalie
Great information in this video. Thank you!
Thank you, Priyanka! - Josh & Kalie
Pour Moi, PORTUGAL & JAPAN Are The Two Most Beautiful, Fabulous and Diverse Countries In The World! I LOVE Them Both More Than Anywhere Else On Our Planet; and I've Travelled Extensively To Most Countries...(Not Australia, New Zealand Or Mauritius...Yet) Thanks For The Video.🌹 xox
Great video, Josh and Kalie! I love that you threw in shots of your big trip the other year, so we got to see old faces. (Hi Carl!)
Thank you very much! :-) - Josh & Kalie
Excellent video! ☺
Thank you! - Josh & Kalie
Nice breakdown Josh...hope I can get there one day
Thank you very much. We hope so too. - Josh & Kalie
Nice vid, would have like to see you mention what you think of each city as far as car dependency, walkability, and public transportation as well as medium rant prices. A bit of background or better explanation on how and why you ranked the cities the way you did
Very nice list! My family is from the Valpacos/Chaves area in the north. Definitely worth checking those cities out too! Very close to Spain
Thank you. We plan on filming in Chaves this year. - Josh & Kalie
Looks like you are getting your tongue around Portuguese. Great info, thanks.
Thank you. We're going to keep practicing of course. It needs to get better. - Josh & Kalie
Incredible accent with some of these city names, Josh. Awesome!
Keep the great jobs guys!!
Thank you! - Josh & Kalie
Great video. Will be moving to the Azores (Terceira) in about three years. Met my wife there in 1993 and we are about to retire and return. Will be doing tons of travel around Portugal. Spent 2 weeks in the Algarve a few years back stayed in Praia de Luz.
I can't believe Lagos didn’t make it on your list. It's the best! 🙂
Is Lagos doable carless?
Lagos is excellent, I love Lagos, but it is more expensive than all other municipalities mentioned.
Cool. Tell us why you love it! - Josh & Kalie
@@ExpatsEverywhere Since the 1970's there was a colony of artists in Lagos. The artists have spread out to less expensive pockets. Today Lagos is a large city but the coast has not lost its beauty. Restaurants are excellent, where to enjoy the best seafood with the best ocean view. Housing is more expensive than smaller towns to the interior... Along route 125 you'll find the artists studios, ceramists, etc...
I second that sentiment. I think the Algarve is underrated. There's isn't another part of Portugal with so many historic, picturesque, and vibrant towns all within 1 1/2hr drive. That's why I chose Portimao. If you combine Alvor and Ferragudo across the bridge where else can you have great beaches, restaurants, coastline hiking trails, good weather year round, lovely countryside to go motorcycling. If love an active lifestyle and the outdoors, it's hard to beat the Algarves.
Very good information. Ericeira is my favorite.
Thank you! #12 for the win for you! - Josh & Kalie
You should cover cities in Beira Alta & Beira Baixa for those looking for a quieter & more rural lifestyle. Those areas are gorgeous!!
Great video Josh. I’m between Ericeira and Caldas… I love the West Coast. Coming from a land-locked (with rivers of course)l place 8-9 hours drive to the ocean… I’m planning to spend the rest of my life, with8n walking distance of the coast! Cheers ~
Thank you! 🙏 We're glad that you liked it. - Josh & Kalie
Hi... Maybe yourself are not familiar that it also snows in Portugal, and a lot of people likes it a lot. So i dare you to go to "Serra da Estrela" this winter (if you are allowed to get to the top because of the snow). There are gorgeous places nearby with different cultures and foods on the surrounds of the mountain. The most popular city nearby is Covilhã, but you can also explore Guarda, Fundão (visit in spring to see the flourish of cherry trees) or Castelo Branco. People that prefers the country-side will also find these places a good place to live or visit. Enjoy this trip :)
Thank you Josh and Kalie! will you in the future can create a video of best places to live outside the city?
You're welcome. Thanks for the comment. Do you mean villages and towns? - Josh & Kalie
@ExpatsEverywhere yes please, places that are away from the city noise and rush. More relaxed lifestyle.
@@amirk.2148 I'm not sure if we can do an aggregated video on it but I believe we'll be able to highlight some of them and interview individuals already living there. In fact, we've already interviewed several people on our podcast that are there. - Josh
Thank you
wooohooo Figueira da Foz made the list! my home sweet home :)
You forget Évora, a great city to leave as well Lagos. Two beautiful cities.
I’m glad Setúbal didn’t make your list because it’s high on mine and don’t want it to become too well advertised. 😊
:-) There's a reason it didn't make it on 2024's list. ;-) - Josh & Kalie
@@ExpatsEverywherePray tell….
Great video , may I ask you to have a look on the city of Tomar , knights of Templares and the oldest synagogue in iberic peninsula as one of many interesting points .
Good video, nice summaries of the various towns. My one recommendation - show the location for at least a few seconds. We don’t know the areas that well yet, it would be nice to have a bit to really see where these places are located. Otherwise, good info, thanks!
Thank you very much. It's probably best to jump on Google map or Google Earth and start to plot the locations of the cities and towns that you liked, that way you can take your time to familiarize yourself with the geography. I'm not saying this to be snarky, it just makes more sense to take as much time as you need to really see where these places are and judge the distance from one another after the video wraps. Thanks for the compliments! - Josh
Excellent! Thank you for bypassing the popular places lol
Our pleasure! - Josh & Kalie
Thanks for this, very informative. Good job!😊
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the feedback! - Josh & Kalie
Josh your pronunciation is getting on-point!
Geez, that's really nice! Thank you very much. I do wish I could speak the language better. I'm also really trying to improve the "lh" sound, which I didn't have to worry about in this video. HAHA - Josh & Kalie
Agreed that almost all of your city names have become quite good. Just two very minor adjustments: open, short e in Beja (not Beija) and separate syllables in Ra-inha. Otherwise, perfect!
@@luisgomes4929 Really good point. I can definitely hear my mistakes. Thanks! - Josh
You should check Montijo, its increasing a lot and very near to Lisbon, with great amenities.
I love the Medical rankings as that should be critical for anyone looking at retiring in Portugal
Thanks for the love. - Josh & Kalie
Beautiful ❤ places
You further confirm why I chose Gaia (thus greater Porto) as my "retirement" home. Muito obrigada. Go Dragoes!!!!
Wonderful! Glad to hear it! Força Porto. - Josh & Kalie
Cool. But our favorite places were Carvoeiro and Nazare. Both interesting and easy to get to.
Your Portuguese is incredible!
I don't believe it's incredible (yet), but thank you very much. It's really nice to hear. - Josh
Josh - Excellent work as usual. I think we should exclude Ericeira and include other lesser known town😉. However, if you’re back in Ericeira, we would love to host you and family☺️. Kim &Gregg. We met in Malta:).
Thank you very much, Kim & Gregg. Are you asking us remove Ericeira so more people don't find out about it? - Josh & Kalie
Correction: the island of Madeira IS NOT named after fennel, contrary to the capital Funchal. Fennel is "funcho" or "erva doce" (sweet herb). Madeira means wood, the island of wood, due to the thick forest found by Portuguese navigators when they discovered the island.
We're talking about Funchal. It's named after the word "funcho" or fennel in English. - Josh
@@ExpatsEverywhere yes, absolutely. The banner indicated that the island Madeira was named after fennel, thus my comment.
Hi Josh I enjoyed your new video with the healthcare component added. As you know, many expats are relocating to Pt for retirement. Healthcare is a huge priority in searching for the best new home. Do you know of a place where we can look for the best information for cities in Pt. I want more “green” dot places when selecting the best place for me. Thanks for sharing ❤😊
Hey, thanks for the feedback! We definitely know and realize that. It's really difficult to source this information at least in English so we've generally gone to Serenity to ask them. They've got a list of Green Dot places :-) - Josh
LOVED this video Josh and Kalie!! In your opinion, for a US couple that is fluent in Portuguese, retired, mid 50s, empty nesters: PORTIMÃO or SETUBAL?
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The obvious answer to that question is; For personal tastes, other people's opinions are unnecessary, you have to go, see, know and choose for yourself.
@@lostinreverie2183 😆 never!
@@antoniodejesusviveiros528 yeah I know but I value their opinion and would take it into account
Aww, thank you! Both places are nice but have their flaws. I'm leaning towards saying Portimão over Setúbal because outside of the city center, it's not particularly nice and the city center does shutdown kind of early, however, if that's your cup of tea, then it's better than Portimão in that regard. - Josh & Kalie
Putting the health comparison in was a genius move! How many of these cities can I live in without a car? Just asking for a friend 😁. Tommy
Metro only around Lisbon and Porto. However, cities in Portugal are not so big. You can use public transportation in Braga, Coimbra ou Aveiro (medium sized cities). I love Braga...
Thanks, Tom. I really just depends on how walking oriented you want to be and how much freedom to get from city to city that you want. Does that make sense? Most if not all of these cities/towns have walkabout amenities for daily living and uber/bolt/taxi can fill in the gap. - Josh & Kalie
Public transport in Coimbra is very poor...and getting worse (3rd world level), managed very badly.
Thanks u
Just be aware that house prices and rental prices are ridiculously expensive and not at all realistic. Many Portuguese are having to leave because they can't afford to live here
What happened to the color coding of each city? After the concept was introduced, I didn’t hear it applied to the cities.
having lived in Caldas da Rainha I can clearly say that this is what you find online - the reality is very different and I would not recommend anyone moving into this particular area of the country for many different reasons.
Really? Because Caldas da Rainha has one of the most recognized foreign communities now and those that live there seem to love it, although, we personally wouldn't live there. It seems to work for a certain type of person. It sounds like that's not you. - Josh & Kalie
how do i find the braga expat meetups?
Porto and Gaia are the same city basically. Thats how we view ourselves. Also it was the same city 100 years ago
Great video. We are thinking to move to Portugal from Israel. What would be safe place to live with 4 year old daughter that is energizer. We are concerned about education and safety. What would you recommend?
I was very disappointed to see that Figueira da Foz got a red for healthcare as that is one of the places I am considering. I do wish you'd gone into more detail about what went into marking a location as green yellow red.
Healthcare decreased in quality all over the country over the last years
What are the “green” towns for the health care?
Not mentioned in this video? For a comprehensive list, contact Serenity. We honestly reached out to them with our list of 12 and asked them to help rate them using our system (green, yellow and red). We didn't ask them about any places outside of the 12 and we were surprised by some of the colors assigned. They're the pros though. - Josh & Kalie
Man - Ericeira and the west cost from the north of lisbon is not a maditeranian weather, but atlantic - its cold and humid in winter
The Köppen climate classification is one of the most widely used climate classification systems. Continental Portugal is classified as either Csa, Csb, and Csc depending on where you are. Where is this Atlantic climate classification you're referring to? Csa = Hot-summer Mediterranean climate; coldest month averaging above 0 °C (32 °F) (or −3 °C (27 °F)), at least one month's average temperature above 22 °C (71.6 °F), and at least four months averaging above 10 °C (50 °F). At least three times as much precipitation in the wettest month of winter as in the driest month of summer, and the driest month of summer receives less than 40 mm (1.6 in). Csb = Warm-summer Mediterranean climate; coldest month averaging above 0 °C (32 °F) (or −3 °C (27 °F)), all months with average temperatures below 22 °C (71.6 °F), and at least four months averaging above 10 °C (50 °F). At least three times as much precipitation in the wettest month of winter as in the driest month of summer, and the driest month of summer receives less than 40 mm (1.6 in). Csc = Cold-summer Mediterranean climate; coldest month averaging above 0 °C (32 °F) (or −3 °C (27 °F)) and 1-3 months averaging above 10 °C (50 °F). At least three times as much precipitation in the wettest month of winter as in the driest month of summer, and the driest month of summer receives less than 40 mm (1.6 in). - Josh
lissabon ist eine interessante und kulturelle city welcome to portugal😊😊
Hello Josh I was looking at living in or near to Caldas da Rainha since I do pottery here in the US so it would be nice to do the same in Portugal. I have looked on line for properties there and nearby cities, but the number of agencies and or agents seem woefully sparse. Can you put me in touch with the ex-pat community there so that I can get a better handle on a search. Muito obrigado a você
Hi Eric, shoot Kalie an email at info@expatseverywhere.com with this message and I think she'll be able to help you out. - Josh
You missed Sintra, is unique and everyone can and will recognize some of the fauna from their country of birth.
As a healthcare professional, caregiver for aged on a job seeker visa ,which city who you advise i settle in, so i can book my flight reservation to the city please.
Coimbra didn't make it!!!???
Not for us in 2024. It just missed out. - Josh & Kalie
Nobody wants to live in Coimbra.
Coimbra was good to live in maybe ten years ago. Now, public transport is a joke, services are a joke, too crowded, unsafe, overwhelming traffic, dead fish floating in the stinky river...Nobody wants to live there.
Whats the site to follow your purchase ?
Here it is www.youtube.com/@LetsGetBuildingWithJandK 😊 Thank you for asking. - Josh
hallo freunde ich war einmal in portugal an der schoenen algarve die algarve hat mir sehr gut gefallen wuerde gerne wieder einmal nach lissabon fliegen ❤😊
I think Coimbra should be on the list as a tie with Aveiro or dare i say instead of
Fair enough. Why would you put it over Aveiro? - Josh & Kalie
@@ExpatsEverywhere For me its more of just a feeling. Aveiro, Coimbra and Fig.da Foz are equal distance from my "vacation home"(parents house) and I always visit all three when I'm there, but Coimbra with its University, the narrow streets of the Baixa and the overall history and architecture just feels like the Portugal I want my kids to see and love as much as I do. From a numbers point of view, you were right to include Fig da Foz @ 1,996euro, and Aveiro @ 2,084euro, but Coimbra for all it offers isn't that much more @ 2,138Euro/month.
Coimbra's quality of life decreased immensely over the last years. Unfortunately does not deserve to be on the list. It has a great University, though.
Maybe we should have listened to your video before taking our decision. We have spending 5 weeks in Portimão (in the algarve region), first this city is very beautiful, great restaurants outside tourists center. This being said I would compare Portimão to Atlantic ciity with the noises and young crowd who comes at the beginning of school break and love to party and drink. Each night we are awakened by their shouting and noises. We rented a beautiful apartment near the beach but would never have thought the night life would have so nosy. Some people living here told us that the cities on the Atlantic side are very humid and it makes them feel even colder during the beginning of the year. Do you agree? Are all cities with beaches all noisy and have night life like in Portimão?
Hi! No, Portimão is probably the "worst" for that. It's known to be that kind of destination. Humidity is a "problem" in many areas of Portugal not just cities and towns along the Atlantic. The interior of the country can be very wet and cold in the winter and hot and dry in the summer. Choose wisely as to what will fit your needs, wants, and desires. :-) - Josh & Kalie
We were seriously considering retiring to Portugal but I have heard so many stories about the terrible standard of health care.
Some places in Portugal have great healthcare and the overall health rating of the country is fairly high. You have to choose wisely. - Josh & Kalie
It is getting worse, by the way.
What do you think about Sesimbra?
Shhhhhhhh……please keep this gem a secret 🤫
This video does shurely not show the best places in PT. They even mix under pictures of other citys (Tavira roman bridge and Ria Formosa). It's a promotional video for strange underdogs. And the north is freezing cold in winter.
You could add like fifty more cities on this list with ease
Maybe not 50 but we get what you mean. - Josh & Kalie
The top city is the city you live in, and when you talk about Loulé you show video of Tavira. 🤔
We showed Tavira in the context of water activities being nearby. Is that the clip you're talking about? Boating activities or something I believe it was. Yea, we actually believe that PRT/VNG is the best, which is why we continue to live here, you know? But more than that, we had a long debate about it and we really wanted to sign the light on VNG because it's value is really good right now and you basically have all the amenities of Porto in the context of where to move to and live in in 2024. - Josh & Kalie
Então se escolheu o Porto para viver é NATURAL que o fez depois de ver muitas outras cidades ou vilas para viver, assim, faz sentido que depois o Porto ele faça uma lista de todas as outras Questão de lógica. Ilógico seria por o Porto em ultimo ou nem o mencionar
it does at least appear to be biased, and more shocking is that you admit at the beginning of the video that Lisbon is not included at all and then have no explanation for that. So you’ve made Porto number one and Lisbon not on the list. Come on now.
@@pbohearn Mas que COMENTÁRIO ABUSIVO..Mas as pessoas são obrigadas a gostarem, ´so PARA AGRADAREM AOS OUTROS?Não colocou Lisboa porque achou que enão o deveria fazer por qualquer motivo como o contrário também já vi.Mas toda A GENTE É OBRIGADA A GOSTAR DE LISBOA? QUE DITADURA DE OPINIÃO:
@@ExpatsEverywhere Yes, that was the clip I was talking about. Thanks for the explanation. Makes sense.
So, Portugal attracts many retirees. How could THEY not want to live only in the Green Healthcare cities? And people with kids? And…everyone? Even the Yellow cities would be too scary when you need topnotch healthcare, and you never know when that will be, whether you are old, or young. Who can feel so certain they won’t need excellent healthcare FAST and with ease of getting to it? So, I was only able to jot down 4 cities(or 4.5, for Porto/Gaia ). Young people, generally, think they are invincible. That is why they had to be “forced” to get some health insurance in the U.S., instead of using emergency rooms. Anyway, Iove your videos, and thank you so much for including the Red-Yellow-Green to let us know.
Living in other countries Ive never been an "ex pat". Im an American.
Madeira is not an island, but an archipelago But great video, those cities are too rich for my blood, as a portuguese, so, think i'm going to stay in Coimbra for for now 😅
Wow, you got really technical there but remember that the main island is named Madeira and the others are Porto Santo, and the Desertas. The region also comprises the separate archipelago of the Savage Islands. So Madeira is an Island, an archipelago, and a region in Portugal. Thank you for the compliment. We hope you're doing well in Coimbra. It's a nice city too. :-) - Josh & Kalie
@@ExpatsEverywhereI was just gonna point this out. Very nicely explained. 👌
@@joaocabral3143 Thank you, kind sir. 😀 - Josh
Folks nice video but HDI are really needed.
Thank you but we don't have that information on each city. Do you? - Josh
There are loads of them on line. I Googled HDI for Portugal. Hope that is helpful.
Um, you skipped Coimbra.
It just missed out for us. If we did a 15, it would have been in there. What's your top 12? - Josh & Kalie
Coimbra is to be avoided at all costs.
@@Iggypox Yeah, the food is pretty bad there.
Coimbra was once a good place to live. Now, it's a dusty traffic jam, with almost no public services, overpopulated, unsafe.
Your PT name pronouncitation is good.
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Is there Mexican food?
Yes. - Josh & Kalie
Would have been even better if you wouldn't have been too lazy to name the cities in your description. Also, you could have for a good overview given the healthcare information. But hey, it's really hard to think about it and find out that your viewers would like to save time because THEY HAVE A LIFE. Not everyone is capable to do this.
Hello. You're clearly not one of our viewers otherwise you wouldn't be speaking to us or anyone like this for that matter. Don't forget, when you're addressing a content creator, you're talking to a person, a real human being. I don't need to wake up and first thing in the morning read this. If you'd like to read the names of places in the description section, we highly recommend reading blogs and not watching video. Have a nice weekend. - Josh & Kalie
thats not BOM JESUS DO MONTE ! AT 5:16 ,looks like but ....
The 12 Best Cities to Live in Portugal in 2024? Onde esta Viseu??
We think so. Viseu didn't make the cut of the top 12. Where in your top 12 is Viseu? - Josh & Kalie
@@ExpatsEverywhere Eu sou italiano e falo de um ponto de vista de um viajante que vai para Portugal duas vezes por ano e que visitou muitas cidades portuguesas. Viseu tem muitos parques, monumentos, fica na Beira alta que é a pátria do vinho do Dão, não é longe do Vale do Douro, da Serra da Estrela e do Porto se precisares apanhar o avião. Para mim está em primeiro lugar! Ciao
braga is braga the rest is history
Health system is falling apart though. It’s a disgrace and will only get worse.
Sad but true
Braga would be perfect if it wasn’t for the winos begging.
I'll try to cut back on that the next time I see you. Seriously dude - there's like 2 or 3 beggars here, they're pretty low-key. Far less prevalent here than in Lisbon, for example.
@@grizfan93 last time I was there in May, there were at least a dozen doing the rounds, two of them even started fighting outside the Café A Brasileira. I like Braga, but it would be daft to pretend they aren’t a problem.
@@alunjprice Ah, the annual wino convention every May, that would explain it. /S That's just not true. "at least a dozen"? Gross over-exaggeration. I've never seen more than 2 or 3, and it's the same guys doing the rounds. And they are not aggressive and move on pretty quickly. You're just making things up at this point.
@@grizfan93 Don’t tell me what I saw with my own eyes isn’t true, you clown.
Honestly, what possible reason would I have to lie about this? Tell me Chad, are you the official wino statistician for Braga? Mate, you’re an idiot.
Food in alentejo 🤮 Seixal dangerous 🍻 Braga amazing but too crouded...perfect spot somewhere between braga-viana 🍺 Algarve v.r.s.a far away from tourist and migrants (like braga , lisbon and oporto)
How old is this video, all over the talk about Portugal is the horrible tax system