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In 2006 the office of national statistics in the United
Kingdom recorded record levels of Britons leaving the
country permanently to live abroad. In 2006 alone over
380,000 people migrated to find places in the sun and
the trend is growing.
Already
there are
over 50,000 Britons living in Portugal full-time, however the
majority of those are based on the Algarve.
Though the number discovering and moving to Central
Portugal is growing. It is little wonder, the cost of
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living is cheaper than both the UK and the Algarve, the
scenery is unspoilt and house prices are
still good value for money and the people are very
hospitable.
Adapting to the way of life in Central Portugal may take
some time. Away from the big cities, life is slower
paced than that of Britain. You may find things, such as paperwork, take longer to achieve when dealing with authorities.
The people in Central Portugal are friendly and
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Before Before coming to Portugal it is definitely an advantage to try learn a few words of the language, even if it's just
enough to say hello to your neighbours
or to order your lunch. You will have fun learning the language and this will help you feel at home quicker.
The majority of the younger generation learn English as school and are happy to practise their language skills.
Portuguese take gastronomy seriously. In the Central region there are many excellent restaurants and cafes, which serve a variety of regional traditional dishes including roasted kid and bacalhau com natas (cod with cream) with superb locally produced wines. Eating out in Central Portugal is inexpensive and it is not unusual for a restaurant to offer a three course lunch with wine for
6€. If you have a sweet tooth you will enjoy the large selection of regional cakes and desserts available. |
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