It’s hardly surprising that many people find moving to Portugal from India a very attractive proposition. With some of Europe’s most breathtakingly beautiful landscapes and glorious weather, it’s one of the best places in Europe to call home.
If you’re thinking of retiring abroad or emigrating from India to a European Country, consider Portugal as a very real option and the Algarve beaches are just the start of it!
The Weather Is Gorgeous All Year
Portugal is one of the sunniest countries in Europe, with its capital, Lisbon, at the top of the list.
Whether you like taking road trips, relaxing on beaches, hiking, or just sipping cocktails in the sunshine, Portugal is the ideal place to partake in your favorite activities!
Even though the country does get a bit cold in winter, the lower average doesn’t fall below 11°C (52°F) in January, which is extremely mild compared to other parts of Europe.
Portugal’s Community Is Expat-friendly
Portugal is also slowly becoming a more popular destination for ex-pats, so you’re bound to find fellow foreigners to bond with. Regardless of whether you’re going to Portugal to retire, start your life all over again, work remotely, or focus on the business startup scene, you’ll find your crowd easily.
According to a recent report by Expat Insider, Portugal overall ranks 3rd out of 64 countries for rankings which categories include leisure options, health & well-being, safety & security, personal happiness, travel & transportation, and digital life.
The Cost Of Living Is Undeniably Low!
From groceries to rent, it’s widely known that people move here to save big…especially in retirement. You might expect to pay a premium to live in such a country but instead, Portugal is one of the best value locations in Europe.
Everyone wants a lovely place to call home and Portuguese housing is everything you’d expect it to be and more. You can choose a typical seaside holiday villa or why not join the growing trend for Portuguese smallholdings and renovation projects
Portugal Is A Hot Spot For Travel
If you want to explore beyond Portugal and travel the world, you’ve found the right hub. This country is right on the cusp of two continents, Europe and Africa.
Want to run with the bulls in Spain? Or you could ride a camel in Morocco. Tickets to the United Kingdom from Portugal are also usually pretty cheap!
The biggest airports are located in Lisbon, Faro, and Porto, and you can grab convenient connections from any of them.
Indian Community In Portugal
Indians in Portugal, including recent immigrants and people who trace their ancestry back to India, together with a number around 70,000. They are concentrated in Lisbon and Porto. They are also found in the Algarve region. They consist of Goans, Gujaratis, people from Daman and Diu, and most recently Punjabis. The Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa himself is on Indian Ancestry from his father’s side!
English Is Widely Spoken
You can’t underestimate the comfort that comes from being able to communicate properly in your new home country. Because English is so widely spoken, you won’t find settling in difficult at all. At the last count, there were no fewer than 49,000 British ex-pats settled in the country!
We recommend you learn basic Portuguese later on but you’ll still be able to get by while you get to grips with the language.
In part 2 of this article, we will explore the top cities of Portugal which people choose to settle in.
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