Jan. 2023
Dear Reader,
Roman ruins… a fantastic castle perched on the top of the hill, surrounded by beautiful countryside…
A wealth of shops, activities, restaurants, and amenities…
Tucked in a natural geographic basin that ensures amazing weather…
All this, and it’s only 20 minutes from the Algarve’s stunning beaches.
Silves is a fascinating historical delight and an excellent place to make your new home.
It’s a popular vacation destination and a day-tripper’s paradise, but it has a different vibe from most of the beach resorts nearby. It’s a proper town where people live, work, commute, and socialize.
It’s home to a population of about 11,000, made up of many Portuguese and expats from across the world.
This is the real Algarve—before tourism captured and transformed so much of this area. Living here is like stepping back in time…
Continue reading on page 10 of this month’s issue…
Also In This Issue Of Portugal Letter:
- From The Desk Of Founding Publisher Kathleen Peddicord: Why I Don’t Plan Ever To Retire (In The Conventional Sense)…
- Reader Questions Answered: Residency, Taxes, And Portugal’s NHR Program; How Early Should I Start Making My Retire-Overseas Plans?; Schengen Rule Breakdown; And More Of Your Questions Answered…
- Interview With An Expat: Living Our Retirement Dream In Braga, Portugal…
- Flavors Of Portugal: A Cataplana Called Mrs. Chicken Went To The Beach…
- Spotlight On: It’s Carnival Time!…
- Como Se Diz?: Your Monthly Portuguese Language Lesson—Asking Questions In Portuguese, Part I…
- Portugal Letter 101: How To Transport Your Dog To Portugal, Part II—The Flight…
- On The Easel: How Living In The Algarve Allowed Andrea To Pursue Her Artistic Dreams…
- Out And About: Algarve Extreme Trail 2023; Coffee & Conversation; Chocolate Fair In The Algarve; Carnival; Cats The Musical; And More…
- This Month In Global News: Will Euthanasia Become Legal In Portugal?; The Douro Wins 2023 European City Of Wine Contest; Évora In The Spotlight; And More News From Portugal…
- Real Estate Developments: Brand-New Setúbal Apartments With Stunning Views…
- Coming Next Month: An Underrated, Real Algarve Town—São Brás De Alportel…
And much more…
Don’t miss the insights and expertise shared in this month’s issue.
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Sincerely,
Harry Kalashian
Publisher, Portugal Letter
