With the mildest temperatures in Europe, this is one of the most important factors to take into account when talking to foreigners looking for a house in PORTUGAL!

Most of the Portuguese territory offers temperatures above 4°C during the winter, especially in the southern region of the country - ALGARVE, where temperatures can reach 18°C in winter, which is almost summer, if you compare with other countries in Europe! 

In the central region of Portugal where the Serra da Estrela region is located, it is common to have negative temperatures and fall snow, which makes it possible to practice snow sports in winter!

Portuguese gastronomy is considered by many to be one of the richest in the WORLD.

According to Forbes magazine, Portugal was considered one of the 9 best gastronomic destinations in Europe, and the magazine chose the Douro Region, in the north of the country, as a place that offers a unique experience for lovers of Portuguese cuisine. 

From North to South there is a set of gastronomic traditions, many of them secular and coming from difficult times, where the population found solutions to nourish themselves and that today are dishes of public recognition and are part of the culture and history of the Portuguese people.

Portugal has very well equipped public hospitals. 

Non-urgent or routine care is provided at health centers, located within towns or cities with a proximity character.

All health bodies in Portugal, even private ones, answer to two major national bodies:

General Directorate of Health - The DGS has 120 years of operation in the country and is responsible for the full operation of Health in the country, in all areas. 

Sistema Nacional de Saúde - The SNS has a 24 hour hotline which is SNS 24, the number is 808 24 24 24 and is available to the whole community, including doctors and health professionals. The National Health Service is a structure that ensures the right to health to all citizens of Portugal.