Top 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal in 2025
Looking to move to Portugal? In this video, Josh from ExpatsEverywhere reveals the 12 best places to live in Portugal for 2025. Whether you're searching for affordability, serene beaches, vibrant cities like Porto, or tranquil towns like Sintra and Tomar, this list has something for everyone. Discover the pros of each location in Portugal, explore charming spots like Ericeira, Lagos, Aveiro, Tavira, and Funchal, and find out why so many expats are calling Portugal home.
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Great Cities to Explore in Portugal
Hidden Gems Like Braga and Chaves
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Josh and Kalie, creators of ExpatsEverywhere, have been living abroad since 2009. With experience in countries like Spain, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, and Singapore, they now share insights about living in Portugal—perfect for expats, families, or those considering to retire in Portugal.
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Chapters
00:00 - Intro
00:26 - City 1
01:48 - City 2
03:08 - City 3
04:21 - City 4
05:45 - City 5
07:26 - City 6
08:52 - City 7
10:27 - City 8
12:12 - City 9
13:48 - City 10
15:34 - Honorable Mentions
16:55 - City 11
18:18 - Notable Omission
18:54 - City 12
We asked Serenity Portugal, a company dedicated to helping people moving to Portugal and living here navigate the Portuguese healthcare system, to rate each city on our list. Here's what they said.
Ranking is 1-5, based on:
-Availability of different specialties contemplating the “regular everyday needs”
-Availability of English-speaking physicians.
-The existence of decent facilities, ease of access, scheduling and the “admin around the medical service”
-Availability of a good public hospital
Sintra - 4
Tomar - 2
Ericeira - 3
Lagos - 3
Aveiro - 3
Tavira - 1
Funchal - 4
Braga - 4
Figueira da Foz - 3
Chaves - 1 (because we didn’t put 0)
Caldas da Rainha - 2
Porto – 5
For more information about Serenity, here's their website https://serenity-portugal.com/
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