James Cave

James Cave is the founder of Portugalist.com, a website he created in 2016 to make moving to Portugal more simple. He’s also the author of Moving to Portugal Made Simple, now in its second edition and with more than 400 reviews on Amazon. Through Portugalist, James has helped thousands of people plan their move and settle into life in Portugal with clear, trustworthy, and up-to-date information. Portugalist has been featured in countless publications including the WSJ, New York Times, and Independent.

Cost of Living in the Algarve: The Breakdown

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The Algarve is a great place to live. More than 300 days of sunshine, beautiful beaches, and a laid-back culture making it a popular place to move to. The cost of living in the Algarve is also very affordable, particularly …

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Thinking about Moving to Portugal?

Portugalist has been running since 2016 (10 years now!) and during that time we've helped countless people move to Portugal. Whether you're weighing up the D7 against the Golden Visa, wondering whether to rent or to buy, or just trying to figure out which part of Portugal is right for you, we'd be happy to help.

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How to Move to Portugal From Russia

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Are you a Russian citizen contemplating a move to Portugal? This European gem, renowned for its rich cultural heritage, breathtaking coastlines, and warm, inviting people, has become one of the most popular destinations for Russians to immigrate to. Thanks to …

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Constitutional Court Declares Key Parts of Nationality Law Unconstitutional

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Portugal’s Constitutional Court (Tribunal Constitucional) ruled that several norms in the recently approved amendments to the Nationality Law are unconstitutional, according to RTP, preventing the diploma from being promulgated in its current form. This development preserves the current legal regime …

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Mia Esmeriz On Learning Portuguese in 6 Months

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If you’ve spent any time looking for Portuguese-learning resources, you’ve probably already discovered one of the big frustrations: most of what’s out there is for Brazilian Portuguese, not European Portuguese. That’s exactly the gap that Mia Esmeriz has been filling …

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The Digital Nomad Guide to Porto

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Lisbon has been a digital nomad hotspot for several years now, and Porto is catching up. Porto isn’t as big as Lisbon, and it doesn’t have as big a community of digital nomads, freelancers, and startups, but it’s getting there. …

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Cost of Living in Porto: The Breakdown

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Porto is one of Portugal’s most beautiful cities, and some would say its most beautiful. Although smaller than Lisbon, it has plenty of great bars, restaurants, shops, and cafés. Most importantly, the cost of living in Porto is much more …

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Portuguese Breakfast: What the Portuguese Eat & What you should Eat

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While there’s no set “Portuguese Breakfast” like there is an “English Breakfast” or “German Breakfast,” there is a theme to what the Portuguese eat for breakfast.  And it’s not pastéis de nata, surprisingly. They might feature later in the morning …

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Can I get Portuguese Citizenship through my Great-Grandparents?

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Many people tracing their family tree back to Portugal ask the same question: “Can I get Portuguese citizenship through my great-grandparent?” The short answer? Not directly. The Current Law: You Can Only Go Back as Far as Grandparents Under Portuguese …

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Obtaining Portuguese Citizenship Through a Spouse or Partner

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If you’re married to a Portuguese citizen—or in a long-term, legally recognised partnership with one—you may be able to apply for Portuguese citizenship. And unlike other citizenship routes, this pathway is surprisingly straightforward: there’s no residency requirement, and most people …

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Is Starlink A Solution For Internet in Rural Portugal?

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Portugal has great internet coverage, but there are definitely some parts of the country that aren’t covered – not just by fibre broadband but by mobile internet as well. If that’s the case, you may be looking at other options …

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