Category: Moving to Portugal from the UK

Living in Portugal VS the UK: What’s Different & What’s the Same?

A bright red British-style telephone box stands on a cobblestone street corner, with a large historic white building featuring arched windows and unique chimneys in the background. The sky above is clear with a hint of clouds.

Every year, thousands of people move from the UK to Portugal, especially to the coastal Algarve region in the south. It’s easy to see why: Portugal has great weather, an interesting culture and history, English is widely spoken, and there’s …

A serving of fish and chips on a tray lined with newspaper. The golden-brown battered fish is accompanied by a lemon wedge, a side of mushy peas, and a small cup of tartar sauce garnished with chopped chives. French fries are piled on the side.

You might think you won’t miss British food while living in Portugal, but every now and then you’ll get a craving for a taste of home. It could be something as simple as a bar of a cup of tea …