How to Stay Warm in Portuguese Houses During Winter

A man and a woman, bundled up in winter clothing including hats, gloves, and scarves, sit next to a radiator. The man warms his hands by blowing on them, while the woman holds her hands close to the heat source, appearing cold.

Parts of Portugal like the Algarve, the Alentejo, and Lisbon are blessed with some of the mildest winters that Europe has to offer. Outside, that is. Inside a Portuguese house is another story altogether.  Old Portuguese houses and apartments are typically …

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Dealing with Noisy Houses & Apartments in Portugal

A man and a woman lying in bed under white blankets appear disturbed. The man, on the right, covers his ears with a pillow, while the woman, on the left, looks annoyed and is holding her head. A lamp on a nightstand is in the background.

Apartments and houses in Portugal lack insulation. This means that not only can they be absolutely freezing during the winter months, but noise travels between apartments very easily as well. And while there are things you can do to stay …

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How to Deal with Black Mould in Portuguese Homes

A person wearing yellow rubber gloves uses a spray bottle to clean mold off the corner of a white wall. The mold is concentrated at the base and extends upwards. The floor is brown tile with wooden baseboards.

One of the downsides of living in Portugal during winter is that properties can be cold and damp and these conditions often lead to mould, particularly black mould. This usually forms on the walls and ceilings, but it can also …

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