Village Life in Portugal

Lousa & Vila Boim

By: Bruce H. Joffe

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

Consider this scenario, one quite familiar to everyone seeking to move abroad to Portugal (and Spain). One of the indispensable requirements of obtaining a residency visa is documenting that you have a dwelling … at least for your first six months here. You can rent or buy. Your choice. Though some opt for renting, knowing they will have to relocate when their lease is up, it’s a sensible choice—especially if you have few household items and worldly goods to transport. You’ll have a chance to live up close and personal and understand the lay of the land as you explore other neighborhoods, nearby towns, villages, and cities, or (perhaps) elsewhere entirely in the country.