We crafted a few key questions to help you decide what would be a good place for your background and personality in Portugal.

What’s the best city for you in Portugal

Your perfect match is... Cascais! 
An elegant and charming seaside city, but within close proximity to Lisbon, Cascais is a great place to live if you want to have access to amenities and a small city lifestyle, but without the hustle and bustle of being in the capital city. Cascais has a few beautiful beaches, plenty of restaurants to try, cultural events, and a very nice community feel.

You should move to... Lisbon! 
Lisbon is diverse, vibrant metropolitan city filled with opportunities, events, and culture. If you want to meet people from all over the world, try a variety of cuisines, have easy access to cultural events, be close to the airport, and maybe build your business or grow your career, Lisbon is the place for you.

Your perfect match is...Porto! 
This distinct city is filled with history, culture, fun events, and a gorgeous riverside. Porto is the second largest city in Portugal, and has a modern but also historical, almost medieval feel to it. You will enjoy the small streets, the beautiful buildings with Portuguese tiles, and maybe even some Port wine.

Your perfect match is... Faro!
For those who love to live in a sunny place and close to nature and beaches, blessed with around 300 days of sun a year, Faro is a great option. It has a nature park, rivers, and beaches nearby. It's also very close to the airport so if you travel a lot, it's perfect for you. Find out more on our Explore page.

Your perfect match is... Lagos!
Very close to some of Algarve's best beaches, Lagos is perfect for a chill, peaceful lifestyle. Lagos fits anyone who wants to spend time in a sunny climate near the beach, whether you're looking for a quiet residential neighbourhood, or want to go out regularly, or enjoy hanging out at cafes.

Your perfect match is... Braga!
A modern but historical city filled with culture, not far from national parks and nature, Braga is best for history and culture lovers. It's the third largest city in Portugal, and hence it's also well developed with amenities, restaurants, fun events, and easy access to other cities.

Your perfect match is... Almada!
Close to beaches AND Lisbon, Almada is the best place for a mix of city and beach life as it is in the middle of Lisbon and the beaches of Caparica. Right across the bridge from Portugal's capital city, Almada residents enjoy lots of accessible amenities, a quieter pace of life than Lisbon, and an active lifestyle with the hiking trails nearby.

Your perfect match is... Oeiras!
Oeiras is your best bet for a quiet residential life but close to beaches and Lisbon. Oeiras has parks, a beautiful promenade, amenities, and occasional social and cultural events. It's also an important economic hub, with quite a few companies established there.

Your perfect match is... Sintra!
Move to Sintra for its whimsical castles, nature, beaches, history, and lots of great food. Living in Sintra means you will have your own microclimate, be able to choose between beaches or walking trails, or spend your days admiring the Romanticist architecture and UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Your perfect match is... Setúbal!
Setúbal offers a residential lifestyle in a small city, while not far from Lisbon. In Setúbal you have access to amenities and plenty of restaurants, but the best part is you're also close to beaches, mountains, hiking trails, and natural reserves. Setúbal is best for those that prefer a quieter pace of life while still being close to nature.

Your perfect match is... Évora!
Keen on a quieter pace of life in the countryside, but with fun cultural events and great food? Évora is the place for you! It's the capital of the Alentejo region and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its Gothic and medieval architecture, history, slow lifestyle, and very warm summers.

Your perfect match is... Funchal!
Looking for that island lifestyle in Portugal but with an emerging city and opportunities? Move to Funchal! It's the largest city in Madeira island, has a subtropical Mediterranean climate, offers lots of fun activities and events, and is an up-and-coming hub for expats and thriving businesses.

Based on your answers, the following 2 cities scored an equal number of points

Read the real journey stories of people we helped along the way. We hope you can identify with some of them and let us help you start your own journey.

Expat Journey Stories - Moviinn

Fresh start in Portugal, with an eye towards the future.

Josh: Quality of life and opportunities Europe can offer

Moving a business from Israel to Portugal

Dave Leiderman: Expanding a business to Europe

The Pearson's: the path to citizenship through investment

Peter & Christine: Balance, success and personal growth in Portugal

From wandering the world to settling down in Lisbon

Lina's Journey: Settling down with good prospects and a comfortable lifestyle

Ann-Elise Smith: retiring on this sunny side of Europe

A leap of faith: moving to a new country alone

Oksana: A new life for a young professional from Belarus

We have put together these journey pages based on real stories of over 1500 people we helped along the way, we hope you can identify with some of them and let us help you start your own journey.

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