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Every year thousands of Brits decide to escape from the capricious weather and move to Portugal. Algarve’s beaches and architecture dating back to the 1500s–1800s attract both visitors and expats to this breathtaking country. Regardless of how long you plan to spend in Portugal, you may need some basic information about its culture and customs. To save you time and effort, we prepared some information about Portuguese public holidays, car insurance and taxes, and the most popular supermarkets.
Public holidays in Portugal
Whether you are a visitor or an expat, you should take note of Portugal’s public holidays, as most businesses are closed on those days. Also, bear in mind, that, unlike many European countries, if a national holiday falls on Sunday, it is not observed on the next Monday. (more…)