When it comes to the weather, Portugal can brag about it. One of the warmest countries in Europe with mild temperatures all year round in most of its territory, the country is said to have over 300 days of sunshine a year.
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The AlgarveThe southern part of Portugal is probably one of the sunniest places in Europe, even in the winter time, making it a very popular holiday destination.
Both countries have Mediterranean climates, meaning they are generally temperate, with warm summers and mild winters. In Portugal, the average temperature in Lisbon is 24°C in July and 11°C in January, and in Spain the average temperature in Barcelona is around the same: 24°C in August and 10°C in January.
The cost of living in Portugal is generally considered about 46 percent cheaper than in the United States. This, coupled with the country's excellent quality of life, beautiful beaches, stunning mountain ranges, reliable public transport, and rich history and culture, make it very easy to fall in love with Portugal.
To the surprise of many tourists, it does snow in Portugal! Still, it only snows in a few areas in mountainous zones up north. The most common place to see snow in Portugal is in the Serra da Estrela mountains. While it might snow sporadically in other areas, the snow never tends to stick.
This one is a close call with both destinations seeing temperatures sitting in the balmy mid- to late-twenties during the summer months. Out of the peak season, the Greek island of Crete warms up as early as May hitting around 25C, while the Algarve isn't far behind at around 22C.
In Coimbra or Braga a couple could live quite comfortably on that same budget of around $1,600 per month. Living in Lisbon, Porto, or trendy areas of the Algarve is going to cost more, but in other areas you can easily have a nice, cushy life for $2,000—add another $700+ to that for an equivalent Lisbon lifestyle.
Is it worth moving to Portugal? It's totally worth moving to live in Portugal, where you will find the beautiful climate, an affordable cost of living, high-quality life standards in education and healthcare, outstanding diversity, a very safe life with a low crime rate, and an attractive tax scheme for expats.
In terms of GDP, Portugal ranks #47 in the world and falls way behind major economies such as the USA and the UK. Nevertheless, the European Commission's projects place Portugal as the European country with the highest growth in 2022.
Portugal's unique charm stems from its rich cultural heritage, diverse landscapes, and warm, welcoming people. It's home to ancient castles, beautiful beaches, and vibrant cities, each with a unique character. Portugal is renowned for its Fado music, Port wine, and a cuisine that is a seafood lover's delight.
The hottest places in EuropeThe hottest place in Europe is Valletta in Malta, with an average daily temperature over the whole year of 22.3ºC. A holiday in Malta is a pretty safe bet almost any time. Athens is second with an annual average of 22ºC. At 21.4ºC, Rome is in third place.