Portugal's sunny Algarve coast is often heralded as the California of Europe. From breathtaking beaches to culinary landscapes, we dive into the similarities between these two beloved destinations.
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It's no wonder Expat Insider ranked the country as the 5th best destination for expats in their 2021 study. In this guide, we will share with you the amazing reasons Portugal is the easiest European country to move to for every American.
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CAWith its English cottages, it is another one of the awesome places in California that look like Europe, and remarkably so! Even the name of the town feels like a tribute to Stratford-upon-Avon of Shakespearean fame. There are tons of quaint little shops, restaurants, and art galleries.
Solvang is a sun-soaked slice of Danish culture, where California wine cellars mix with European bakeries and shops. It's where you can drink, dine and shop like a Dane without ever leaving the California sunshine.
Lisbon: The San Francisco of EuropeWith its cable cars, hills, fog, close proximity to vineyards and a suspension bridge (made by the same company that built the Bay Bridge), Portugal's capital city could easily be mistaken for San Francisco if one were glancing at an Instagram post sans caption.