Moving to Portugal

32 Responses to Moving to Portugal

1. Kerry | November 19, 2010 at 2:02 pm | Reply

   Wow, so great to have found your blog! I am a South African living in Portugal, have been here about a year now, and have recently started a blog too. This is a great source of useful info, thanks for sharing! xx

   • Piglet in Portugal | November 19, 2010 at 2:26 pm | Reply

     Hi Kerry,

     Where are you based in Portugal?

     Kind regards
     Piglet

2. Kerry | November 19, 2010 at 3:03 pm | Reply

   I’m in Ericeira, a bit north of Sintra on the coast.

3. Team Oyeniyi | March 27, 2011 at 12:15 am | Reply

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4. Marta Sofia | April 9, 2011 at 7:59 pm | Reply

   Hi Piglet,
   Found your blog on dayly post the other day. You have a great sense of humour.
   I’m a blogger from portugal in Madeira. Where you from?

   • Piglet in Portugal | April 9, 2011 at 8:26 pm | Reply

     Hi Marta,

     Thanks for stopping by and welcome
     We are in the Western Algarve. We went to Madeira several years ago…beautiful country, but the airport runway was so short it was “terrifying” – I screamed when we landed! We loved Maderia and I still pay a premim to buy Maderian bananas to this day. Are you from Madeira or Portugal?
     Cheers
     PiP

     • Marta Sofia | April 13, 2011 at 1:25 pm | Reply

       Well let me start by informing you that the Madeira airport is now normal size and the runway is quite long these days so no need to worry about tipping of the edge.
       And aswering your question: I’m both! I was born in Madeira and have lived here all my live : ) but since Madeira is a part of Portugal I’m also from Portugal.
       And if you like our bananas you should try our honey cake : ) it’s delicious!

     • Piglet in Portugal | June 14, 2011 at 9:35 pm | Reply

       Hi Marta,
       Do you have the recipe for honey cake, please?
       PiP

5. Nanda | June 11, 2011 at 3:16 pm | Reply

   Hi Piglet,

   We are planing to move to portugal in the near future to the algarve/alentejo area. My husband is a rugby & formula one fan does any one know what cabal/statelite package
   in portugal would provide the above sports, my husband is English. we live in south africa, pretoria. Thank you.

   • Piglet in Portugal | June 14, 2011 at 9:34 pm | Reply

     Hi Nanda,
     Try contacting Chris Whitman at S.O.S Sky digital I beleive they can install what you are looking for. We have used them ourselves and they come highly recommended.
     Mobile 916 378 722
     email sosskydigital@msn.com
     they are based in the Algarve

     Hope this helps
     PiP

   • Carlo | April 30, 2012 at 9:40 am | Reply

     Wow! Some amazing scepimens is that spider poisonous? I used to be arachnophobic, can you tell? I cured myself and am now chief spider catcher in our house, responsible for their safe return to the wild (read unceremoniously tossed onto the porch). My natural inclination is still to recoil though! Skinnies I can handle, but big, solid, fat ones? Brilliantly taken photos btw x

6. Piglet in Portugal | June 14, 2011 at 9:31 pm | Reply

   Hi Nanda,
   Try contacting Chris Whitman at S.O.S Sky digital I beleive they can install what you are looking for. We have used them ourselves and they come highly recommended.
   Mobile 916 378 722
   email sosskydigital@msn.com
   they are based in the Algarve

   Hope this helps
   PiP

7. Nanda | June 18, 2011 at 3:29 pm | Reply

   Hi Piglet.

   Thank you so much. We will contact them as soon as we move to Portugal.
   I enjoy reading your articles, especially the one about moving to Portugal.
   Yes it did help.
   Bye for now. Nanda

   • Piglet in Portugal | June 18, 2011 at 3:32 pm | Reply

     Hi Nanda,
     If I can help with anything else please do not hesitate to contact me.
     PiP

8. Nanda | July 15, 2011 at 8:34 am | Reply

   Hi Piglet,

   Sorry only today replying to your note. I’ll definitely contact you again. We are now planing our move to Portugal, our target is to be in Portugal by spring next year. You website is very interesting, I like your article about moving to Portugal. Did you get your recipe for the Honey Cake? I have one – I can always send to you. Have a great weekend, enjoy the summer, down here in South Africa its bitterly cold at the moment. Chat again soon. Bye.

   • Piglet in Portugal | July 15, 2011 at 10:07 am | Reply

     Hi Nanda,
     Yes please I would love the honey cake recipe!
     my email is pigletinportugal at gmail . com
     thanks

     • Maria | April 30, 2012 at 10:31 am | Reply

       Loved the slide show, great poem. Bugs here tend to be of the pteradacyl size. Moths the size of your hand, truantalas the size of plates and lizards the size of small crocodiles. The truantalas pull the fur out of their bottoms and throw it at you, and when it hits you it itches like fibreglass. Always avoid bald bottomed truantalas as they are obviously easily annoyed.

9. Nanda | July 16, 2011 at 2:10 pm | Reply

   Hi Piglet.
   Will e-mail to you asap. Enjoy it.
   Enjoy your weekend.

   • Piglet in Portugal | July 16, 2011 at 2:31 pm | Reply

     Hi Nanda,
     Recipe received thankyou!
     I will certainly be trying it!
     PiP

10. Nanda | July 31, 2011 at 7:45 am | Reply

    Hi Piglet,
    How are you, hope you well and enjoying your summer. Have you tried to do the Honey cake yet. I have a question for you do one know if there is an ex-pat community in Figueira da Foz, we are know looking to buy in that area, the algarve a liitle to expensive for our budget. Will chat again soon.
    Take care. Nanda

    • Piglet in Portugal | August 1, 2011 at 8:05 pm | Reply

      Hi Nanda,
      I sent you an email – just checking you have received it? I am going to cook the cake at christmas and post as part of a series of Portuguese Christmas recipes.

      • Nanda | September 15, 2011 at 8:04 pm | Reply

        Hi Piglet,
        No I did not receive your e-mail. No problem – that sounds great. Here another e-mail address you can use also. fernandacondell@yahoo.com
        I will look forward to you Portuguese Christmas recipes – hope someone gives you a nice and easy recipe for “Bolo Rei”.
        Bye for now!
        Nanda

11. Katka | September 5, 2011 at 12:40 pm | Reply

    Hi there . Thanks for these useful info… I am thinking about moving to Porto for a while…. (little or longer, that depends a lot of things …). I would just like to ask you for your opinion on how hard it is to find a job in Portugal for an expat. I can speak very basic Portuguese, but nothing stunning, really. I currently work as compliance manager, but am willing to work in whatever other field…. I know it is very general… but just to get a little insight / idea on what I would be going into.
    Have a great day! Bye!

    • Piglet in Portugal | September 5, 2011 at 1:33 pm | Reply

      Hi Katka, and welcome. Portugal has quite a high unemployment. I think the best idea before you quit your current job is to take some holiday and come over to investigate in person. In the meantime I will see if I can find some employment agencies who may be able to give you a better idea. I will investigate and revert.

      Best
      Pip

12. ernestine lawson | October 21, 2011 at 1:00 pm | Reply

    If I had another life
    I would be your neighbor
    So pleased I found you….l

    • Piglet in Portugal | October 23, 2011 at 10:31 am | Reply

      Hi Ernestine,

      Where abouts do you live now?

13. ernestine lawson | October 24, 2011 at 12:38 pm | Reply

    I live in Northern Tennessee. Built a cottage on my country property
    2 years ago.
    Have always wanted to travel. Years have gone by fast, marriage, children, divorce, building homes and now finally home. My son lives in Bangkok,
    and would like to visit. But I do not think I can leave my woods haven….

14. Maria de Fátima Mourão | January 5, 2012 at 10:36 am | Reply

    I would like to introduce myself my name is Maria de Fatima Mourão, I am Portuguese living in Ferreira do Alentejo not far from Beja.The deep Alentejo; isolated, quiet and near nature. I also like cooking and i do grow my vegetables and fruits has i do agriculture for my family and to sell
    I speak good English and I usually assist the local foreigner community with some settlement issues and given basic Portuguese lessons.
    I am the responsible of a website that intends to give help in the many aspects for people who wants to settle in Portugal. I have seen your website which gives several kinds of help and my intention with this contact is to introduce this website and offer our services to the communityithat you contact.
    We wish that you visit our website and that you appreciate and also if you want give your opinion
    The link is
    http://help3steps.com.pt/

    Best Regards
    Fátima Mourão

15. Alice | March 15, 2012 at 8:39 pm | Reply

    Hey Piglet,
    It’s great to find your blog. I’m an American and have been living in Portugal for two years. We have started a small organic farm project here near Guimaraes. it’s great to read of others who have found success her! If you’re interested here the link to my blog- I’m only just getting into this
    http://myportugueselife.blogspot.com/

16. arkenaten | April 2, 2012 at 3:24 pm | Reply

    Stumbled across your blog.
    I have family in Portugal, St. Joa de Madeira, and would love to move there one day. Am living in, Jhb, SA. Your blog is smashing.
    Will sit and plough through it this evening.

    • Piglet in Portugal | April 2, 2012 at 5:46 pm | Reply

      Hi Arkenaten and welcome! Hope my blog gives a flavour of Portugal as viewed through the eyes of a confused foreigner!

      • arkenaten | April 2, 2012 at 5:50 pm | Reply

        Looking forward to it!