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over 50,000 Britons live in Portugal full-time, however the
majority of those are based on the Algarve. Although
the thought of living in a different country can be daunting, we
hope here at gekkoportugal.com
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Adapting to the way of life in Central Portugal may take some time. Away from the big cities, life is slower paced than that of Britain. You may find things, such as paperwork, take longer to achieve when dealing with authorities. However the people are friendly and welcoming and have time to stand and chat to you. |
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Before coming to Portugal it is definitely an advantage to try learn a few words of the language, even if it's just
enough to say hello to your neighbours
or to order your lunch. You will have fun learning the language and this will help you feel at home quicker.
The majority of the younger generation
learnt English as school and are happy to practise their language skills. |
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Portuguese take gastronomy seriously. In the Central region there are many excellent restaurants and cafes, which serve a variety of regional traditional dishes including roasted kid and bacalhau com natas (cod with cream) with superb locally produced wines. Eating out in Central Portugal is inexpensive and it is not unusual for a restaurant to offer a three course lunch with wine for
6€. If you have a sweet tooth you will enjoy the large selection of regional cakes and desserts available. |
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