Portugal is divided into 18 districts: Lisbon, Porto, Coimbra, Viana do Castelo, Braga, Vila Real, Bragança, Guarda, Leiria, Aveiro, Viseu, Santarém, Évora, Faro, Castelo Branco, Portalegre, Beja, and Setúbal. There are also two autonomous regions: Madeira and the Azores. How do immigrants live in Portugal? Which areas are the main focus for immigrants in Portugal? An introduction to Portugal's administrative divisions and cities!
1. Lisbon
The capital of Portugal, located in the west of the country, with the Sintra Mountains to the north and the Tagus River to the south, is the westernmost city on the European continent. Lisbon is a quintessential maritime city with a pleasant climate; the average temperature in January and February is 8°C, and in July and August, it is 26°C. It is sunny, warm, and comfortable for most of the year. As an industrial and international metropolis, Lisbon is the political, economic, cultural, and educational center of Portugal, concentrating most of the country's high-quality resources, and is also the primary target city for Portugal's real estate investment immigration.
2. Porto
Porto is a port city in northern Portugal facing the Atlantic Ocean and is the second-largest city in the country. Winters are warm and humid, while summers are relatively dry and cool. The surrounding area is an important agricultural region, rich in grapes, olives, and citrus fruits, and is also one of Portugal's centers for rose and camellia cultivation. Its foreign trade exports account for 50% of the national total, and its GDP accounts for one-third of the country's total. In recent years, the overall recovery of the Portuguese economy has driven the prosperity of foreign trade, and Porto's economy has grown strongly, which in turn has led to a continuous rise in real estate prices, with a significant increase in the number of immigrants to Portugal compared to before.
3. Cascais
Cascais belongs to the Lisbon District and is located 30 kilometers west of the capital, Lisbon, making it the third-largest city in Portugal. Cascais is located in a typical Mediterranean climate zone, with spring-like weather all year round. Temperatures generally range between 15°C and 35°C, with long sunshine hours, few clouds, and high air quality, making it suitable for immigrants to settle and live. Cascais has convenient transportation and a developed tourism industry, making it a famous coastal tourist destination in Portugal. As a well-known European tourist city, Cascais has established a sister-city relationship with Wuxi, China, and a pedestrian street near the City Hall has even been named "Wuxi Street."
4. Coimbra
Coimbra is a city in central Portugal, located on the hills on the north bank of the Mondego River. Its status is second only to the capital, Lisbon, and the northern hub of Porto, making it a city of great charm. As the cultural capital of Portugal, it welcomes tourists from all over the world every day. Real estate in Coimbra has inherent advantages, and its growth potential has never stopped. Coupled with the University of Coimbra, one of the best in Portugal, many people immigrating to Portugal (www.liveinau.com/portugal.aspx) choose to buy property and live or study here.
5. Algarve
The Algarve is a region in the southernmost district of Faro, Portugal, with the southernmost coastline. Here, the average annual sunshine reaches 3,000 hours, and it is warm, dry, and has a small temperature range. With warm seawater and a pleasant climate, its resorts, hotels, and luxury vacation spots are excellent destinations, making it a primary destination for real estate investment by immigrants to Portugal. There is so much to enjoy in the Algarve; the beaches of the Algarve are among the best in the world. With a wide variety, they are ideal places for water sports. In addition, the Algarve has 30 golf courses, some of which are considered the best in Europe, attracting many amateur and professional golfers.
