WHY PORTUGAL NOW_10 CHRISTMAS

WHY

PORTUGAL NOW

CHRISTMAS

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PORTUGAL

ABEL GARRIDO + 351 96 848 90 21 AGarrido@nestseekers.com AMI 18708

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Christmas in Portugal is a very unique experience. When you arrive in Portugal, coming especially from cold climates, living Christmas in Portugal is undoubtedly a different experience.

A country that at this time of year allows you to walk under a bright and regenerating sun. A country that allows you to walk the streets and discover the Portuguese traditions of Christmas.

The "Bolo Rei", the fried Christmas cakes, such as the "filhós" and the "sonhos" or enjoy a glass of Port Wine on a terrace overlooking the sea.

The more and more time you spend here, the more you look forward to Christmas in Portugal.

It’s a beautiful time of year to come to Portugal, and to see how Christmas is celebrated here.

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TRADITIONS PRESÉPIOS

BANANEIRO

Portugal is actually very Christmasy in its own way. One example is nativity scenes (presépios), Nativity presépios are part of the Portuguese Tradition of Christmas.

Ths is a relatively modern Christmas tradition in Portugal that started 40 years ago, when several friends gathered on the 24th of December at an old tavern called “Casa das Bananas”, in Braga. The idea was to wish everyone “Merry Christmas” while having a glass of Moscatel de Setúbal, accompanied by a banana.

With greater or lesser wealth, more Artistic or Handmade, large or small, they are seen throughout the country

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The Madeiros, Madeiros de Natal or Fogueiras do Galo are big fires that are traditionally lit voluntarily on Christmas Eve. Usually they are lit around midnight after the “Missa do Galo” mass and are supposed to burn all night.

This very old Portuguese tradition can be seen in cities across the north and centre of the country, especially in inland cities.

These impressive bonfires are a way to celebrate and welcome the sun, in line with the old pagan celebrations in honour of the Winter Solstice.

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WHY PORTUGAL

RESIDENCE

Its excellent location is certainly one of the most important assets of Located on the 7th floor of a new building, this 5 Bedroom Penthouse boasts a 220sqm (2 368 sqft) terrace with a pool with panoramic 360o views over the river, Lisbon, Tagus south bank, the ocean, and Oeiras' Poetas Park. The large terraces and dazzling views over the city is as much an open invitation to entertain friends as it is a sanctuary providing the utmost privacy.

The spacious inside area with 362 sqm (3896 sqft), with expansive living and dining areas and their floor-to-ceiling windows, allows an easy flow between the covered area and the outside, enhancing the perfect intertwining between the inside and outside areas. The Penthouse was carefully designed to provide privacy but at the same time, its large areas on the inside and outside are an invitation to host and entertain friends.

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PAÇO DE ARCOS LISBOA

5 BEDROOMS 5 BATHROOMS 582 m² / 6264 sq ft Exterior area 3939 sq ft

PRICE € 3.270.000 $3.924.000

A popular Christmas market that focuses on artisan Portuguese products like cheeses, olive oils, wines, as well as Portuguese-made arts and crafts. If you’re in Porto and looking for some Christmas gift inspiration, it’s worth visiting. Although this Christmas market has only been running for a few years, it’s already becoming a December tradition for many locals. Expect handicrafts, baby clothes, clothes for men and women, food and drink, and other stocking fillers.

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Several Christmas markets normally take place across Lisbon and it’s also worth coming to Praça do Comércio to see the city’s main Christmas tree. During December, there’s also a special 3D light show where a movie is projected onto the buildings surrounding the square.

Wonderland is one of the biggest Christmas markets in Lisbon, with stalls selling handicrafts, an ice-skating rink, a Ferris Wheel, Santa’s house, and a stage that hosts live music and events. Rossio Square hosts small markets throughout the year, and you can normally expect to find wooden huts selling mulled wine and other Christmas treats during the month of December.

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ÓBIDOS

HRISTMAS MARKETS ALGARVE

A small town about an hour’s drive north of Lisbon, is one place that goes wild for Christmas. Every year, this little town transforms itself into a Christmas village (Obidos Vila Natal). There’s ice skating, an ice slide, a fairground, face painting, and Santa’s house. If you’re visiting Lisbon and want your Christmas market fill, then Obidos is the place to go to.

A Christmas market takes place every year at Rossio square in Viseu. Here you’ll be able to buy Portuguese handicrafts as well as Christmas food and drink.

Vila Vita, one of the Algarve’s luxury resorts, usually hosts a Christmas Market in their Biergarten. The Christmas Market usually takes place over the 1st or 2nd weekend in December and, in the style of a German Christmas market. Vila Real de Santo António hosts a Christmas village at the Praça Marquês de Pombal. Expect an ice rink, a fair with handicrafts and traditional foods, live music, and a visit from Santa himself. Vale do Lobo Charity Christmas Markek usually takes place at the beginning of December in the Vale do Lobo Parque do Golfe complex. Expect stalls selling Christmas trees, books, cakes, jewelry, and other great Christmas gift ideas.

WHY PORTUGAL

Located in Principe Real, one of Lisbon’s most vibrant and trendy neighborhoods.

The apartment is within walking distance to some of the best restaurants, terraces and designer stores, Lisbon has to offer.

Brand new T2 with. large open living room/kitchen that opens up towards a balcony with a magnificent city view.

Two bedrooms, one of which is an ensuite, and three bathrooms.

The kitchen is fully equipped and the apartment has both washer and dryer.

All rooms has integrated heating/AC, included is parking and storage.

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PRINCIPE REAL LISBOA

2 BEDROOMS 3 BATHROOMS

140 m² / 1.506 sq ft

PRICE € 1.600.000 $ 1.920.000

There are several reasons to invest in Portugal.

Portugal is a stable, peaceful country with a cost of living of the lowest in Europe, and an interesting tax system for foreign residents, which allows an easy standard of living.

Considering exchange rates, inflation, interest rates, all under the control of the European Central Bank, Portugal presents a little significant financial investment risk.

On the other hand, the tax system is advantageous, without inheritance taxes, and a special system of exemption or reduction of income tax for habitual residents.

The dynamic real estate market for some years, pointing to good capital gains.

Conditions of good profitability, being an active holiday destination, encouraging the rental and sale market, for second homes. With an increasing number of new expatriates, the rental market has great potential, both in Lisbon and throughout the coastal zone.

The purchase of propertyes is an advantageous option, even if you want to resell in the medium term, if you decide to change countries.

Whether as a permanent residence or transitional, Portugal is certainly a first option for an excellent quality of life.

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WHY PORTUGAL

RESIDENCE

Charming apartment located in a nice condominium in Cascais, one block from the ocean. Sea view between the tree leaves and near-immersion in magnificent gardens. Two bedrooms (one master with large windows facing south with access to the balcony), two bathrooms with marble walls and floors. An ample and light-filled living/dining room leading to the balcony facing gardens and sea. Living room and foyer with Italian marble floors and a carved Italian marble fireplace and mantle adorn the living room. Kitchen with Miele cabinetry and appliances is adjacent to well-lit utility area. Electric stove, electric oven, gas water heater, dishwasher, refrigerator and freezer enclosed by cupboard doors, SilverCrest microwave and AEG washing machine.

Storage room in basement and one car parking space.

Swimming pool, tennis court.

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CASCAIS GANDARINHA

2 BEDROOMS 2 BATHROOMS 135 m² / 1.453 sq ft

PRICE € 895.000 $ 1 074.000

When you think of winter, you will probably think of the cold. It might bite to the bone, but many of us even hope to see snow for Christmas. And if you want to see snow in Portugal, then Serra da Estrela is the place for you.

Portugal's most famous mountain range has the highest peak in the country and the presence of snow in winter is guaranteed. This area is great for winter sport enthusiasts, and if you you'd like to have a go at the season's typical sports, Serra da Estrela won't disappoint you during its snow season.

Christmas with snow in Portugal

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Pico at the Azores Islands, is the highest mountain in Portugal, and sometimes it is covered with snow.

It is like a snow cone in the middle of the ocean, and a rare thing to see.

Pico Is a stratovolcano located on Pico Island, in the mid-Atlantic archipelago of the Azores.

It is 2,351 meters, (7,713 ft), above sea level, and is one of the highest Atlantic mountains; it is more than twice the elevation of any other peak in the Azores.

WHY PORTUGAL

Ajuda is a neighborhood of Lisbon with a true ‘village’ feel when compared with more central neighborhoods.

With amazing gardens like the Tropical Garden and Ajuda’s Botanical Garden and the 18th-century Palace of Ajuda, living here is enjoying life a little slower.

The apartment is fully refurbished, and it's sold furnished and with the kitchen fully equipped.

The building was completely refurbished recently and maintains the city's architectural characteristics.

The Duplex, upon entrance, boasts an open-plan living room and kitchen design, a social bathroom, and an en suite bedroom.

The upper level consists of a spacious area that leads to a terrace with amazing views over the river and some of the most iconic points of the city.

This room can be used as a bedroom or as a second social area.

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LISBOA AJUDA 2 BEDROOMS 2 BATHROOMS

120 m² / 1.291 sq ft Lot size 10 527 sq ft

PRICE € 520 000 $ 624 000

TRADITIONAL CHRIST Christmas dinner, or Consoada, takes place on the eve of the 24th. Portugal's national dish, cod, is probably the most traditional option for Christmas dinner, although octopus is also common in the North of Portugal and in the Algarve.

The Christmas Cod, is made up with cabbage, boiled eggs, and boiled potatoes, topped with olive oil and garlic, it is very basic and non-indulgent. Varying with the region of the country, it is also traditional the roasted Turkey, stuffed with a paste of dried fruits, and olives, accompanied with Chestnut puree.

Sweets, particularly sweet pastries, are a big part of the Portuguese Christmas dinner.

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TMAS FOOD French toast or "fatias douradas", and "sonhos" are both deep-fried and covered in sugar, as do the "azevias de grão ou amendoa" (fried chickpea and almond pastries), "coscorões", and "filhós".

There are also "broas", which are oval sweet bread biscuits. These are normally made with sweet potatoes, ground almonds, eggs, sugar, and orange peel.

Christmas "lampreia", a dessert made almost entirely of egg yolks and shaped like a lamprey fish.

Two other cakes that you can definitely expect to see are Bolo Rei and Bolo Rainha, two bread-style fruit cakes that are made of dried fruits and nuts.

The next day (December 25th), most families usually have a meat dish like lamb, roast "cabrito" (baby goat), or even turkey. Or, there's the option to have cod again.

The cod eaten on the 25th is known as Old Clothes and is basically a mash made from all of the leftover cod consoada, usually with an egg thrown in as well.

WHY PORTUGAL

This high-end Villa with 4 bedrooms (Villa A) is located in a brand new luxury condominium with only 8 villas beautifully designed with modern lines with contemporary architecture. Located in a premium area of Cascais, at walking distance of the beach, a few steps from the cosmopolitan downtown of Cascais, where you'll find trendy restaurants, shops, the best urban beaches of Europe, transports, international schools, and 30 minutes from Lisbon's city center and 35 from Lisbon's International airport.

Spread over 3 floors, this Villa has a rooftop terrace with a private pool and panoramic views.

The excellence of the construction combined with the large areas and noble finishings, make this magnificent Villa the ideal place to live in complete tranquility and comfort.

The large glazed surfaces promote the feeling of space and natural immersion in nature.

The Villa has 3 parking spaces and a storage area.

The Condominium is perfectly landscaped granting privacy to each Villa Project to be completed at the end of 2021.

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CASCAIS 4 BEDROOMS 4 BATHROOMS

323 m² / 3.476 sq ft

PRICE € 2.700 000 $ 3 340 000

TRADITIONAL CHRIST

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Many people who come to Portugal often do not realize that there are so many different types of Port: vintage, tawny, ruby, white, LBV, crust... and so on.

Christmas, is a good time to open a vintage bottle of Porto. You will find them in all supermarkets or wine cellars, and they are really affordable. Alternatively, a Late Bottled Vintage (LBV) tastes a lot like a Vintage Port, but it's much cheaper.

In addition to Porto, consider adding a bottle of Ginjinha to the shopping list. This is a Portuguese made from sour cherries that also has its place in the Christmas period.

For lovers of sweet drinks, Amarguinha, a liqueur made of almonds that tastes very similar to marzipan.

Christmas lunches and dinners are always accompanied by the good White and Red Wines, which are found in all regions. For all types of prices, in Portugal a wine even low value is synonymous with good quality.

TMAS DRINKS

Abel Garrido began his career in the Real Estate Market in 2006, standing out for his careful, warm and rigorous service.

With it, it is possible to make the best sale deal or the best acquisition. He is always ready to satisfy your dream and need in Real Estate, being trust, efficiency and care in the details, the key words of his performance.

The Markting and Advertising he use are high-profile, enabling you to get the perfect transaction for the right amount.

With Abel you can communicate in English, French, Portuguese, Spanish or Italian, making dialogue and all communication easier.

With a whole career associated with the Luxury markets, he has a background as Interiors Architect and Interior Designer, having developed his activity in various places in Switzerland and In Paris where he lived. These capabilities allow a special look at any properties and their commercial or estectic potential.

Passionate about travel, different cultures and gastronomy, he is known for his culinary skills, and for the pleasure he has in welcoming friends. Sun, and beach are other passions of is life.

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