moving with the new wife

[simonj]

My self and my new wife live in Barcelona , we are hoping to move to portugal in september

at the piont we a looking for advice on suitable areas to look in , what we are looking for is a large town with resturants and a freindly feel and near the sea

i run a network of homeworkers so will need to move in somewere with internet and phone line when we land , my wife would like to learn portuguese

we need to get our skates on so any help will be welcomed

simon J and amy j

[MichelleAlison]

Originally Posted by simonj

My self and my new wife live in Barcelona , we are hoping to move to portugal in september

at the piont we a looking for advice on suitable areas to look in , what we are looking for is a large town with resturants and a freindly feel and near the sea

i run a network of homeworkers so will need to move in somewere with internet and phone line when we land , my wife would like to learn portuguese

we need to get our skates on so any help will be welcomed

simon J and amy j

Hi Simon and Amy and welcome to the forum.

I am sure someone can give you some good advice.

Regards

Michelle

[Bainisteoir]

You can get internet anywhere really...the Algarve is way more advanced than people realise. I can get broadband, sky, cable the lot here. The two main towns are really Albufeira and Lagos for expats. Everywhere along the Algarve is near the sea really too so that will be no problem. i live near Almancil and I like it here. 10 mins from airport, near coast, beautiful beaches, lots of English spoken but still portuguese in character and 10 mins from Faro for shopping etc. Ive been to Barcelona and all along the east coast of Spain, Italy, Turkey etc and honestly I can say the Algarve wins out every time as a place to live. Hope that helps.

[vera]

I am also relocating from S Africa to Cascais, Lisbon, next month and will not have a job. Can you tell me about yr network of homemakers. I could offer part time typing, having been an Exec PA, or even a child minding service. Vera

[Mamacats]

Hello and Welcome to the forum.

In Algrave as mention there are lots of English which translates into lots of english speaking persons, lots of english food and I believe lots of job opportunities for and from the English...........

Cascais is also a very high English speaking area of Portugal offering the sea and sun besides being close to Lisbon.

I would suggest a week or two visit to both areas before deciding.

[vera]

Hello Diane
I was in Portugal in January and drove all around and eventually decided upon Cascais. I did stay in the Algarve for 3 months before and also like that area.
If anyone reading knows of a part time typing position (I am Executive Secretary) or even require baby minding service, I am available. I will post my new cell no. before I leave at the end of this month. Vera