Hello everyone, I am new to the forum and have lived in northern Spain homesteading (living a self-sufficient lifestyle as much as possible in the countryside) for about 5 years. Now, I am looking to join forces looking for people who have been seriously pursuing this lifestyle, be it expats...

I am an experienced homesteader living in Spain and am considering moving to Mexico. A lot of people do homesteading here because they are either poor or it is just part of their culture in the countryside. I am looking for something more structured and constructive (with a mix of science...

Hello Everybody, I'm currently researching a move to Portugal with my wife, 2 boxer dogs, and 2 cats. We are planning on planting an organic/permaculture vineyard, orchard, and food forest somewhere around Coimbra. I'm a French national and an artist/musician/programmer, my wife is an...

Are you interested in leaving the busy UK city life in exchange of rural and back-to-nature life in Portugal? Well... We exchange accommodation in this property, for work and maintenance of the property and some nearby plantations. Relax... and Enjoy!! No strict objectives, No pressure...

I was wondering whether there is a live and thriving slow food movement in Portugal. Where can I eat slow food for example? Do you know any restaurants that serve eco food? Thank you in advance. Marc

Do you know of any permaculture initiatives in Portugal? Please let me know!

Transition Towns initiatives in Algarve or Alentejo? I plan to come to Portugal (Algarve and Alentejo region) this Spring for a longer period of time. I am a member of a Transition Towns initiative in the Netherlands. As this is a British thing (www-dot-transitionnetwork-dot-org), I wondered if...