My UK-based employer has ultimately agreed for me to continue my employment from abroad, hence my family and I are on the verge of relocating to Portugal in the coming months... 
We will shortly be visiting Portugal for a busy 10 days to choose a prospective place to live. We will be looking for a location in which to rent initially, and have narrowed down our preferred area to be based somewhere south of Marinha Grande/Leiria and north of Torres Vedras.
I was hoping for ANY advice with regard to areas for consideration, with a focus on the following criteria:
- A reputable state/public school (for our two children aged 8 and 4)
- Dependable broadband connection (preferably cable, though ADSL would suffice) for my work.
Although not essential (as my wife is Portuguese), an area in which other expat families are already based would be beneficial, especially with regard to schools.
Many thanks in advance for any feedback.
Obrigado.
We will shortly be visiting Portugal for a busy 10 days to choose a prospective place to live. We will be looking for a location in which to rent initially, and have narrowed down our preferred area to be based somewhere south of Marinha Grande/Leiria and north of Torres Vedras.
I was hoping for ANY advice with regard to areas for consideration, with a focus on the following criteria:
- A reputable state/public school (for our two children aged 8 and 4)
- Dependable broadband connection (preferably cable, though ADSL would suffice) for my work.
Although not essential (as my wife is Portuguese), an area in which other expat families are already based would be beneficial, especially with regard to schools.
Many thanks in advance for any feedback.
Obrigado.