

Surfing hotspots in Portugal: Catch some of the world’s best waves
If you’re looking for the best surfing spots in the world, Portugal needs to be on your list!


Apartment or villa: Which property in Portugal is best for you?
Do you want to buy a property in Portugal? Discover the advantages and disadvantages of choosing between a villa or apartment...


"Our dream of owning a home in Portugal was made true"
Brian & Lisa Kahan, originally from the USA, share their story of finding a home in Portugal...


The advantages of buying “Key-in-Hand” properties
“Key in Hand” is a sensible solution to owning a new build property in Portugal, a home that you can customise to your personal taste...


Everything you always wanted to know about wine in Portugal
Historically associated with Port Wine, Portugal has been steadily establishing itself as one of the world's leading wine producers...


Top 10 “must haves” in your holiday rental home in Portugal
How do you make your holiday home in Portugal stand out from the crowd? Here are SCH's "Top 10 must-haves" to get you more guests...


Reasons to fall in love with Alentejo Portugal
If you enjoy slow-living, plenty of sunshine, delicious food & wine, and the calm of endless fields of gold, then you'll love the Alentejo!


Fado: The song (and soul) of Portugal
From the Casas de Fado in Lisbon, to Coimbra's black-caped students, discover the history, tradition and love of Portugal's Fado music...


How to get a Mortgage in Portugal
If you are thinking of buying a property, and you want to apply for a mortgage in Portugal, here are some answers that will help you...


Salt of life: the bond between Portugal and cod
"Bacalhau" is one of Portugal’s most famous culinary traditions, with more than 365 recipes to celebrate it, one for each day of the year...