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Larissa Miranda

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Larissa Miranda is a writer and editor at Unlock Portugal.

Surfer riding a giant wave at Praia do Norte, one of the best surf beaches in Portugal, watched from the Nazare lighthouse fort

Best Surf Beaches in Portugal: 15 Breaks Ranked (2026)

Find the best surf beaches in Portugal for 2026: 15 breaks north to south, skill levels, water temps, wetsuit picks and real costs for US surfers.

Praia da Marinha golden cliffs and turquoise water on an Algarve road trip in Portugal

Algarve Road Trip Itinerary: 7 Perfect Days [2026]

Plan the perfect Algarve road trip: a 7-day 2026 itinerary from Faro to Sagres, with drive times, USD costs, best beaches, and the now toll-free A22.

Praia de Odeceixe with cliffs and sand, near Praia das Adegas, one of the official naturist beaches in Portugal

Naturist Beaches Portugal: 9 Legal Spots [2026]

Naturist beaches in Portugal: find 9 officially legal spots, from Meco to Tavira. Plan your 2026 trip with etiquette rules, water temps, and access tips.

Traditional striped beach tents on a sandy Portuguese beach in summer

Portugal in Summer 2026: Heat, Crowds & Where to Go

Portugal in summer means low-90s°F heat and peak July-August crowds. A north Portugal local shows US travelers where to go cooler and save 40%.

Pena Palace's colorful towers and clock tower rising above Sintra, Portugal

Portugal Travel Guide 2026: 7 Regions, Honestly Ranked

Portugal travel guide 2026: all 7 regions compared, real budgets from $110/day, and the EU border rules that changed for Americans in April.

Porto and the Dom Luis I bridge over the Douro at sunset, start of a north Portugal road trip

North Portugal Road Trip: 7-Day Itinerary (2026 Guide)

Plan your north Portugal road trip: a 7-day, 450-mile Porto loop with real driving times, ~$35 in tolls, US license rules, and where to stay each night.

Traditional painted moliceiro boat on an Aveiro canal lined with palm trees

Best Cities for Americans in Portugal 2026 [7 Picks]

Compare the 7 best cities for Americans in Portugal in 2026 — rents from $800 to $1,600, English levels, and where US expats and retirees settle.

Two pilgrims with backpacks and scallop shells walking a wooded trail on the Caminho de Santiago Portugues in northern Portugal

Caminho de Santiago Portugal: All Routes (2026 Guide)

Walk the Caminho de Santiago Portugal: compare all 3 routes (115-620 km), daily costs from $350, and the best months to go. A Minho local's honest 2026 guide.

Praia da Marinha golden cliffs and turquoise water — best beaches in Portugal 2026

Best Beaches in Portugal 2026: Ranked North to South

Best beaches in Portugal 2026, ranked north to south: 12 top spots, water temps and Blue Flag picks. Discover where a local actually swims this summer.

Close-up of a Portuguese 1 euro coin, representing tax and finance topics for US expats

US Taxes for Americans in Portugal: 2026 Filing Guide

US taxes for Americans in Portugal: exclude up to $130,000 with the FEIE, file by June 15, and stay FBAR-compliant. What US expats must know for 2026.

Remote workers with laptops at a shared table in a Lisbon coworking space

Best Coworking Spaces in Lisbon 2026 [10 Top Picks for Nomads]

Key Takeaways: Lisbon hot-desks start around $110 (~€100)/month, with premium clubs like Second Home running $300+ (~€275). Most spaces offer day passes

Yellow trams on a Lisbon street, one of the best places to live in Portugal for expats

Best Places to Live in Portugal for Expats: 2026 [10 Picks]

The best place to live in Portugal depends on priorities: Tavira and Lagos for retirees, Lisbon and Porto for nomads, Cascais and Braga for families.

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