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Larissa Miranda

Writer & editor

Larissa Miranda is a writer and editor at Unlock Portugal.

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 $132,900 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]

Best coworking spaces in Lisbon 2026: hot-desks start around $110 (~€100)/month and day passes cost $20-$30. Príncipe Real and Cais do Sodré lead.

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.

Piódão schist village lit up at night cascading down the hillside — a hidden gem in central Portugal

Hidden Gems in Portugal: 18 Places Tourists Miss (2026)

Hidden gems in Portugal tourists miss: Piódão, Monsanto, the Berlengas islands and the Costa Vicentina. Rent a car and go in June or September.

Historic riverside promenade and old bridge in Tavira, a popular retirement town in the Algarve

Retiring in Portugal: 2026 Costs & Visa for Americans

Retiring in Portugal usually means the D7 visa. A couple can live on roughly $2,500-$3,500 a month outside Lisbon and Cascais, with SNS public healthcare.

Loja do Cidadao public service building in Portugal, where residents handle official paperwork

How to Renew Your Residence Permit in Portugal (2026)

How to renew a Portuguese residence permit through AIMA in 2026: documents needed, the post-hike €440 (~$510) fee, and what to do if your card expired.

Modern Lisbon city skyline with office buildings — D3 visa Portugal for highly qualified workers

D3 Visa Portugal 2026: Highly Qualified Worker Guide

D3 visa Portugal lets skilled professionals earning €1,611+/month relocate. See how US workers qualify, apply, and reach EU Blue Card status in 2026.

Classroom with desks and chalkboard representing schools in Portugal for expats

Schools in Portugal for Expats: 2026 Family Guide

Here’s something that surprises most American parents I talk to: public school in Portugal is genuinely free, even for foreign residents, and the

Panoramic daytime view over Lisbon's terracotta rooftops toward the 25 de Abril bridge

Moving to Portugal from Canada: 2026 Step-by-Step Guide

So you're thinking about trading Canadian winters for Atlantic sun. Good call. Roughly 3,000 Canadians now hold Portuguese residency, and the number keeps

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