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4 years ago
Hello all,
I'm hoping to retire in Portugal within the next year....depending on COVID. I haven't been to Portugal, but am hoping to get there sooner than later to come for a few weeks & go around checking the areas out. In the meantime, I'm trying to pinpoint areas that would work best for me. I'm going to put my wish list out here, knowing that having all could be a stretch, Any & all opinions & suggestions welcome!

I love to standup paddleboard, so I'm looking for an area that I can paddle in almost everyday, if there is such a place. I prefer not to be around the rough water with big waves & strong winds all of the time. I would prefer a calmer area & warm year round. I'm not a cold weather person. I'm fine with cool evenings, but I just don't want to have snow & have to wear a coat & gloves on a daily basis!!

I'd like to be in a town that has good transportation & close to the train to go into Lisbon for the day if I want to do that.

It'd be nice to have a good expat community, but I also want to be a part of the local population, as well.

Like I said, it's my wishlist. It may change, but for now, I'm curious to see what you all think.

I also want to thank all of you for posting valuable information here, that helps so many of us to make our wish come true.

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