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Forum: Portugal

Sep 13th 2017, 9:46 am

Replies: 22

Renting apartment in Porto

Views: 2,702

Posted By Afrique

Re: Renting apartment in Porto

Hi
I think its always good to get to know the area first, so Airbnb would be a good start. I haven't rented here in Portugal, so can't help on that, but I would say that the rental agreement will of...

Forum: Portugal

Sep 11th 2017, 1:31 pm

Replies: 22

Renting apartment in Porto

Views: 2,702

Posted By Afrique

Re: Renting apartment in Porto

Hi I am in Porto. The rents have gone a bit mad here in the last two years, mainly because of the tourists. You would be better looking out of the city, in Vila Nova de Gaia.
It is on the metro...

Forum: Portugal

Sep 9th 2015, 8:21 am

Replies: 55

Sooooo disappointed

Views: 4,467

Posted By Afrique

Re: Sooooo disappointed

I once bought a tin of Spam and a bottle of Salad Cream, after being away from the UK for 15 years. My thoughts turned to my childhood and I couldn't wait to have a Spam sandwich with Salad Cream....

Forum: Portugal

Jun 14th 2015, 11:00 am

Replies: 32

UK cars in Portugal

Views: 4,213

Posted By Afrique

Re: UK cars in Portugal

I live in an apartment block in Porto and parked in our shared garage are two cars on French plates, they have been parked here for two years, (that I know of). The owners are Portuguese and they...

Forum: Portugal

Jan 5th 2014, 6:29 pm

Replies: 29

Would you like to buy British food products in the North of Portugal

Views: 5,196

Posted By Afrique

Re: Would you like to buy British food products in the North of Portugal

(Be careful with those in Porto who are saying they would buy, I mean really just how much would they spend per month? 300 in pingo doce and 20 quid in the British shop?!)

Be careful.........be...

Forum: Portugal

Jan 5th 2014, 10:00 am

Replies: 29

Would you like to buy British food products in the North of Portugal

Views: 5,196

Posted By Afrique

Re: Would you like to buy British food products in the North of Portugal

I am in Porto and I would like to see a shop selling British food stuff. I haven't met many expats around here though but maybe I haven't looked hard enough. I think it's worth a try, maybe on a...

Forum: Portugal

Dec 18th 2013, 8:22 am

Replies: 7

6 Months pregnant and moving to Portugal end of Dec

Views: 1,272

Posted By Afrique

Re: 6 Months pregnant and moving to Portugal end of Dec

It sounds really daft but my Mum is from Edinburgh and in the old peoples place she used to live near Murryfield there was a lovely chap and and she always used to talk about his son who lived in...

Forum: Portugal

Dec 17th 2013, 5:09 pm

Replies: 7

6 Months pregnant and moving to Portugal end of Dec

Views: 1,272

Posted By Afrique

Re: 6 Months pregnant and moving to Portugal end of Dec

Vikki, I think my daughter has emailed you ok

Gedscottish, do you have family in Edinburgh by any chance? We don't hear many expats around the Porto area but I am sure they are here. I did meet a...

Forum: Portugal

Dec 15th 2013, 6:15 pm

Replies: 7

6 Months pregnant and moving to Portugal end of Dec

Views: 1,272

Posted By Afrique

Re: 6 Months pregnant and moving to Portugal end of Dec

We are in Porto and my daughter has just moved here with my son in law and two small children so if you would like to pm me I can pass your email details on to her I know for sure she is looking to...

Forum: Portugal

Aug 27th 2013, 11:09 am

Replies: 1

Swimming / beaches around Porto?

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Posted By Afrique

Re: Swimming / beaches around Porto?

Yes, there are lots of beaches in Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia that have excellent beach life,nice bars, cafes, restaurants etc. I always find the water is too cold for me but my wife swims and loves...

Forum: Portugal

Jul 11th 2013, 3:37 pm

Replies: 4

Looking for 2 Bedroom House to rent in Central Portugal

Views: 887

Posted By Afrique

Re: Looking for 2 Bedroom House to rent in Central Portugal

Are you still looking for a house to rent in Central Portugal?

Forum: Portugal

Nov 14th 2010, 12:04 pm

Replies: 9

DHL....Delivery Hours Late!!!!

Views: 5,833

Posted By Afrique

Re: DHL....Delivery Hours Late!!!!

Same here with Amazon purchases in Central Portugal with slow delivery via MRW. We have had the same message appear when tracking the parcel with Amazon... 'client has requested a later delivery' or...

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