Portugal

Portugal - Community Country Ranking

Portugal once sailed to the ends of the earth and came back with spices, stories, and a melancholy music genre called fado that somehow perfectly captures the national soul. That's a lot for a small country on the western edge of Europe - and Portugal has been quietly overdelivering ever since.

Right now, Portugal is having a serious moment. It's consistently voted one of the best countries to live in, retire in, and visit - and the rest of the world has noticed. Lisbon and Porto are two of Europe's most beloved cities. The Algarve is reliably one of the continent's top coastal destinations. And the food - the pastel de nata alone could make a compelling case for national greatness.

Is Portugal the best country in the world? It's affordable, beautiful, warm (the weather and the people), safe, and home to some of the best seafood on the planet. For a country of 10 million, its reputation is wildly outsized - and growing.

Critics might point to lower wages compared to northern Europe, or the housing pressures that come with being suddenly very popular. But the overall picture is hard to argue with.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Portugal the best country in the world?

Portugal is one of the most celebrated countries in the world right now - beloved by expats, retirees, travellers, and anyone who's ever eaten a proper francesinha. Whether it's the best is what the community on thebestcountry.net is voting on. Check the live score at the top of this page to see its current position.

Is Portugal one of the best countries to live in?

Portugal has been consistently ranked among the top countries for expats and retirees, praised for its affordability, safety, climate, and quality of life. On thebestcountry.net, Portugal's community score reflects how the global public rates it - check the live ranking above to see its current position.

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