·      It has the best climate of the country:

–       along the west coast you have many foggy days, the ‚San Francisco-climate‘

–       In the east, you have standard temperatures of over 40°C in summer compared to 33° in our zone and lowest temperatures in winter are -10°C compared to +1° in our zone. In shady valleys these temperatures can be even lower.

·      Criminality is almost zero in central Portugal, along the coast and near big cities this is much different

·      Prices are, compared to the west and south, significantly lower

·      Central Portugal is low populated. No traffic jams, no parking problems, relaxed people

·      Central Portugal is green, due to a fair amount of rain, many lakes and rivers

·      The locals here are welcoming foreigners and easily will make friend with you.