Forbes has listed 3 places in Portugal on the Top 20 Best Places
25 November 2020
Among 120 destinations, Forbes has listed 3 places in Portugal on the Top 20 Best Places to Live, Invest, Work in Europe for Americans. The city of Braga, the Algarve region and the Azores archipelago are praised for their entrepreneurship, quality of life, best value for money in real estate, among other qualities.
The ranking was “based on various criteria including the presence of an international school, quality of life, health care system, internet connection, proximity to airports with international flights, cost of living, active expat community and low crime rate”.
Braga is described as a city “on the podium of European cities with the best quality of life”, as well as “renowned for its history and gastronomy”. The Algarve is referred to as a low population area, amazing beaches, sunny weather and it “is recommended for digital nomads as well as for families.” The Azores are admired for its regional government’s attitude “to attract businesses and start-ups” and for their affordable prices.
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