Of course, everyone is aware of Portugal's current popularity, but if there's one city that truly embodies it, it's Porto. Proud like a Portuguese Winterfell but with the typical Portugal warmth, the capital of the North has been attracting a growing number of expats who have settled there. See for yourself why Porto has become the place to be.

Porto is a great place for your children to study – and there are a lot of offers in terms of public and private schools. Public school placements depend on the place where you live, and there are great public schools to choose from. One of the top performing private schools in the country, Colégio Nossa Senhora do Rosário, is located here, as well as some of the best universities in Portugal.

Although Porto is a big city, it is also very safe to live here. Portugal in general is considered one of the safest countries to live in, in the world. People are friendly, crime rates are low, and violence is not common.

Porto is well served in terms of public transports, with a great and very modern underground that gets you everywhere you need to be in the city, buses, bike lanes and smart options like electric scooters. Due to its compact size, it is also easy to go around town by foot – depending on where you work and live, this may be the best option.

The second largest city of Portugal is one of the best places to live in this sunny and friendly country. A great part of living in Porto is that you get to walk for miles by the river, and you can also enjoy the wonderful and lush gardens that are spread all over town. Porto is a very elegant and calm city, but it also has a vibrant and colorful nightlife. The weather is nice, the people are friendly, and you’ll easily fit in.

Porto is known for the production of the world renowned Port Wine from the Douro Region, and it is also the industrial and commercial hub of the north of the country. Porto’s metropolitan area is responsible for around 23% of the manufacturing industry of the country. Tourism represents an important part of the city’s revenue, as it stands out as one of the country’s most visited cities.