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Village in Coimbra district is on the list of best places to live

Notícias de Coimbra28 August 2026 at 12:14

Village in Coimbra district is on the list of best places to live

Lisbon and Porto are usually the first options considered by those dreaming of living abroad. However, an article from a renowned publication has now highlighted that there are less obvious but equally attractive alternatives in Portugal. A village in the district of Coimbra has been included in a list of the best places to live, challenging the established trend of the two major coastal cities dominating the preferences of those seeking a high quality of life. This recognition underscores the growing appeal of inland Portugal as a viable and attractive option for residency, offering an interesting counterpoint to the conventional choices of Lisbon and Porto.

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