Visiting to explore moving to Portugal

MateoT7 · 2025-09-24T19:44:31+02:00

Get tips on relocating to Portugal's Algarve. Find meetups with locals and expats as you plan your visit in November or January.

MateoT7 Member

Member since 19 September 2025

MateoT7Member24 September 2025 17:44:31

Hello Everyone,

I'm planning on visiting Portugal to explore moving there and would like to find meet up events. Is there someplace on this website that lists these things? I went to the Events link but it didn't look like the right place.

So, flight prices are looking good for early November (avoiding the Thanksgiving travel traffic), or definitely January if not November. Part of my decision may depend on if I can meet up with expats already living there. If you'd like to 'host' me (I'll get an AirBnB, and try not to be a pest 馃槈) please message me here.

Thank you in advance.

JohnnyPT Portugal Expert

Member since 23 May 2020

JohnnyPTPortugal Expert24 September 2025 17:57:30

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You have meet up website:

Some events are with expats: to socialize, learn languages, go for walks, etc...

Select day, type of event, distance, etc...

Strontium Serial expat

Member since 27 April 2019

StrontiumSerial expat24 September 2025 21:08:59

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Hi,

Are you thinking of moving to Portugal to meet persons who are not from Portugal ?聽聽 If so I, personally, find that offensive.

SimCityAT Expert

Member since 08 April 2014

SimCityATExpert24 September 2025 23:41:50

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Hi,
Are you thinking of moving to Portugal to meet persons who are not from Portugal ?聽 If so I, personally, find that offensive. - @Strontium

Excuse me? You are not understanding, so best not comment.

MateoT7 Member

Member since 19 September 2025

MateoT7Member26 September 2025 01:07:24

@SimCityAT

Thank you SimCityAT.

@Strontium

I would absolutely love to meet native Portuguese but they won't have the insights of becoming a expat that someone who has already done it would have. That being said, while you have provided good information before, which is greatly appreciated, SimCityAT was correct, it is best to think before posting.