Category: Everyday Life
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Moving to a New Home
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This post is best viewed on a tablet, laptop or desktop computer. Or you can access an electronic copy here: Below is a list of entities that need to be notified and services that need to be requested when moving to a new residence. Entity Roles Deadline Proof Needed Instructions Financés(Tax Office) Renters & Owners…
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Mail Delivery
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Tip: Click the arrows below to expand the content Note: When you first log into CTT, you can change the language to English at the bottom of the page. But, as soon as you create an account, the pages on the site are only in Portuguese, so you will need to translate it. Disclaimer: I…
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Essential Tools for Expats
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Tip: Click the arrows below to expand the content These are the tools I use most frequently.
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Trains (Comboios)
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Comboios de Portugal (CP) has a few different services. They also have an awesome map showing all the lines in Portugal. Green Rail Pass If you plan on traveling by train frequently, look into the Green Rail Pass! Train Status! Wouldn’t you love to know when your train is going to be delayed or worse…
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Important Dates to Remember
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Tip: Click the arrows below to expand the content Rui Caetano, our beloved friend, mentor & Portuguese guru has provided us with a list of dates that we should NOT forget.
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Ride Share
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Ride Share Although, you can use Bolt or Uber in Tavira. Uber seems to be more reliable & has an option to include pets with you.
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Highly Recommended
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Tip: Click the arrows below to expand the content This page is dedicated to providing recommendations for services based on personal experience. These are people or companies Mike & I have used or have been recommended by friends.
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Roundabouts
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I found the below explanation on portugaldrivinglaws.com. And, this simulation by the GNR on Facebook. The law in Portugal for driving on roundabouts is not like the law in many other countries:
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My Tavira Map
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I created this map of Tavira so an overview of the city can be seen with various markers. Click on the “view larger map” in the upper right corner to see the whole map in Google Maps.