5 CULTURE SHOCKS you may feel after moving to PORTUGAL

[@quintatorneiro3074]

CALIFÓRINA: The word california is of Portuguese origin and refers to the lime kilns of the Sesimbra region in Portugal, the place of origin of the Portuguese navigator João Rodrigues Cabrilho (who was later named Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo by the Spanish), who sailed in the service of Spain in 1542, and thought California was an island. Cabrilho was looking to the North for a passage from the Pacific to the Atlantic and explored there until more or less where San Francisco would later become.

[@Duarte_martins]

Fornos de cal? Não sabia

[@quintatorneiro3074]

@@Duarte_martins Estamos sempre aprendendo :)

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Tambem eu! Obrigado.

[@quintatorneiro3074]

@@AlgarveAddicts👍

[@almahperditae]

I look on the comments exactly for this comment lol I always thought that the Praia da Califórnia comes from the Califórnia in USA. I was blow away a few months ago finding out that it's the other way around, Califórnia in USA was named after Califórnia in Sesimbra.

[@tomaytotamaato]

I liked that you stated that people should change to the culture and not expect the culture to change for them. I see too much entitlement this side of the pond and seeing that Portugal is now a leading retirement country, I'm fearful for the future of their customs and values.

[@joaoramoscarvalho5670]

I'm Portuguese and I'm not worried about losing our identity. The truth is quite different. Try to compare Macao to Hong Kong. They are close but the cultural heritage left by the Portuguese makes it totally different from Hong Kong and those cages where people live in. In India, in Japan and in many other countries around the world you can find traits of the Portuguese culture which have survived along the centuries. Don't worry, pastel de nata is alive and kicking, coffee breaks are highly respected and nothing compares to family. Saudações de Portugal!

[@tomaytotamaato]

@@joaoramoscarvalho5670 Well as long as you can vouch for the rest of your countrymen and women, let's do this. Joao has spoken everyone, let us now start the cultural extinction of his country. Thanks Joao for, not just your understanding, but also your cooperation. We trust all your papers are in order comrade?

[@anaramos2802]

I find your answer to João quite rude. You try to be ironic and you are aggressive instead. From what I can read he is talking about himself and the Portuguse culture spread all over the world. What's wrong with you? Why don't you accept other people's opinions? I could find several adjectives that would suit you, but that would be irrelevant. From my recent experience Portuguese bureaucracy is not that slow, all my papers are in order and for your information the Communist party is dying. How can you talk about the culture of a country when you don't really understand it and are full of clichés.

[@tomaytotamaato]

@@anaramos2802 The real irony is that I was giving Joao a taste of what cultural enrichment looks like, and you predictably call me rude. If anything, Joao should be loving my comment as it will help check off his, 'kill my culture', fantasy.

[@tiagofreitas1976]

@@tomaytotamaato you called him " comrade" ... Are you some kind of right wing nutcase obsessed with comunism ? Because your uncalled for agression + dumbass " comrade" reference + no actual argument or fact present in your ideas+ fear of other cultures are all signs of a radical right wing mind !

[@frankmealha8918]

Love your “You change to Portugal, Portugal will not change for you”. I say that to my own family and friends

[@DiogoJ1]

Proud of that. Portugal has no reason or obligation to change to accomodate others.

[@dickielarue1451]

I have lived in Portugal almost 6 years...Orginaly from Texas...Traveled all over the country...My favorite places are the little villages...Simply magical...heck I even rented a place in Ponte de Lima for a year...Have not been shocked by anything in Portugal...I have embraced this country and done my best to support the economy and it's citizens...Been blessed to live in many countries around the world...No where is perfect...One must go with the flow when living anywhere...Don't bring you're politcal baggage or we do it this way where I come from attitude...This goes for anywhere...Be an asset to the place you are living...It is a priveledge to call Portugal home...Not a right...Blessings and Positive Energy! 🇺🇸❤🇵🇹🤟👍🤙🤠

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Beautifully said, Dickie 👍🏼

[@brandongarber4335]

how long did it take you to become fluent in portuguese?

[@dickielarue1451]

@@brandongarber4335 About as long as it took me to become fluent in Cowboy...🤠

[@Janecas]

So nicely said!

[@brandongarber4335]

@@dickielarue1451 I was just curious 😪

[@Palmieres]

Portuguese here. The lunch time break in Portugal (and I suspect in other Southern European cultures as well) is a bit more than just about food. It's also about taking that time to catch up with your family and friends, and even with yourself. During lunch hours we call our relatives for an update on their day, we take care of any personal business that we can't take care of during work hours, we call a friend who wasn't feeling that well the day before to learn if they need anything, and if we're lucky enough to work close to home, we _go home_ , eat tasty and inexpensive home cooking, and get to relax for a bit. The day is long and we're not machines. We need personal time and we need to feel like we have a life of our own. It helps you keep up your energy, your mood and it makes the day less stressful. It's also very common, as you mentioned, for coworkers to have lunch together and spend sometime just being people. We might learn why our coworker is a bit "touchy" today, or why they might need you to be a little more patient with them right now. It lets you share your state of mind and connect with people, making it so the work day becomes more tolerable and people are more lenient with eachother, according to circumstances. It's even common for workers and their bosses to have lunch together in smaller companies or businesses, leaving hierarchy aside for at least an hour a day. Lunch time is almost an affirmation of ourselves as human beings, instead of just another number. It makes you hate life a little less if you get some time to calm down and "regroup", so to speak. Edit - the business hours thing is very important. Google doesn't know when a business is open, and you shouldn't rely on it or demand they open for you just because Google says so. If Google hasn't updated the business hours info (especially common during the lockdown and the pandemic), it's not the businesses' fault. Go to their website or call for info.

[@chuckmurray1825]

I was in the Algarve in the second week of September after first visiting Porto, Tomar, Obidos, Lisbon and Sintra. I fell in love with Portugal. I almost cried when I had to leave. The country is beautiful and the people are warm and friendly. I felt so relaxed there unlike when I'm at home in the U.S. We went on a boat tour of the coast between Lagos and Albufeira and a boat captain explained to me that Portuguese people choose to live as stress-free as possible and for someone like me who is very Type A, it would be a big adjustment but I think it's worth it for that kind of lifestyle. It made me rethink my high-pressure job and life in the U.S.

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Yes, it sounds lovely when you're on holiday, but it's a massive adjustment to live.

[@markframpton7137]

The advice given here in my opinion is 100% accurate. I have had a home here for a long time. I am a Britt from LA who flits from LA to Portugal and for me Portugal is my place of sanctuary. You can walk out at any time even from 3 or 4 am no problem . It’s not all great. On the other hand your may find food service here incredibly slow compared to the US. I have had American friends tell me that they went to a restaurant and they were anti American because the food took 20 mins for the food to arrive. I had to tell them that actually they love Americans and that the food 🍲 in good restaurants is freshly prepared which takes time and it’s ready when it ready. When it is ready it will be fantastic. So be prepared for the wait . Look into your partner’s eyes and just enjoy where you are. This is not the US so chill. By the way they.love Americans here in as far as they tip. Spanish visitors almost never tip ( if you disagree put your comments below). Just relax an chill. The guide to a good life here is to chill, relax and be kind to others and that is the way you will you get the best out of your life in Portugal.

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Spot on Mark, I wholeheartedly agree with you! Good one.

[@lxportugal9343]

Yes. You Britts are like port wine you became better with age. About the restaurant, Anti-American?????? Your American friends are a bit egocentric aren't they? 🙂🙂

[@ruinunes7365]

Para quem está habituado a comer McDonald's e Trash Food, realmente esperar 20 min. é uma eternidade.

[@CGScarf]

@@ruinunes7365 Lá é o que há mais. Comida processada.

[@dotlaj]

I don't care which country I'm in McDonalds should be fast cheap and easy. But in restaurants I expect to wait. I live in Norway and it can take 20min to get food in McDonalds and the nr1 pizza place sells frozen pizza and minimal weight is 40min.

[@afonsomartins9863]

Being Portuguese and watching this video is really cool, because u notice stuff that's real, but I never noticed xD

[@Duck-wc9de]

Remember this about living in Portugal: - meals are sacred, respect the eating hours, 12-14 and 20-22 - everything is slow and burocratic, don't be anoyed at it. - if something little inconviniences you, repress it. - dess with modesty, the portuguese are very conservative about clothing - 3 levels of politness when asking for something: first you say your're sorry for disturbing, then you say "thank you" after ordering what you want and then saying "thank you again" with wishes of a good rest of the day when you get what you want. Saying "obrigado" get's you to places man. - enjoy!

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Thanks for sharing Duck! 🙏🏼

[@pedrolopes3542]

Não acho que Portugal seja muito burocrático, se comparar com França ou Alemanha eu diria que é menos burocrático, tudo é lento, isso é verdade. em relação à roupa: cada um veste-se como quer e ninguém tem nada a ver com isso, desde que não ande nu pela rua acho que não há problema.

[@junglie]

that's handy it's the only portugeuse phrase i know so far......

[@marimarianations9355]

You can dress whatever you want, I don't know where you got this impression that people are super conservative about clothing, lol.

[@joaoramoscarvalho5670]

I wonder what you mean by "dress with modesty", perhaps you mean "dress simply". I've been to other countries and I believe most Portuguese women dress better than many British, Irish, American, etc. Good quality clotes are expensive and in the countries I mentioned they are expensive indeed. Another issue is personal hygene: We, in general, have a shower every day while in those countries people really SMELL!😝

[@maroco857]

ESTOU NA MINHA HORA DE ALMOÇO CARALHE!! NÃO ME CHATEIEM 🤣🤣🤣

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Bwaahahaha 🤣🤣🤣

[@realhawaii5o]

Not sure how I got this recommended being a Portuguese expat in Estonia, but - yes. This is very true. I'd say, however, people will strike a conversation with you more easily than they would in Northern / Eastern Europe. 😅

[@dany-ne7gz]

Yes, when he said that i found a little bit weird. But then i realise he is living in Algarve, a very tourist region.

[@papitata]

Tervist from Santarém! I have mixed experiences travelling through Portugal: Some people being easy to start a conversation with, to the puzzled look of why I am even talking to them. If I had a foreign accent, surely the latter case would be more frequent. As for Tallin and Tartu, the more open ones I met were young adulta of Russian descent.

[@lucaReis01]

As Portuguese the most powerfull sentence was "you change to Portugal, Portugal will not change for you". Totally agreed.

[@casacenas566]

Hehehe, loved the topics. Nice video mate, have fun in this lovely country. Cheers!

[@AACP25]

I'm from Algarve too and just found your channel, this is the fist video I watch and I really like the way you talk about Portugal. You got a new subscriber.

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Thanks André!

[@sappir26]

I love the BGA learning facilities and I am so happy that you cover them as when I manage to move to Portugal, that's exactly the kind of learning my grandchildren will be in. 👍

[@TheBusinessSkool]

In Tavira my hometown people used to say that we are people that "come na gaveta" (eats in the drawer), because everyone respected lunchtime excepts the workers from tavira that stayed in the office eating from their drawer :)

[@kulturfreund6631]

I also experienced very many English people who aren’t open for conversation. Concerning kids in bars: I saw in rural Northern Portugal a six years old girl standing behind the counter helping her parents, dishing out whiskey.

[@musicbyenokk]

Nick, just wanted to say that my wife and I love your channel. We are fellow Saffas and living in Canada. But we’re moving to Portugal in 2023 and your channel has been very informative and just fun to watch. So thanks dude! All the best mate!

[@AlgarveAddicts]

You're welcome! 👍🏼

[@Sophy_8]

@Music by Enokk Hope you enjoy our country as much as we do 🥰 I wouldn't change it by any other 🙈 Still, Nick gave the most precious advice to all people who want to move to another country... Don't expect the country to change for you, you must be prepared to change for the country! That is secret, mate! Open mind, open heart and for sure you will enjoy the ride 😁 Hope you will find what you're looking for and above all, you feel welcome 😊

[@algueiraovelho]

Thank you for your enthusiasm in promoting Portugal, You are a true Lusitanina.

[@murket99]

Talking about culture shock... On our scouting trip we went to pizza place in VRSA for lunch and guess what, it was closed for lunch! Love the people and the country, moving in November

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Heheh, classic.

[@retired_in_portugal]

Great video Nick, Thanks for the information on Amazon and delivery times, great to know this in advance.

[@houseofodalys6294]

How amazing to do this trip with your daughter! Can't wait to watch. Safe travels!!

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Me too!!! Thanks 🙏🏼

[@Sakura-zu4rz]

❤Your channel is literally my comfort place. You make me so happy. 🤗❤

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Thank you Sakura! 🙏🏼

[@mickster9990]

That is really helpful thank you I love being outdoors so I think I will like it, My last visit was Lisbon in 2014 so a long time ago

[@user-cw7nm5qf6e]

Thank you so much for this 😊. Give me a better idea of what to expect

[@AlgarveAddicts]

I'm glad it helps. 👍🏼

[@ronnymb67]

I'm born and raised in the US. Many years ago I spent 3 weeks in Jordan. When I came back, the US was culture shock - my home was culture shock. Jet lag so I was awake for a day. I felt out of place for a few days. I'm certain I'll adapt to Portugal quite easily. With some help 😎🍻

[@JoeSmith-ez3zg]

I'm with you. During my time in the military I spent many years overseas and never had an issue adopting to that country's culture, my problem was always adjusting to the US culture. After my first tour in Korea where prices are bartered when I was back in the US I needed some new jeans and the store I was in hadn't priced them, I asked how much and when the salesclerk told me the price I cut it by 50% and replied I'll give you X and not a penny more. She looked at me like I was from another planet.

[@ronnymb67]

@@JoeSmith-ez3zg Over there, the news was on primetime at 8pm and would spent neay the entire hour on important topics. Back here yet lagged at 5am I was scrolling through channels. Rape, murder, drugs, fluffy kittens, buy this, buy that. I was humming 57 Channels And Nothing On by Springsteen. Today of course it's 1057 Channels and Nothing On... I went to dinner that evening with friends and I got sick to my stomach by something I'd eaten a million times before.

[@Kingdompropertymaintenance]

Love your videos matey, really informative and they are really helping me as I’m hoping to move to a village near to Lagos soon to work on a Quinta 👍🏻

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Sounds cool, are you renovating it? I'm looking for projects to film.

[@Kingdompropertymaintenance]

@@AlgarveAddicts to be honest I don’t have too many details but there are repairs and renovations to do but I don’t know the scale of them, the job will also be gardening & landscaping and looking after the orchards, when I get there I’ll make a video and show you the plans. Eventually I want to start my own property maintenance business like I have here in the UK, so I see it as a stepping stone to being an entrepreneur there. I’ve spoken to a few ex pats with similar businesses who say there a lot of work for the right people.

[@paulomartins146]

Hi, I'm a native Portuguese, and basically in my point of view, culture differences between western countries are very dim when compared with other countries elsewhere, though they're always there. And we are good english speakers, everybody speaks at least some sort of broken English. Regardless of the country you're moving in, you just have to make your own way in adjusting to the new environment. Changing countries is one big decision to have, but from my little travel experience abroad, I'd say, that for the food, for the weather, for the people - even if we're not perfect - there's no place like Portugal.

[@GJKemp]

That sunrise looks stunning. Thanks for another great video Nick!

[@valsummerfield3069]

I just discovered your channel and subscribed to it. Nicely produced and thought out videos. We just got back from Portugal and we are in love. Back in Massachusetts now. I'll keep watching your vids and I will say I like to see your relationship with your daughter who looks like a darling. ❤️ So natural and sweet.

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Thanks Val👍🏼

[@KathrineLoganYourRealtor]

Great video, thanks! First, where can I get one of those t-shirts? :) Good tip re: the online ordering. It still works! You just need to have a little patience, and pay attention to where it is being shipped from (inside/outside EU). Also agree with the mapping and lack of online data, part of the adventure. In general, we have found that pace of life is slower in Portugal. Like you said, just take a deep breath and embrace it!

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Hey Kat! Thanks so much - you can get a t-shirt from Amazon.es (since I know you're here!) www.amazon.es/dp/B0BCC798HR?customId=B0752XQRW7&th=1&psc=1

[@trinamaia6531]

Thanks for this video! We moved here 2 1/2 weeks ago and I REALLY needed to hear this advice!! 👍💕👍

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Good luck in your settling phase! Where did you move to?

[@trinamaia6531]

We moved to Covilha, in Castelo Branco. Yesterday we registered at the fregasia and were told they haven’t had any Americans register in the town since before 2020. We have a brazilian pastor friend who lives here and helped us with our move. Its a beautiful area. 💕

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Beautiful! I just drove through there yesterday. Lovely area.

[@Obenfiquista81]

Come to alentejo, Vidigueira, if you enjoy good wine. Not even that far from Algarve... Cheers!

[@AlgarveAddicts]

I'd love to!

[@ZaNoN1818]

I loved your video, my friend! You seem like a nice person, I'm really glad you chose Portugal to live! Best of luck!

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Obrigado Felipe.

[@lowellkasden7732]

Hey Nick! Great advice and thank you! Congrats on your upcoming adventure - we’ll be riding along in the virtual passenger seat.

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Awesome Lowell, I hope you enjoyed Madeira!

[@Formisdestiny]

Fantastic, thank you, really well done video!

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Thanks.

[@natachasantos]

I am Portuguese, not from the Algarve but living here for 7 years now, and I find these insights on the differences very interesting. One point worth noting is that people are much more closed in the Algarve comparing specially to the North of Portugal. I think it has to do to the fact that people here rely too much on tourism to earn their living. We lived in Portimao before and I felt that whenever someone approached me was to sell me something! I now live in Loulé and it is much better on that.

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Yes, I just got back from central and northern Portugal and you're right people are generally more open and friendly north of the Algarve. It's lovely to be back home though after traveling solidly for 10 days!

[@josesalazar6620]

4:50 confirmed. Even me as a Portuguese find odd that quirkiness of ours... If we bring food into the talk the conversation will surely last more than predicted...

[@andrewrobinson28]

Congratulations on the school sponsorship. That is fantastic news!! Well done, looking forward to seeing those videos 👍👍👍

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Thanks Andrew!

[@peterferreira1025]

Your advice is solid! Great advice. Cheers

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Thanks Peter 👍🏼

[@blakem557]

Thanks Nick. Been watching your channel awhile now, its very informative. Looking forward to the school vlog series in October 👍

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Cheers Blake🙏🏼

[@cleaningtime8156]

Another great Vlog Nick thanks for sharing.

[@lucombo]

Nice one Nick!! Algarve really sounds like southern Italy, where I live. It won't centainly be a shock moving there for me then...... 🙂

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Heheh, good one. I think there are many similarities from what I have heard and seen on vacations.

[@mikekenney8362]

Nicely done. We loved the Algarve when we traveled there, especially the people. Think you have it figured out

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Cheers Mike 👍🏼

[@kylemcelroy8217]

Nick, thanks for this video, some really great insight and reminders there. I'm planning on moving to Portugal not to take my current me to a new location, but to find a new me in a new phase of my life. So, don't expect Portugal to change for you, but you have to change for Portugal is a really great reminder. I'm looking forward to walking my dog on the beach and riding my bike on new roads. So much to look forward to! Cheers

[@bb4love486]

Being, South African, I can confirm that it's quite normal to work through lunch time, because we live life at a fast pace.

[@jorgemoll5994]

Thanks you for the video. I enjoyed It!!

[@AlgarveAddicts]

You're welcome Jorge!

[@therobertsonadventures]

Congratulations on the sponsorship it sounds like it will be an amazing trip with your daughter 🎉

[@AlgarveAddicts]

I hope so 👍🏼

[@Heisstrong]

Hi Nick! Another great video with lots of info! California, USA named after California, Portugal? Who knew! lol I will be watching for your massive trip with Isabella! Your trips are epic and fun to watch! Cheers!

[@quintatorneiro3074]

CALIFÓRINA: The word california is of Portuguese origin and refers to the lime kilns of the Sesimbra region in Portugal, the place of origin of the Portuguese navigator João Rodrigues Cabrilho (who was later named Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo by the Spanish), who sailed in the service of Spain in 1542, and thought California was an island. Cabrilho was looking to the North for a passage from the Pacific to the Atlantic and explored there until more or less where San Francisco would later become.

[@Mass1veGam3r]

Actually there is overnight (24h deliveries) to everywhere no matter the region or if is a city or a small village on the middle of nowhere. There is different tiers of shipping those which takes 2-3 bussiness days (the cheapest) but also blue/green mail which isn't that much expensive which delivers on the next day IF the order is done before 5PM of that day, so the bussiness will drop all the items to the nearby mail post to be shipped overnight, IF the order is done after 5PM than the item will be shipped on the next day ^^ TLDR: Order stuff before 5PM, choose "ctt express" and usually before 2am of the next day the item will be delivered at your door :)

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Never happens with me. Maybe if you live in Lisbon or Porto...

[@ginarobinson4480]

So looking forward to your journey around Portugal with your daughter. I am very interested in seeing the BGA model of Cambridge education as I have a son who will probably complete his schooling in Portugal (A levels). Thank-you for your very informative, interesting channel!

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Thanks for watching Gina. Have a look at www.bravegenerationacademy.com they'll get on a call with you to tell you all about it.

[@ninaashik]

Where is the Casa de Presuntos restaurant? sometimes we venture to the busy Algarve from the Hobbitland world of Alentejo and presunte is a favourite for my husband. Could be part of when we take a roadtrip to Seville for a total change!

[@AlgarveAddicts]

No idea?

[@Mari-hh6it]

Just arrived in Santarém from Brasil yesterday. I'm really enjoying the city, the thing about google maps is real XD

[@gordusmaximus4990]

As always, your videos are a gem to watch. You see the flaws and the good of the country, You do a great service. And people from outside to adapt to the country, well spot on. Seems its a thing alot of people these days forget (not only in Portugal), so i cringe so much when i have read about Americans (by irony from California) complaning that in a rural village/town dont have avocatos or the lack of vegan restaurants.And today i learned that there is a California in Portugal.

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Heheh, thank you!

[@egilolavanseth1252]

Thanks for info,. Egil.

[@fmac6441]

I know that proficiency in the language is more difficult than learning the customs, but the last advice was funny in view of the comment about Amazon being in Spanish and Portuguese.

[@pollyjazz]

Thanks for mentioning that people moving here should learn to adapt and not the other way around. I am so sick if all these foreigners moving here and then spend all their time complaining about the Portuguese way of life. If you don't like it you can leave. Already many things have been ruined by turism. I'm all for progress but that does not mean we have to live like the Americans or whoever.

[@Nosaracasalaplaya]

Kids are great , when the American family's started moving to our town in Costa Rica things started going downhill. They wanted things done their way and the kids were and are out of control because the parents don't care. When they show up at restaurants the kids either have an iPad or just run around bothering the rest of us . most of the time everyone is just so involved with there phone 😩 which is sad. I moved from the States to get away from all the hustle bustle .it was perfect here until then . so now where looking for another adventure , hopefully your part of the world will work out for us . Let's embrace the different cultures and learn from them 👍. Hopefully this didn't sound like a rant .

[@lxportugal9343]

I'm not sure if you will like Portugal if you don't like kids. We like kids and old people... we don't like drunken imbecils. (Never understand this thing against kids)

[@junglie]

@@lxportugal9343 think he meant spoiled brats not all kids.

[@Nosaracasalaplaya]

@@lxportugal9343 the first line was "Kids are great " read it again

[@tobimahony]

The transition at 02:05: Just wow!

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Thanks Tobias 🙏🏼

[@lukefreelandwillard]

7 years in, im still adjusting. The heat really affects my mood.

[@walpt]

We're good people, learn owr ways as we try to undertand yours. It is a nice coutry. Imagine why.

[@akwamarsunzal]

Not sure I agree with the "starting conversation"! Entering a local cafe will result in a greeting and, more often than not, a random conversation! 🙂

[@sabinereimer7809]

Why people not immediately start to have a coversation with strangers in Europe you ask? Because we think it's wasted lifetime to have "smalltalk" witch is meaningless in the end! If people start to know you that's a totally different thing... I talk to my neighbor's every time we meet. German living in Portugal...😉

[@boomerangsruckflug8513]

And please tell your British brothers that in Portugal they have to wear a shirt when sitting in a restaurant 🤬 like in their own country as well... Thanks.

[@AlgarveAddicts]

I totally agree with that! Walking down the road with no shirt just isn't cool.

[@nunohelder]

Nuno C R 15 seconds ago yes it’s correct, California is a portuguese origin word and it means “lime kiln” and it is also the name of beach in Sesimbra (Praia da California) where there was an ancient lime kiln. Some historians give the naming of the California State in the USA to another Navigator also from Sesimbra, Sebastian Rodrigues Soromenho. Sebastião Rodrigues Soromenho (in Portuguese) (Sebastián Rodríguez Cermeño in Spanish; c. 1560-1602), was a Portuguese explorer, born in Sesimbra (Portugal), appointed by the king Philip II (Spanish: Felipe II de España; Portuguese: Filipe I de Portugal) to sail along the shores of California, in the years 1595 and 1596, in order to map the American west coast line and define the maritime routes of the Pacific Ocean in the 16th century.(Wikipedia). Doing the mapping of that cost, he most probably named the cost after the cost/beach of his hometown, that in fact has a lot of resemblances. (additional info: The high school in Sesimbra is called “Navegador Rodrigues Soromenho” in memory of him)

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Super interesting! Thanks so much for sharing Nuno. 🙏🏼

[@Duarte_martins]

What a great video. Your accent is amazing too. Enjoy the country and please bring as many South Africans with you as you can. Portugal is in desperate need of more people, especially outside the two main cities.

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Agreed, Lisbon is WAY too busy. I just visited Fundão and that's a pretty interesting area for expats too.

[@XofHope]

We have an old saying that goes "wherever you go, do as you see being done", which can be further summarized as "In Rome, be Roman". This was our philosophy during the Age of Discoveries, which set us somewhat apart from other colonial powers. This was our philosophy when migrating to other countries both back then and during the hard times of the 1950s and 60s. That doesn't mean losing your identity when going abroad, it means adapting, fitting in, accepting you're the one who has to learn and change, not the other way around. If this is such an ingrained part of our culture, it's only logical we expect others to extend us the same courtesy. We are a friendly people, warm but still somewhat reserved, the least effusive of all Latins but also the most welcoming. That said, come as a humble friend or f@#k off.

[@100Jim]

I have always wanted to try to love in Portugal ahh dreams haha. I do love my home town in the UK. I'd have to live by the sea though not in the sticks.

[@pures1n]

how are you finding your electricity bill? and is Portugal at risk of losing electricity like some other European countries? All day long all I hear is EU is going to have a bad winter this year, how true do you find this?

[@siddharthagautama232]

Portugal, for some years now, has an excesss of electricity production during it´s winter season, which is sold to other countries the EU. Please try investigate more on the internet. It´s a very well known countrty, at least for many that bother.

[@Sergevdb28]

Thanks again for this great video. We’ll fit right in. How’s it going with energyprices? Water, gas, electricity? Fuel? Thanks again Nick

[@AlgarveAddicts]

They're all going up slowly but surely (like everywhere else). Fuel prices have mostly stabilized for now though.

[@Sergevdb28]

@@AlgarveAddicts paying 650€ a month has/electric in Belgium… hopefully not there yet? 🥴

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Not yet! Average of €60-80 per month in a 2 bed apartment. About €300 or more for a 3 bed villa.

[@NeMeSis7PT]

@@Sergevdb28 i pay 60€ month of electricity in my 3 bedroom home with 2 kids, I don’t use gas my home is 100% electric, water is around 20€ month (no garden, no pool) fuel for the car is more expensive after the war, it reached over 2€/l but now it’s around 1,70€/l

[@Hdio99]

well everybody talks about expensive bills, I live in cascais area, on a 3 bedrrom apartment, we are 3 family menbers, 2 adults and a 8 years kid, we live a normal live, my bills from last month, and average per month, 33€ water, 16,63€ electricity (I am IT guy have a lot of equipment) but I wonder why I pay so low on my bill for the last 2 years, has I know everybody pays more, maybe IBERDROLA the company that I choosed for the electriciy just gave me bonus for years, I surelly never asked them :), but I own a store and the bill of electricity is more or less the same and its other company ENDESA so I dont know for me paying this prices its just normal to me... and GAS I pay like around 26/33 average per month, we cook a lot, and I even complain that my wife takes a lot a lot of time on her baths.... well just to give u an ideia

[@on2thenextthing]

Got the place all to yourself. Perfect! 👌

[@dianelaurin9412]

Hi Nick! We are two couples from Ottawa, Canada who are planning to spend 4 weeks in the Algarve. Can you recommend 2 places where we could spend 2 weeks (x2). We love cycling and hiking. We are not into party towns. Possibly one in the east and one more westerly. Thank you!

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Hi Diane, I'd go for somewhere near Lagos and somewhere near Tavira. Get on a scouting tour with Robin as well www.algarveaddicts.com/scouting

[@escarretada]

For cycling and mountain bike any place in Algarve is great, for hiking Monchique is really cool

[@967244724]

Hi there! You should definitely go to Sagres, the southwestern tip of Europe. Amazing nature and gorgeous food!

[@sofiareisbraga]

Definitely Lagos area (in Lagos you have the Marina Club Hotel…). Nice restaurants like Camilo. Small city with easy access to Monchique and Sagres. Should also try the Tavira area! Have fun!

[@nimbuskhannk627]

About how much we like food (...which is only natural, since my mind blows whenever I consider how can such a small country like ours have such diverse gastronomy, depending on the considered region...)...You might notice how, often, we are having a meal and, suddenly, start talking about the next one we're going to have or how remarkable another one was, back in time. When you notice it happen, it is quite amusing.

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Hehehe, yes!!! I love it.

[@thomassorheimdanielsen]

Do you go SUP'ing year 'round? We (wife, 2 kids, dog) coming to Lagos for 6 months from 1st October. I know it gets colder, but are you still okay SUP'ing around?

[@AlgarveAddicts]

I sure do. Winter is the best actually, great surf.

[@thomassorheimdanielsen]

@@AlgarveAddicts Sounds good! Then we can get some SUP'ing going :)

[@jksinorbit]

Im hoping to move this coming year to Portugal, we live currently in Netherlands which personally I struggle with because being a Saffa i miss outdoor life, braais good weather and friendly out going people… do you think im going to find that in there ?

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Absolutely.

[@nannigiovannetti8519]

As for drinking alchool, if the y are with an adult from 16+ you can get a beer or a glass of wine. as long as you don't abuse it

He left the car door open 😊 Ok, there were probably another person with him, for sound or camera or whatever, but even if it weren’t, it is highly improbable someone would stole the car, even leaving it full open and keys on the ignition 😊

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Nope, no one with me. There was no one around for miles!

[@SpainLuxuryLand]

Good morning, could ou please indicate the best aesthetic clinic inAlgarve

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Hi Elzbieta, what is an aesthetic clinic?

[@somewhereright3160]

Funny how most of the points you mentioned are not a culture shock to me at all. I'm also a foreigner but European. Makes me think if the things you meantioned are more European than just Portuguese. 🤔 Beautiful shots btw 🌴

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Could be 😎

[@cesarneves]

Add Gerês to the list for your trip. You will not regret it!

[@AlgarveAddicts]

I love Gerês, sadly won't be able to make it this time though.

[@hownwen]

Enjoy your day

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Thanks Wendy! You too.

[@cristinadias5145]

You are 5 stars wellcome to Portugal

[@SuperLuisferreira]

Funny the second point you ve mentioned, hard to start a conversation… i can assure you its more a regional character not national, kind of “algarvian” every other portuguese will tell you its the people down there, and the more you go up north the less you ll see that!

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Thanks Luis 👍🏼

[@paulflute]

*delivery times.. especially internationally can be -- up to a few months.. quite often.. Don's order ANYTHING at all form the UK anymore.. You WILL be charged customs duty of up to or even above 40% of the value.. and this will be a very extended awkward process with still no guarantee of delivery.. *Lunch- agreed but you forgot to add it can be a couple of hours longs.. usually at least an hour to hour an a half.. like he says.. join in.. *E-mails.. don't bother.. they don't get answered.. it can be to the police, lawyers the local council.. waste of time.. If you need to sort something you need to go in or at least phone.. if you don't speak Portuguese try ringing.. you maybe well get someone who speaks English.. if not find someone who does and get them to ring for you.. *FIRES.. learn about them and understand them and be prepared.. they WILL come in the rural areas and they are very dangerous.. but there are sensible precautions you can take and you are not alone..

[@clementekpo7606]

So should i buy my lunch before afternoon in Portugal?

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Strangely enough some people only say good afternoon here after they have eaten their lunch and Bom Dia ) or good morning) beforehand.

[@clementekpo7606]

@@AlgarveAddicts Wow

[@Sophy_8]

@@AlgarveAddicts Fact! 😅😅😅 We are a weird people, but I love being Portuguese 🥰

[@nunonunes2747]

As Algarvian born and raised, I actually had quite a shock when I was visiting the company headquarters that I worked for in Cape Town. At 1 p.m. I started asking where people went to have lunch... and I got the strangest looks. You South Africans skip lunch when working... OMG. Not going to happen here - Do not call a Portuguese at lunch time, that is BAD😁😁

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Heheh, that is a classic reverse way of looking at it for me. I grew up without a lunch culture as do most Americans and British people. Great share Nuno!

[@Sergei_Loveiko]

What about mobile network in area like California? Lte works?

[@AlgarveAddicts]

To be honest I didn't check it when I was there. It's kind of intermittent. You can find 5g coverage maps online: www.nperf.com/pt/map/PT/-/-/signal/

[@NYrender]

Hey, Nick, is there siesta in PT?

[@skurinski]

No

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Hi Vadim, no not really. It's more of a Spanish thing these days.

[@Duck-wc9de]

Depends if you live north or south of the Tagus river. North, nobody less than 65 does South, well... it depends... it can get really hot during the day, so you may find nobody in the streets because people are at home, sleeping or not. Remember that the portuguese are inside people.

[@rogerestima538]

If someone want some guidance or help on Aveiro i'm here for you guys 👌

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Cheers Roger, we're heading up there next week.

[@maialobos285]

There was only one thing I didn't agree with, which was the fact that we are not very talkative, at least on Madeira Island, we are very talkative with people, even strangers. Maybe the problem in the Algarve, and I'm not saying that's the only reason, because I've never been to the Algarve, but maybe the language barrier has something to do with it. Not everyone can speak English fluently, and they may not feel comfortable starting a long conversation with a foreigner. But it was interesting to know what an American understands by 5 CULTURE SHOCKS. To be honest, hearing that sentence, I was expecting something more interesting and really shocking. But it's true, lunch time for us is sacred.

[@benjoaoguerra]

Well Mairinho and the Associação de Montes Novos best food in That area m8

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Agreed, check this one out ---> kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2PVc3-Met-Whsk

[@mariadagracalucasgoncalves9149]

I knew that it is a latin term, cali fornia hot spot 😁🙏👍

[@ericsmith1453]

I do not see any culture shock, Portugal is for the Portugese. If you cannot or are not willing to speak Portugese and follow their customs you should not go there it is not for you. Saying this as a South African working in Angola a Portugese speaking country

[@tommasomatteodiveronesi4283]

Let me correct you. Not moving to Portugal but moving to Algarve. Two total different things .

[@rogerdiogo6893]

You made it to the most medieval country in Europe, now learn to adapt.

[@anaramos2802]

Looking at the spots you showed us and amazon don't match.

[@mariadagracalucasgoncalves9149]

GOOD lunche and not expensive 😉

[@QueenBee-mk8xm]

´Kids are fantastic.´ Yes they are.

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Yes they are ☝🏼

[@ricardoj.cardoso9675]

Totally disagree on the random chats, a lot of people do it all the time. And also, you can drink alcohol from the age of 16 ;) it is the driving license that needs to wait till 18

[@trickzdf]

If you go up to the north it'd actually very easy to talk, the south has not that kind of approach