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Why choose Figueira da Foz to live in Portugal
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A city located right in the center of the country, close to Coimbra and famous for its long white sand beaches and a super pleasant climate, you will enjoy knowing more about Figueira da Foz, a coastal city full of natural beauty and a lot of history to tell .
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In this video you will find out more about the location, climate, cost of living, structure, labor market and you will get an idea if the municipality is right for you or not.
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Why choose Figueira da Foz to live in Portugal 1
Where is Figueira da Foz in Portugal 1
How to get to Figueira da Foz 2
What is it like to live in Figueira da Foz 2
Weather in Figueira da Foz 3
Gastronomy 3
labor market 3
Health 3
Associate Providers 3
Referral Hospitals 4
School Network 4
Cost of living in Figueira da Foz in Portugal 4
leisure 5
Transport 5
Basic accounts 5
Rent 5
Figueira footbridges
Where is Figueira da Foz in Portugal
Figueira da Foz is located in the center of Portugal (Região das Beiras), in the district of Coimbra and 57km from the city of Coimbra. It is the second largest city in the district, which lies at the mouth of the Rio Montego and the Atlantic.
To go to Lisbon, to the south, it's about 197km, while to Porto, to the north, it's 140km, considering the road by car, which is faster than the national roads.
How to get to Figueira da Foz
From Coimbra it is possible to take the urban train (train) to Figueira da Foz, the cost of the ticket is only 2.85€ and the trip takes 50 minutes to 1:30h. It is also possible to go by car along the road, which takes just 40 minutes.
What is it like to live in Figueira da Foz - Coimbra
There are no less than 34 kilometers of beautiful beaches and perfect for lovers of water sports, as the winds are very favorable.
As it is a very touristic city, especially in the summer, there is no lack of leisure activities for adults, such as bars, clubs and shows at the Center for Arts and Shows, and there is also Casino Figueira, the oldest in the Iberian Peninsula, for those who want to try the luck.
But, at the same time, Figueira da Foz has an infrastructure for the whole family, with many religious festivals, fairs and gastronomic festivals.
Weather in Figueira da Foz
In summer, of course, the city increases the number of people a lot because of its dry climate and cloudless sky, perfect for enjoying the beautiful scenery and having fun. In winter the climate is cooler, with more overcast skies, but the annual temperature is pleasant, with an average of 7 °C to 25 °C.
Job market
Despite not being a very populous city, with about 62,125,000 inhabitants, there are good job opportunities, many in the fishing, industry (glass, cellulose, salt, chemical), tourism, shipbuilding and trade sectors in general.
Of course, there are also other opportunities for more specific professions, such as engineering and architecture, as the city is constantly expanding in this sector, with several new residential buildings. But if you don't find the job you're looking for in Figueira da Foz, it's likely that you'll find it in Coimbra, as it's common to live in one city and work in the other.
Referral Hospitals
General Hospital (Hospital and University Center of Coimbra, EPE)
Figueira da Foz District Hospital, EPE
school network
The Public Network of the Municipality of Figueira da Foz has 54 educational establishments, 20 of which for pre-school education, 26 for the 1st Cycle of Basic Education, 7 for the 2nd and 3rd Cycles and Secondary Education and 1 Vocational Training Center.
Cost of living in Figueira da Foz in Portugal
Talking about cost of living is very relative, as it will depend on your lifestyle and the number of people. But let's at least make some estimates.
Supermarket
The best way to find out how much you are going to spend on supermarkets is to go to the website of the biggest markets in Portugal, such as Lydl, Continente, Pingo doce, among others, and make a simulation of your purchases. But consider at least 150 euros per person.
Leisure
transport
• Local bus ticket - €1.45
• Monthly pass - €23.55
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basic accounts
• Energy, water, heating, garbage in a room of 85m2 - €120.00
• Internet/TV/Phone Combo - €36.00
Rent