Why NOT to Move to Braga Portugal

[@alessandrosilva4441]

I agree with all the situations presented. The best city is the one that meets your needs and, if possible, your expectations. Despite being one of the largest cities in Portugal, it is still a medium-sized city (around 200 thousand inhabitants). The channel is very good. I just think it would be interesting to talk about other regions besides the Historic Center. Braga is an excellent city, even outside the tourist areas. The city does not have an international airport or ocean beaches, but it is a 40-minute drive away. The infrastructure is very good (schools, universities, shopping centers, services in general, etc.). I think the biggest problems are the property prices that have increased a lot (both for sale and rental) and the limited public transport (there is no subway and buses don't run all night). Even so, the city is great when it comes to comparing cost and benefit, and is my favorite place in Portugal. If you intend to live abroad, don't try to take your country with you in your luggage. Always learn the local language and culture. This is the most interesting part about living in another country.

[@RafaelDiFuria]

Unfortunately in my years living abroad I've seen many people try, as you put it to, try to take their country in their suitcase, and it's really unfortunate to see people not making an effort in their new country... I'm just curious though when you're talking about other regions other than the center, what do you have in mind, in the city? Outside of the center where you have things going on... but most of what happens in Braga is in the center or adjacent to it... outside of the center is mostly residential...

[@alessandrosilva4441]

@@RafaelDiFuria Most people make tourist videos about the city, but you speak as a resident. So, I think it's important to talk about other areas of the city, so that people can understand how Braga works on a daily basis. For example, the regions of Lamaçães, Fraião, Nogueiró etc are newer neighborhoods, are not far from the Historic Center, and have excellent infrastructure. Real is also growing, but there is still something to improve. Another example: the buses cover a large part of the city, they are comfortable, but they stop running early (they are not 24 hours a day). I think the strong point of your channel is exactly how a foreigner can live in Braga.

[@SpaceChimes]

I'm going bankrupt living near Lisbon (Oeiras). But it's just perfect: Climate, beach, 19 minute train from Lisbon for social life, great food and tons of culture. But still far enough from Lisbon to avoid the chaos. Barnkrupt and happy.

[@RafaelDiFuria]

Oh goodness, I can only imagine what prices there must be like.... it's a great part of the country to be in, but the closer to the cities... the closer to extreme pricing you are as well

[@zeitgeist888]

Good to cover details and more subtle issues rather than just the most common factors. Things to consider when living in a place that are different from visiting. Nice job

[@RafaelDiFuria]

Thank you, I think there are too many sources online that talk about the same talking points and forget some of the most simple aspects of life the get overlooked.

[@eugeneflynn7435]

Nonetheless, I’m moving to Braga later this year. Great vids, Rafael. Continuing thanks.

[@RafaelDiFuria]

Good luck with your move 😁

[@lucchese20]

Great Braga summary. Heard a lot about those river beaches. Would love it if you could a review some day-at your leisure of course. 👍🏻

[@RafaelDiFuria]

Thank you ^_^ One day I'll have to make it out in a video... I've only been a couple of times... and while they can be fun for a visit... unfortunately there's not a lot to talk about😅 but let's see....

[@dlwilliamson5644]

I am almost 59 years old and a happy, content and fit cyclist. No matter where I have lived there is a lonely factor to deal with.

[@Mongoose-ct6us]

Sicily was a blast. I was there in May. Best beaches ever.

[@user-vx2wp1ez5s]

It all looks super chilled out there.

[@RafaelDiFuria]

You should look up photos of Braga's Noite Branca, it's exatly the opposite of what you see in this video🤣

[@elainemcguirk4993]

As usual, telling it like it is 👍

[@RafaelDiFuria]

😁 I try my best

[@TheRomanPilgriminPerson]

And many residents don’t close elevator doors properly, leaving the elevator stuck way up high on top floors, making it inaccessible to everyone! So if you’re in a chair, there’s no way you can climb the stairs to get into your house. You’re stuck at the bottom.

[@RafaelDiFuria]

I've had that happen so many times in different countries, or someone who wants to keep the elevator on their floor so that they can get back to it in 10 minutes while the rest of the building has no accesss... it can be so frustrating...

[@TheRomanPilgriminPerson]

@@RafaelDiFuria Yes people may not realize that the vast majority of apartment buildings here (as in Rome where I live) have small elevators with manual doors that you have to close properly after each use or the elevator won’t move.

[@flavOG]

Hi Rafael, thanks for the great content! Can you share what is the mold / humidity / allergy situation in Braga? Also, I see the air quality is not that good with high NO2 levels. We are a retired couple thinking about Braga or Portimao in the Algarve. We know they are very different. Thank you!

[@andrevilhena4149]

Contrary to what people say, Porto is not colder in winter than Braga because Porto has a sea which, as you know, is a climate factor. Braga is further inland and therefore colder in winter. As for rain, with climate change, man is destroying the planet, the weather has changed a lot in Portugal and if a few years ago it rained a lot in the North of Portugal, which is why it has the greenest landscape in Portugal, today, things They're not like that anymore. Hugs from Porto and all the luck in the world!

[@eilidh771]

Brainwashed ? with imaginary weather.

[@michaelr2454]

Curious if it's more windy/humid in Porto vs. Braga or the difference is marginal?

[@RafaelDiFuria]

The way that I understand it is that Braga it can be hotter in the summer and Porto can be much cooler in the winter. And I would say more wind in Porto, although we do get a little bit here. Porto is generally supposed to be more mild though... although I could be wrong... I haven't spent enough time out there to really know. Braga however usually doesn't get too humid, it can after a bit of rain when the weather is warm, and if for example, you're from the west coast of the US it's definitely much more humid

[@kepckatherinec805]

Portuguese cuisine’s appeal should be part of a person’s reason to live in Portugal, I’d say. Sure, Lisbon, Porto, etc. might have more international food options, but still…

[@RafaelDiFuria]

I might partially agree, I would say that it could be more-so if a person really can't stand it then it be better not to live here and might not not be the best place for them to move to. I would say the same thing though even if a person for example didn't like German, Thai or Argentinian food then moving to any of those countries might not be the best idea

[@helenamcgourty83]

I travel to Italy now and again, just to have the experience of good food in a restaurant. Ok, in Viana do Castelo there is a good Chinese. And I don't have to eat batata frita or bacalhau.

[@Mongoose-ct6us]

I would live in Lisbon if I were to move to Portugal. Do I need to rent a car in Setúbal? In my next Lisbon trip I plan to visit Setubal.

[@pedroalbano8272]

I would say yes. My sister lives across the river in Almada and getting there is either expensive by taxi - Setubal is further away - and a fair distance from Lisbon to warrant being at the very least independent.

[@Mongoose-ct6us]

@@pedroalbano8272 Some people say Setubal is very walkable. I don't know who to believe. You mean there is no public transportation in Setubal to go the beach and then back to the town?

[@pedroalbano8272]

@@Mongoose-ct6us My bad, I assumed you meant getting to Setubal as opposed to being in Setubal. To be honest, it rather depends how independent you want to be. Like most Portuguese cities, it’s very walkable and no need for a car. Wanting to get further afield works best if you have a car.

[@Mongoose-ct6us]

@@pedroalbano8272 I'll only be in Setubal q day and a half. A car I assume won't be necessary. Do you agree? Thanks in advance

[@RafaelDiFuria]

I might say having a car there might not be necessary especially if you're coming from lisbon where you can get the train in to the city and having a car could make things a bit annoying