Even though Portugal is blessed with hundreds of days of annual sunshine, the seasons are still distinct. Spring in particular is a great time to take a viewing trip here, when temperatures are still comfortable, the summer crowds are yet to arrive and the countryside is in bloom.
Family allowance Family allowance for families with two children or more will rise by 1%. The increase in the means-tested allowance will be in line with inflation for 2017. The same will apply to other benefits like early childcare assistance (PAJE) and the back-to-school allowance. The minimum pension will also rise to €833 per month.
What does the arrival of the spring season mean for you? Here in the south of France, it feels like a new awakening as everything seems to come to life again after the winter. Suddenly the birds are singing, flowers growing and the vines beginning to show their first shoots.
It really helps to learn about Spanish culture and history before making your move here. It will help you understand what makes the Spanish Spanish and you can brush up on your language skillsl.
Typically hearty, almost always made with fresh ingredients and certainly not limited to piri-piri chicken for those of us more used to Nando’s (which is actually South African), Portugal has many edible delights.
