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Surfer sets new world record after riding 90ft wave

An extreme surfer is set to earn a place in the record books after riding a 90 foot wave. Garrett McNamara caught the monster wave during the ZON North Canyon Project in Praia do Norte, Nazaré, Portugal. The coastline is home to a deep water canyon which funnels large swells from the Atlantic Ocean, creating record-breaking waves such as the one McNamara rode. …   read more»

Surge in Portuguese Property Sales to Bargain Hunting Brits

Sales of property in Portugal to buyers from the UK have risen significantly in recent months according to a survey by the Real Estate website Rightmove. The situation was also confirmed by Moneycorp, a leading foreign exchange company. …   read more»

SilVista Launches on the Silver Coast

Silver Coast, Portugal: An exciting new company has just been launched offering a much needed service to overseas buyers looking for property on the Silver Coast. …   read more»

Silver Coast Resident Escapes Libyan Crisis

Silver Coast resident Mark Schofield found himself in a tricky situation recently whilst going about his usual business at work. His employers just happen to be an oil company in Tripoli and considering the situation in the Libyan capital Mark considers himself lucky to escape with his life. …   read more»

Reaching out to the British Community around Leiria

The British Consulate in Lisbon, with the help of other partner organisations, will be holding a series of talks in Leiria on 15 March aimed at raising the awareness of British nationals in this region, of the range of services available to members of the British community in Portugal.…   read more»