Moving to Portugal

Moving to Portugal? Contact us About our Portugal Relocation Services

From quaint seaside towns and beautiful coastlines to vibrant cities and amazing attractions, Portugal is becoming one of the most popular places to move to from the UK and elsewhere in Europe. That’s without including the promise of the fantastic weather that the country has to offer, as well as the brilliant culture.

With obviously close links to neighbouring Spain, Portugal offers a mixed culture, with both its own and Spains large cities and popular coastal destinations never too far away. So if you are moving to Portugal, you can look forward to a great quality of life.

Just because you’re moving to Portugal doesn’t mean your move will be any more
complicated than if you were moving down the road! Apak’s European team has
brilliant experience when it comes to making your move to Portugal as easy and
stress free as possible.

Don’t worry about customs, borders and red tape. We’ve done it all before and
it will all be sorted for you. We can provide advice and services for packing,
transportation, insurance, any applicable customs regulations, storage and all our
other services.

When you contact our Office our European planning department can provide you
with three options. You can choose to have sole use of one of our state of the art
vehicles, choose a Special Part Load Service where you specify dates for collection
and delivery or finally and the most economical service a part load groupage
service where several customers contents are grouped together and share the
same vehicle (Delivery dates need to be flexible for this service as the service
depends on how quickly consignments are consolidated).

APAK currently have three state of the art vehicles departing for Europe weekly so
if you have a small or part load we can guarantee the best value for money service.

Our removal services for Portugal cover all of the countries regions. Below is some
information on a few of the most popular destinations that are becoming the new
homes for UK residents right now!

Lisbon Relocation Services

 
Lisbon is home to over 2,831,000 people, and is one of the world’s oldest cities, predating other European capitals such as Rome, Paris and London by centuries. With its Mediterranean climate and beautiful traditional and modern houses, moving to Lisbon is becoming increasingly popular.

The city of Lisbon is filled with top-class architecture, with Gothic, Baroque, Modern and Post-Modern constructions juxtaposed all over the city. It is also criss-crossed by distinctive boulevards with monuments along the main routes, especially in the upper districts. Most famous are the Avenida da Liberdade (Avenue of Liberty), Avenida da Rep˙blica (Avenue of the Republic). International Removals to Lisbon are becoming one of APAK’s specialities, as people flock to this historic city.

Lisbon enjoys a Mediterranean climate. As well as seeing sun drenched summers every year, it has the warmest winters of any European capital, with average temperatures 15 ∞C (59 ∞F) during the day and 8 ∞C (46 ∞F) at night in the period from December to February. Those who settle on moving to Lisbon are in for a lifetime of sunshine.

Find out about our Removal Services to Lisbon

Porto Relocation Services

 
A city of 1.3 million, Porto is the second largest settlement in Portugal. Famous for one of Portugal’s greatest exports, port wine, which is named for Porto, the city has always been a centre for culinary achievement, and the city is brimming with delicious food and the best of Portuguese wines. For the epicure, this city is becoming more and more desirable, and relocating to Porto is a popular choice for those looking to indulge their desire for the finer things in life.

As a cultural centre, the city is known for its uniquely beautiful concert halls and venues, such as the Coliseu do Porto which was designed by the renowned Portuguese architect Cassiano Branco and is widely hailed as one of the best examples of Portuguese architecture. Other famous venues include the historical S„o Jo„o National Theatre and the recent Casa da M˙sica.

Porto’s location means it benefits from Mediterranean weather systems and, as a result, the climate is characterised by warm, dry summers and mild winters. With so much to offer, is it any wonder that so many are moving from the UK to Porto?

Find out about our Removal Services to Porto

Braga Relocation Services

 
Though it has grown in the last century to a population 826,833, Braga has been inhabited since pre-historic times. In the Iron Age the Bracari tribes, of Celtic descent, colonised the region and built many fortified villages. Nowadays the city is one of Portugal’s key growth areas. With a booming technology industry attracting talent from all over the world, moving to Braga could be the first step on the road to success for UK residents who want to shine in this fast moving industry.

The city’s major industries are construction, metallurgy and mechanics, software development and web design. With such a mix of traditional industry and cutting edge technology companies, Braga has become a truly cosmopolitan place to live, and APAK International Removal Services are proud to offer full service to this undiscovered gem of a city.

Braga’s Mediterranean climate is similar to other cities in the northwest Iberian Peninsula, but Braga has the added benefit of significantly hotter summer temperatures, due to its distance from the ocean. With so much to recommend it, relocating to Braga is a growing temptation.

Find out about our Removal Services to Braga

Vila Nova de Gaia Relocation Services

 
Nestling on the coast opposite Porto, Vila Nova de Gaia is home to 288,749 inhabitants. Despite its small size, its proximity to Porto means that it has all the benefits of a smaller city, with stunning architecture and a relaxed way of life, while still boasting a thriving economy and leading many to consider moving to Vila Nova de Gaia.

One of the main reasons why many are choosing to relocate to Vila Nova de Gaia is the fact that it is the Portuguese municipality with the biggest number of Blue Flag beaches in 2009 and in 2010: 17 beaches along 17 km of seaside. This wealth of natural beauty means that moving to Vila Nova de Gaia could be the perfect compromise between the convenience of city living and the more laid-back life of a quiet seaside town.

Sharing the same climate as neighbouring Porto, Vila Nova de Gaia enjoys the benefit of being located on the Mediterranean coastal south: warm, dry summers and mild, rainy winters. APAK International Removals to Vila Nova de Gaia are designed to make your move quick and hassle free, so you can get on with enjoying the unmatched beaches and traditional architecture of this beautiful city.

Find out about our Removal Services to Vila Nova de Gaia