'GMA' explores Portugal
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- čas přidán 17. 06. 2024
- ABC News’ Robin Roberts takes a look at the country’s beautiful beaches, and looks at why Americans are flocking to live and vacation there.
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Went in 2023 and 2024. Beautiful country, lovely people
Will be going back again and again !!🇵🇹❤️
My family in Belgium has been to Portugal. I've never been there, not yet.
We had enough of tourist, please go visit another country
American move to Portugal on a American salary,it’s ridiculous to say that housing and the cost of leaving is affordable if you work here 🙄
That is true...I do however , remember meeting someone from Monaco being in the US on their Monoca salary in Baltmore.
The root of problem is the weak economy and low wages, not the cost of living. Elsewhere, CoL is even higher. Lots of Portuguese working in Switzerland (literally the most expensive place in Europe).
Americans, hire us remotely as individual contributors! We are extremely competent.
@@ruimpinho the root of the problem is always politically debatable. one can say that virtually about any city and any country which is lower compared to the country of origin of the immigrant. if we wanna talk about real problems we should address this ridiculous logic that incites people from better-off countries to settle in ours while the population of the country they want to migrate to is not developed to their standards. that creates a plethora of struggles, one of the reasons why people are resorting to far-right political parties. EU should prioritize locals over tourists, expats and digital nomads. otherwise you risk Europe becoming a Disneyland and local culture and society being completely obliterated and forgotten
Moved from Florida to Portugal & it was the best decision ever!! Loving this beautiful country 🇵🇹 and the amazing people as well!!
I'm glad you enjoy living in Portugal, our Spanish friends have a saying: "Mi casa es tu casa" my house is your house, well to you I say my country is your country, you are more than welcome here in Portugal, best regards
@@Leandro22Martinho Thank you! Yes I know the saying ☺️ grew up in a Puerto Rican household and that was our #1 motto. From the moment we moved here, we have been treated like family 💚💚
@@venusw241 That's good to hear indeed ✌️
Glad for you!
Wellcome to Portugal 🇵🇹 🇺🇸
The recent influx of Americans to Portugal has made it difficult for locals to survive, especially in major cities. The increased demand for housing has led to a significant rise in rent and property prices, making them unaffordable for many Portuguese residents. Additionally, the overall cost of living has increased as businesses and services adjust to the higher spending power of American expatriates!
You do know that it's not just americans, right?
@@telgrupos6143 Absolutely, it's not just Americans, but they do make up a significant portion of the recent influx. The number of Americans moving to and visiting Portugal has notably increased, more so than tourists from many other countries. This heightened interest has had a substantial impact on housing prices and living costs. Managing this situation requires careful intervention by local, regional, and national authorities to ensure a balance between welcoming tourists and maintaining affordability for residents.
Americans buy expense houses... the market crisis is in the Affordable Houses....
Americans can come as they want, the problem is the Immigration from poor countries....
BS. The problem is in the low salaries. There's thousands of Portuguese people working in more expensive countries. The low wages are the only thing that needs to be fixed.
@@telgrupos6143 trust her, the majority of 'em are Americans.
I love my country Viva Portugal 🇵🇹
While Portuguese struggle to make ends meet
Unfortunately, most Americans don't care about others. They've ruined the US, and now they want to leave.
There are people that struggle to make ends meet everywhere you idiot. Don't comment if you have nothing intelligent to say.
The same happens within the US too. A person that moves from New York City to Nashville probably comes out ahead as well. And if people did that in droves, it would have a huge impact on Nashville.
@@crecasensbut at least culturally not the same impact. Many that move from the US don’t even bother to learn the language (as well as the economic impact). And as America is likely the richest country in the world there isn’t really a pressing need to leave whereas the Portuguese are some of the lowest earners in Europe.
That being said… I do want to move there myself 🤦🏽♂️. Great people. But will learn the language at least!
who cares. it's ~cheap~ for americans
Portugal is an accessible country for foreigners and is becoming a country for foreigners because nationals do not have the conditions and money to live a stable life. It is very sad to see this situation happen. I'm not sending anyone away, I just think it's important to talk about this.
Yes we cant send anyone away how dare we.
Why do America make it so hard for Europeans to come and live there? Not fair. That Alabama lady looks amazing for 50!
Portugal is truly awesome…..it would be the best place to move, imo, of any place I’ve ever visited…..
Same for me.
One of my dream destinations. So beautiful ❤❤❤
Always funny to watch outsiders paint my country as some dream come true. That "affordable" had me full on cackling.
Para quem é rico é um país ótimo para viver!
@@vervideosgiros1156 Sim, lá nisso concordo!
Breathtaking and peaceful.💜❣
Trivia note: The U.S. game show The Amazing Race has been on for 36 Seasons, & yet they have been to Portugal for just 3 of them; Seasons 3, 23, & 33.
My husband and I are moving to Braga, Portugal at the end of the year.
Congrats! My family and I moved last year and we love it!! 💚💚🇵🇹
@@venusw241I am happy to hear that.
Excelent choice!!
Braga = BR
Congrats and good luck.
Once a country is featured on GMA or big media outlet, it's almost too late in terms of prices, rentals and will get flooded...Portugal has been gaining fans quietly for at least 10 years off the radar.
Originally from CA, we moved here from the Seattle area in 2016. Eight years of happiness!
Meanwhile, taxes portuguese workers pay every month to subsidise health and educational system will increase to support this recent demand. Portuguese pockets are getting emptier to provide comfort to forigners, its haven't with increase of cost of living and housing too, its painful to see this new obligation...to be this amazing host no matter what cost
I was in Portugal with a tour group last October. We visited Porto, Lisbon, Algarve, Coinbra, etc. Probably the typical 7 day destinations for most tour companies. Other than NZ, Portugal is the only country I was so impressed by, that I would want to move there. Many mentioned great/healthy food, friendly people, wonderful weather, etc. However none mentioned how clean it is. Granted in the larger cities one might see an overflowing trash can. Imagine my surprise and delight as I looked out the window of our bus, whether on an interstate or smaller road, I never saw one piece of trash! Unlike here in the USA. To me this shows pride in one’s country and environment. If I were not 73 years old, I’d consider moving there in a heartbeat.
Your mentality of “I want to move here” is a real issue. Why don’t wealthy people improve their own countries in terms of civility (that includes trash) instead of trying to find the usual bargain in a foreign country?? That mindset has horrible consequences for the native populations of the countries you say you love… Portuguese people do not live in Disneyland, our landscapes and heritage site reflect who we are and we are the ones who will need to preserve it. But for that we need to be able to stay in our country. So why would people want to help make things worse?? You can say “blame your government” all you want but behind their offer is your need for a bargain at the expense of natives. There is no offer where there is no demand. I have respect for the elderly but always wonder why elderly people enjoy moving to other countries to use the healthcare of countries where they never paid any taxes. In a country with universal healthcare, someone will pay for that bill and you will not be that person. Why is that fair on us? Glad you liked Portugal, but just some food for thought.
Not Coinbra but Coimbra who is the capital of Portugal not Lisbon
@@oscarmontenegro5658 também voto Coimbra para capital de Portugal novamente. Um bem-haja!
I just found out I have Portuguese heritage, I would love to visit.
Nice. I'd like to visit as well even if I'm not of Portuguese origins. Some of my family members visited this beautiful country and Spanish.
Lucky you❤️🇵🇹
Bem-vindo a 🇵🇹
@@levyaragones6082 Obrigado 🧡
My family and I moved to Estoril in 2023. Best decision ever
Thank you for doing this great reportage about Algarve and Benagil. Been on a photo shoot after you came out of the Benagil Cave. It was a gorgeous day to film and shoot.
I was there scouting for a new home country. Seeking healthier foods and reasonably priced medical care.
Shopping at the food markets and grocery stores without having to see a label deemed as “organic “.
A quick flight to other countries. Leaving the rat race.
Hello from Bucharest, Romania- a huge underrated city in Europe:)
DON'T MOVE HERE.
DON'T MOVE HERE.
DON'T MOVE HERE.
Cmon
As long as they know how to behave themselves.
@@miguel2946it’s not about behavior. It’s about speculating the market!!
Porto❤️❤️
Super expensive now, people spoil everything for all.
USA is not really the greatest country😅😅
You need to know, how many people are moving or migrated to the US
@@rrsan6321 😅😅
No country is, all have pros and cons.
If you are highly skilled they have the dough if not it’s doesn’t seem the best place unless you make compromises and go live in the Midwest or something and become a mormom , they seem more religious than us in some states😂
That’s wonderful.Portugal is a stable country,for now.
Yes, great to know, I need to visit.
"stable" 😅😅
For americans, from a Portuguese Citizen:
The housing crisis is not your fault. We have over 30 years of lack of house building backlog. Do your higher salaries in competition with ours hurt our bottom line? Obviously. Is the situation your fault? No.
If you wish to come here , adapt to our lifestyles and peacefully participate in our home, do it :)
Are there talks or a movement for Portugal to join Spain?
@@PaulyWally30 No, there are no serious talks or movements for Portugal to join Spain. The idea makes no sense historically, culturally, or politically. Portugal has a strong sense of national identity, distinct language, and values its sovereignty.
fala uma pessoa nascida em 1965 que não está a olhar para o recibo de vencimento e para as ofertas de aluger/casas para comprar e a ter uma crise de pânico.
@@PaulyWally30 After you join Canada or Mexico, why not?
@@PaulyWally30 is this one of those annoying Quora questions meant to spite and harass?
I am Portuguese and this content idealizes Portugal. I believe that unless you are an alternative kind o character you as an American will struggle to live here. In the end of the day it is a poor country that is becoming crowded, more dangerous and eventually less tolerant of foreigners as it is being flooded by foreigners. Good luck!!!...
Im getting a D7 visa and plan on moving to Porto
Dont. Stay there. We don't want you. Stay in the garbage you belong to.
Congrats! We are getting our D7 visa next month.
Great stuff! May I ask, are you in or close to retirement? I am trying to better understand as I am looking to secure a D7 visa as a US citizen
@@notabovebutequalMy husband is planning on retiring and I will still be working from Portugal. I am 50 years old.
@@oslopez1973 very nice and enjoy your journey
There is something really valuable to learn from this experience of Americans coming to live in Portugal...first portuguese people will learn with Americans how to be positive and have entrepreneur mindset, that risk is a good thing and not a bad thing in terms of doing business...second, Americans will learn with the portuguese not to rush things, that life is not a rat race no more, that everything in life takes their time and it’s pace and everything will work just fine!
In my humble and honest opinion, it’s a win-win situation for Americans and portuguese! Just have in mind one thing 90% of portuguese can’t afford a house 500000$ or more...so this is really your market...luxury market...don’t buy houses less than this because the portuguese will not be able to live anywhere else in their own country and that’s a shame! If all the locals runaway the culture of the country will end and what is the point of living in another country and culture if it’s not there anymore?!
So we must achieve a balance so everyone will live happy and fulfilled in a certain country and culture...I hope Portugal will become that success story for both! 🤗🙏🏻
How do you achieve a balance with just one individual?
@@JasonJFlippingLife can you explain better your point??
"first portuguese people will learn with Americans how to be positive and have entrepreneur mindset" - first of all, that depends on the Americans. Brazilians and Hispanic Americans aren't very different from the Portuguese in that case.
And even with the Americans from the US or Canada what generally happens is not that Portuguese people learn how to be positive and have entrepreneur mindset, what happens is that prices are inflated and Portuguese people can't afford even to buy a home, which ends up pulling people out of the city centers, which in turn inflates prices in the suburbs because of higher demand and not enough houses. That's the unfortunate reality.
Learn from Americans, you are joking right ??
Besides some indoctrinated Portuguese youth from usa internet gurus.
Our purchasing is nothing compared to the USA,we are still paying for bankruptcy,that’s why a lot of young people catch flights to other schengen countries.
Life isn't a race for most Europeans, that's why their entrepreneur mindset failed across Europe.
Love my beautiful country mi terra linda ❤️🇵🇹
Love, love Portugal!❤❤❤
Dear americans, you are most welcome. Thank us by learning portuguese, since you're actually living here and not just visiting.
Simply the best country ❤
My first love 🇵🇹
It will be Downtown LA in 10 years.
According to the OIV, the top 10 countries in terms of per capita wine consumption are:
Portugal: 61.7 litres per capita.
France: 45.8 litres.
Italy: 42.1 litres.
Maybe these people just like wine lol!
Hahaha... I bet most of them do & the others will follow soon considering Portugal's great affordable & so many varieties of wines from the islands to the mane land , its all so good :)).... happy to see us on another list where Portugal the great is #1 ... we're %1.. we're #1 .. we're #1..... :)
“Financial Influencer” lmaooo
Alternate title: "GMA finds a way to expense summer holiday"
We are a 50+ couple living and working remotely on the Silver Coast of Portugal. We moved here last year from New York City. Originally we were going to wait until retirement but we decided to take the leap and live as digital expats. It has been a great decision for us!
Portugal is ~5-10 safest country in the world. The U.S…? ~120-130. It’s easy to understand why anyone with a family would want to move somewhere safe, like Portugal.
Maybe if you got rid of your guns, your country would be safer. It's not that other countries are safer its that the US is so dangerous. You have a gun culture and you are paying a very serious price. The rest of the civilized world looks at the US in bewilderment. You want your guns....mind boggling
On my way 🎉
With so many Americans flocking to Portugal, I am sure the place will soon become a hot meas
While I am so happy to see so many successful expat stories, it's so sad to see so many people have to leave their country simply because it is not affordable.
I agree. Good to see American immigrants doing well in other countries.
Same applies to Portuguese people. We have to leave Lisbon as well because of the increasing of the prices due to Tourism..
As a teacher, let me warn everyone, although I have no doubt been considering Portugal a possible opportunity (and I wish they could consider me, etc) what’s keeping me away are the long-term commitments I have to make in moving and looking into everything! 🧐
If only some low cost airlines offered flights from the US to Portugal, even if it was to the Azores, it would be more affordable to visit
Wow, Good Morning US went to Portugal as well. I'm famous, mom! 😅
Nice to see part of this European country.....
We just spent last week in the Algarve and toured the caves by way of the Pirate Ship Tour. Unfortunately it was too chilly to swim in the caves, but definitely the next time we go.🙂
❤❤❤.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT 🤔😊
Madonna moved to Lisbon in 2017 and loved it. She is always ahead of the curve!
❤️🇵🇹
The only countries I’ve been to is USA obviously because I live here, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Netherlands and Belgium 🇺🇸 🇩🇴 🇪🇨 🇳🇱 🇧🇪
Robin Roberts should contact me so I can tell her the truth about living here.
Not sure Portugal needs even more Americans tbh. Also, why you guys bash us "lazy Europeans" and then rush to live here because "quality of life"?
I’m Portuguese.Please don’t come 😄
so no mention of Portuguese food.? instead we hear about Alabama biscuits in Portugal.?
Portugal is safe because they have less migration of North Africans when compared to Spain. The moment the migration starts hitting Portugal, that safety will be over
Less North african but more brasilians and Lots of pakistanies and indians
There’s not a lot of Maghreb but like any big group of people the percentage of bad apples also increase, Brazilians are the majority (400k legal +200k waiting to become legal), then palops and Indians,Pakistanis,Nepaleses, 50k uk citizens 10k USA citizens.
Still it’s a mess,already dropped a place in safety
As a Portuguese person i welcome you to come . But lately during the Socialist Government we had a open door policy in Portugal and a lot of people from the 3 world are coming as well .
This adorable mom teaches her childreen that their decisions of ''political correct way of consumption with glances of spiturual mindset'' causes critical shortage on house affordability and increase of cost of life and caresty to local tugas who earn stoic wages?
Smart people
Lower housing costs for you. For the Portuguese it's sky high. Thanks a lot
We have public healthcare, public schools and colleges, great weather, beautiful beaches, awesome food and no guns or shootings...i can see the appeal to an American.
I would move - it’s really time for a better quality of life!! It’s becoming inhospitable in the US.
Good luck finding a local in one of those beautiful villages. The Portuguese are being forced out of their scenic and traditional towns where their ancestors have lived for hundreds of years because Americans and northern Europeans are buying up all the houses, raising prices. The quality of life has worsened drastically in the last ten years because of gentrification. It has increased the cost of everything and crime has risen in a country that until recently was one of the safest in the world. The foreigners that come and that perceive themselves as "expats", which are nothing more than immigrants with much more money than the national average, do not learn the language, do not establish contact with those who already live here and erase traditions, places and values just to have access to a luxury life at a cheaper price. Your vacation home is one less house for a Portuguese. Regards from the Algarve.
Dont move. Thanks 👌
Também dizes isso para os provenientes de países do terceiro mundo?
@@levyaragones6082não, dizemos isso aos dois tipos. Nós no meio da pirâmide estamos a ser prejudicados por quem está no topo e por quem está em baixo. Escusas de atirar as responsabilidades só para o 3o mundo…. Este 1o mundo não nos ajuda em nada também.
Its over for portuguese natives
As casas são caras porque são casas renovadas,e as rendas já não são rendas congeladas do século passado
Wow! as casas são caras porque têm umas paredes pintadas e uma cozinha da IKEA. Lol😂😂😂 em que planeta vives. Se calhar não precisas de comprar casa ou tens altos rendimentos. Não te esqueças que os ordenados de 900 1000 euros deveriam ser 3000 ou 4000 para acompanhar uma necessidade básica do ser humano que é poder ter uma habitação. E quem fala de habitação fala de tudo o resto (carros, comida, eletrodomésticos,etc) Acho que realmente está congelado são os ordenados
Algumas estão a cair aos bocados, eles pagam demasiado porque para eles continua a ser mais barato do que nos estados unidos apesar que até alguns deles já estão a começar a reclamar também depois têm os imigrantes pobres a viver as dezenas num t1 or t2.
Yeah... Foreigners coming into several countries in Europe and buying hauses and land the feel it's cheap, even paying a bit over... And so rising and rising the prices so that the locals can't afford it anymore. Don't know what the solution to that is... Cause it's not only an foreigners thing, it's a wealthy people thing, people in our own countries do it too... So a thing about rich vs poor, not local vs foreign, and you don't have to be crazy rich to take more than you need and there for make it unavailable for others
I'd just like to infuse the conversation with a few facts. I spent about 2 years prepping for a Portugal move, now I'm looking more at Cyprus and one other country. But I think you should take a look at who is REALLY moving to Portugal from the official numbers. Americans don't even remotely come close to Brazilians, Brits, Europeans from the EU or even the Indians and Chinese. We're barely in the top 20.
1 Brazil 239,744
2 United Kingdom 45,265
3 Cape Verde 36,748
4 India 35,416
5 Italy 34,039
6 Angola 31,761
7 France 27,512
8 Ukraine 25,445
9 Nepal 23,839
10 Guinea-Bissau 23,737
11 Romania 23,393
12 China (including Hong Kong and Macau) 22,230
13 Germany 20,500
14 Spain 19,508
15 Bangladesh 16,468
16 São Tomé and Príncipe 13,077
17 Netherlands 12,066
18 Pakistan 10,828
19 United States 9,794
Many Americans (the majority) are leaving Portugal.
Rising house prices, new bureaucratic challenges and the end of golden visas are putting US families off living in Portugal. American mates didn't move to Portugal. They moved away from somewhere else. Its just temporary. A romanticized "limerance" mindset.
Finally!!! We need a balance in the markets!!
Visited in 2017 for 9 hours when I flew TAP, free layover between Rome and Marrakesh, Morocco. Due to jetlagged, the lusbon hills are brutal. I didn't buy anything heavy, i only bought a kitchen towel! The only food i live and ate as soon as i found a Cafe, was the egg tarts!!!! Its Portuguese national dish! I even bought half dozen at the airport and took it to Rome 😅 to enjoy! The language is the only major challenge!
I met a young Jewish in September 2023 who migranted to Portugal.
Egg tarts are well know but not tradicional dish lolololol😂. More like Feijoada, Bacalhau com natas, Cozido, Cabrito Transmontana and one Million more.
“Egg tarts” i wouldn’t consider a national dish , it was just a way the government found to popularize the country to tourists.
The dish probably close to national dish would be sardines and cod despite cod coming from Norway we love it, for example fish(cod) in chips in the uk were inspired by Portugueses,tempura in Japan inspired by Portuguese ect.
But glad you liked it
As a Portuguese, stop moving there. It has gotten so expensive for the locals and it’s getting bad.
Como português são bem vindos.
Aeeee portugal mencionadoo!!! Quem precisa de economia????
Portugal & Spain are sick & tired of foreigners moving to live in the countries speculating the markets with their salaries from abroad!! Locals don’t have any chance to compete!! Hope this will take a different turn very soon!! #enoughisenough
To many americans here already...
This trend is finished, Portuguese are now struggling regarding life conditions, consider that, please
Mentira
Crime has skyrocketed since I lived there. Drugs have always been a problem.
The coast breeze is good for your lungs
Go to Portugal, visit, leave. Thank you
Portuguese go to US to earn a better salary. Americans go Portugal to save money off the aalary they bring from US. They live on a virtual world to experience (if the want) a real world.
only 6k americans in country
Here's some news they won't tell you about Portugal 🇵🇹...
For locals, housing costs are through the roof. Crime has spiked. International gangs from South America, Africa and India have set up shop. Mass illegal immigration has lead to tent encampments on the streets and a sharp rise in street crime.
The once perfect balance of cultural liberalism and deep rooted traditionalism has been upended by far left American style woketivism. This of course is giving rise to right wing parties reacting to all the problems imported by the delusional left.
Portugal 🇵🇹 is still beautiful, but for how long?
Crime has skyrocketed since I lived there. Drugs have always been a problem.
The coast breeze is good for your lungs
I want to know what kind of jobs people find there?
in 3 days like Americans do 😂😂
GMA/Disney pays for Robin to go on a 5 star vacation to Portugal. As a viewer, why would I want to watch this?. Rich person goes on free vacation for 'work'
Calm down... Portugal is not as big as USA.
Come, but don't abuse and take advantage of portuguese people who might be living in vulnerable situations. Because most people here struggle to get their own houses. We don't really want to sell the country to USA. Thank you.
I’m with Sarah and Alyssa has been making this point for months. At his point, I am concerned for Biden, in General. I’m concerned, however, that if not Biden who and will we have enough time to know this new candidate because I’ll be honest, I do not want Kamala running this country.
Tragam maze as notas queremos é as notas e vendemos as nossas casas por 5€ para voces
invading this place .... in a few years something different will be said
The sun, the beaches, the food, that is all very nice in picture, but I assure you if you come here you better have a plan to make money, don't expect people to be fair to you there's no American dream here, capitalism dried this country and life is very hard.
❤🎉😅😊😮😢😂
and portuguese are leaving the country because off this we cant afford houses in our country thanks americans
Come! but please accept our culture, learn our language , pay equal taxes ….
Please Americans, please don’t ruin another place.
The people of Mozambique need to use their money to build their own country
GET OUT! Please stop buying our houses 😡
Basta!! Quero estas multidões de turistas fora de meu país. Portugal não tem mais sua personalidade esta ficando descaracterizado. Odeio. Quero nossa tranquilidade de volta.
Pela tua gramática, tenho dúvidas que este seja realmente o teu país...🫤
Ah coitada. Vozes de burro não chegam ao céu 😂