6 Underrated Portuguese Towns Winning Over Expats

Summer is in full swing and Portugal is busier than ever. Beaches are packed, cafés are full, and moving vans seem to roll into town every day. With 33 million visitors expected this year (more than double just three years ago) it’s getting harder to find that slower, more authentic Portugal so many dream about.

But it’s not impossible. Beyond the tourist hotspots are towns we keep hearing expats talk about — places with charm, culture, and community, without the crowds or inflated prices. Here are six that expats are quietly choosing instead.