Places · Portugal

Living in Viana do Castelo

Portugal · mediterranean

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Viana do Castelo is a small city of roughly 85,000 people with both the sea and mountains close by in Portugal. The climate is mediterranean. It sits well off the usual tourist trail and is considered very safe. A typical month of living costs around $1,550. Healthcare is strong, and the internet is fast enough for full-time remote work. People come here for surfing, hiking, food and eating out.

È uno dei posti dove vivere fuori rete è davvero praticabile, sia per legge sia per spazio.

At a glance

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People
~85,000
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Cost / mo
~$1,600
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Climate
mediterranean
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Safety
5/5
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Healthcare
4/5
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Internet
4/5
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Walkable
4/5
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Food
4/5
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Air
4/5Good
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Water
4/5Tap water drinkable

Who tends to love Viana do Castelo

All parameters

🛡️ Safety5/5
🏥 Healthcare4/5
🏛️ Public healthcare5/5
💳 Private healthcare5/5
📶 Internet4/5
🚶 Walkable4/5
🚌 Transit4/5
🍽️ Food4/5
📚 LibrarySeveral within 6 km · assumed: towns this size have one
🥗 Veg options3/5
🌫️ Air4/5 · 8 µg/m³
🚰 Water4/5 · Tap water drinkable
🚀 PopularityGrowing fast
🏠 Rent, 5 yrs+52%
👶 For kids4/5
🛂 Immigration4/5
🏛️ Stability5/5
💸 Tax friendly3/5
🧑‍💻 Business3/5
🕵️ Privacy4/5
🏦 State digital currencyIn development
🗣️ Free expressionStrong
Bitcoin3/5
🌈 LGBTQ+5/5
🦂 Dangerous animals1/5
🌱 Fertile soil4/5
🔌 Living off-grid5/5
📸 Tourism2/5
👥 Crowding3/5
✈️ Airport3/5
🛰️ StarlinkYes
⚕️ AbortionLegal

🚀 Popularity & prices: Growing fast

Accommodation prices have moved about +52% in the last 5 years.

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⚠️ The honest downsides

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