'GMA' explores Portugal

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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[terrencespicer]

Went in 2023 and 2024. Beautiful country, lovely people
Will be going back again and again !!🇵🇹❤️

[GigiW]

Moved from Florida to Portugal & it was the best decision ever!! Loving this beautiful country 🇵🇹 and the amazing people as well!!

[paulanogueira]

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 🙄

[marinamotagalvao]

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.

[byfilipa]

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!

[investing]

Moved from to Portugal 2017. One of my best decicions me and my family ever made. Love this country

[brianmyers]

Portugal is truly awesome…..it would be the best place to move, imo, of any place I’ve ever visited…..

[hollinstafford]

Originally from CA, we moved here from the Seattle area in 2016. Eight years of happiness!

[nicolaakuneme]

One of my dream destinations. So beautiful ❤❤❤

[YogaBlissDance]

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.

[andrecruz]

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 :)

[filipepedro]

While Portuguese struggle to make ends meet

[maryhurst]

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.

[jessetorres]

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.

[oslopez]

My husband and I are moving to Braga, Portugal at the end of the year.

[koichiromartins]

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

[JoeCanta]

I just found out I have Portuguese heritage, I would love to visit.

[broadcastmadnesss]

DON'T MOVE HERE.
DON'T MOVE HERE.
DON'T MOVE HERE.

[c_cma]

Hello from Bucharest, Romania- a huge underrated city in Europe:)

[Ansovald]

You are all welcome to Portugal! We love your culture and it's great to know that you like ours too.