More Americans Are Choosing Portugal. One Site Is Focused on What Comes Next.

Today, 20,000 Americans have moved to Portugal. Just six months after its launch, Let’s Move to Portugal has established itself as a credible, news-driven resource for North Americans considering relocation, publishing original articles examining the legal, economic, and social realities of moving to Portugal.

The platform emerged amid a record rise in U.S. citizens relocating to Portugal—a trend increasingly tied not just to climate and lifestyle, but to concerns about safety, political stability, healthcare access, and cost of living in the United States. Recent international reporting has highlighted Portugal’s appeal as a country perceived to offer greater public safety, little gun violence, and a more predictable quality of life.

Rather than promoting relocation as a lifestyle upgrade, Let’s Move to Portugal treats it as a complex, high-stakes decision. The site functions as a destination-specific news publication, covering visa and residency rules, healthcare systems, housing regulations, education options, transportation, and the cultural and linguistic challenges of integration.

“We’ve watched too many people make life-changing decisions based on a glossy version of Portugal that leaves out the hard parts,” said Jayme Simões, co-founder of the platform. “Portugal can be a very good place to live—but it’s not natas on the beach, and it’s not friction-free. Our job is to give people the information they need before they pack their lives into boxes.”

The project is a collaboration between Drinkwater Marketing, known for state-focused relocation media, and Simões, whose communications work has helped introduce Portugal to North American audiences for more than two decades.

The site’s reporting also reflects growing tensions within Portugal itself, including housing affordability, pressure on public services, and debates over immigration and social equity—issues that are often absent from influencer-driven relocation narratives. Drawing on reputable international and Portuguese sources, the editorial team places policy shifts and public debate alongside first-hand reporting.

With more than 120 articles now published, Let’s Move to Portugal positions itself not as a relocation guidebook or marketing vehicle, but as a public-interest news platform for people navigating one of the most consequential decisions of their lives.

Explore the site at:https://www.letsmovetoportugalnow.com