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Registration: 11 March 2023

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carlos-sousa

Pickleball in Portugal? by carlos-sousa

I've just purchased a condo in Portimao, which will be completed in 2023 and I'm wondering if there are any pickleball courts or if they even play pickleball in Portimao.

druhaugan

Your best bet is to try the scheduler app. Playtime Scheduler for Pickleball. the Pickleball clubs near Lagoa and Lagos both use it. Read More

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vltflorida

best places for retired couple to rent with an expat community by vltflorida

USA retired couple looking to rent for at least a month in Portugal and explore long term locations. We would like to be near/in a community of similar people while exploring our future options.

druhaugan

@vltflorida After visiting Porto and the Lisbon area, we chose the Lagoa area of the Algarve for the better weather - Nov to April. We find there is lots to do; so many great restaurants, golf, cycling, tennis & Pickleball plus amazing hiking ... Read More

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joellensmail

Golden Visa Citizenship by joellensmail

Boa Noite, I am a US Citizen who is considering a Golden Visa Citizenship within the next 5-10 years. My husband and I would like to start the process but have some questions regarding the financial aspect of this citizenship. If we purchase a ...

druhaugan

You do not need to go thru Golden Visa - unless you really want Portuguese citizenship and passport. As per previous reply, you can apply as a retiree as long as you can show you have sufficient income to support yourself. If you can show you paid ... Read More

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last year
carlos-sousa

Pickleball in Portugal? by carlos-sousa

I've just purchased a condo in Portimao, which will be completed in 2023 and I'm wondering if there are any pickleball courts or if they even play pickleball in Portimao.

druhaugan

@carlos-sousa Hello, We just started playing Pickleball in Carvoeiro at the Rocha Brava Resort. Its about a 15 min drive from Portimao.  So far we are playing regularly on Tues and Fri 2:00pm to 4:00pm.  Also I started ... Read More

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last year
carlos-sousa

Pickleball in Portugal? by carlos-sousa

I've just purchased a condo in Portimao, which will be completed in 2023 and I'm wondering if there are any pickleball courts or if they even play pickleball in Portimao.

druhaugan

@carlos-sousa Hi Carlos. There is a new Pickleball group playing at Rocha Brava in Caroveiro. Regular session Tuesdays 2:00pm to 4:00pm and as booked on other days. See Facebook website Pickleball Central Algarve. cheers, Read More

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last year
carlos-sousa

Pickleball in Portugal? by carlos-sousa

I've just purchased a condo in Portimao, which will be completed in 2023 and I'm wondering if there are any pickleball courts or if they even play pickleball in Portimao.

druhaugan

@carlos-sousa Hello Carlos. We have just started playing at Rocha Brava in Carvoeiro. There is a Pickleball session every Tuesday 2:00pm to 4:00pm but also some play being arranged on other days. We have started a Facebook page Pickleball ... Read More