What do expats in Portugal appreciate most about the local culture?

"Kind, helpful and genuinely friendly Portuguese people. The beautiful and, mainly, pristine beaches, forests, villages, towns, rivers and ocean," commented one expat who made the move to Cascais, Portugal.

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"Politeness. I found the Portuguese to be very polite. Even if they tap you just ever so lightly by mistake, they say "Desculpe" (sorry). You wait your turn and never cut in, even just to ask a quick question. When it’s your turn, you get full attention and never rushed even if the line waiting is long. So as a New Yorker, while the line may be long or slow, when it’s your turn, you learn to wait patiently and enjoy a conversation with others on line, knowing that when it’s your turn, you get full attention and all the time you need. Another thing, Portuguese love, love kids. Kids go everywhere with their parents and are polite and usually well-behaved. Often I see waiters in busy restaurants just stop at a table that they may not even be serving just to interact with some children. Disabled persons and pregnant women get priority on lines ( often also with young children) and reserved good spaces at events. Giving up your seat for them on public transportation is a given. Portugal is very civilized- no yelling, interrupting, and always politeness and kindness. Great place to appreciate life at its best," remarked another expat in Portugal.