Anyone in search of a healthy, happy, more holistic lifestyle needs to take a serious look at Portugal. The cities of Faro in the Algarve and Funchal on the island of Madeira recently ranked 3rd and 8th respectively in the European Cities Air Quality Visualiser, a comprehensive ranking of 375 cities across Europe based on their air quality.

Published by the European Environment Agency, the European Cities Air Quality Visualiser uses data from over 500 monitoring stations to rank cities based on their fine particulate matter (PM2.5) levels. Just 13 European cities in the ranking have PM2.5 levels below the World Health Organization’s health-based reference level (5 micrograms per cubic meter).

Portugal is the only country in southern Europe with cities in the top 20 ranking of those with the cleanest air (the next southern European contender is the Italian city of Sassari, in 21st place).

“Cities with low levels of PM2.5 provide a cleaner and healthier environment, delivering significant quality of life enhancements and health benefits. Add to that Portugal’s abundance of outdoor fitness and leisure pursuits, and there’s compelling case for anyone wanting a healthier lifestyle to look at moving to Portugal.”

Christina Hippisley, General Manager of the Portuguese Chamber of Commerce

Anyone considering moving from Ireland to Portugal – whether for a better quality of life and air, or for any other reason – is encouraged to attend the Moving to Portugal Show and Seminars in Dublin on 22nd May 2025. The event will provide access to expert information on all aspects of making the move, from practicalities to lifestyle considerations. Developers, real estate agents, tax specialists and those who have already made the move will all be present to share their insights.

The Moving to Portugal Show will take place at the Herbert Park Hotel, Ballsbridge Terrace, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, from 10:30 am to 7:30 pm. Attendance is free, with registration required online in advance at https://Dublin-MTP.eventbrite.co.uk.

For more information, please visit www.movingtoportugal.org.uk or call 00 44 7463 689666.

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About the Portuguese Chamber of Commerce

The Chamber runs regular online and live Moving to Portugal events all year round to advise those who want to move to Portugal or buy a second home there on how they can sort out their tax, property, insurance and lifestyle issues. The Moving to Portugal Show and Seminars is the premier event in Ireland focused exclusively on moving to Portugal and/or investing there.