Porto

Remote workers with high foreign income who want a safe, culturally rich European base.

Families seeking a walkable, safe environment with good international schools and cleaner air than larger capitals.

Introverted techies who prefer a smaller, tighter-knit community over the chaotic energy of a massive metropolis.

Junior developers relying solely on local salaries, as saving money will be difficult.

Sun-seekers expecting a year-round Mediterranean climate; the rainy, windy winters will be a shock.

Career climbers looking for a vast array of headquarters or FAANG-level on-site opportunities, which are scarcer here than in major hubs.