Gay rights in portugal
Portugal is the most gay friendly land in the world: how much does it cost to live in a gay neighbourhood there?
Portugal was voted the world's most homosexual friendly destination (alongside Sweden and Canada), according to the Spartacus International Male lover Guide Index 2019. Advances in equality laws in Portugal have placed the country at the head of the table for the best destinations for the LGBTI+ society (Lesbian, Gay, Fluid, Transgender and Intersex), although there is still a lot of ground to cover. Lisbon is the main queer centre in Portugal, with some of the most inclusive neighbourhoods in the country – Arroios and Misericórdia are the more accepted gay parishes, or freguesias, in the capital. So, how much does it cost to acquisition or rent a house in the gay neighbourhoods of Lisbon? idealista/news went looking for answers.
João Passos, manager of the "Lisboa Celebration - homes for everyone" project, and real estate consultant at Remax for the last 10 years, "doesn't observe any major changes in the metropolis of Lisbon" as far as the favourite LGBTI+ areas to live in.
"The area of Príncipe Real (Misericórida) continues to be the LGBTI+ area par excellence (with surrounding areas incl
Is Portugal a gay-friendly country?
It is no news that the number of foreigners moving to Portugal has grown a lot in recent years. And today we will acknowledge a question that interests a huge part of these people: is Portugal a gay kind country?
In this article we will exhibit some of the most up-to-date information about the truths of LGBTQIA+ people in the nation, the rights already consolidated and what is yet to be conquered. We will also reveal some of the experiences of those who live this reality on a daily basis to know if Portugal is really a good destination. Let’s go?
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Is Portugal an LGBTQIA+ friendly country?
In general, yes!
Portugal is considered a gay-friendly destination because several rights that shield LGBTQIA+ citizens in its territory are recognized in the country – which shows respect to a significant part of the population.
Of course there is still a lot to advance, there are some rights and guarantees to conquer. And to better explain which are the positive points and the ones that still need to be better observed, we will
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Experiencing Portuguese Food
It will arrive as no surprise that in a country with this much coastline, seafood dominates much of the culinary scene. Cod is certainly a favorite — especially the bolinhos de bacalhau, or little balls of cod. Made by frying cod, potatoes, onions and parsley, these cod balls are super effortless to find. If fried food isn’t for you, look for the many fish and shellfish options cooked straight in the grill. This cooking approach utilizes simple seasonings, allowing the seafood to be the star.
Cured meats meats and rich cheeses are also an important part of the culture. Discovery places that offer charcuterie boards with wine pairings make for blissful afternoons. Portugal being the ground of meat and fish can make things challenging for vegetarians and vegans alike. In most cases the Portugese come from “the more meat the better’’ camp. That’s not to say it is impossible to travel there while vegan, just move into it knowing you’ll have to plan ahead.
The Time Out Market Lisbon is a can’t-beat culinary experience in the heart of the city. Some of Lisbon’s finest chefs have arrive toge
Marriage Equality Around the Planet
The Human Rights Campaign tracks developments in the legal recognition of same-sex marriage around the world. Working through a worldwide network of HRC global alumni and partners, we lift up the voices of community, national and regional advocates and participate tools, resources, and lessons learned to empower movements for marriage equality.
Current State of Marriage Equality
There are currently 38 countries where same-sex marriage is legal: Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Denmark, Ecuador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, the United Kingdom, the United States of America and Uruguay.
These countries have legalized marriage equality through both legislation and court decisions.
Countries that Legalized Marriage Equality in 2025
Liechtenstein: On May 16, 2024, Liechtenstein's government passed a bill in favor of marriage equality. The law went into effe