# Early Retirement Led Him to Portugal…But He Had to Work For It

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Podcast: [ExpatsEverywhere Presents: Let's Move to Portugal](https://stenobird.com/podcast/expatseverywhere-presents-let-s-move-to-portugal-5939521)
Published: 2026-04-21T14:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://letsmovetoportugal.transistor.fm/episodes/early-retirement-led-him-to-portugal-but-he-had-to-work-for-it
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Tom shares how he decided to retire early during COVID and, after researching several countries, chose Portugal for its safety, lifestyle, and natural beauty. A visit in 2021 convinced him to settle in the Algarve, where he bought land and built a home with the help of professionals to navigate local rules. He highlights Portugal as an excellent retirement destination, especially for outdoor living and a relaxed lifestyle. He also reflects on challenges in the building process, including finding trustworthy builders and managing costs. Can You Still Live in Portugal for €1,500/Month? (Reality or Myth in 2026?): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEqcFWyydxI 💼 Green Ocean Global | Financial Advisory for Expats Schedule a free 15-minute intro call with John, our trusted financial advisor: http://www.calendly.com/johnoceansgreen (Choose the ExpatsEverywhere Intro Call) WorldPost - Mail Forwarding and Virtual Mailbox https://www.worldpost.io/ Slate and Key | The Key to Your New Life in the Iberian Peninsula https://slateandkey.com/ We created two step-by-step courses to help you DIY your D7 or Remote Worker visa for Portugal. Podcast listeners get $10 off any course with code: PODCAST 👉 D7 Visa Course: https://expatseverywhere.thinkific.com 👉 Remote Worker Visa Course: https://expatseverywhere.thinkific.co... Book a 1-On-1 Consultation Call with Kalie: https://calendly.com/expatseverywhere?_gl=1*1vajicv*_ga*OTM0MTg1MzUxLjE3NTQ1Nzk4NzI.*_ga_GZXW4GGNRG*czE3NTQ1Nzk4NzIkbzEkZzEkdDE3NTQ1Nzk4ODIkajUwJGwwJGgxMjA2ODk3ODY5*_ga_7BZ35CV7T2*czE3NTQ1Nzk4NzIkbzEkZzEkdDE3NTQ1Nzk4ODIkajUwJGwwJGg2NjQ2MzM4NDM.*_ga_NF204TQZQC*czE3NTQ1Nzk4NzIkbzEkZzEkdDE3NTQ1Nzk4ODIkajUwJGwwJGgw ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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