Moving to Braga

Braga is known as “Portugal's Rome” and two of the most popular sights are the Cathedral of Braga and the Roman Thermae of Maximinus. The former is one of the most important buildings in the country, given its artistic and historic significance. The latter is an ancient Roman public baths complex. For expats moving to Braga, you will find a lot to see and do as the city is the third largest in the country. As well as finding a lot of shopping potential here, motor sport is very important to the area. The Circuito Vasco Sameiro is a famous racing track which has hosted both the karting world championship and the European touring car cup in recent years. Using the InterNations platform to find other expats moving to Braga is a great way to make friends. However, if you're new to the expat lifestyle and you need advice on practical matters, it's worth having a look at the Expat magazine, which we publish online. It provides a lot of useful information about life as an expatriate.

Working in Braga

For expats working in Braga there are a lot of job opportunities. The construction and mechanics industries are big employers and there is also a thriving computer industry too. This provides work for those involved in web design and software development. The best way to keep on top of career opportunities in the city is to join one of our business-related discussion groups. Here you will gain valuable insider tips from trusted sources and have the potential to widen your local business network. Once you've researched the network, it's a good idea to get in touch with useful contacts. Finding a job or promotion in the local area has never been simpler for expats.