News and resources
COVID19 – General Update
Dear IWP members, we are sorry to inform you that due to the increasing number of infections by COVID19 in the past few days in Portugal, we are suspending all group activities which involve physical presence, including the weekly coffee mornings and the outdoor walks
Travels in the Azores
Travel with Pat Newth, through 10 days in the Azores. Explore beautiful landscapes across the islands.
Lisbon Descobridoras
IWP members visited the Lisbon Story Centre in March and took a fascinating trip through Portugal's vivid history.
Cultural Life and Entertainment
Concerts, opera, ballet, cinema, theatre and the revista, fado, and dining out form the centre of cultural life in Lisbon.
Banking and Financial Services
The Portuguese banking system is highly regulated and controlled. But we have always found the bankers to be ready and willing to help.
Brief History of Portugal
This section is for you to gain a basic understanding of the Portuguese and their culture.
Living in Portugal and with the IWP
Useful information and testimonials on adjusting to living in Portugal.
International Women In Portugal (IWP) Membership
IWP membership is €25 annually including exclusive member benefits.
Useful links
General Info
Below are just some of the resources that may be of help to you.
British Embassy
https://www.gov.uk/world/organisations/british-embassy-lisbon
US Embassy and Consulate
Facebook groups
One of the easiest way to access information and ask questions is to use the Facebook search bar to reach these extremely useful sites.
- British Embassy Lisbon
- British Expats in Portugal
- Safe Communities Portugal
- Embaixada dos EUA em Portugal (US Embassy)
- Americans & Friends PT
- Portugal Connexions
- Expats Cascais
- Lisbon Expats & Locals
- Lisbon Hash House Harriers LH3
- Local News, Recommendations & Services in Cascais/Sintra & Lisbon
- Take-Away Food – Cascais
- IWP Members Forum
- WRVS in Lisbon