If you've been watching the news or scrolling through expat forums, you’ve likely noticed the skyrocketing housing prices and soaring cost of living in Lisbon and Porto. What was once the ideal dream destination for American expats and digital nomads is becoming a source of stress and frustration. Street protests and viral videos highlighting Lisbon’s price shock have created a new reality: the boomtown phase is over. But if the big cities are bursting at the seams, where do you turn?

Enter Nazaré—the charming, coastal gem on Portugal’s Silver Coast that’s quietly capturing the attention of those priced out of the major hubs. Nazaré offers a refreshing contrast to the frenetic pace and high costs of Lisbon and Porto. With one of the best climates in Portugal, Nazaré boasts mild winters, warm summers, and the kind of ocean breeze that instantly soothes the soul.