The great midlife exodus to Portugal: British expats have tripled in ten years with couples in their 40s and 50s lured by €20 monthly bills and €2 wine - with one commuting to London for less than the cost of her former train ticket

British expats in Portugal have tripled in ten years, attracted by low bills and affordable wine, with some commuting to London at a lower cost than their former train ticket. Couples in their 40s and 50s are particularly drawn to the country. The expat community is growing rapidly.