For those who decide to embark on a new life in Portugal, you will want to know about the issue that is found in approximately 90% of the houses. The homes are damp, but this can be rectified, and you can be comfortable. It just takes some proactive work on your behalf. Or, like in the case of my partner, maybe you will never really notice it at all.
Whether you feel it, or not, you will want to be on top of your game to fend off mold. To do so, try to ventilate your home whenever it is warm and dry outside for a few hours. In addition, you can get a great deal of relief from a dehumidifier or two. Finally, there are these great little pouches that you hang in your closet which collect the water from the air, and keep it off of your clothes. There are additional techniques that have been described to me, like leaving a light on in your wardrobe, but I have come to rely upon those I mentioned above. For the most part we have been successful at keeping that wet feeling, and mold at bay.