Properties available in Portugal

Mar da Luz - Lagos
Apartment - €355,026 - €943,000
The Development
Situated on a cliff top between Praia da Luz and Burgau, Mar da Luz is a cleverly conceived private village development of 43 apartments. Boasting a fantastic location, imaginative design and high quality of construction, this is a particularly desirable project. Communal facilities include an outdoor adult pool and a children’s pool, plus an indoor heated pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, Turkish bath, gym and reception area. The complex will also offer spa treatments such as facials, massage and pedicures by visiting therapists. The renowned Portuguese architect João Laranjo has given great attention to detail and created unique elements such as a special garden, pathway lighting at night, an emphasis on water features, and exotic landscaping.

The Properties
Mar da Luz is an intimate complex of 43 homes in an L-shaped layout, comprising a mix of ground-floor garden apartments and first-floor units. Nearly all of them have sea views. Owners on the ground floor will have their own private gardens of between 150 and 500 sq metres, with the option of a swimming pool or Jacuzzi. The first-floor apartments will incorporate raised ceilings allowing for a mezzanine with panoramic views leading to a roof terrace, where an outdoor Jacuzzi is an option. Each unit has an underground car park and a generously sized storeroom.

The Area
The Mar da Luz village is located within the Porto Dona Maria resort, which has become one of southern Portugal’s most sought-after destinations by investors looking for holiday or retirement homes. Among the property owners here is Portugal’s ex-president Dr Jorge Sampaio who has a villa overlooking the ocean. This coastal belt, which has experienced a property boom since the newly extended motorway brought the region within an hour’s drive of Faro airport, has become known as “the silver strip”. Cliff-top walks and panoramic views stretch from Luz bay towards Sagres in the far west. Easy access to the nearby historic port of Lagos is another of the area’s many attractions.

São José Cabanas - Tavira
Apartment - €90,000 - €295,000
The Development
São José Cabanas offers a great opportunity to invest in the highest build quality in the Algarve at a very affordable price. The properties are set within carefully manicured garden areas with trees, and enjoy the use of a communal swimming pool and children’s play area. The attractive apartments are housed in low-rise, three-storey buildings and there are lovely views out across the beaches and sea. There is ample parking for all residents.


The Properties
Take every imaginable extra you can think of, and you’d only just be getting close to the specification of the properties which comprise São José Cabanas. Features include fully installed air conditioning, thermo-acoustic insulation, sound systems in all rooms with independent settings, electric shutters, fully equipped kitchens, granite worktops and whirlpool baths, just as a sample of the high specifications.

The Area
The development is close to the local golf courses and spotless, relaxed beaches. Cabanas is a wonderful little village, with a good selection of popular restaurants. The village is peaceful in the evenings, but it is only a five-minute drive to Tavira with its great clubs and bars. Cabanas is situated at the western end of a long beach that reaches all the way to Monte Gordo, 11 miles to the east, and the border with Spain. New meets old here, and if you want to taste more of the real Portugal than is offered in some of the larger, more highly developed resorts, Cabanas would be ideal.

Palmela Village - Palmela
Studio - Apartment - Townhouse - Villa - €111,000 - €529,259
The Development
The four-star Palmela Village tourist resort offers a distinctive concept in architecture and design from renowned architect Tomás Taveira. There is an 18-hole golf course, designed by Jorge Santana da Silva, which has been carefully created to blend with the superb natural setting. The on-site facilities include a supermarket, gym, restaurant/takeaway/bar, laundry, beauty salon, medical clinic, nursing centre, non-dispensing chemist, hairdresser, cafe, newsagent, tobacconist – even a pet shop.


The Properties
All villas have private gardens and swimming pools and feature double height ceilings, mezzanine floors, terraces and large windows providing magnificent lighting. Simple, clean and modern architectural lines, a diversity of forms and the use of vibrant colour are the distinguishing features of these imaginatively designed dwellings. With a choice of nine distinct styles, the spacious detached villas range in size from 180 to 250 sq metres. The semi-detached villas are available from 130 to 140 sq metres, while there is a choice of studio or one-bedroom apartments.



The Area
Here on the Setúbal peninsula, close to Lisbon, Estoril and Sintra, there are hundreds of miles of fine sandy beaches and dunes. The picturesque coastal villages, inhabited by hospitable and welcoming people, are a perfect example of the best of Portugal and full of symbols of the country’s history, from castles and fortresses to churches, chapels and promontories. One of Europe’s best golfing locations, there are no less than 18 courses within easy reach of Palmela Village. The Arrábida natural park contains the only surviving example of primitive Mediterranean vegetation, while the nature reserves of the Tejo and Sado river estuaries are home to a vast range of birds, as well as dolphins and a striking amount of flora. This is an important wine-producing area, Palmela being best known for its Periquita variety, while Setúbal is renowned for its Moscatel. Museums dedicated to painting, sculptures, jewellery and archaeology can be found in both Setúbal and Sesimbra.

Costa de Prata - São Martinho do Porto
Apartment - €125,500 - €193,500
The Development
Costa de Prata is a small and intimate development, conveniently built in the centre of São Martinho do Porto – perfect for families and also for investment. There is a lovely communal swimming pool divided into two different areas for children and adults. Owners within the development will be able to use not only the tastefully designed garden areas but also the communal barbecue area on the terrace.

The Properties
This desirable and well positioned development comprises 63 two and three-bedroom apartments. They are all spaciously proportioned, with sizes ranging from 96 to 108 sq metres, all with fantastic finishing and generous terraces. Built to a pleasant mix of modern and traditional, the development is no higher than three storeys, respecting the low density local regulations. All properties boast generous terraces.


The Area
Situated right beside the São Martinho do Porto Bay, that due to a geographic accident has the form of a perfect shell, Costa de Prata development provides a great location. The development is close to all amenities and 10 minutes’ walk from the beach. This is a perfect beach along an astonishing bay, which with the soft and tranquil blue sea is a paradise for children and enjoying nautical sports. Costa de Prata would be the perfect place to spend your leisure time in traditional Portugal, conveniently close to the beach and amenities.

Terraços do Mar - Vilamoura
Apartment - €130,000 - €130,000
The Development
Designed in the Seventies, Terraços do Mar is tastefully built in a traditional Portuguese style. Its location offers the opportunity to enjoy the relaxed and exclusive lifestyle of the Vilamoura resort. Set within the development’s verdant tropical gardens are adults’ and children’s pools. The complex benefits from outside parking.


The Properties
On offer are one and two-bedroom apartments, ranging in size from 60 sq metres to 75 sq metres, all with pool or golf views. The properties are air conditioned, and all boast fully equipped kitchens including microwaves. They are finished to a high standard, with features variously including glass-tiled staircases and spacious bedrooms with floor-to-ceiling glass doors leading out to terraces.


The Area
Terraços do Mar is situated in Vilamoura, one of the best-loved holiday areas on the Algarve. There are a wide range of recreational facilities to choose from close by, including tennis, golf, squash, waterskiing, windsurfing, fishing, the marina and the casino. Centrally located, the development is just a 10-minute walk from the marina and a 20-minute walk from the beach. It is close to five golf courses, shops, restaurants, cafes and a casino.

Silver Coast Beach Resort - Lourinhã
Apartment - €132,000 - €198,000
The Development
Built to the latest building specifications and with ultra-modern facilities, Silver Coast Beach Resort offers highly desirable features for the discerning buyer. All blocks will be low rise (only three floors), and the top floors will recede for an added sense of openness. Central areas within the resort will be tree-lined and kept free from private vehicle access. There will be shops, large lifts and state-of-the-art security features. As well as the central pool area for adults and children featuring a cafe and pub, the development will boast a gym and a large reception area, and there is to be an external commercial area (which will include a supermarket and restaurant).

The Properties
From entering these appealing apartments, the quality will be immediately apparent. The entrance halls will be floored with high-quality tiles. Kitchens will be custom-designed boasting stone-clad worktops and terracotta floors, plus built-in sinks, hobs, ovens, and combination boilers. Living areas will feature tiled floors, and will lead out to large suspended terraces, designed to give a sense of openness with views to the exterior. The bedrooms will feature built-in closets and floor-to-ceiling windows with private mini-balconies. The tile-floored bathrooms will feature high quality fixtures. With double glazing, high levels of thermal insulation, pre-installation for air conditioning, and individual separate storage units for each apartment, these properties will offer all the modern facilities you would expect.

The Area
Lourinhã, an area of outstanding natural beauty, is rapidly becoming popular not only with holidaymakers but with those seeking relocation, retirement or an investment. Situated about 40 minutes’ drive from the Portuguese capital Lisbon, Lourinhã is easily accessible, yet has a true sense of being well away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. It is situated on the Silver Coast, which is so named after the long and wide beaches typical of the area. And with over 300 days of sunshine per year, there is always plenty of time to make the most of all that this enchanting location has to offer. A whole host of world-famous places make this a compelling area for sightseeing. There are monuments to historical battles; monasteries and churches dating from the twelfth century; and the well-known sanctuary at Fátima. There are also seven great golf courses nearby, including the world-famous Praia D’El Rey. Furthermore, the authorities have just announced a €3m upgrade of the facilities immediately adjoining the resort. These will include new landscaping, car parking, access to restaurants and leisure facilities.

Sao Jose da Rocha - Algarve
Apartment - €150,000 - €210,000
The Development
São José da Rocha is the first solar condominium in Portugal. It is a technologically advanced building, utilising the sun to generate electricity (using a photovoltaic system) and to heat water, and is as aesthetically striking as it is technologically forward-looking. Communal areas boast an array of facilities designed to facilitate a high standard of living. The photovoltaic cells help to power the unusual communal air conditioning system and kitchen and bathroom air extraction. A solar thermic system provides hot water, and also heats the swimming pools. With reception, hairdresser, spa, gym, meeting and games rooms, plus a fitness circuit, a relaxing garden area and heated pools, São José da Rocha is a healthy and rejuvenating place to be.

The Properties
Apartment interiors are designed to provide a feeling of sophisticated comfort, with well-sized interiors and finishings of the highest standard. The properties have been designed with both holiday living and permanent residence in mind, and have double glazing and recessed spotlights in kitchens, halls and bathrooms. The kitchens are fully equipped including appliances, and feature ceramic tiles, as do the bathrooms, which also have stone basin supports. Properties have safes, and each has a parking space.

The Area
Whether as a golfing destination, as a property investment location, or as a holiday getaway, a property in São José da Rocha is a great way to own a corner of Portugal’s beautiful Algarve. With fantastic beaches, wonderful restaurants and a cosmopolitan atmosphere – thanks to its popularity with people from all over the world – the city of Portimao in the western Algarve is a fitting location for a development of the quality of São José Da Rocha.

Atlantico Village - Pedra do Ouro
Apartment - €160,000 - €220,000
The Development
Atlantico Village is a stunning development set just by the edge of Leiria’s pine forest in the new up-and-coming seaside town of Pedra do Ouro, ideally situated only 200 metres away from breathtaking beaches and surrounded by three new golf courses. The resort will offer owners the promise of a very peaceful lifestyle, and due to its excellent location will be a dream for both golf and beach lovers.

The Properties
Atlantico Village comprises large one and two-bedroom apartments, which will be built to the highest Portuguese standards. They will boast a whole host of luxury additions, such as heated bathroom floors, fully installed air conditioning, fully equipped kitchens with Bosch appliances, aluminium double glazing windows and electric shutters – all designed to make life here easy and comfortable.

The Area
Pedra do Ouro is 50 minutes away from Lisbon, strategically located between the beach and one of the largest historical pine forests in Europe. You can reach it by the Atlantic road, parallel to the coast. It is only five minutes’ drive north of the beautiful town of Nazare, one of the main resorts in the area. Pedra do Ouro, with its fine golden beaches and unspoilt natural beauty, feels like a little piece of paradise.