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Covering almost a third of the country, the Alentejo is proving to be one of the most beautiful regions of Portugal.
Picturesque, it is covered with vast properties producing olive oil and, high quality wines. The rich past of the Alentejo is reflected in a multitude of remains from the Celtic, Roman, Visigoth, Moorish and Christian periods. Today, it is a region where life is good, quiet and peaceful. It is, first of all, a rural area. Purchase and rental prices are affected as they are lower than in most of Portugal. Coming to live in Alentejo is therefore an excellent real estate business.
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Choosing the Alentejo for the price of real estate In the larger cities Evora and Beja, property prices are of course higher than in the countryside, but they remain much more attractive than in large urban centres or mass tourism regions such as the Algarve.
Living in the Alentejo for its climate Mediterranean-style, its climate offers hot, dry summers and mild, humid winters. In summer, few days are below 30 degrees in Evora. And if you enjoy a drink on the terrace even in winter, there is no doubt that you will love living in the Alentejo.
To live in fullness with Nature A vast territory, the Alentejo is famous for its olive and oak plantations, which produce more than half of the world's cork supply. From golden plains to arid hills, from hilly vineyards to wild coastlines, the region is a real paradise for hiking, horseback riding or cycling.
For the pleasure of tradition and well-living A vast wine region, producing excellent wines, the Alentejo also has a cuisine based on succulent local products, olive oil of course, cold cuts from Portalegre, raw ham from Barrancos, cheeses from Nisa and Serpa, cake from Évora, sericaia from Elvas (plum dessert), not to mention the seafood on the coast. With abundant and quality local products, lovers of good food will not be disappointed to come and live in the Alentejo.
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MONSARAZ 23 ROOMS 10 BEDROOMS LAND 60 000 m2 1 000 m² / 10 763 sq ft
PRICE € 2.200.000 / $ 2.640.000
Monte do Laranjal is situated at the foothills of Monsaraz, a medieval town in the Alentejo region of Portugal near the border with Spain (16km from Reguengos de Monsaraz and a 40 minutes drive from Évora). Monte do Laranjal consists of a main house and another attached house, with 3 more bedrooms, double living room, kitchen, bathroom and private garden. Also have a certified organic vegetable production, an orange grove and many fruit trees. Alll this without resorting to chemicals.
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INVEST IN REAL ESTATE IN ALENTEJO The Alentejo is one of the true gems of Portugal. While the Algarve, Lisbon, and Porto may claim the limelight, nothing comes close to the calm tranquility of the Alentejo. From the Alentejo coast to the many quaint picturesque villages in is interior, you have many destinations to choose from. Famous for its cork oaks and olive oil, real estate in Alentejo is an excellent option if you are looking for an authentic Portuguese experience and a peaceful lifestyle.
Buying a house in Alentejo, like anywhere in Portugal, is perfectly possible for foreigners and there are no restrictions in place for you. When it comes to buying property in Alentejo, you will be able to find many properties at very affordable rates. It is important to note, however, that some properties on the Alentejo coast can be expensive, such as Comporta and Melides. Indeed, luxury properties will come with a much higher price tag, although should still be reasonable when compared to the equivalent properties in neighboring countries. Alentejo will remain eligible for the Portugal Golden Visa after the changes that came into force on 1 January 2022 in areas that are considered “interior” areas. There is also a 20% discount if the property is in a “low-density” area. Many properties in the Alentejo will fit this bill, although coastal areas may not, apart from those for commercial/turistical use.
CASTELO DE VIDE 21 ROOMS 13 BEDROOMS 10 BATHROOM LAND 200 000 m2 689 m² / 7 416 sq ft
PRICE € 2 550 000 / $ 3 060 200
This magnificent property develops agricultural activity, in traditional Olive Grove, Vineyard, Orchard, Oak prodution, Apiary and Plant Nursery. In the Agro Industrial sector, we can find distillery of Aromatic Plants, and traditional olive oil mill. In the Agro Turistic sector, it offers a hotel unit, belonging to the category of Hotel in rural space, with 4 stars. To be able to live on the property, offers one other villa. All agricultural and agro-industrial activities are in organic production mode, having the certifications legally required for this purpose issued by the Portuguese State, in accordance with EU rules
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REDONDO 2 ROOMS 10 BEDROOMS 1 BATHROOMS LAND 70 000 m2 1 182 m² / 12 722 sq ft
PRICE € 4 500.000 / $ 5 400.000
Property composed by a magnificent private villa with an infinity pool; a high-end small guest house with 10 independent suites with several social areas and a beautiful lounge and pool overlooking the mountain. - this estate has an unparallel potential for those wishing to live in retreat and at the same time to develop a hospitality/wellness project in an idyllic location. It's relevant to add the possibility to build another 17 Villas and expand the construction area.
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THE TRADITIONAL ARCHITECTURE Alentejo, has great architectural richness, such as the cities of Elvas and Évora that are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Among all these treasures, one cannot forget the typical houses, which have remained over time and that shape the landscape. It was the populations that created this architectural style, fundamentally with a practical function: welcoming families and keeping them in the warm environment. The presence of the Arabs in the Iberian peninsula from 710 left unimaginable shrews in this Portuguese region. They influenced elements of this type of construction. However, it is noted that the colorful frames are also significant of Roman architecture and therefore of its influence in Portugal.
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These houses are located in the rural areas of Alentejo and usually have a single ground floor. They are made with mud or also with bricks whose dimensions and shapes may vary. The exterior facades appear almost all white, surrounded by brighter colors on the contours of the windows, doors and the bottom of the facades (for example, orange, red, green or blue). The choice of these colors is not accidental: it prevented insects and evil spirits from invain the house.
The windows are placed so that the house stays cool on the hot days of the Alentejo summer, but also so that the interior environment is warm in winter. There is little light that enters this type of houses due to the rather small windows. Additionally, the Alentejo houses were built with thick walls for a better adaptation to the seasons (freshness in summer and heat in winter). Today's architects imagine houses that follow this Alentejo style, adding a more modern touch. Unfortunately, we all want a bright interior, which is why you can see that the windows are multiplied in the modern buildings of Alentejo mainly because it is a region that enjoys a lot of sun. Bifamily villas, houses or tourist sites can be completely revised to adapt to the particularities of Alentejo architecture from the point of view of colors and layout.
MONTEMOR-O-NOV 12 ROOMS 7 BEDROOMS 12 BATHROOMS LAND 60 000 m2 1 300 m² / 13 993 sq ft
PRICE € 3 500.000 / $ 4 200.000
VO This stunning Farmhouse is located less than one hour from Lisbon, and 20 minutes from Évora. The property offers the perfect combination for those looking for the countryside pace and setting with easy and convenient access to a cosmopolitan and trendy city like Lisbon. The views from the property are magical, over the town, the castle, and over cork oak trees and pastureland that extend as far as the eye can see. The farmhouse offers 6 en suite bedrooms and several spacious social areas, to entertain and to host friends, and a fully independent loft.
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In the Alentejo region, a clearly Mediterranean climate predominates, hot, dry and sunny, with strong continental influence, which translates into unique conditions for the cultivation of vines. The landscape is composed of extensive plains and hills, predominantly the soils of clay, granite, limestone and shale.
In Alentejo there are numerous varieties planted. Alentejo red wines are generally intense, fullbodied, rich in tannins and with aromas of wild and red fruits. Whites are soft, fresh, aromatic and have tropical fruit aromas. To know the enogastronomic culture of the region nothing better than visiting a winery, where you can know the whole process of wine production, the facilities, the vineyards, as well as taste the real Alentejo nectar, accompanied by delicacies of the local gastronomy.
The region is also rich in leisure activities linked to wine, such as the Festival of Vine and Wine in Borba, held annually at the end of summer. There are also places to visit, the Redondo Wine Museum, in which are exhibited various aspects of the Alentejo wine making activity, or even the Tasting Room of the Alentejo Wine Route, in Évora, a World Heritage city.
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MELIDES 3 ROOMS
LAND 66 000 m2 ~ 42 m² / 452 sq ft
PRICE € 485.000 / $ 582.000
This property is accessible through a private driveway, the land covers a high point of the hill and the whole of the hillside, descending through an oak plantation down to a river stream at the bottom of the valley. This property has an approved request for construction feasibility from local Municipal Chamber for a Project with different options. There is a natural water line, which extends along one of land borders and a municipal electricity line already installed near the property private road entrance.
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GASTRONOMIC TRADITION The Alentejo is famous for being one of the besteating regions in Portugal. Don't expect great modernity or Michelin stars (which even has!), but well made food, well served, real comfort food. Rich in flavors and palates, Alentejo cuisine is closely related to the products of the countryside, of the earth, which essentially provides bread, olive oil and aromatic herbs.
Get ready to taste good cod, or the famous fish “cação” soup. Tender pies, duck rice... are famous the cheeks of black pig, or the partridge in the style of the Convent of the Cartuxa. The grilled octopus, or in salad, or tuna tartar, are some of tradition of the interior area, others of the coastal strip. For more far-fetched creations, there is an Alentejo restaurant that owns a Michelin star. A tradition that comes from afar and brings spice aromas from Arab and Jewish markets, both by land or by sea, being the case of cinnamon that enters the composition of many traditional sweets. Most Alentejo cakes and pastries have conventual origin, having as main ingredients sugar, eggs, bread, milk, cheese, curd, cinnamon, almond, but secrets remain in sacred hands, passed down from generation to generation. There are many more and for all tastes. Drinks to accompany also there is no shortage, of popular or conventual origin, and some excellent liqueurs are produced.
ÉVORA 1 ROOM HOTEL
PRICE € 280.000 / $ 336.000
The Misericordia building was a palace built in the 15th century. The intervention in the building is mainly to preserve and rehabilitate the history left in the stones, the arches, and thpaintings. Investment of 280.000 euros for a 4% Share - with 3% yield (annual income guaranteed). Only 22 units are available. The Golden Visa eligibility, the 3% guaranteed yield, alongside the unique location and capital appreciation potential of what will become an iconic luxury hotel in the region makes this project a very compelling and unique investment option.
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Must-do things to do in Alentejo
Hot air balloon walking There is no better way to understand the grandeur of Alentejo than a hot air balloon ride. From the top, the plains seem endless, the house, even whiter and the golden tones gain to all others. Travel to the past through its museums
In Serpa, the exhibits take us from prehistory to Islamization, which only ended in the 13th century. Or he'd discover his history at the Wine Museum in Pias. Enjoy the pleasures of Alqueva water.
This is the largest artificial lake in Europe and has completely changed the Alentejo landscape. It is possible to sail its waters, and cruise. For those who prefer to be on dry land, there are three river beaches, located in Amieira, Mourão and Monsaraz. Taste iconic gin and wine It is a few kilometers from Monsaraz, which makes one of the most emblematic gins in the country. Is called Sharish and the distillery where it is made can be visited and make a tasting. In certain Vineyards, it is possible to participate in the activities, in addition to grape harvesting, vine walking, grape variety learning and sensory analysis of berries and grains, crushing, must tasting and reassembly of carving wine.
Abel Garrido is Area Manager for Lisbon of which are part of the most elegant and desired residential areas of the Portuguese Capital and its Region. From the Historic neighborhoods of Chiado, Lapa or Santos, from the Capital Of Lisbon, to the world-known areas of Cascais, Estoril or Sintra, passing through so many other areas where living is something very special in Portugal. Abel Garrido began his career in the Real Estate Market in 2006, standing out for his careful, warm and rigorous service. With it, it is possible to make the best sale deal or the best acquisition. He is always ready to satisfy your dream and need in Real Estate, being trust, efficiency and care in the details, the key words of his performance. The Markting and Advertising he use are high-profile, enabling you to get the perfect transaction for the right amount. With Abel you can communicate in English, French, Portuguese, Spanish or Italian, making dialogue and all communication easier. With a whole career associated with the Luxury markets, he has a background as Interiors Architect and Interior Designer, having developed his activity in various places in Switzerland and In Paris where he lived. These capabilities allow a special look at any properties and their commercial or estectic potential. Passionate about travel, different cultures and gastronomy, he is known for his culinary skills, and for the pleasure he has in welcoming friends. Sun, and beach are other passions of is life. (351) 96 848 90 21 AGarrido@nestseekers.com https://www.nestseekers.com/agent/abel-garrido https://www.linkedin.com/in/abel-garrido https://www.facebook.com/abel.garrido.3 https://www.nestseekers.com