Direct bus from Lisbon to the Spanish Badajoz for 10 euros.
From September 11, a new daily line will connect the Portuguese capital with the city on the border. The vehicles will stop in Évora, Borbe and Elvas before moving abroad. There ar…
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Portugal property prices
Current property prices news, rules and analysis for Portugal. This guide brings together 66 source-linked MedRealty stories.
Bokinte in Panama is the front-runner and the Portuguese Algarve is content with second place. In the 2026 ranking from Live and Invest Overseas, the region lost only one place, but surpassed Puerto Vallarta and Crete.
The couple will need about $3,085 a month to live. House prices have jumped: Lugos and Albufeira are now not as cheap as they were a decade ago. But affordable medicine, climate an…
Read →Portuguese President Antonio Jose Šegra has signed a new law on migration. The decision came three days after the unanimous verdict of the Constitutional Court, which removed the stigma of unconstitutionality from the legislation.
Key changes concern the expulsion of parents of Portuguese citizens and the detention of children. Now the deportation of foreigners with children is possible only by the decision …
Read →Rent in the Algarve costs €22 per square meter. It is one of the most expensive markets in Portugal, comparable to Madeira and almost equal to Porto. Lisbon wins over everyone: they ask for €27/m2. Inland prices fall to €8 in Guard. For 70 squares in the Algarve will have to pay about €1,540, and in the province - just €560 for the same area. Data from Imovirtual over the past three months confirms that location decides everything.
The figures are based on the declarations of owners and agents, not on actual contracts. This is an important nuance for investors and those planning to move to retirement.…
Read →A year after the tragedy that killed sixteen people, the transport company Carris will reveal plans to restore the funicular in Lisbon. The incident occurred on September 3, 2025: a train derailed on a steep descent.
Given the new safety requirements and historical value of the route, engineers are looking for a balance between the reliability of the system and preserving the spirit of Lisbon. …
Read →Inflation in Portugal is accelerating again. According to the National Institute of Statistics, the price increase for August was 3.3% against 3.0% in July.
Fuel prices have risen so much that the overall consumer price index has risen almost entirely under their influence. In August, the change in the indicator for energy resources re…
Read →The Algarve is building a new six hundred thousand euro kitchen for future chefs.
The mayor of San Bras d'Alportel announced the opening of a specialized training center. The project includes renovation and expansion of the culinary building of the school of Jos…
Read →Two new hotels in Portugal will open in a couple of years, but the exact addresses are being kept secret. Minor Hotels Group plans to grow its business by not building buildings from scratch, but by launching projects inside existing buildings in the north and center of the country.
One of the properties will be a five-star hotel under the Anantara brand - the return of the luxury brand after leaving Vilamour. The second hotel will be four stars, the brand has…
Read →A direct flight from New York to the Azores will be launched in 2027. United Airlines will be the only U.S. carrier to link the U.S. to Terceira.
Regular service three times a week will begin on June 9. This will allow residents and tourists from North America to reach the island without connecting via Lisbon or Ponta delgid…
Read →Ryanair named the top 3 destinations from Portugal this summer. Edinburgh, Trapani and Vienna became hits with passengers.
In Scotland, tourists fly from Faro, Lisbon, Funchal and Porto for the castle and lively atmosphere of the Royal Mil. Sikilian Trapani attracts sea views and gastronomy - the Portu…
Read →Portugal's largest solar power plant in the Algarve is about to be sold. The capacity of the facility is 220 MW, but revenues fell due to low current prices and technical failures.
The owner was Welink Energy, which went into bankruptcy. Major creditors are demanding around 64 million euros. The contract company is seeking arbitration of 143 million euros for…
Read →The market of expensive houses in the Algarve has not cooled down, but matured. Sales in the seven months of this year have nearly doubled: €200 million against €97 million a year earlier.
Buyers have become more discerning and are willing to pay a premium for ready-to-live housing without long repairs. The average check jumped from 2.2 to 3.7 million euros. Investme…
Read →82% of transactions in LاجOS are made by foreigners without a mortgage. The market is resilient to crises.
The price per square meter rose nearly 9% for the year and reached €4,449. Investors buy apartments and villas for rents of up to 6%. In winter, the city does not sleep: remoters, …
Read →For €600,000 in downtown Algarve, you pay for thirty years of marketing. In the east, the same money will buy more space as the transport infrastructure catches up.
Since the end of 2024, the A22 highway has become free, and the modernization of the railway will reduce the price gap over the next 5-7 years. Buyers from the expensive districts …
Read →€600,000 allocated for tracks and interchanges. In Aruda dos Viños, the construction of the bypass highway is being completed.
Completed in 2024, part of the roundabout cost €670,000. Now the infrastructure for pedestrians and cyclists near Green Rotas Park is being reported. The new road will unload downt…
Read →In the summer of 2027, Transavia will open a direct flight from Brussels to Ponta Delgada in the Azores. Tickets will start selling from September 16. This is the company’s third route from the Belgian capital to the Portuguese cities, after Faro and Porto.
Belgium is an important market for the low-cost airline, which is increasing its presence: now four aircraft are based in Brussels. In the summer of 2026, 16 airlines with connecti…
Read →€21.6 million investment in a train instead of a hotel. In Portugal, the Valverde Train project is launched: the old coupes of the 1970s will be restored and turned into a suite with night flights.
EU support totalled €9.8 million. The train will run through little-known areas, offering gastronomy and the traditions of local communities. The plan is to create 35 jobs by 2029.…
Read →Rent a room in Portugal rose to 527 euros per month. The shortage of housing forces owners to raise prices, and the options in the market are becoming less and less.
In some cities, it is extremely difficult to find affordable housing: the supply is shrinking too quickly. Investors should pay attention to this problem when planning to enter the…
Read →More than 80 municipalities in Portugal are now under the red flag: the risk of wildfires is at its highest. Weather conditions in the central and northern parts of the country, as well as in the Alentejo and Algarve, pose a threat to entire regions.
The Ocean and Atmospheric Institute assesses hazards in five levels from low to maximum. The forecast affects temperature, humidity, wind speed and precipitation per day. The risks…
Read →In the Algarve, tourists pay more than just for accommodation. Seven municipalities have a separate night fee.
Amounts and terms vary depending on the location. For example, Albufeira charges 2 euros per person per night for those over 13. You will have to pay a maximum of seven consecutive…
Read →Portugal soared: over the year, the country grew in the ranking of world sites for data centers by 23%. This is already the top 10 most dynamic markets on the planet, although the total capacity is still modest than giants like the United States or China.
The demand is growing against the background of artificial intelligence. Scandinavia attracts investors with cheap green electricity and cool servers. But Portugal is not far behin…
Read →Portugal will introduce financial support for students who do not find housing in dormitories. If you receive a scholarship and live outside your region, the state will cover part of the lease even without a formal contract with the owner. It is enough to apply for an attempt to settle in the university fund.
Benefits vary by city: about 161 euros in Lisbon, 419 in Porto and 338 in Covale. This will help reduce deductions due to the inability to pay for private housing or lack of space …
Read →Portugal wants to reduce the notice period for eviction to three years. It's now five years old, but authorities plan to simplify the process for owners for major repairs.
The government proposes to assess the scale of work not by bureaucracy, but through cost statistics. If tenants are required to move out, compensation will increase: at least two y…
Read →Portugal no longer lives solely on tourists. Previously, success was measured simply: the more guests, the better. Now reality is changing. The increase in the number of visitors does not guarantee profitability.
Average guest checks are declining and competition requires new approaches. Experts believe that the next step is smart data management and artificial intelligence. Technology can …
Read →The heat in Portugal is record high and air conditioners are eating electricity. Genous expert Simon Bones warns: Simple solutions don't work.
The best option is heat pumps with a warm floor and solar panels. They generate energy during the day when it is hot and store it in batteries for night use. This reduces costs and…
Read →36.2 billion euros is how much tourism in Portugal earned in 2025. This is almost 12% of the country's GDP.
The sector continues to grow: the contribution to value added increased by 5.5% compared to last year. But there's a nuance. Despite high incomes, the role of tourism as an engine …
Read →€4.35 million. This is the price of an apartment on the most expensive street in Portugal.
Portal Idealista made a rating of expensive locations. The leader is Rua das Faias in Cascais. The second place is held by Rua das Violetas of the same village. Three closes the el…
Read →There is a gallery in the Algarve where prices are below 65 euros and art is more important than sales. The author of The Portugal News has revealed the secret of success in Portumasu.
Instead of pathetic exhibitions, there is a living life of artists: one of the galleries works as a workshop with a sunny courtyard, and the owner hides a huge repository with work…
Read →Portugal ranked eighth in the world ranking of quality of life for expats. The InterNations rating assessed the living conditions of those targeted abroad by the end of 2026, comparing data with 31 countries.
Spain and Greece often win the race, but Lisbon does a great job. Foreign residents are happy with the climate, security and affordable housing prices. Investments in this country …
Read →The Portuguese Algarve invites you to plunge into the style of the 50s for a dinner based on the musical Grease. It's not just a show from the stage, it's an immersion right at your desk. Educators and actors will dance and sing around guests, conveying the atmosphere of the legendary comedy.
The evening will be part of a unique event programme at Vale do Lobo, where food, entertainment and mood come together in one place. Forget about boring banquets for the sake of vi…
Read →The form of a club in Portugal can become a residential project. The secondary building, owned by the previous Gremio da Lavoerra Agrarian Cooperative, was sold for €5.8 million to foreign investment funds from Spain. The new owner plans to rebuild the building into living quarters.
The cost of the building index is more than 6000 square meters in the city center, next to the river. The sale of real estate can lead to a new investment project of buildings in t…
Read →Opening at Tunes station Cozinha da Tia Fatinha is a place that instantly feels warm and welcoming. The restaurant is run by a cute couple, Fatima and Vitor, who have created a space where traditional Portuguese cuisine, hospitality and individual details mature naturally.
Before opening her restaurant, Fatima worked as a cook for several years. But cooking is not her only passion. She also loves decorating and bouquets of flowers, which you will not…
Read →A holiday at the luxurious Westin Salgados Beach Resort in Algaveba gives you the chance to feel like you’re on top of a plate. This hotel is not just a hotel, but also a complete complex, which is designed to provide the perfect combination of health, comfort and relaxation. In total, there are six key principles of well-being: sleep, nutrition, activity, emotions, work and rest.
It should be noted that the hotel offers an individual approach to each guest, providing full access to restaurants and services. In particular, there are two restaurants: Marluso …
Read →L’Epicure in San Miguel in Portugal offers nightlife and music, combining bar culture with live performances. It stands next to the Micellanes Wall on Avenida Roberto Ivens. The cuisine of the restaurant is known for its cozy interior, creative menus, friendly staff and constant live musicians. Here you can spend the evening not only because of a chic night, but also thanks to an excellent selection of cocktails and wines.
Who would have seen that many locals consider this place not only a bar, but also a small cultural space to maintain the music scene in Ponta Delgata.…
Read →Portugal is growing three times faster than the EU: property prices jumped by 17.9%
While the European market is sluggishly moving forward (the average growth in the EU is only 5%), Portuguese real estate is going up. According to Property Market-Index, the median…
Read →Portugal's golden visa is closed, but money from the Persian Gulf is pouring more than before.
Three years ago, the Portuguese government rewrote residency by investment rules. The main change: direct purchase of real estate no longer gives a residence permit. The foreign pr…
Read →Foreigners get a mortgage in Portugal more often than they think – here’s what you need to know.
Portuguese banks willingly finance the purchase of real estate for foreigners, but the terms depend on status. If you are a tax resident of Portugal with a NIF, the process is simi…
Read →For 46,800 euros, you can buy a 100-square house in Portugal - that's just where it is.
The Portuguese portal idealista analyzed the prices of real estate in all municipalities of the country. The result is unexpected: while in Lisbon and on the coast, prices bite, in…
Read →37 hectares of a Portuguese island with a working fish farm go under the hammer for 750 thousand euros
It's not just a piece of land in the middle of a lagoon. A whole functioning business is put up for auction: salt ponds, oyster farms, fishing areas, residential buildings, a pier …
Read →Beyond Lisbon and Porto: Portugal's Silver Coast offers investors what others overlook
Portugal is far more than Lisbon and Porto. The Silver Coast, an hour's drive from the capital, presents opportunities that most investors miss. This is a region with ideal climate…
Read →Portugal tightens foreign investment screening ahead of EU-wide rules
Portugal is preparing for new foreign investment controls that will directly affect those planning to invest in property and business in the country. The European Union is tighteni…
Read →Portugal scraps rental price ceiling in sweeping market reform
The government has enacted a major overhaul of the rental market. The headline change: abolition of the 2% cap on rent increases when renewing a lease. This restriction had been in…
Read →Portugal's property market: an extra bedroom costs €100,000
Portugal's new-build market is pricing in a steep premium for additional space. According to data from Imovirtual, upgrading from a three-bedroom apartment to a four-bedroom proper…
Read →Alentejo emerges as Europe's answer to the Hamptons
The region, two hours from Lisbon, has transformed from quiet rural backwater into a magnet for international investors. Unspoilt coastline around Comporta and Melides, historic to…
Read →Portugal's property market loses momentum as sales growth slows to 10.5%
Portugal's residential property market delivered mixed signals in 2025. Transaction volumes rose by 10.5%, a respectable performance that placed the country in the EU's top ten for…
Read →Second homes account for 60% of transactions in Algarve's premium districts
In Quinta do Lago and Vale do Lobo, foreign buyers—accounting for 80% of purchasers—pay in excess of €13,000 per square metre and typically settle in cash, eschewing mortgages. Vil…
Read →Portugal cuts VAT on apartment repairs to 6% without municipal approval requirement
Builders have long paid 6% VAT on works in urban rehabilitation zones. However, the tax authority recently began demanding additional approval (ORU), threatening to impose 23% VAT …
Read →Portugal records steepest house-price growth in EU at 17.8% year-on-year
The figure represents the highest increase across all 27 EU member states. By comparison, prices in the eurozone rose by just 4.7%, whilst the EU average stood at 5.1%. On a quarte…
Read →British buyers storm Funchal as Americans eye Porto: foreign demand reshapes Portugal's property map
An analysis by idealista has revealed that in May 2026, foreign buyers were searching for property in 15 of Portugal's 20 largest cities, with their share of interest reaching doub…
Read →Portugal suspends tax relief programme for 2026 as budget constraints bite
The government has abandoned plans for a further reduction in personal income tax in the second half of the year, citing budgetary exhaustion. February storms inflicted significant…
Read →Pink gentrification transforms Portugal's LGBTI+ neighbourhoods into luxury real estate
Neighbourhoods in Portugal with a historical LGBTI+ community have become expensive property markets. The median apartment price in Lisbon's Arroios has jumped to €595,000, whilst …
Read →Portuguese property price growth slows to 17.8% as transaction volumes decline
For the first time in two years, growth in Portuguese property prices has decelerated, falling from 18.9% to 17.8% in the first quarter of 2026. This does not signal a price fall: …
Read →Foreigners see potential in Portugal that locals overlook
A paradox that has persisted for several years: whilst Portuguese residents criticise their country, international investors, technology companies and funds are pouring hundreds of…
Read →Off-plan purchases become the norm in Portugal's overheated housing market
According to idealista, unfinished projects are attracting more enquiries than completed apartments. This trend is particularly pronounced in Lisbon, Cascais, Porto and the Algarve…
Read →Portuguese house prices more than double in 157 municipalities over eight years
The Bank of Portugal has published research showing that the sharpest price increases have occurred in the suburbs of Lisbon and Porto, as well as on the Setúbal Peninsula. In five…
Read →Portugal's quiet revolution: how tech is reshaping the investment map beyond Lisbon and Porto
Portugal is undergoing a subtle but significant shift in economic geography—and the implications for investors are substantial. For decades, the narrative centred on Lisbon and Por…
Read →Brussels pushes Portugal to raise property tax—here's why investors should pay attention
The European Commission has urged Lisbon to reconsider its municipal property tax (IMI). The objective is clear: to encourage Portuguese homeowners to sell vacant properties and st…
Read →Portuguese Immigration Service AIMA Overwhelmed: What Expats Need to Know
Portugal's immigration authority AIMA is drowning in thousands of cases—and if you're planning a move, this directly affects you. As of May 2026, the agency has accumulated so many…
Read →Portugal's housing shortage spurs wave of new construction firms
Portugal's property market crisis is paradoxically acting as a catalyst for the construction sector. An acute housing shortage and growing demand for urban building renovation are …
Read →Portugal leads Europe in house price growth at 16.3% in 2025
According to the Bank for International Settlements, this represents the third-highest result globally among 57 countries surveyed. Only North Macedonia (+20%) and Hungary (+16.8%)…
Read →One in four property buyers in Portugal is a foreigner
According to data from the Bank of Portugal, foreigners accounted for 28 per cent of all residential property purchases in the country last year. This represents a stable trend: si…
Read →Portuguese property prices surge 16.5% year-on-year to record high
Banks valued residential properties at an average of €2,174 per square metre in April 2026, marking a new all-time high. The previous month saw prices at €2,151/m², representing a …
Read →Troia Peninsula: Portugal's understated alternative to the Algarve
An hour's drive from Lisbon, the Troia Peninsula operates by a different logic entirely from the Algarve or Cascais. Located in the Alentejo region, Troia offers 15 kilometres of w…
Read →Commercial property prices in Portugal surge at record pace
Prices for offices, shopping centres and other commercial real estate have surged 10.1 per cent in 2025, marking the highest growth rate on record. This compares with just 4.7 per …
Read →Nine years waiting for a residency card — and Portugal was still worth it
Americans are relocating to Portugal in large numbers, despite the administrative ordeal. The country welcomes 30 million tourists annually, with North Americans representing one o…
Read →Remote work becomes a ticket to Europe as digital nomad visas proliferate
Remote work is becoming an increasingly viable pathway to Europe, with more countries launching digital nomad visas—a trend that has moved from niche offering to mainstream in 2026…
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