The best way to ensure that you get exactly what you want from a house is to build your own. It’s not nearly as daunting as it sounds, in fact the Portuguese Government has made the process easier; with strict building laws you know exactly where you stand.
If you’re not familiar with the Algarve then I suggest you read all about the different counties, where they are and what they have to offer; they vary considerably. If you’re considering living in a town, then read up on towns in the Algarve so you know what you are letting yourself in for. All this and more can be found in our information section.
To simplify things, it all boils down to the five P’s: Plot, Plans, Permission, Progress and finally Paradise.
We can certainly help you with discovering the counties and towns and we have found a few Plots to give you ideas. The next two P’s are covered in our Resources section and also in our blog Build your own dream. My advice is to find an architect who is well versed in Portuguese regulations and a builder who comes highly recommended and find out where you can see their previous work; that’ll take care of the fourth P. Watching the progress of your building is one of the most exciting things you will ever do; trust me.
Altura - Castro Marim, Price: €149,000
9,300m2 of land in the east of the Algarve, with the possibility to build a large villa over 250m2. The views are of the countryside and sea.
This plot is 14,000 m2 and is on a slight slope. Build a 200m2 villa near the top of the property for good sea views or lower down for pure countryside.
This great plot is set close to the village on a 3,000m2 area of land. Permission and licences have already been granted to build a 240m2 two storey villa with a 10m x 5m swimming pool.
Situated in the much sought after Goldra area near Loulé town. This plot is 9,400m2 with a ruin, on the upper level of the valley. It’s possible to build a single storey 300m2 villa.
This plot measuring 1,161m2 is in a residential area; close to the golf course, the beach and Galé in Albufeira. It has the possibility to build a two storey villa with a basement covering 250m2 of ground.
With the project approved and the building license paid for, it’s possible to build a mansion of 600m2 on this very large plot of land by the sea. The property would include six en-suite bedrooms, a pool and a garage.
As you can see, we moved from east to west, from hills to coast and from “down to earth” to “out of this world” with the plots we have selected. The scope seems endless and the prices are very realistic nowadays. A few tips to help you along:
You cannot build on a plot of land unless it has a ruin that was once a habitation.
You must build close to where the ruin once stood. You will need special, written permission to change this.
Make sure that all part owners of the land have signed the permission to sell at the agreed price.
If there’s nothing in our list that tickles your fancy, just check out the property map on our site; you’ll find hundreds of plots to choose from.
Just think, you could be well on your way to the last P –PARADISE!
*The properties featured in this blog were listed for sale on Meravista at the time of publication, but may have since been sold or removed from the website.
Brought to you by Meravista – the place where smart people search for Algarve property for sale.
Plots of land in the Algarve
by Sun’s Dragon
The best way to ensure that you get exactly what you want from a house is to build your own. It’s not nearly as daunting as it sounds, in fact the Portuguese Government has made the process easier; with strict building laws you know exactly where you stand.
If you’re not familiar with the Algarve then I suggest you read all about the different counties, where they are and what they have to offer; they vary considerably. If you’re considering living in a town, then read up on towns in the Algarve so you know what you are letting yourself in for. All this and more can be found in our information section.
To simplify things, it all boils down to the five P’s: Plot, Plans, Permission, Progress and finally Paradise.
We can certainly help you with discovering the counties and towns and we have found a few Plots to give you ideas. The next two P’s are covered in our Resources section and also in our blog Build your own dream. My advice is to find an architect who is well versed in Portuguese regulations and a builder who comes highly recommended and find out where you can see their previous work; that’ll take care of the fourth P. Watching the progress of your building is one of the most exciting things you will ever do; trust me.
Altura - Castro Marim, Price: €149,000
9,300m2 of land in the east of the Algarve, with the possibility to build a large villa over 250m2. The views are of the countryside and sea.
To view details and contact the agent click here
Tavira, Price: €110,000
This plot is 14,000 m2 and is on a slight slope. Build a 200m2 villa near the top of the property for good sea views or lower down for pure countryside.
To view details and contact the agent click here
Bordeira – Faro, Price: €130,000
This great plot is set close to the village on a 3,000m2 area of land. Permission and licences have already been granted to build a 240m2 two storey villa with a 10m x 5m swimming pool.
To view details and contact the agent click here
Situated in the much sought after Goldra area near Loulé town. This plot is 9,400m2 with a ruin, on the upper level of the valley. It’s possible to build a single storey 300m2 villa.
To view details and contact the agent click here
Salgados – Albufeira, Price: €210,000
This plot measuring 1,161m2 is in a residential area; close to the golf course, the beach and Galé in Albufeira. It has the possibility to build a two storey villa with a basement covering 250m2 of ground.
To view details and contact the agent click here
Porches – Lagoa, Price: €270,000
With the project approved and the building license paid for, it’s possible to build a mansion of 600m2 on this very large plot of land by the sea. The property would include six en-suite bedrooms, a pool and a garage.
To view details and contact the agent click here
Penina – Portimâo, Price: €130,000
This plot measures 1,670m2. It’s situated close to the renowned Penina Golf Course with authorisation to build a 245m2, two storey villa.
To view details and contact the agent click here
As you can see, we moved from east to west, from hills to coast and from “down to earth” to “out of this world” with the plots we have selected. The scope seems endless and the prices are very realistic nowadays. A few tips to help you along:
If there’s nothing in our list that tickles your fancy, just check out the property map on our site; you’ll find hundreds of plots to choose from.
Just think, you could be well on your way to the last P – PARADISE!
*The properties featured in this blog were listed for sale on Meravista at the time of publication, but may have since been sold or removed from the website.
Brought to you by Meravista – the place where smart people search for Algarve property for sale.