Land for sale in Sintra, Portugal — €699,000

Land overview

Land classification in this area is rural. Restrictions associated with the REN ecological reserve and Natura 2000 have been identified in this area. Review the details and confirm all relevant conditions before making a decision.

About this land

Original listing description, in Portuguese.

For sale: exceptional urban plot with huge potential for a high‑end tourism project, located within the UNESCO‑listed Cultural Landscape of Sintra.Location• Lisbon District, Sintra municipality, União das Freguesias de Sintra.• Positioned on Estrada do Carvalho e Fonte do Louro, in the Ribeira de Sintra area, 2710‑548 Sintra.• Highly sought‑after setting just minutes from Sintra’s historic center, palaces and lush parks, offering a serene, green environment with strong international appeal.Property features• Total land area: 3,066 m2.• Building footprint: 873.04 m2.• Gross construction area: 1,254.64 m2 For sale: exceptional urban plot with huge potential for a high‑end tourism project, located within the UNESCO‑listed Cultural Landscape of Sintra.Location• Lisbon District, Sintra municipality, União das Freguesias de Sintra.• Positioned on Estrada do Carvalho e Fonte do Louro, in the Ribeira de Sintra area, 2710‑548 Sintra.• Highly sought‑after setting just minutes from Sintra’s historic center, palaces and lush parks, offering a serene, green environment with strong international appeal.Property features• Total land area: 3,066 m2.• Building footprint: 873.04 m2.• Gross construction area: 1,254.64 m2.• Current registered use: residential, 2 floors, 4 rooms.• 2021 taxable property value (CIMI): 232,170 €.The site offers a rare combination of generous buildable area and absolute privacy, making it ideal for a boutique hospitality concept, luxury bungalows, eco‑retreat or an intimate design hotel deeply integrated into the natural landscape.Development potentialThe local municipality is highly interested in seeing a tourism‑oriented project developed here, which makes this a compelling opportunity for investors looking to leverage the strength of the Sintra brand – a UNESCO World Heritage destination – and the strong growth of tourism in the area.Thanks to the size of the plot and its unique setting within the protected zone, the property is well suited for:• A cluster of independent bungalows or villas• A small boutique hotel with services• High‑end vacation rentals or branded short‑stay unitsThe images associated with this listing present an architectural concept of how the project could be realized, showcasing a contemporary design that blends harmoniously with the surrounding nature.Investment• Asking price: 699,000 €This is a rare chance to secure a large urban plot in the UNESCO Sintra area, with the perfect conditions to create a distinctive, sustainable and highly marketable tourism project.For full documentation, detailed zoning information, or to schedule a meeting to discuss the development potential, please get in touch.