Real estate · Algarve
Property for sale in the Algarve
The Algarve is Portugal's southern coast, served by Faro Airport. It is one of Europe's best-known holiday regions, with towns such as Lagos, Loulé, Tavira and Albufeira and a large international resident community.
Algarve at a glance
- Median price per m² of homes sold
- €3,338 12 months to June 2026
- Median monthly rent per m² of new leases
- €10.96 12 months to June 2026
- Indicative gross rental yield
- 3.9% rent × 12 ÷ price, INE medians, not a return forecast
- Properties we list here
- 473 Listing figures updated 26 Oct 2026.
- Asking prices in our listings
- €310,000 - €16,500,000 Median €800,000
Source: INE, Housing prices at local level, Q2 2026 (published 23 October 2026) and Housing rents at local level, Q2 2026 (published 29 September 2026). Medians for the 12 months to June 2026; rents are for new lease agreements. Portugal: €2,264/m² and €9.76/m².
Why invest in the Algarve
A proven holiday market
Coast, climate and golf have made the Algarve a long-established destination for visitors and second-home owners from across Europe.
Easy to reach
Faro Airport has direct flights to many European cities, which supports both holiday lets and owners who come and go.
Choice of lifestyle
From the cliffs of the west around Lagos to Loulé's golden triangle and the quieter east around Tavira, prices and character vary widely.
Seasonality to plan for
Rental demand peaks in summer. Net returns depend on pricing, management and the winter months, which is why we model a full year before recommending a holiday-let asset.
Properties in the Algarve
See all 473 properties in the Algarve →Questions about buying in the Algarve
How much does property cost in the Algarve?
According to INE, the median value of homes sold in the Algarve region was €3,338 per square metre in 12 months to June 2026. Asking prices in the 473 properties we list in the Algarve run from €310,000 to €16,500,000, with a median of €800,000 (as of 26 Oct 2026).
What taxes do I pay when buying property in the Algarve?
Buyers pay property transfer tax (IMT) and stamp duty of 0.8% on the purchase price. From 1 January 2026, IMT on a home that is not your main residence starts at 1% and rises through bands, up to a single 7.5% rate above €1,150,853. Since May 2026, non-resident buyers of housing pay a single 7.5% IMT rate, unless they were tax resident in Portugal before or become resident within two years. Each property page has a calculator.
Does buying property in the Algarve qualify for the Golden Visa?
No. The direct real-estate route to the Golden Visa closed in October 2023. As of 2026 the Golden Visa is obtained through other investments, such as regulated investment funds. Buying a home can still support a residence application under other visas, such as the D2 for entrepreneurs. We advise on both.
Do you act for the buyer?
Yes. We are independent advisers acting on behalf of the buyer. Through partnerships with large and small agencies we can show you most of the market, then handle due diligence, purchase, residency and management. Real estate mediation is carried out by Benefit Discovery, Lda, AMI 27772.
Information as of 2026, general in nature and not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm your situation with a qualified adviser.
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