Country Houses and Quintas for Sale Across Portugal

Portugal’s rural property market includes everything from traditional agricultural quintas and riverside estates to mountain retreats and historic country homes.

For buyers looking beyond city apartments and coastal developments, these properties can offer considerably more land, privacy and outdoor space, as well as opportunities for guest accommodation or rural tourism.

We’ve selected five country properties that demonstrate the range of locations, prices and lifestyles currently available across Portugal.

From: €375,000

Reference: ID-12526

Key facts

Located close to the Spanish border in the Alto Alentejo, this country estate offers a relatively accessible route into traditional rural living in Portugal.

The property combines a substantial two-storey main house with two smaller buildings, one of which could be converted into a studio or guest house.

Outside, the land includes olive trees, cork oaks, arable areas and a small vineyard, alongside a central courtyard, terraces and swimming pool.

With more than nine hectares of land and an approved remodelling project already in place, it offers considerable scope for buyers looking for space and the freedom to adapt a property over time.

From: €850,000

Reference: JL71300

Key facts

Set among the terraces of the Douro Valley, this eight-hectare quinta near Cinfães combines a renovated country house with extensive agricultural land and views across the surrounding river and mountains.

The estate includes a five-bedroom house spread over three floors, alongside terraced land planted with cherry, orange, and olive trees.

There is also scope for vineyard cultivation, giving the property a strong connection to the agricultural landscape of northern Portugal.

Located around 80 km from Porto, the quinta offers a more secluded rural setting while remaining approximately one hour from Porto Airport.

From: €1,499,000

Reference: PP176049

Key facts

This equestrian estate near Tavira demonstrates that country living does not necessarily mean giving up easy access to the Algarve coast.

Set on approximately 1.5 hectares between Tavira and Olhão, the property consists of two fully independent villas.

The larger contemporary home includes three bedrooms, generous living spaces and a rooftop terrace with sea views, while the second house has its own entrance, garden and swimming pool.

Stables, paddocks and a training arena make the estate particularly suited to buyers with horses, while the two separate homes provide flexibility for guests, extended family or rental use.

One of the villas also currently holds a Local Accommodation licence.

The beach is approximately 2.5 km away, while Faro International Airport can be reached in around 30 minutes.

From: €2,100,000

Reference: JL76579

Key facts

Set on the slopes of Serra da Estrela near Covilhã, this 35-hectare estate offers scale that is difficult to find in Portugal’s more densely populated coastal markets.

The residential complex contains three renovated buildings and two additional properties requiring renovation, with more than 1,000 m² of construction in total.

Accommodation includes multiple suites, substantial communal areas and a separate one-bedroom caretaker’s house.

The property is already positioned towards rural tourism, while the surrounding land includes both forestry and areas with agricultural potential.

Its mountain setting, substantial landholding and collection of separate buildings make this one of the most commercially flexible properties in the selection, as well as a distinctive option for buyers seeking a large private country estate.

From: €8,500,000

Reference: JL88863

Key facts

At the upper end of the selection, Quinta da Palma offers a very different interpretation of the Portuguese country house.

Located in Colares between the Serra de Sintra and the Atlantic coast, the historic estate covers more than 2.5 hectares and contains seven independent houses distributed among landscaped terraces and gardens.

The property’s origins are associated with architect João Frederico Ludovice, best known for his work on the Mafra Palace-Convent, and period details remain throughout the estate.

Alongside the main residence are several independent buildings, extensive gardens, orchards, a vegetable garden and swimming pool.

With 16 bedrooms across the estate, the layout also provides considerable flexibility for a large family, guests or other residential uses.

For buyers seeking history and architectural character rather than a conventional contemporary luxury villa, Quinta da Palma represents the most distinctive property in this selection.

From agricultural estates in the Alentejo and Douro to coastal country homes, mountain retreats and historic quintas, rural property in Portugal takes many different forms.

The right choice depends on whether your priority is land, privacy, traditional character, proximity to the coast or the potential to develop a tourism or agricultural project.

Explore the latest properties for sale in Portugal, or contact Portugal Homes to discuss your preferred location, budget and plans for buying a country property in Portugal.