Plot for sale
Alto Alentejo, Borba, Portugal
- PROPERTY TYPE
Plot
- SIZE
596,320 sq ft
55,400 sq m
Key features
- Terreno
- Construção em planta
- Zona rural
- Interior de Portugal
- Investimento
- Golden Visa
- Licenciado
- Boa relação qualidade/preço
- Em promoção
- Ideal para alojamento local
Description
A Location of Kings and Conquerors The property is situated in the heart of the "Golden Triangle" of Alentejo heritage:
- Royal Proximity: Located just 5 minutes (7km) from Vila Viçosa, the ancestral home of the House of Braganza. Guests will be neighbours to the magnificent Ducal Palace, where the Kings of Portugal lived and vacationed for centuries.
- Historic Ground: The site is close to Montes Claros, the exact location where Portugal won the final, decisive battle against Spain in 1665, securing national independence.
- Wildlife & Nature: Only 10 minutes (5km) from Europe’s first elephant sanctuary, offering a unique "safari-luxe" appeal that is unmatched in the European market.
- Wine Heritage: Borba is globally renowned for its high-quality wines and unique marble architecture, providing an established luxury tourism infrastructure.
Development Snapshot
- Total Land Area: 5.54 Hectares of authentic Alentejo countryside.
- High Capacity: Officially vetted for an Isolated Tourist Development with up to 200 beds.
- Substantial Build Potential: A 0.2 construction index allows for over 11,000 m2 of building area, ideal for a grand themed hotel, wellness retreat, or luxury eco-resort. Rural Hotels (allowing construction areas to exceed 400 m2).
- Architectural Freedom: Permitted for low-density, 2-story structures (6.5m height) that capitalise on the sweeping vineyard views and historic horizon.
Investment Highlights
- Market Positioning: Perfectly situated for the "Eco-Luxury" or "Slow Travel" market, leveraging the site’s Agricultural and Silvo-Pastoral classification.
- Built-in Protection: Portions of the land are integrated into the National Ecological Reserve (REN), providing a permanent "natural park" feel for guests and ensuring no future development can encroach on the property’s tranquilly.
- Infrastructure Clarity: Municipal guidelines are already established for utilities (water and sewage), significantly reducing early-stage planning risks.
Location & Lifestyle ; Borba sits in the heart of the Alentejo, offering:
- Privacy, scale and authenticity
- Proximity to Estremoz, Évora and Lake Alqueva
- Easy access to Spain and Badajoz airport
- A region increasingly sought after for discreet, high-quality retreats rather than mass tourism
Ideal Project Profiles
- Boutique hospitality with limited keys
- Branded residences with hospitality services
- Hybrid tourism-real estate developments
- Private or semi-private retreat concepts
Investment Rationale
This asset is particularly well-suited to investors looking for:
- Planning certainty in a constrained market
- Capital-led tourism strategies
- Projects where hospitality enhances real estate value rather than carrying the full financial load
Site Integrity: The estate is composed of 5 adjoining registered land parcels, ensuring a single, contiguous development zone.
Legal Status: Official confirmation from the Municipality of Borba for the development of an Isolated Tourist Development.
Alto Alentejo, Borba, Portugal
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Distances are straight line measurements- Lisbon(International)90.1 miles
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Notes
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