2-Bed Apartment with 65m² Terrace & River Views – 600m from Praia da Rocha, Portimão

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Algarve, Portimão, Portugal, Portimão (Portugal)

2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms · 191m² Floor area

€445,000

Apartment

Parking

2 Bedrooms

2 Bathrooms

191m²

No garden

No pool

Not furnished

Description

Step out onto 65 square metres of terrace on a warm October morning, coffee in hand, and watch the fishing boats push out from the Marina of Portimão as the River Arade catches the early light. The air smells of salt and the faint sweetness of the pastéis de nata cooling in the café downstairs. This is not a fantasy sequence — this is a Tuesday at Encosta da Marina.

Portimão doesn't get talked about the way Lisbon does, and that's precisely why it works so well as a second home base. It's a real town with real life in it. The covered market on Rua Serpa Pinto still sells whole octopus and freshly shucked clams before 9am. The sardine festival in August — the Festival da Sardinha — transforms the riverside promenade into something loud, smoky, and completely irresistible. Locals and visitors pack the long tables together, eating grilled sardinha assada on slabs of bread while brass bands play late into the night. That's the Portimão rhythm: unhurried but alive.

This 191 m² apartment sits within the Encosta da Marina development on Rua do Oceano Atlântico, a quiet residential address that puts you precisely 600 metres from Praia da Rocha on foot. It's a walk you'll want to do barefoot in July. Praia da Rocha is one of the western Algarve's signature beaches — wide amber sand backed by ochre cliffs, with warm Atlantic water that stays swimmable from May through October. In winter, the same beach is almost yours alone; the light goes golden by four o'clock and the cliff walks above the shore are empty enough that you'll hear nothing but wind and gulls.

Back at the apartment itself, the layout makes immediate sense. Two bedrooms, two bathrooms — one of the bedrooms en-suite — and a circulation hall with a built-in wardrobe that handles the storage problem most holiday properties completely ignore. The rooms are well-proportioned. Light comes in generously. The condition throughout is good, meaning you can drop your bags, pour a glass of vinho verde, and get straight to the business of being on holiday without a renovation project hanging over you.

But the defining feature here is that terrace. At 65 m², it's less a balcony and more an outdoor room — large enough for a proper dining table, sun loungers, and still space left over. The views run straight across the River Arade toward Ferragudo on the opposite bank, where the 16th-century Castelo de São João do Arade sits above the waterline. At night, the lights of the marina reflect off the river. It's the kind of view that makes evening meals stretch long past midnight.

The Portimão Marina itself is minutes away on foot. It hosts the FIA World Rallycross Championship at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve on the town's outskirts and regularly docks superyachts during the summer season. The waterfront restaurants along the marina strip — including some of the better cataplana spots in the region — fill up quickly in July and August, so locals know to book ahead or eat early. A cataplana de marisco, the copper-pot seafood stew that's become synonymous with Algarvian cooking, is the meal you'll be recommending to every friend who visits.

Beyond the beach and the river, the western Algarve opens up considerably. The wild coast of Sagres and Cabo de São Vicente — the southwestern tip of mainland Europe — is roughly 45 minutes by car. The dramatic sea cliffs there are a different landscape entirely from Praia da Rocha: raw, windswept, and genuinely awe-inspiring. The Rota Vicentina walking trail passes through, and serious hikers track sections of the Fishermen's Trail (Trilho dos Pescadores) that runs along the cliff edges between Sagres and Odeceixe. Lagos, with its old town, Ponta da Piedade sea caves, and lively café scene on Rua Cândido dos Reis, is only 20 kilometres west.

Faro Airport is approximately 65 kilometres east along the A22 motorway — typically under an hour in normal traffic, which makes this one of the more accessible holiday home positions in the western Algarve. Direct flights connect Faro to most major European cities year-round, and in summer the schedule expands considerably. That ease of access matters when you're calculating how often you can realistically use a second home.

On the practical and investment side, the Algarve property market has shown consistent resilience, and Portimão specifically benefits from both a strong short-term rental market (driven by Praia da Rocha's pull) and growing interest from long-term remote workers who've discovered the town's combination of infrastructure and liveability. A property of this size and specification, with a premium outdoor space and direct river views, sits at the quality end of what the local market offers. For international buyers, Portugal's legal framework for non-resident property ownership is well-established, and the country's Non-Habitual Resident (NHR) tax regime — while it has evolved in recent years — remains worth examining carefully with a local tax advisor. Property management companies operating in the Portimão area can handle short-term rental logistics if you plan to generate income during periods you're not in residence.

One private parking space and a dedicated storage room are included — practical details that matter enormously when you're actually living in a place, not just visiting it in your imagination.

Key features at a glance:
- 2 bedrooms, 1 en-suite, 2 bathrooms
- Total area of 191 m²
- Exceptional 65 m² terrace with panoramic River Arade views across to Ferragudo
- 600 metres on foot to Praia da Rocha beach
- Walking distance to Portimão Marina and waterfront restaurants
- 1 private parking space included
- 1 storage room included
- Circulation area with built-in wardrobe storage
- Good overall condition — move-in ready
- Strong short-term rental potential in a high-demand tourist location
- 65 km from Faro International Airport (approximately 50-60 minutes by car)
- 20 km from Lagos old town and Ponta da Piedade
- 45 km from Sagres and Cabo de São Vicente
- Non-Habitual Resident (NHR) tax framework available for eligible international buyers
- Located within the established Encosta da Marina residential development

Praia da Rocha in summer, the sardine festival in August, a cataplana at a riverside table in September, a solo walk above the cliffs in February — this apartment gives you a foothold in one of southern Europe's most consistently rewarding coastal towns. Get in touch with the Homestra team today to arrange a viewing or to request a full information pack tailored to international buyers. The terrace is waiting, and the river view doesn't disappoint in any season.

Details

Amount of bedrooms
2
Size
191m²
Price per m²
€2,330
Garden size
945m²
Has Garden
No
Has Parking
Yes
Has Basement
No
Condition
good
Amount of Bathrooms
2
Has swimming pool
No
Property type
Apartment
Energy label

Unknown

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Welcome to a serene oasis in Algarve, Alvor, Portugal, framed in the heart of natural luxury; a Mediterranean-styled villa bearing distinct charm and understated elegance. Found cocooned in the prestigious Penina Golf region, this unique offering is not just a four-bedroom villa, it’s a ticket to a tranquil lifestyle, one surrounded by nature while being a stone's throw from amenities. As you embark on the journey to explore this exquisite property, a grand Portuguese calçada driveway greets you, whimsically winding towards a rustic wooden carport and a double garage, hinting at the thoughtful design and concept of space that lies within. Spanning over 1,710 sqm of land, this villa is a sanctuary in its own right. It boasts beautifully landscaped gardens, a myriad of outdoor entertaining areas, and an inviting large patio accompanied by a sparkling swimming pool and barbeque. Offering four generously sized bedrooms and four bathrooms canvased over two floors, this property possesses immense potential, whether as a family villa, or a lucrative rental investment. Stepping inside, the entrance level opens up to a large hallway leading to a spacious living room, a haven of natural light pouring in through the windows and sliding doors, connecting the indoors seamlessly to an outdoor covered terrace. Aligned adjacent to the living room is a large dining space, a beautifully appointed fully equipped kitchen, complete with a walk-in pantry and a commodious laundry room. A well-proportioned bedroom with fitted wardrobes and a sociable bathroom completes the layout on this level. Venturing up to the upper level reveals three additional bedrooms, all en-suite, featuring fitted wardrobes and private balconies, immersing resi ... click here to read more

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Welcome! This impressive 4-bedroom detached house for sale is set in the heart of Alvor, nestled within the picturesque region of Algarve, Portugal. Poised in an exclusive residential neighborhood, Quinta de São Pedro Urbanization, just meters distanced from the bustling heart of Alvor, this property offers the charmed Portuguese lifestyle at your doorstep. An excellent location of the house offers you the best that Alvor has to offer, barely requiring a car. From breathtaking beaches to tantalizing restaurants, essential services to well-stocked supermarkets, prestigious schools, and so much more – all enclosed in the captivating embrace of Alvor. One peek at this majestic villa, and you would be soaking in the beauty it incorporates. The property spreads across three thoughtfully planned floors, all luxuriously equipped with underfloor heating - providing that extra touch of homely comfort year-round. The entrance on the ground floor immediately invites you into an inviting hall, following which a spacious living room welcomes you. Neatly equipped with air conditioning and complemented by a roomy, well-fitted kitchen, and an en-suite bedroom, the ground floor sets the tone for what follows. As you ascend to the first floor, you'll find two more bedrooms, thoughtfully built with air conditioning, built-in wardrobes, and the potential for a small office or storage. Each of the bedrooms boasts access to a balcony delivering a tempting glimpse of the sea. As a cherry on the top, a well-fitted bathroom offers that much-inviting relaxation after a long day at the beach or exploring Algarvian markets. Delving deeper, the basement provides a hefty area doubling up as a garage that can fit up to 4 cars. Also present is a ... click here to read more

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On a still morning, you can stand on the upper balcony of this villa with a coffee and watch the mist lift off the fairways of Vale de Pinta's 2nd green below. The valley stretches out in shades of ochre and olive. Not a sound except for birdsong and, if the wind is right, the distant Atlantic. This is the kind of quiet that people spend years chasing. Set in Estômbar, in the heart of the Lagoa municipality, this five-bedroom villa sits at one of the most coveted addresses in the central Algarve — close enough to the coast to make a beach run before lunch, yet far enough inland to feel genuinely unhurried. Carvoeiro is about ten minutes by car. Ferragudo, with its postcard-ready harbor and the best grilled fish you'll eat in Portugal, is even closer. Portimão — where you'll find everything from a deep-water marina to the Museu de Portimão, one of the finest regional museums in southern Europe — sits less than fifteen minutes away. The villa itself covers 392 square meters across two levels, and the layout has been thought through properly. Ground floor living is designed around daily ease: three of the five bedrooms open directly onto the terrace and pool, so the line between inside and outside essentially disappears in summer. The kitchen is the kind you actually want to cook in — an open-plan space with a central island, granite worktops, a gas and electric hob, double fridge-freezers, a wine fridge, espresso machine, and even an ice maker for those long Algarvian afternoons. There's a separate laundry room tucked away, a TV room that works as a genuine retreat from the main social areas, a dedicated home office, and a wine cellar. That last detail matters more than it sounds: the Algarve's annual wine scene has grow ... click here to read more

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Step outside on a Tuesday morning, coffee in hand, and the only sounds reaching you are birdsong and the faint rustle of avocado leaves across your land. No neighbours visible in any direction. Just 65,390 square metres of golden Algarve countryside, all yours, with the Atlantic coast a fifteen-minute drive away. This is what owning a vacation home in Estômbar actually feels like — and it's a long way from the packed promenades of Albufeira or the tourist bustle along the EN125. This fully renovated single-storey quinta sits in the Lagoa municipality, one of the Algarve's most quietly sought-after inland pockets. Lagoa is the kind of place that locals brag about to each other and rarely mention to outsiders: close enough to Carvoeiro's sea caves and Ferragudo's fishing harbour to make a spontaneous beach afternoon easy, yet far enough inland to feel genuinely removed from the summer circus. The property carries an Energy Rating of A — rare for a rural quinta of this scale — which tells you something about how seriously this renovation was approached. Inside, the 241 square metres of living space have been rethought with a clear philosophy: keep what was worth keeping, lose what wasn't. The original character of the building — solid walls, generous room proportions, that particular quality of quiet that thick Portuguese masonry provides — survives intact. The intervention is in the details. Double-glazed windows fitted with mosquito nets run throughout, and full air conditioning means the house is as comfortable in August's 36-degree heat as it is during January's mild, sunny afternoons. Solar panels handle hot water. A private borehole supplies the property, though a mains connection is available if preferred. The mas ... click here to read more

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Enjoy the charming blend of traditional allure and thoughtful living spaces with this 3-bedroom detached house located in the pristine Algarve region in Portimão, Portugal. Nestled on an ample 2,410 sqm plot and with a built living area of 281 sqm, the property provides a perfect balance of comfort and room to breathe, creating a personal haven from the world while offering ease of access to local amenities and the vibrancy of town life. Property Features: - Bedrooms: 3 (including a prominent master bedroom suite on the first floor) - Bathrooms: 4 (2 en-suite bathrooms and additional shower bath) - Size: 281 sqm - Plot: 2,410 sqm - Parking: Double garage with substantial outside parking - Outdoor Spaces: Large cobble-stoned courtyard, heated pool, covered dining area with built-in and gas BBQ, several private terraces - Other Rooms: Lounge with a log burning fireplace, separate dining room, spacious kitchen, laundry/utility room, office area on the landing with extra storage Amenities: - Air conditioning - Built-in wardrobes - Fireplace - Laundry and utility rooms - Private outdoor terraces - Landscaped mature gardens - Heated outdoor pool - BBQ area - Double garage Living in this villa offers a quaint experience, especially being situated near Penina, one of Algarve’s renowned golf courses. The area exudes a laid-back charm with its nurturing community, where a stroll or a quick drive can lead you to the nurturing beaches of Alvor, bustling bars, delightful restaurants, and convenient supermarkets. Whether for permanent residence or a holiday getaway, this location promises a balanced lifestyle, combining the tranquility of the countryside with the convenience of city amenities. The architectural style retains much ... click here to read more

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Discover the charm of owning a villa in Carvoeiro, a picturesque coastal town in the Algarve, Portugal renowned for its stunning cliffs and crystal-clear waters. This four-bedroom villa, nestled in the heart of the region, blends comfort with convenience, making it an ideal choice for those considering a permanent residence or a vacation home. Spanning 221 square meters, this property offers ample space for both relaxation and entertainment. The villa's condition can be described as good, with well-maintained facilities ensuring a seamless transition for new owners. Each of the four bedrooms provides a serene retreat, with two bedrooms featuring en-suite bathrooms and the remaining sharing a well-appointed bathroom. The living spaces are thoughtfully designed to accommodate both large gatherings and intimate family moments. The ground floor hosts a spacious kitchen equipped with modern amenities and easy access to a delightful pool area, perfect for hosting summer barbecues or serene morning coffees. Adjacent to the kitchen, the large living room includes air conditioning units and a traditional wood burner, ensuring comfort regardless of the season. This property stands out with its outdoor living possibilities. Numerous terraces surround the villa, offering various vantage points to enjoy the local scenery, including views towards the town, ocean, and Monchique mountains. The presence of solar panels and photovoltaic panels add a sustainable touch, enabling self-sufficiency in electricity usage. Living in Carvoeiro offers a unique lifestyle, characterized by a harmonious blend of traditional Portuguese culture and modern conveniences. The town itself is rich in history with its charming village atmosphere and wel ... click here to read more

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Nestled between the azure waves of the Atlantic and the care-free lifestyle of Portugal's beloved Algarve, an exceptional opportunity awaits. This well-kept four-bedroom house is a gem located in Alvor, a quaint town in the city of Portimão, Portugal. With a property size of 299 square meters, this home is perfectly poised on a substantial plot of 5000 square meters. Here, the allure of a peaceful and private setting meets the convenience of vibrant coastal living. Alvor itself captures the heart with its picturesque, cobbled streets that lead to golden sandy beaches, washed by clear, warm waters. It's renowned for its fishing village vibe, which has been preserved over the years, offering a blend of tradition and modern amenities. Life here is laid-back with a touch of excitement, perfect for families, retirees, or anyone seeking the quintessential Portuguese lifestyle. The climate is mild throughout the year, blessed with over 300 days of sunshine which makes outdoor living immensely enjoyable. The house itself reflects practicality and is spacious enough to host all the family gatherings and lively dinner parties you can dream of. With four spacious bedrooms, each boasting its own en-suite bathroom, comfort and privacy are assured. This makes the property an excellent choice for families or even as a rental property for those looking to invest in Portugal's booming real estate market. The fitted wardrobes in each room give a neat and organized touch, enhancing the home's convenience. Step into the fully equipped kitchen, which flows gracefully into a bright and airy lounge-dining area. It's easy to imagine preparing family meals here while sharing stories of the day or simply unwinding with a glass of local wine. T ... click here to read more

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