Where can I find a hidden gem property near the Guadiana River?
If you're looking for a hidden gem property near the Guadiana River, Alcoutim is the perfect location to consider. Nestled away from the bustling coastline, this charming town features stunning white houses framed by the lush greenery of rolling hills. The vicinity of Alcoutim boasts an amphitheatre-like landscape overlooking the tranquil waters of the Rio Guadiana, where modern development has maintained a pleasant balance with nature.
Properties in Alcoutim are becoming increasingly sought after, especially with fewer listings available, making this a favourable market for serious buyers. Investing in this region offers a unique opportunity as plans for future infrastructure improvements, such as the new International Bridge funded by EU initiatives, promise to enhance accessibility and tourism.
The quiet allure of Alcoutim attracts not only those looking for a serene lifestyle but also potential investors eyeing lucrative rural tourism possibilities. The current trend toward alternative tourism creates an environment ripe for investment, ensuring a robust rental market for vacation properties.
Experience the charm of the local community, with amenities that include quaint cafés, shops, and cultural attractions. Secure your place in this beautiful and historically rich part of the Algarve before prices rise as demand grows. Contact us now to explore available properties and schedule a viewing today!
Far from the coastline, facing the great Rio Guadiana, Alcoutim has the form of a natural amphitheatre overlooking the river, with its brilliant white houses and rolling green hills as a backdrop. This eastern end of the Algarve, bordering Spain, really hasn't seen much in the way of modern development yet and is a hidden gem, about half an hour's drive from the coast.
With fewer properties on the market, there was and still is less demand than for the coast. However, this is changing because of interest in the Guadiana River and future projects and economic opportunities thanks to local and national decision-making, as well as EU funding.
This includes the Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR) financing a 9 million Euro project for a new International Bridge between Sanlúcar de Guadiana and Alcoutim. Additions to the existing collaboration protocol were signed in February 2022 by the Municipality of Alcoutim and CCDR Algarve who will carry out this public investment.
Plots and properties are starting to creep onto the market and alternative/rural tourism has become an attractive investment possibility in the last few years. Resales are less frequent as some owners, whilst not resident; retain property in the area because of: family ties, vacations, rentals or retirement. However, there are other opportunities now available, in and around this stunning area with Togofor-Homes Real Estate Agency.
