A Unique Plot Of Land With Sea Views And Great Potential For A Rural Hotel On The Alentejo Coast – S

Covering approximately 57,000 m², situated on high ground in Santa Cruz, Santiago do Cacém, it offers one of the most breathtaking panoramic views of the Alentejo coast, taking in the Costa de Santo André, the Atlantic Ocean and stretching as far as Porto Covo.

Surrounded by the authentic Alentejo montado, this is a place where unspoilt nature, absolute privacy and magnificent sunsets over the sea create a setting of rare beauty and tranquillity. Ideal for those seeking to develop a tourism project of the highest calibre, where the landscape, authenticity and location add value from the very outset.

Development potential:
According to the planning information issued by Santiago do Cacém Municipal Council, the land is classified as rural land, specifically as Agricultural or Forestry Areas, and forms part of a cork oak and holm oak woodland of high scenic and environmental value.

Under the terms of the Municipal Master Plan, the property is suitable for various uses, notably:
- A rural hotel with a maximum building area of up to 6,000 m²;
- A maximum impervious area of 20 per cent of the plot’s total area (up to 11,400 m²), allowing for the construction of swimming pools, terraces, car parks, paths and other supporting infrastructure;
- Construction of buildings to support the activities at agricultural and forestry properties up to 570 m²;
- The possibility for the owner-farmer to build their own home of up to 228 m², subject to compliance with the applicable legal requirements.

Due to its unique characteristics, this plot offers exceptional conditions for projects such as:
* A leading rural hotel;
* An eco-resort;
* Luxury glamping;
* A wellness retreat & spa;
* Nature tourism;
* Premium hospitality;
* An exclusive tourism project with sea views.

Notable aspects include, amongst others:
* the absence of any pre-existing structures that would restrict planning use;
* the absence of any significant planning constraints, apart from the protection regime for cork oak and holm oak woodlands;
* no risks identified on municipal maps;
* location in an area with low and very low risk of rural fire;
* integration into the Municipal Ecological Structure, preserving the high environmental quality of the surrounding area.

A location undergoing significant appreciation:
This property benefits from a strategic location in one of the regions with the greatest growth potential in Portugal.
Its proximity to Sines – currently one of the country’s main hubs for economic, logistical, energy and technological development, driven by international investment, port expansion, the energy transition and the establishment of data centres – has been significantly boosting demand for property and tourism throughout the region.

Against this backdrop, towns such as Santa Cruz, Santiago do Cacém, Santo André, Melides and Porto Covo are increasingly establishing themselves as premier destinations, combining unspoilt nature, authenticity, quality of life and proximity to the coast.

Location:

* Lagoa de Santo André — 15 km
* Melides — 19 km
* Porto Covo — 35 km
* Vila Nova de Santo André — 9 km
* Santiago do Cacém — 8 km
* Sines — 20 km

The combination of a prime location, exceptional natural surroundings, development potential for a rural hotel, and the region’s growing appeal makes this property a unique opportunity for investors and developers seeking to develop a distinctive project in one of the most promising areas of the Portuguese coast.