Unique Development Site For Boutique Tourism Project In Unesco Sintra

For sale: exceptional urban plot with huge potential for a high‑end tourism project, located within the UNESCO‑listed Cultural Landscape of Sintra.
Location
• Lisbon District, Sintra municipality, União das Freguesias de Sintra.
• Positioned on Estrada do Carvalho e Fonte do Louro, in the Ribeira de Sintra area, 2710‑548 Sintra.
• Highly sought‑after setting just minutes from Sintra’s historic center, palaces and lush parks, offering a serene, green environment with strong international appeal.
Property features
• Total land area: 3,066 m2.
• Building footprint: 873.04 m2.
• Gross construction area: 1,254.64 m2.
• Current registered use: residential, 2 floors, 4 rooms.
• 2021 taxable property value (CIMI): 232,170 €.
The site offers a rare combination of generous buildable area and absolute privacy, making it ideal for a boutique hospitality concept, luxury bungalows, eco‑retreat or an intimate design hotel deeply integrated into the natural landscape.
Development potential
The local municipality is highly interested in seeing a tourism‑oriented project developed here, which makes this a compelling opportunity for investors looking to leverage the strength of the Sintra brand – a UNESCO World Heritage destination – and the strong growth of tourism in the area.
Thanks to the size of the plot and its unique setting within the protected zone, the property is well suited for:
• A cluster of independent bungalows or villas
• A small boutique hotel with services
• High‑end vacation rentals or branded short‑stay units
The images associated with this listing present an architectural concept of how the project could be realized, showcasing a contemporary design that blends harmoniously with the surrounding nature.
Investment
• Asking price: 699,000 €
This is a rare chance to secure a large urban plot in the UNESCO Sintra area, with the perfect conditions to create a distinctive, sustainable and highly marketable tourism project.
For full documentation, detailed zoning information, or to schedule a meeting to discuss the development potential, please get in touch.