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Top 7 cheapest places to buy a house with a sea-view in Portugal


Top 7 cheapest places to buy a house with a sea-view in Portugal - portugal news
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Portugal real estate news - Where are the cheapest places to buy a house by the sea in Portugal in 2023 and what is the price per square meter? For many would-be expats, moving to Portugal means buying a house by the sea, and here are the Top 7 cheapest places to buy a house by the sea in Portugal:


Top 7 cheapest places to buy a house with a sea-view in Portugal in 2023 and the price per square meter:



1 – São Miguel island in the Azores - The average price for buying a house is 879 euros/sq. m in the second quarter of 2023.


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Lagoa do Fogo - São Miguel island - Portugal Business News

São Miguel is the largest of the islands in the Azores archipelago. Lagoa das Sete Cidades is an enchanting place with its two lagoons, one blue and one green, that is bound by a caldera. Lagoa do Fogo, that is located inside the crater of a volcano on top of one of the highest mountains on the island, is an important lake for the region due to the supply of drinking water. It is also one of the main postcard pictures of the Azores.


From São Miguel, you may visit the islet of Vila Franca, a small paradise that is classified as a Nature Reserve. Its crater is lush with endemic vegetation that surrounds a natural pool. The islet’s crystalline waters and protected beach are ideal for swimming and diving.


The valley of Furnas is the center of São Miguel's unique geothermal activity, with boiling calderas as well as the gorgeous Terra Nostra Park where visitors can soak in multiple hot spring pools or go for a hike by the stunning Furnas Lake.



2 - Estarreja in Aveiro - The average price for buying a house is 937 euros/sq. m in the second quarter of 2023.


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Estarreja is located by the Atlantic Ocean in the district of Aveiro, that is in Central Portugal, between Porto in the north and Coimbra in the south. Aveiro is known as the Venice of Portugal as it is crossed by a network of canals with colorful moliceiro boats that carry tourists.


Estarreja is where the dolce vita encompasses birdsong and unique scenic beauty, with birdwatching being a leisurely occupation and the spectacular Great Egret with its white plumage and long yellow beak is a must-see.



3 - Marinha Grande in Leiria - The average price for buying a house is 1.009 euros/sq. m in the second quarter of 2023.


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Marinha Grande is located by the sea in the district of Leiria, between Lisbon to the south and Porto to the north.


Marinha Grande bathes in dazzling sunshine, by the beach and the forest, while enjoying a mild climate most of the year. It is also where you may explore Pinhal do Rei, the largest and oldest forest in Portugal, as well as the dunes along Praia Velha. It is whispered that the lilac-pink flowers, known as the Saudades, will entrance visitors and fill them with the feeling of saudade, meaning nostalgia, for this peaceful place by the sea.



4 - Angra do Heroísmo on Terceira island in the Açores - The average price for buying a house is 1.022 euros/sq. m in the second quarter of 2023.


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Angra do Heroísmo - Terceira island - Portugal Business News

Terceira island, meaning the third island of the Azores, was discovered by navigators and its capital, Angra do Heroísmo, was the first city built in the Açores archipelago as it is strategically located in the Atlantic Ocean.


Angra do Heroísmo, that was founded in 1534, is the first town in the Azores to become a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There you will be able to explore its network of streets and its beautiful architecture, with churches, palaces, squares and gardens to visit. Also known as the festive island, Terceira island is the place where there are festivals throughout the year.



5 - Praia da Vitória on Terceira island in the Açores - The average price for buying a house is 1.061 euros/sq. m in the second quarter of 2023.


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Praia da Vitória - Terceira island - Portugal Business News

Praia da Vitória is a city that is located on the east coast of Terceira Island. Its architecture is very typical with its colorful buildings and the Miradouro do Facho is an amazing viewpoint. The spectacular view encompasses the port, the city and the Serra do Cume, that is a plain filled with flowers and is one of the most popular landscapes on Terceira Island.

Praia Grande is a bathing area that is located close to the Marina in the bay of Praia da Vitória. It is the largest beach on Terceira Island, with a stunning beach and a windsurfing spot, as well as bars and restaurants.



6 - Cantanhede in the district of Coimbra - The average price for buying a house is 1.067 euros/sq. m in the second quarter of 2023.


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Cantanhede is where you can enjoy living in contact with a nature that is stimulating due to its richness and diversity. Praia da Tocha is known for its amazing bathing area and its golden sand. It is where tradition meets rural tourism, where fishermen's nets and their typical boats meet areas dedicated to the practice of water sports where you can enjoy surf, bodyboard or paddle sports.



7 - Povoação on São Miguel island in the Açores - The average price for buying a house is 1.083 euros/sq. m in the second quarter of 2023.


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Pico do Ferro - Povoação - São Miguel island - Portugal Business News

São Miguel island is where visitors can enjoy therapeutic baths in thermal waters or explore a number of trails in the middle of lush vegetation. Other activities include enjoying the beach and bathing in the warm waters or visiting the amazing waterfalls while discovering the exuberance of its fauna and flora. On the island, there are countless unique places for ecotourism and for those who dream of living in harmony with nature.




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