the covered terrace of a whitewashed villa surrounded by sunshine, plants and palm trees

Villa, Cascais, €13mn

Where In the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, to the west of Cascais town. The beach is about 15 minutes’ drive, and Lisbon can be reached in 45 minutes. The property is close to local golf courses, health clubs, padel courts and a horse riding centre.

What A contemporary villa with nearly 900 sq m of interior space across three floors. There are six bedrooms and six bathrooms, as well as a gym, playroom and sauna in the basement. The ground-floor reception area opens on to a covered terrace and swimming pool.

Why There is a large, west-facing balcony, as well as a rooftop terrace, which have unobstructed views of the Atlantic Ocean and the surrounding greenery of the natural park.

Who Knight Frank


A cosy room with whitewashed walls, brick arched ceiling and flagstone floors

House, Alfama, €8.2mn

Where In Alfama, a neighbourhood on the slope between the river and the São Jorge Castle. The property is opposite Lisbon Cathedral, and the riverside is a few minutes’ walk.

What A five-bedroom, seven-bathroom town house with more than 950 sq m over four floors, which are connected by a lift. The 18th-century house was restored in 2019 and has a wine cellar.

Why The property’s location in the heart of Lisbon. Its balconies look out to the River Tagus, the cathedral and the city’s rooftops.

Who Christie’s International Real Estate


A large living area with built in bookshelves and double-height windows on one side

Apartment, Estrela, €3mn

Where In the historic centre of Lisbon, the property is close to the Estrela Basilica, the Portuguese parliament building, and the official residence of the prime minister. There are also several green spaces nearby, with the Jardim da Estrela a five-minute walk away. 

What A duplex apartment with nearly 400 sq m of living space including three bedrooms and four bathrooms. There are two reception rooms and multiple seating areas throughout the architect-designed property, which also includes a three-car garage.

Why The main living area is double height with large floor-to-ceiling windows, which bring in light to both the lower floor and the mezzanine level and have views of the local park.

Who Savills


a traditional-looking stone and tile house with a swimming pool in the  garden

House, Estoril, €15mn

Where In the centre of Estoril, a beach town to the west of the city and less than 30 minutes away by train from Cais do Sodré station. Cascais, which was home to King Luís I’s summer residence in the late 19th century, is a 10-minute drive further west.

What A house with eight bedrooms and nine bathrooms across nearly 550 sq m of interior space. At the front of the property, a winter garden terrace opens on to a large patio, while a balcony on the first floor looks out to the surrounding greenery. The property also includes a library and cinema room.

Why Set on one acre of land, the property’s outdoor space includes a swimming pool, manicured gardens and tropical trees.

Who Christie’s International Real Estate


the living room of a period property with tall windows, original joinery and antique furniture

Apartment, Santo António, €1.3mn

Where In central Lisbon, near the grand boulevard of Avenida da Liberdade and a few minutes’ walk from Parque Eduardo VII.

What A 200 sq m apartment on the fourth floor of a hotel building, reached by a combination of stairs and lift. It has six bedrooms and three bathrooms, and features high ceilings, wooden floors and traditional shutters. A sheltered balcony overlooks the street.

Why Avenida da Liberdade is home to an array of high-end shops, restaurants and entertainment.

Who Savills

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