Algarve Investment Areas

Compare 12+ areas across the Algarve by gross yield, occupancy rates, and pricing. Find the best area for your investment strategy from 1290 active listings.

Top Investment Areas

AreaListingsAvg PriceAvg YieldAvg OccupancyAL Licensed
Loulé/Vilamoura257€2.2M7.3%44%
Lagos143€1.2M9.3%53%
Albufeira138€1.1M11.3%45%
Tavira119€837,7798.5%48%
Silves117€519,9728.2%42%
Faro107€1.1M8.3%34%
Lagoa/Carvoeiro101€1.3M8.3%44%
Portimão96€890,90611.8%48%
Olhão88€674,2038.0%48%
Sagres/Vila do Bispo47€461,05113.5%54%
VRSA/Monte Gordo39€567,2385.1%31%
Aljezur38€504,4877.6%39%
Rental Yield Tracker

Regional Benchmarks.

Compare short-term rental yields, occupancy, and investment returns across Algarve's top investment areas.

Optimization Vector
Sagres — Algarve investment property
Micro-Zone 1

Sagres

Target Yield13.5%
Inventory
47 Villas
Occupancy
54% Avg.
Entry Price
$88k
Market Status
High Growth
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Portimão — Algarve investment property
Micro-Zone 2

Portimão

Target Yield11.8%
Inventory
96 Villas
Occupancy
48% Avg.
Entry Price
$110k
Market Status
Luxury
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Albufeira — Algarve investment property
Micro-Zone 3

Albufeira

Target Yield11.3%
Inventory
138 Villas
Occupancy
45% Avg.
Entry Price
$155k
Market Status
Luxury
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Lagos — Algarve investment property
Micro-Zone 4

Lagos

Target Yield9.3%
Inventory
143 Villas
Occupancy
53% Avg.
Entry Price
$90k
Market Status
Luxury
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Tavira — Algarve investment property
Micro-Zone 5

Tavira

Target Yield8.5%
Inventory
119 Villas
Occupancy
48% Avg.
Entry Price
$100k
Market Status
Luxury
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Carvoeiro — Algarve investment property
Micro-Zone 6

Carvoeiro

Target Yield8.3%
Inventory
101 Villas
Occupancy
44% Avg.
Entry Price
$120k
Market Status
Luxury
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Faro — Algarve investment property
Micro-Zone 7

Faro

Target Yield8.3%
Inventory
107 Villas
Occupancy
34% Avg.
Entry Price
$158k
Market Status
Luxury
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Silves — Algarve investment property
Micro-Zone 8

Silves

Target Yield8.2%
Inventory
117 Villas
Occupancy
42% Avg.
Entry Price
$68k
Market Status
Stable
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Olhão — Algarve investment property
Micro-Zone 9

Olhão

Target Yield8.0%
Inventory
88 Villas
Occupancy
48% Avg.
Entry Price
$125k
Market Status
Stable
Verified Data
Aljezur — Algarve investment property
Micro-Zone 10

Aljezur

Target Yield7.6%
Inventory
38 Villas
Occupancy
39% Avg.
Entry Price
$120k
Market Status
Stable
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Vilamoura — Algarve investment property
Micro-Zone 11

Vilamoura

Target Yield7.3%
Inventory
257 Villas
Occupancy
44% Avg.
Entry Price
$80k
Market Status
Luxury
Verified Data
VRSA/Monte Gordo — Algarve investment property
Micro-Zone 12

VRSA/Monte Gordo

Target Yield5.1%
Inventory
39 Villas
Occupancy
31% Avg.
Entry Price
$153k
Market Status
Stable
Verified Data
Market Insights

Yield Variance

The average gross yield across Algarve zones is 13.5%, with strong summer demand across Lagos, Albufeira and Vilamoura.

Market Liquidity

Lagos and Albufeira lead in transaction volume, supported by freehold ownership and consistent EU tourism demand.

Capital Entry

Entry-level Algarve investment properties start from €250k EUR, with premium coastal villas commanding significant premiums.

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