Almada Real Estate: Buy an Apartment or House Across the Tagus from Lisbon

Almada sits in Setúbal district on the south bank of the Tagus. The ferry from Cacilhas to Lisbon, the Metro Sul do Tejo tram line and the 25 de Abril bridge are the main links to the capital. To the south, the Costa da Caparica beaches and the pine-backed coast give it a more relaxed, seaside character than the city centre.

The old town and the cliff-top viewpoint near the Cristo Rei statue are among its best-known features. Buyers are typically Lisbon workers priced out of the north bank, retirees and remote workers who want sea access.

Foreigners can buy freely in Portugal. You need a Portuguese tax number (NIF), a lawyer to check title and licences, and a promissory contract (CPCV) before the final deed. Taxes include IMT on purchase and annual IMI; a flat 7.5% IMT rate for non-residents was introduced in 2026, so verify the current position with your lawyer.

The golden-visa property route closed in 2023, so buy because you like the property, not for residency. For more, see our Portugal buying guide, mortgage guide and the market analysis.

Corroios and Barreiro are other south-bank markets, and Lisbon itself is across the river. Amadora and Odivelas are on the north side, so they offer a very different commute. See the full Portugal property listings.