Vilamoura Property for Sale: Algarve Villas and Apartments

Vilamoura is a planned resort in the municipality of Loulé, built around its marina, with golf courses, beaches and a lively promenade in season. It is quieter in winter, which suits buyers wanting a resort that operates year-round more than some Algarve towns. Faro airport is about 25 minutes away.

For a more local feel, look at Quarteira, a beach town with a market and permanent residents, Loulé, an inland market town, and Almancil, home to upscale villas. Albufeira is livelier and tourist-driven, Boliqueime is quieter and rural, and Faro is the regional capital.

No residency is needed to buy. You need a tax number (NIF) and, as a non-resident, a fiscal representative. Taxes include IMT on purchase (a flat 7.5% rate for non-residents was introduced in 2026; verify the current position), 0.8% stamp duty, and annual IMI. Portugal's golden-visa property route closed in October 2023, so property no longer leads to residency by itself.

A lawyer should check the land registry, licensing and whether short-term rental licences (alojamento local) are available for the unit. See our Portugal financing guide and buying guide.