Castro Marim – Real Estate Investment Overview
Data updated monthly.Last update:May 3, 2026
Faro district
Confidence
Medium
Market Overview: Score, Prices and Rental Yields
Market Score
46Weak
46 / 100
Investability
32Price momentum
50Rental demand
31Sales demand
27Median Sale Price
€540,000
1M
-1.8%
1Y
+3.8%
| Month | Median Sale Price |
|---|---|
| June | €499,900 |
| July | €520,000 |
| August | €540,000 |
| September | €550,000 |
| October | €595,000 |
| November | €595,000 |
| December | €572,500 |
| January | €550,000 |
| February | €540,000 |
| March | €549,000 |
| April | €550,000 |
| May | €540,000 |
Median Rent Price
€1,350
1M
0%
1Y
-1.8%
| Month | Median Rent Price |
|---|---|
| June | €1,440 |
| July | €1,380 |
| August | €1,500 |
| September | €1,450 |
| October | €1,300 |
| November | €1,280 |
| December | €1,350 |
| January | €1,440 |
| February | €1,500 |
| March | €1,500 |
| April | €1,350 |
| May | €1,350 |
Gross Rental Yield
4.21%
1M
+5.2%
1Y
-14.1%
| Month | Gross Rental Yield |
|---|---|
| June | 4.95% |
| July | 4.59% |
| August | 5.36% |
| September | 5.17% |
| October | 4.3% |
| November | 3.98% |
| December | 4.32% |
| January | 4.52% |
| February | 5.06% |
| March | 4.4% |
| April | 4% |
| May | 4.21% |
Square meter cost
€2,980
1M
+4.9%
1Y
+7.3%
| Month | Square meter cost |
|---|---|
| June | €2,630 |
| July | €2,720 |
| August | €2,830 |
| September | €2,810 |
| October | €3,040 |
| November | €3,120 |
| December | €3,080 |
| January | €2,980 |
| February | €2,970 |
| March | €2,950 |
| April | €2,840 |
| May | €2,980 |
Market Breakdown
Listings by property size
<100m² (12%)
100—200m² (44%)
200—300m² (31%)
>300m² (13%)
| Category | Listings by property size |
|---|---|
| <100m² (12%) | 35 listings (12%) |
| 100—200m² (44%) | 133 listings (44%) |
| 200—300m² (31%) | 93 listings (31%) |
| >300m² (13%) | 40 listings (13%) |
Sales Activity Index
11 %
Rent Activity Index
21 %
Gross Rental Yield
| Category | Gross Rental Yield |
|---|---|
| <100m² | 7.93% |
| 100—200m² | 3.29% |
| 200—300m² | 2.04% |
| >300m² | 3.27% |
Square meter cost
| Category | Square meter cost |
|---|---|
| <100m² | €2,150 |
| 100—200m² | €3,230 |
| 200—300m² | €3,210 |
| >300m² | €1,700 |
Number of listings for sale
| Category | Number of listings for sale |
|---|---|
| <100m² | 28 |
| 100—200m² | 123 |
| 200—300m² | 87 |
| >300m² | 36 |
Number of listings for rent
| Category | Number of listings for rent |
|---|---|
| <100m² | 7 |
| 100—200m² | 10 |
| 200—300m² | 6 |
| >300m² | 4 |
Market Trends
Top submarkets
Premium
NameScoreGross YieldMedian Sale Price
Potential annual revenue
€16.2k
<100m²
€13.2k
100—200m²
€15.4k
200—300m²
€16.2k
>300m²
€23.8k
Median Sale Price
| Month | <100m² | 100—200m² | 200—300m² | >300m² |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | €129k | €432.5k | €650k | €750k |
| July | €134k | €450k | €660k | €750k |
| August | €135k | €465k | €700k | €762.5k |
| September | €135k | €450k | €700k | €750k |
| October | €168k | €450k | €710k | €775k |
| November | €165k | €500k | €700k | €750k |
| December | €155k | €474.5k | €760k | €750k |
| January | €160k | €465k | €765k | €750k |
| February | €148.5k | €457.5k | €780k | €750k |
| March | €175k | €465k | €795k | €799.5k |
| April | €185k | €465k | €780k | €750k |
| May | €166.5k | €465k | €795k | €724.5k |
Median Rent Price
| Month | <100m² | 100—200m² | 200—300m² | >300m² |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | €1,130 | €1,700 | €1,440 | €1,800 |
| July | €1,130 | €1,500 | €1,440 | €1,590 |
| August | €1,100 | €1,500 | €1,650 | €2,000 |
| September | €1,050 | €1,450 | €1,650 | €1,800 |
| October | €850 | €1,350 | €1,900 | €1,900 |
| November | €850 | €1,280 | €1,900 | €1,800 |
| December | €1,000 | €1,300 | €1,800 | €1,800 |
| January | €1,100 | €1,300 | €1,800 | €1,800 |
| February | €1,100 | €1,500 | €1,800 | €1,980 |
| March | €1,100 | €1,400 | €1,800 | €1,980 |
| April | €1,000 | €1,300 | €1,500 | €1,980 |
| May | €1,100 | €1,280 | €1,350 | €1,980 |
Years to profit (sale to rent ratio)
| Month | <100m² | 100—200m² | 200—300m² | >300m² |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | 9.56 | 21.2 | 37.68 | 34.72 |
| July | 9.93 | 25 | 38.26 | 39.37 |
| August | 10.23 | 25.83 | 35.35 | 31.77 |
| September | 10.71 | 25.86 | 35.35 | 34.72 |
| October | 16.47 | 27.78 | 31.14 | 33.99 |
| November | 16.18 | 32.68 | 30.7 | 34.72 |
| December | 12.98 | 30.42 | 35.19 | 34.72 |
| January | 12.12 | 29.81 | 35.42 | 34.72 |
| February | 11.25 | 25.42 | 36.11 | 31.65 |
| March | 13.26 | 27.68 | 36.81 | 33.73 |
| April | 15.42 | 29.81 | 43.33 | 31.65 |
| May | 12.61 | 30.39 | 49.07 | 30.57 |
Square meter cost
| Month | <100m² | 100—200m² | 200—300m² | >300m² |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | €1,720 | €3,040 | €2,670 | €1,950 |
| July | €1,860 | €3,210 | €2,760 | €1,810 |
| August | €1,930 | €3,270 | €2,870 | €1,840 |
| September | €1,880 | €3,210 | €2,870 | €1,880 |
| October | €2,300 | €3,210 | €2,900 | €1,800 |
| November | €2,060 | €3,570 | €2,860 | €1,660 |
| December | €1,940 | €3,390 | €3,100 | €1,660 |
| January | €2,000 | €3,420 | €3,120 | €1,650 |
| February | €1,860 | €3,400 | €3,120 | €1,690 |
| March | €2,190 | €3,320 | €3,180 | €1,840 |
| April | €2,310 | €3,250 | €3,180 | €1,740 |
| May | €2,150 | €3,230 | €3,210 | €1,700 |
Investment Insights by Districts
Premium
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Gross Rental Yield
20 %
Median Sale Price
€88.9k
Median Rent Price
€8,890
Premium
##
Gross Rental Yield
20 %
Median Sale Price
€88.9k
Median Rent Price
€8,890
Premium
##
Gross Rental Yield
20 %
Median Sale Price
€88.9k
Median Rent Price
€8,890
Premium
##
Gross Rental Yield
20 %
Median Sale Price
€88.9k
Median Rent Price
€8,890
About Castro Marim
Castro Marim is a compact municipality in the Algarve’s inland edge, bordered by the Guadiana River and fields of citrus and olive. Its history is legible in a hilltop fortress and winding lanes that hint at a long borderland story, blending rural life with strategic significance. Economic life centers on tourism-based services, agricultural production, and cross-border trade with nearby Spain, complemented by regional infrastructure and road links that connect coastal resorts with inland towns. The proximity to nature reserves and golf facilities supports a steady demand from visitors and seasonal guests. Rental demand is typically driven by professionals seeking a tranquil base, remote workers, seasonal tourists, and retirees drawn to a mild climate and natural setting. Proximity to towns with services plus gateway connections sustains a stable leasing environment throughout the year.
All | 3.12 % | 39 | 10 | €940,000 | €830 |
Studio | 1.21 % | 29 | 2 | €990,000 | €1,000 |
1 Bedroom | 3.25 % | 3 | 5 | €255,000 | €690 |
2 Bedrooms | 4.06 % | 5 | 3 | €294,000 | €1,000 |
3 Bedrooms | -- % | 2 | -- | €350,000 | -- |
4+ Bedrooms | -- % | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Low Yield (<=4%)
Moderate Yield (4% - 5%)
High Yield (5% - 7%)
Very High Yield (7% - 9%)
Target Yield (>9%)
Summary and Key Takeaways
With a median rental yield of 3.12% and property prices starting at €255,000, Castro Marim
may become a good investment option for some investors.
Median property prices in Castro Marim are €940,000, while the median rent is €830. This means that a median property in Castro Marim will pay for itself in 94.4 years.
Detailed real estate yield breakdown:
A median Studio apartment: 1.21% yield, sale price €990,000, rent €1,000.
A median 1-bedroom apartment: 3.25% yield, sale price €255,000, rent €690.
A median 2-bedroom apartment: 4.06% yield, sale price €294,000, rent €1,000.
A median 3-bedroom apartment: --% yield, sale price €350,000, rent --.
A median 4+ bedroom apartment: --% yield, sale price --, rent --.
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