Olhão – 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

53Fair
53 / 100
Investability
35
Price momentum
50
Rental demand
54
Sales demand
43

Median Sale Price

€424,830
1M
+1.2%
1Y
+7.8%
Median Sale Price
MonthMedian Sale Price
June€385,000
July€390,000
August€390,000
September€392,540
October€401,780
November€413,660
December€413,660
January€420,000
February€422,560
March€420,000
April€420,000
May€424,830

Median Rent Price

€1,500
1M
0%
1Y
+3.4%
Median Rent Price
MonthMedian Rent Price
June€1,350
July€1,400
August€1,330
September€1,300
October€1,200
November€1,300
December€1,300
January€1,400
February€1,300
March€1,500
April€1,500
May€1,500

Gross Rental Yield

4.55%
1M
+9.7%
1Y
+4.4%
Gross Rental Yield
MonthGross Rental Yield
June4.76%
July4.93%
August4.53%
September4.68%
October4.1%
November4.36%
December3.8%
January3.63%
February3.72%
March4.14%
April4.15%
May4.55%

Square meter cost

€3,350
1M
+1.9%
1Y
+6.1%
Square meter cost
MonthSquare meter cost
June€3,090
July€3,050
August€3,130
September€3,090
October€3,140
November€3,210
December€3,230
January€3,260
February€3,280
March€3,260
April€3,280
May€3,350

Market Breakdown

Listings by property size

Studio (55%)
1 bedroom (5%)
2 bedroom (21%)
3 bedroom (16%)
4+ bedroom (4%)
Listings by property size
CategoryListings by property size
Studio (55%)169 listings (55%)
1 bedroom (5%)15 listings (5%)
2 bedroom (21%)63 listings (21%)
3 bedroom (16%)49 listings (16%)
4+ bedroom (4%)11 listings (4%)

Sales Activity Index

17 %

Rent Activity Index

36 %

Gross Rental Yield

Gross Rental Yield
CategoryGross Rental Yield
Studio3.4%
1 bedroom3.75%
2 bedroom6.37%
3 bedroom4.71%
4+ bedroom0%
Gross Rental Yield
CategoryGross Rental Yield
< 30 m² apartments0%
30-40 m² apartments0%
40-50 m² apartments0%
50-60 m² apartments0%
60-70 m² apartments0%
70-80 m² apartments0%
80-90 m² apartments4.98%
90-100 m² apartments4.29%
100-110 m² apartments4.86%
110-120 m² apartments4.69%
120-130 m² apartments4.79%
130-140 m² apartments5.04%
140-150 m² apartments3.13%

Square meter cost

Square meter cost
CategorySquare meter cost
Studio€4,650
1 bedroom€3,950
2 bedroom€3,010
3 bedroom€2,900
4+ bedroom€2,720
Square meter cost
CategorySquare meter cost
< 30 m² apartments0
30-40 m² apartments0
40-50 m² apartments0
50-60 m² apartments4040
60-70 m² apartments3690
70-80 m² apartments3330
80-90 m² apartments3360
90-100 m² apartments3720
100-110 m² apartments3630
110-120 m² apartments3520
120-130 m² apartments3310
130-140 m² apartments3260
140-150 m² apartments4650

Number of listings for sale

Number of listings for sale
CategoryNumber of listings for sale
Studio158
1 bedroom13
2 bedroom54
3 bedroom42
4+ bedroom11
Number of listings for sale
CategoryNumber of listings for sale
< 30 m² apartments0
30-40 m² apartments0
40-50 m² apartments0
50-60 m² apartments2
60-70 m² apartments4
70-80 m² apartments12
80-90 m² apartments20
90-100 m² apartments29
100-110 m² apartments25
110-120 m² apartments20
120-130 m² apartments47
130-140 m² apartments44
140-150 m² apartments17

Number of listings for rent

Number of listings for rent
CategoryNumber of listings for rent
Studio11
1 bedroom2
2 bedroom9
3 bedroom7
4+ bedroom0
Number of listings for rent
CategoryNumber of listings for rent
< 30 m² apartments1
30-40 m² apartments0
40-50 m² apartments0
50-60 m² apartments0
60-70 m² apartments0
70-80 m² apartments0
80-90 m² apartments2
90-100 m² apartments7
100-110 m² apartments6
110-120 m² apartments2
120-130 m² apartments3
130-140 m² apartments1
140-150 m² apartments4

Market Trends

Top submarkets

Premium
NameScoreGross YieldMedian Sale Price

Potential annual revenue

€18k

Studio

€20.4k

1 bedroom

€12k

2 bedroom

€18k

3 bedroom

€18k

Median Sale Price

Median Sale Price
Month1 bedroom2 bedroom3 bedroom4+ bedroom
June€285.5k€348k€394.0k€297.5k
July€250k€346.5k€394.0k€325k
August€295k€360k€394.0k€311.3k
September€300k€393.8k€394.0k€406.2k
October€300k€420k€404.8k€420k
November€330k€445k€412.2k€481.6k
December€562.5k€490k€404.8k€505.7k
January€487k€602.4k€413.7k€505.7k
February€525k€529k€413.7k€505.7k
March€525k€475k€413.7k€505.7k
April€589k€480k€413.7k€505.7k
May€320k€282.5k€382.5k€462k

Median Rent Price

Median Rent Price
Month1 bedroom2 bedroom3 bedroom4+ bedroom
June€1,080€1,400€1,350€1,700
July€1,500€1,400€1,330--
August€1,500€1,250€1,350--
September€1,300€1,150€1,500€1,500
October€1,000€1,250€1,300€1,500
November€1,020€1,450€1,630€1,650
December€940€1,300€1,400€1,500
January€1,100€1,500€1,450--
February€1,100€1,500€1,500--
March--€1,500€1,500--
April€1,200€1,500€1,500--
May€1,000€1,500€1,500--

Years to profit (sale to rent ratio)

Years to profit (sale to rent ratio)
Month1 bedroom2 bedroom3 bedroom4+ bedroom
June22.1320.7124.3214.58
July13.8920.6324.78--
August16.3924.0124.32--
September19.2328.5321.8922.57
October252825.9523.33
November26.8625.5721.1424.32
December49.7331.4124.0928.09
January36.8933.4723.77--
February39.7729.3922.98--
March--26.3922.98--
April40.926.6722.98--
May26.6715.6921.25--

Square meter cost

Square meter cost
Month1 bedroom2 bedroom3 bedroom4+ bedroom
June€4,080€2,970€2,980€2,610
July€3,520€2,990€2,980€2,580
August€3,640€3,080€2,980€2,530
September€3,490€3,310€2,980€2,660
October€3,660€3,410€3,070€2,760
November€3,880€3,650€3,120€3,050
December€6,540€4,020€3,110€3,200
January€5,660€4,940€3,130€3,200
February€6,100€4,340€3,130€3,200
March€6,100€3,960€3,050€3,060
April€6,850€4,070€3,130€2,960
May€3,950€3,010€2,900€2,720

About Olhão

Olhão is a coastal town in the Faro district of Portugal, in the eastern Algarve. Compact yet vibrant, it sits beside tranquil lagoons and a busy harbour that preserves a longstanding fishing heritage. Its whitewashed streets, traditional markets, and waterways reflect a maritime history and a close-knit community.

Economically, Olhão benefits from an active fishing and seafood processing sector, complemented by a maritime services cluster and a growing tourism footprint. A well-connected shoreline and marina support leisure boating and day-tripper visitors, while proximity to Faro broadens access to transport, services, and broader regional markets.

Rental demand tends to be shaped by a mix of residents and temporary visitors. Professionals and retirees seek a coastal lifestyle, while seasonal tourism and the appeal to digital nomads sustain demand for short- and mid-term homes throughout the year.
All
4.55 %
278
29
€424,830
€1,500
Studio
3.4 %
158
11
€600,000
€1,700
1 Bedroom
3.75 %
13
2
€320,000
€1,000
2 Bedrooms
6.37 %
54
9
€282,500
€1,500
3 Bedrooms
4.71 %
42
7
€382,500
€1,500
4+ Bedrooms
-- %
11
--
€462,000
--

Summary and Key Takeaways

With a median rental yield of 4.55% and property prices starting at €282,500, Olhão

may become a good investment option for some investors.

Median property prices in Olhão are €424,830, while the median rent is €1,500. This means that a median property in Olhão will pay for itself in 23.6 years.

Detailed real estate yield breakdown:

A median Studio apartment: 3.40% yield, sale price €600,000, rent €1,700.

A median 1-bedroom apartment: 3.75% yield, sale price €320,000, rent €1,000.

A median 2-bedroom apartment: 6.37% yield, sale price €282,500, rent €1,500.

A median 3-bedroom apartment: 4.71% yield, sale price €382,500, rent €1,500.

A median 4+ bedroom apartment: --% yield, sale price €462,000, rent --.

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