Property for Sale in Guarda Portugal

Guarda is the name of a town and district in Centro Region of Portugal. Over 1,000 metres above sea level, the charming historical town is the highest in all of Portugal. The very name, ‘Guarda’ refers to its historical role guarding: in the 12th century, King Sancho I put walls up around the town, which still stand today. The town is dominated by the Sé-Catedral da Guarda, an incredible example of Gothic architecture. Other must-sees include the Guarda Castle, which was originally built in 1199 and the Igreja de São Vicente, a beautiful old church. Additionally, the Judiaria, which dates back to the 14th century, tells of the town’s Jewish history. Moreover, Guarda has a quaint old town centre where you can stop in a café and pick up a locally crafted trinket or two.  

As well as plenty of history, Guarda has exceptional nature for you to enjoy. Sitting right at the mouth of the Miño river, the Blue Path in Guarda links two of Blue Flag beaches, O Muíño & Area Grande. You can visit the Serra da Estrela, the only fully equipped ski resort in the country, which is open from November to April. Additionally, the hole-like waterfall in a lake, Covão dos Conchos is well worth the hike. As is the Poco do Inferno, a waterfall in the more classic sense. A property for sale in Guarda is a terrific choice for those seeking an outdoor lifestyle, with an abundance of fresh air.  

Being so elevated, Guarda is much cooler than many other parts of Portugal. The warm season lasts from June to September, August is the warmest with an average daily maximum of 27°C. In mid-September, the clouds appear and linger until June. The colder season lasts from November to March, January is the coldest, with an average daily maximum of 8 degrees. December and January also see snow. 

Porto International Airport is just under a two-hour drive away from Guarda. The cheapest way to travel to the airport is via bus, for as little as £10, but this takes three hours and five minutes. Porto has low-priced flights to the UK and beyond throughout the year. Guarda is three hours away from Lisbon.  

When it comes to property for sale in Guarda, it is possible to find land plots or ruins for sale for as little as €10,000 – should you fancy taking on the task of turning it into an amazing home. With a budget of €50,000, you can find an old village home that requires some modernising, but not a complete transformation. For less than €100,000 you will be able to find a small, relatively new apartment in the city of Guarda, benefitting from being super close to all amenities. In Guarda, a starting budget of €200,000 will find you a modern family villa. These prices are extremely affordable compared to elsewhere in Portugal. For example, in the Algarve or Lisbon, you would be fortunate to find a small apartment for the same price as a villa in Guarda.