Lousa Real Estate Guide 2026
Overview
Charming Coimbra town with affordable property prices. Average prices: €1,696/m². 77% below Lisbon prices.
Property Prices
- T0 tier — Average new build: €1,914/m²; Average resale: €1,276/m²
- T1 tier — Average new build: €1,733/m²; Average resale: €1,155/m²
- T2 tier — Average new build: €1,650/m²; Average resale: €1,100/m²
- T3 tier — Average new build: €1,485/m²; Average resale: €990/m²
Rental Yields
- T1 tier: 5.5%
- T2 tier: 5.8%
- T3 tier: 6.0%
Market Outlook
Annual price growth: 3.0% · Forecast: neutral · stable
Housing Stock
Area: Coimbra · regional · Investment category: regional · 6,000 apartments · 120 new units/year
Lousa
Character and Identity: A city located at the foot of the forested Lousã mountain range. Known for the schist villages (Aldeias do Xisto) hidden in the mountains.
National Role: A destination for nature tourism and extreme sports.
Historical Development: Legend tells of the Moorish king 'Arous' who built the castle to protect his daughter and was imprisoned there, and the city's name comes from his daughter's name.
Interesting Facts: The local liqueur 'Licor Beirão', sold worldwide, was born here as a 'remedy' for stomach aches in a local pharmacy in the 19th century.