The city of Barreiro (Barreiro) is located in the district of Setúbal and is in the metropolis of Lisbon, in the southern bay of Lisbon on South bank of the Tejo River. The metropolitan area (AML – Área Metropolitana de Lisboa) is developing impressively and rapidly.
When it comes to the real estate market in Portugal, the area is considered attractive for investment. Prices are significantly lower than in Lisbon, the nearby capital city, where properties have become very expensive in recent years. Portuguese residents who cannot afford to buy an apartment in Lisbon prefer to copy their place of residence to the metropolitan area where you can buy Apartments at attractive prices.

Evidence points to the existence of the village of Barreiro as early as the 13th century. The main occupation of the residents was fishing and salt production. Later, shipbuilding was a craft that began in Lisbon and ended in Barreiro, also where the bread was baked for the sailors. Over the years Bareiro developed and became a large and reputable industrial city. After the fall of the dictatorial regime they were nationalized in Barreiro, as in all %99%d7%94-%d7%a9%d7%9c-%d7%a4%d7%95%d7%a8%d7%98%d7%95%d7%92%d7%9c/” target=”_blank ” rel=”noopener noreferrer”>Portugal, many factories and as a result, they started to close. Today, the city attracts the attention of investors real estate in Portugal the demand for a place has grown And it attracts families and entrepreneurs. The municipality promotes projects including the establishment of new residential neighborhoods, strengthens the economic base of the city and provides municipal services for the well-being of the residents.

The huge real estate project Nooba (NOOBA), which will contain hundreds of apartments, will be built adjacent to the riverside area. Also, a logistics and distribution center is planned with a serious financial investment. In the Barreiro business park there are, among The rest, complexes used for offices, production and storage. Its area is about 750 dunams and a logistics and industrial infrastructure is also being developed next to it. Close to the park, there are projects in the making intended for housing, and areas for trade and service providers, a business center, an auditorium, a sports center and more.

There are parks and gardens in Barreiro, the largest of which is the municipal park with lawns, tennis courts and children’s games, bike paths, a climbing wall, a picnic area, a boardwalk and parking lots for the convenience of visitors. In addition, there is an auditorium with a hall that seats 500 and is intended for theater performances, dance, concerts and cinema, as well as galleries, exhibitions and congresses. There is a forest that is considered in Barreiro as a “green lung” and is a site where the residents like to hang out. It contains roads and paths used for sports activities and a place for picnics. Barreiro is considered a sports city, there are facilities for various sports. It has an appropriate infrastructure that includes a stadium, soccer fields and a training center.
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The tourist offer in Barreiro is divided between interesting historical sites and culture and sports. Without forgetting the industrial past that provided Barreiro with a strong economic and social development, the city can be seen as an attractive point of attraction for residents and tourists. You can visit the municipal library, the exhibitions, the museological reserves, the municipal archive and participate in tours. During the year, cultural events are held in various categories: cinema, dance, concerts, festivals, tours, children’s activities and more. Tourists choose to stay in Barreiro because it is a great destination for them. It is full of accommodation at different levels and at good prices; Hotels, apartments and hostels. Tourists and residents have quick, easy and convenient access to Lisbon. The travel time from the city to Lisbon is between 20 and 40 minutes.
The influx of people to the city arouses interest among real estate investors, both foreign and local, who see Barreiro as a worthwhile place to invest.