The short answer
Sintra and Ericeira suit buyers who want space and nature within reach of Lisbon: quintas, villas and coastal homes, with more land for the money than the city.
Why buyers choose Sintra & Ericeira
- Sintra’s UNESCO listed cultural landscape and forests
- Ericeira, a recognised World Surfing Reserve
- Quintas, villas and rural houses with land
- Reachable from Lisbon by motorway, and by train to Sintra
What to check before you buy
- Land classification and building rights on rural plots
- Licensing of extensions and outbuildings
- Humidity in the Sintra hills
- Commute times and car dependence
Questions buyers ask
Is Sintra a good place to buy a house?
For space, greenery and history, yes. Check land classification, licences and humidity, which vary a lot between properties.
Can I live in Ericeira and work in Lisbon?
Many people do, usually by car. Remote and hybrid workers are a large part of the market.
Other neighbourhoods
Alfama
Graça & Mouraria
Príncipe Real
Campo de Ourique
Baixa & Chiado
Cascais & Estoril
Oeiras & Carcavelos
General guidance written by Lisboa Domus, updated October 2026. Rules on short term rental licences change; we confirm the current position for each property before you commit.