A hidden refuge in the heart of Tavira: a ruin to restore in Sítio das Casas Novas.

Property reference: TMP050
Type: Set of ruins
Location: Santa Catarina da Fonte do Bispo, Tavira

This group of ruined houses is situated in the heart of the Algarve's Barrocal region and offers a unique opportunity to create a rural retreat, local accommodation or soulful tourist project.

With a gross floor area of 256 m² and a T6 typology, the property is completely unrestored, allowing for total creative freedom. There is space for a garden, swimming pool or independent units. The secluded location has only a few Neighbours in the vicinity, access to well water and electricity, and boasts starry skies at night — a real country retreat.

This second-hand property is exempt from energy certification and has the potential to become a small tourist refuge with its own identity, nestled between the Barrocal, the sea and the mountains.
Second-hand property in need of full renovation, exempt from energy certification, and brimming with potential to become a small, characterful tourism project — nestled between the hills, the sea, and the slow rhythms of the Algarve countryside.


Casas Novas is a small, peaceful hamlet nestled within the parish of Santa Catarina da Fonte do Bispo, in the municipality of Tavira, Algarve. Surrounded by gentle hills, dirt tracks, and untouched rural landscapes, this tiny village offers an atmosphere of authenticity and calm, characteristic of the Algarvian barrocal.

Though modest in size, Casas Novas exudes the charm of traditional communities, where time moves slowly and days are marked by birdsong, the rustle of the wind, and the occasional grumble of a passing tractor. Its location is ideal for those seeking the tranquility of the countryside without giving up easy access to the coast, Tavira and the beaches of the Algarve are just 25 minutes away by car.

It’s the perfect setting for anyone in search of a quiet refuge, a fresh start, or a simpler, land-connected lifestyle. In Casas Novas, silence has value, and there’s room to dream big, even if the rooftops are falling down.

Set within a 2,674 m² plot, the property retains authentic features such as a traditional fireplace and stone walls. It is also oriented to the south, making the most of natural light.