Rua da Portinha, São Tomé de Covelas, Portugal, Santa Cruz do Douro e São Tomé de Covelas, Porto 4640-218

Quinta da Portinha, with a total area of 18,025 m², is located in the center of S. Tomé de Covelas, municipality of Baião, district of Porto. It offers a lush green landscape near the Douro River, just a few kilometers from the Alto Douro Wine Region, classified by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. It is 50 minutes from Vila Real Airfield, 30 minutes from the A4 motorway in Amarante, and 20 minutes from the Baião/Marco de Canaveses road connection. It is also 15 minutes from Mesão Frio and 30 minutes from Peso da Régua, as well as 10 minutes from the famous Casa de Tormes, home of the writer Eça de Queirós. The property enjoys excellent road, rail, and river access within 10 minutes. It is also close to river beaches, docks, and several municipal swimming pools set in idyllic natural surroundings. Nearby are the Moledo and Aregos Thermal Baths, as well as facilities for water and mountain sports. The region is rich in cultural, artisanal, and folkloric traditions, providing countless leisure opportunities after working hours. In the nearby town, you will find all kinds of services to support your personal and professional life. All this makes it an ideal and practical location to create your business and apply for any of the agricultural development programs available in the region. From the main road, there is a stunning view over the Douro River and the Pala railway station, which is nearby. The property is almost completely surrounded by asphalt roads, offering excellent access. It features both flat areas and sections with gentle slopes. The entrance is from the upper road, with several pedestrian paths and one larger access suitable for a tractor or van. Just after entering, in a flat section, there is a large agricultural warehouse, partly made of beautiful stone and partly expanded with brick. The estate has two large water tanks and several smaller water points, supplied from the nearby hills, used for irrigation. The land includes a large flat cultivation area, along with an orchard of numerous and varied fruit trees and vineyards, currently well maintained. The property may, in the future, obtain authorization to build a residence, subject to REN and RAN (special environmental protection zones) approvals a possibility given its excellent access and infrastructure. As the entrepreneur you are, come visit and start your agricultural project!