Slow down. Stay longer. Feel Algarve.
A small nature resort in the hills of Algarve —
private cabins, silence, pool, sunsets and space to breathe.
private cabins, silence, pool, sunsets and space to breathe.
Not a hotel. Not a campsite. A small village in nature.
Merra is a boutique resort nestled in nature, perfect for leisurely mornings, long dinners, and quiet evenings.
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Just eight cottages are located on a private, lush property near Albufeira. -
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Just space, fresh air, and the feeling that time moves a little more slowly.
Merra is a boutique Turismo em Espaço Rural project in Algarve, Portugal. The concept is a low-density nature retreat with only 8 private cabins, shared outdoor infrastructure and additional revenue streams (food, activities, experiences).
The project focuses on:
This is not a hotel.
This is a compact, cash-flow oriented micro-resort.
The project focuses on:
- slow tourism
- families and long stays
- low operating complexity
- high margins
- controlled scale
This is not a hotel.
This is a compact, cash-flow oriented micro-resort.
Concept
A small-scale nature resort with strong cashflow and low risk
- 25–30 min to main Algarve beaches
- countryside, quiet environment
- car-accessible
- no REN / no RAN / no Natura restrictions
- classified as Solo Rústico – Espaço Agrícola
Suitable for Turismo em Espaço Rural (TER).
The area combines:
- nature + privacy + proximity to the coast
- ideal for family and slow tourism.
Location
Location — São Bartolomeu de Messines, Algarve
- 8 tourist cabins (~40 m² each)
- pool & lounge area
- reception + mini market
- BBQ zones
- outdoor cinema
- bikes
- padel court
- local tours & experiences
- septic + borehole infrastructure
Low construction density (~5% land occupation).
Product
Project composition
Algarve is Portugal’s #1 tourism region:
Small eco-resorts benefit from:
- ~28% of all national overnight stays
- average stay ~4 nights
- strong international demand (DE, NL, UK, US)
- growing trend: nature & rural stays
Small eco-resorts benefit from:
- less competition
- higher ADR
- longer stays
- lower seasonality
Market
Algarve tourism fundamentals
Revenue is diversified beyond accommodation.
This reduces dependence on occupancy only.
- Revenue:
- Cabins (core)
- Breakfasts
- BBQ & food sales
- Drinks & mini market
- Activities & tours
- Transfers
- Equipment rental
This reduces dependence on occupancy only.
Business model
Multi-revenue model
Revenue€350,000 – €400,000 / year
Operating costs€150,000 – €170,000 / year
EBITDA€180,000 – €230,000
EBITDA margin≈ 50–60%
Payback~ 2–3 years (owner-operated)
Operating costs€150,000 – €170,000 / year
EBITDA€180,000 – €230,000
EBITDA margin≈ 50–60%
Payback~ 2–3 years (owner-operated)
Finance
Financial performance
Would you like to discuss cooperation?
Why risk is limited
✔ only 8 units → easy to fill
✔ low fixed costs
✔ diversified revenue
✔ owner-operated
✔ no large staff
✔ small footprint
✔ TER zoning compatible
✔ no dependence on beach tourism
✔ scalable model
Even with conservative assumptions (ADR 140€, occupancy 45%), the project remains profitable.
✔ low fixed costs
✔ diversified revenue
✔ owner-operated
✔ no large staff
✔ small footprint
✔ TER zoning compatible
✔ no dependence on beach tourism
✔ scalable model
Even with conservative assumptions (ADR 140€, occupancy 45%), the project remains profitable.
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Planning status
- Land classification verified
- No REN/RAN restrictions
- PIP (Pedido de Informação Prévia) submitted to Câmara Municipal de Silves
- Designed under Turismo em Espaço Rural regulations
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Investment opportunity
Looking for:- strategic partner or co-investor
- €100–200k equity
- minority stake
Open to partnerships.