Exclusive Retreat with 10 Suites on a Sustainable Estate in the Heart of Alentejo

Located within the protected landscape of Guadiana Natural Park in Baixo Alentejo, near the historic town of Serpa, Quinta Marugo is a fully operational boutique eco-retreat set across 30 hectares of private countryside. This unique asset combines freehold real estate and an established hospitality business in a single transaction, offering immediate operational continuity and strong positioning within the rapidly expanding experiential and wellness tourism sector.

With approximately 535 m2 of built area distributed across three single-level buildings, the estate has been carefully designed to balance guest privacy with premium shared spaces for dining, social interaction, and group activities. The layout allows for efficient retreat logistics while maintaining a refined, high-end guest experience immersed in nature.

The property accommodates 10 en-suite double bedrooms, configurable as twin or king, supported by a total of 12 guest bathrooms. Each room enjoys panoramic views over the Alentejo countryside and features natural, eco-conscious interior finishes that reflect the retreat’s philosophy of simplicity, calm, and environmental integration.

Among its most distinctive features is a chemical-free natural swimming pool, filtered through aquatic plants and increasingly sought after in the international wellness market. A purpose-built 70 m2 wood and glass pagoda serves as a luminous yoga and group practice space, ideal for retreats, workshops, and corporate wellbeing programmes. The estate further benefits from equine and outdoor facilities, including stables accommodating 2 horses and 3 donkeys (transferable), an outdoor arena suitable for ceremonies and equine-assisted work, approved planning permission for an additional 100 m2 residence, and prepared infrastructure for a large outdoor yoga deck.

Sustainability is embedded throughout the property’s infrastructure. Central heating runs across all buildings, while thermal regulation is enhanced by rammed-earth walls and insulated roofing. Solar panels provide both electricity and hot water, and the estate benefits from a private borehole water supply. Operational facilities include an industrial-grade commercial kitchen, approximately 1,000 m2 of organic vegetable gardens supporting farm-to-table dining, a massage and treatment room, three staff bedrooms with two bathrooms, and dedicated technical rooms.

Quinta Marugo holds Green Globe certification, valid until June 2026, reinforcing its strong ESG credentials and international sustainability positioning. The retreat was recently featured by The Guardian as one of the 10 Best Healthy Retreats in Europe, further strengthening its brand recognition and market credibility.

Set within one of Portugal’s most serene and ecologically significant regions, yet within accessible reach of major transport connections, this asset represents a rare opportunity to acquire a fully operational, award-recognised eco-retreat with expansion potential and established brand value. It is ideally suited for investors seeking a distinctive hospitality platform, a flagship wellness destination, or a private estate with income-generating capability in a protected natural environment.
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