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South-west coast

Ponta do Sol

Digital-nomad hub since Startup Madeira opened in 2021; 4,670+ nomads routed through the programme; the "sunniest corner" of the island by consensus.

Open - no municipal suspension (as of 2026-04-24)

Houses €/m²

€3,347

Apartments €/m²

€3,400

AL status updated

2026-04-24

Microclimate

Sunniest-coast microclimate; reliably dry winters

Buyer notes

Nomad community drives long-term rental demand, which supports purchase prices. AL remains unrestricted for now. Inventory is thin - strong buyer competition on well-positioned two-bedroom apartments.

Flagship areas

Ponta do Sol townMadalena do MarCanhas

Before offering. Municipality-level data is updated quarterly. Price-per-m² figures reflect listed inventory on major portals - realised transaction prices often differ. AL status depends on the current municipal câmara decision under DL 76/2024 - verify via the câmara website before relying on it. Always cross-check with a Portuguese property lawyer.

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