Villa in ruins, with approved project for a 3-bedroom villa in the heart of the Algarve With a plot size of 10,444 sqm, this property is located within a natural reserve and includes an approved project for the construction of a 3-bedroom villa featuring an outdoor area and a swimming pool. Situated just 20 minutes from the Algarve's finest golf courses. Features: - Approved project - 3 suites - Swimming pool - Air conditioning - Resting area Located in the south of the country, the Algarve is Portugal's quintessential coastal region and one of the hottest destinations in Europe. A summer retreat for thousands of both locals and international visitors, it is sought after for its beaches, mild climate, natural beauty, gastronomy, and golf, boasting some of the finest courses in Europe. Synonymous with quality of life, the Algarve is one of the most developed regions in Portugal and the second wealthiest, just behind Lisbon. It has approximately 450,000 permanent residents, with the population tripling during the summer months. The region offers a wide range of hotel accommodations, including luxury hotels and resorts, and boasts excellent infrastructure, including roads, hospitals, sanitation, housing, telecommunications, and a university. In addition to Faro, the capital, where the International Airport and the University of Algarve are located, the region's most famous destinations include Albufeira, Lagoa, Lagos, Loulé, Olhão, Portimão, Silves, Tavira, Vila Real de Santo António, Vilamoura, Praia da Rocha, Armação de Pêra, Alvor, Prainha, Monte Gordo, Sagres, Quinta do Lago, Vale de Lobo, among others. The five-century-long Arab rule (from 716 to 1294) has left its mark on the region, particularly in architecture, gastronomy, art, and even the Portuguese language. Energy Rating: Exempt #ref:PROP-32205 - PROP-32205 - Quintela + Penalva | Knight Frank