Apartments for sale in Leiria, Portugal

Located in Nazar.Located in the ancient fishing village of Stio, next to the North Canyon, this new apartment in Nazar for sale is an opportunity to buy a home in a sea-facing community, with traditions that trace back to Roman occupation on the Silver Coast of Portugal. Stio da Nazar is the location of the iconic picture of Garrett McNamara, the American professional big wave surfer, breaking the World Record for the biggest wave ever surfed and featured in the blockbuster HBO documentary series, 100 Foot Wave.The apartment is inside Stio's ancient "muralha", a stone wall that has protected the local fishing community and pilgrims for millennia. Considered Portugal's oldest fishing village, the warm and friendly locals are always happy to share the ancient traditions of Nazar. Muralha do Stio Apartments is a private condominium with 20 luxury apartments, including a rooftop swimming pool and private underground parking.This Silver Coast property is classified as T1+2, including 1 bedroom plus two extra rooms that can be a study/extra bedroom. The apartment also has an open-plan kitchen, living/dining area and 3 bathrooms.Residents have exclusive access to a rooftop terrace with a spacious sun deck and a large swimming pool with stunning sea views. The ideal place to suntan or relax after a day at the beach or watch the sunset over the sea, as the village prepares to serve your dinner at the many local restaurants. Main features: - Modern architecture - Spacious balconies- Rooftop sundeck and swimming pool- Solar panels- Private underground parking- Excellent rental potentialThis fabulous property for sale in Nazar is within the "muralha", in the heart of this ancient village, where life is typically Portuguese. Cobbled streets with the locals bidding you a "bom dia", the community washing through to wash their sheets and share some gossip, the pilgrims who visit the sanctuary and the modern-day surf pilgrims who come to visit the "home" of the 100-foot wave... In true Portuguese tradition, the village square is where the community meets, with restaurants preparing the fresh catch of the day, cafs with amazing pastries, quaint little shops and the colourful "lupins" and "pevides" sellers, dressed in the traditional seven skirts costume of the Nazarene women.Stio is also the location of the Lighthouse and Fort of So Miguel Arcanjo, the best lookout point to watch the big wave surfers of Praia do Norte. Between October and March, international surfers and thousands of surf pilgrims visit Nazar to witness the power of the North Canyon's giant waves. The same location of the American hit HBO series, 100 Foot Wave, directed by Chris Smith and premiered in July 2021. The documentary tells the story of how big-wave surfer Garrett McNamara travelled to Nazar to conquer the world's biggest waves.Property investors are attracted to Stio da Nazar for its unique oceanfront location, with limited accommodation that attracts high rental demand from both the summer holidaymakers and the big wave surfers and fans that visit in the winter. Stio residents have easy access to the best things of living in Nazar. The funicular (tram known as "ascensor") transports locals between the two villages, connecting Stio to the amazing Nazar beach, banks, supermarkets, boutiques, restaurants and a daily farmers'/fish market selling the freshest local produce.Besides Nazar and Praia do Norte, a few minutes away there are many other beautiful Silver Coast beaches offering wide stretches of sand, breathtaking scenery and plenty of opportunities to practice water sports or enjoy hikes surrounded by nature. Stio is a place you can call home, protected by the ancient "muralha", a perfect location to live in Portugal or as a second home or holiday home offering excellent rental yield for holiday home rentals. Contact us to find out more or to schedule your Live 360 Virtual Tour.