Looking for a property in Portugal? The question is never just “which area?”. You might also ask: “Close to work or family?”, “In a lively city or a peaceful town?”, “Where can I get the best balance between price and lifestyle?”
Often, your ideal locations are more than one. That’s why idealista now allows you to search for homes across multiple areas at once—simply, intuitively, and without limits.
A flexible search tailored to you
Now you can select all the Portuguese regions you’re interested in and see all the results in a single search. No need for multiple searches or expanding the area too much and losing accuracy—you decide exactly where to look.
Combine freely:
- Neighbourhoods in Lisbon or Porto
- Towns across the Algarve, Silver Coast, or Alentejo
- Islands like Madeira and the Azores
All in one search, perfectly suited to your lifestyle and priorities.
Easy, fast, and intuitive
Selecting multiple areas is simple from the very first click. No complicated settings, no steps to learn.
Open the map, pick an area, add another, remove one if you change your mind. The search updates in real time and adapts naturally to your choices. You can access this feature from:
- The homepage
- The results map
- When editing a search you’ve already started
Change or add areas in just a few seconds.
More options, fewer compromises
Multi-area search is ideal if you’re:
- Considering several city neighbourhoods
- Looking for homes in different towns, regions, or islands
- Planning a second home or holiday property
- Wanting more options without losing precision
A search that adapts to your reality—so you don’t have to decide too soon.
Try multi-area search in the idealista app
This feature is available on idealista and even easier in the app: the map is always ready, just a few taps, total freedom to explore Portugal.
Download the idealista app and start your search: all the Portuguese areas you love, in a single search.
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