# A local team for your home in Portugal · Portugal Active Real Estate

https://www.portugalactive.com/realestate/portugal-active/

The company behind the collection

# Private homes. Operated as luxury hotels.

Portugal Active brings together everything a house needs to become a Private Hotel: thoughtful interiors, a distinct identity, attentive hospitality and a complete operation behind the scenes.

We work throughout Portugal, preparing homes for guests and taking care of them through every stay and every season. For owners, that means a professionally managed property that can earn an income and remains a home to enjoy.

[Explore our operation ↓](https://www.portugalactive.com/realestate/portugal-active/#operation)

From house to Private Hotel

## A beautiful house is the beginning.

We shape the whole experience around the character of the property and the way people will use it.

01

### Design and preparation

Interiors, furnishings, equipment and the practical details that make a home comfortable for guests and ready for daily operation.

02

### Identity and presentation

Photography and a clear story that express the house's character and help the right guests find it.

03

### Distribution and reservations

Our own booking channels, selected travel platforms, pricing and reservation management, brought together around each property.

The guest experience

## The privacy of a home. The care of a hotel.

Our concierge helps guests plan their stay and looks after the details along the way. Housekeeping prepares the home, while private chefs, transfers and local experiences can be arranged around the visit. The same care is there when the owner comes home.

- Concierge

- Private chefs

- Housekeeping

- Transfers and experiences

Behind every stay

## Hospitality is an everyday operation.

The work continues between bookings. Local teams, shared systems and clear responsibilities connect the house to the people looking after it.

A closer look at our cleaning operation.

[Watch on YouTube ↗](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUgTpL2E15U)

### Housekeeping and logistics

Cleaning, linen, supplies and preparation for each arrival.

### Care and maintenance

Property checks, preventive maintenance and coordination of repairs, gardens and pools.

### Systems and oversight

Reservations, guest communication and operational coordination, with regular reporting for owners.

Throughout Portugal

## National reach. Local care.

Our own operations cover Minho, Porto and the Douro, the coast from Caminha to the Algarve, Évora and Madeira. Our headquarters are in Viana do Castelo; our work extends across the country.

We also operate in golf resorts beyond these regions. For distinctive properties elsewhere in Portugal, we establish the local operation each home needs.

- Minho

- Porto and Douro

- Caminha to the Algarve

- Évora

- Madeira

The people behind the operation

## Present, every day.

### Ricardo Viana

Founder

### João Vassalo

Head of Real Estate

### Diogo Boissel

Operations & Staff

### Teresa Ferrador

Administrative & Legal

### Joana Ferreira

Account Manager

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For the owner

## An income from your house. A home to return to.

We manage the stays, the daily work and the care of the property. You stay informed through regular reporting and plan your own time in the house alongside guest bookings. When you arrive, the home is prepared for you.

And when it is time to buy or sell, our real estate team brings that understanding of the property and its operation to the conversation.

[Discuss your property ↗](https://www.portugalactive.com/realestate/contact/)