Aquaculture | A paradisiacal ecosystem in Fuseta | Ria Formosa Natural Park | Between Tavira and Olhão

Property description
🏡 Unique Property for Sale – Moinho dos Ilhéus
Location: Ria Formosa Natural Park, between Tavira and Olhão, Algarve
Area: 20 + 6 hectares
🌊 Main Features
Located in the heart of the Ria Formosa Natural Park, an area of rare beauty and high environmental protection.
20 + 6 hectares of land with direct access to tidal waters – unique conditions for aquaculture, seaweed, and shellfish production.
History of diversified operations: tidal mill, salt pan, and aquaculture production.
Existing infrastructure already adapted for oyster and fish production, with great potential for conversion and expansion.
🦪 Production Potential
Excellent oysters, recognized nationally and internationally for their organoleptic qualities (flavor, texture, and firmness). Already prized by renowned chefs.
Ideal conditions for the production of macroalgae (Ulva lactuca, rigida, and fasciata), with strong applications in the food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetics industries.
Possibility of integrated fish production (gilthead sea bream, sea bream), leveraging natural resources and reinforcing sustainability.
🌱 Sustainability and Innovation
Production system in balance with the local ecosystem.
Harnessing tidal energy and the possibility of solar energy reinforcement.
Project with very low environmental impact, eligible for the CO2 exchange.
📈 Investment Opportunity
Strong potential for appreciation in high-growth sectors: premium aquaculture and marine biotechnology.
Ability to produce at scale, ensuring quality, differentiation, and supply consistency.
Prospective IRR (Internal Rate of Return) of 22.88% and a 5-year return on investment.
✨ Moinho dos Ilhéus is not just a property – it is a project with identity, history and future, capable of uniting nature, innovation and profitability in the heart of the Algarve.