PDM Almada, Municipal Master Plan of Almada

In Almada, about 68% of the territory is urban land under the current PDM. See what you can build, where, and the rural zones with the most reclassification potential.

PDM changes

Every amendment to municipal master plans, straight from the national registry (SNIT). Pick a district, municipality or parish on the map to scope this list; click a row to see it on the map.

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Where can you build in Almada?

In Almada, about 68% of the territory is classified as urban land under the current PDM. That is where construction is generally allowed. The rest is rural land, where building is limited to the plan's exceptions. Almada's Municipal Master Plan organises the area into 286 zones and has been amended 12 times, most recently on 24 February 2025.

For rural plots next to already-urbanised areas, Portugal's Lei dos Solos opened the door to reclassification as urban land. In Almada, explorador.pt identifies 6 zones with this potential. Use the zoning map below to locate your plot and confirm its classification.

Top reclassification opportunities

  • Espaço não urbano - Espaço agrícola124 ha · 0 m to urban73%
  • Espaço não urbano - Espaço agrícola93 ha · 0 m to urban73%
  • Espaço não urbano - Espaço agrícola41 ha · 0 m to urban73%
  • Espaço não urbano - Espaço agrícola22 ha · 0 m to urban73%
  • Espaço não urbano - Espaço agrícola17 ha · 0 m to urban73%
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Frequently asked questions

Where can you build in Almada?
In Almada, building is mostly allowed on urban land, which makes up about 68% of the territory under the current PDM. The rest is rural land with construction limited to the plan's exceptions.
What percentage of Almada is urban land?
About 68% of Almada's territory is classified as urban land under the current Municipal Master Plan.
How do I consult the PDM of Almada?
You can consult Almada's PDM for free on the Câmara Municipal de Almada GeoPortal, or in a simplified form on explorador.pt, where you can see the 286 mapped zones and the zoning map.
Can the PDM of Almada change?
Yes, Almada's PDM has already been amended 12 times, most recently on 24 February 2025, and can be amended or revised again by the municipal council.
Can rural land be reclassified as urban in Almada?
In Almada, rural plots adjacent to urban land can, in certain cases, be reclassified as urban under the Lei dos Solos. explorador.pt identifies 6 zones with this potential in the municipality.

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