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Eduardo Souto de Moura’s Convento das Bernardas Residence showcasing a historic hacienda-style courtyard with palm trees and modern campus elements. Photo by Press kit, Images from 2008
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Convento das Bernardas Residence is a landmark redevelopment project in Tavira, Algarve, bringing new life to one of Portugal’s most historically significant monastic buildings. Developed by Entreposto Gestão Imobiliária and designed by Eduardo Souto de Moura, one of the most acclaimed architects of our time, the project combines five centuries of heritage with contemporary luxury living. Construction began in September 2009 and is scheduled for completion in late 2011, with a fully furnished show villa available from April 2011 for prospective buyers and investors.

Set within the largest former convent complex in the Algarve and overlooking the protected wetlands of the Ria Formosa and Tavira’s historic saltpans, Convento das Bernardas Residence has already been recognized internationally, winning the Homes Overseas Top Off-Plan Award in 2008. The development will comprise 78 premium residences, ranging from studio apartments to spacious three-bedroom villas, all crafted with high-quality materials and equipped with state-of-the-art telecommunications and home-technology systems.

Residents will enjoy a comprehensive range of modern amenities, including two saltwater swimming pools with Finnish overflow, 24-hour video surveillance, doorman services, and an on-site museum that honors the convent’s cultural legacy. Blending historic architectural features with 21st-century comfort, Convento das Bernardas Residence stands as a benchmark for the future of luxury restoration projects in Portugal.