Industrial Warehouses in Loures: Zone-by-Zone Guide (2026)
Guide to industrial zones in Loures: Sacavém, Prior Velho, Camarate and more. Rents, road access and logistics projects in 2026.
If you are looking for warehouses in Loures, you are looking at the municipality that has seen the fastest growth in logistics activity across the Lisbon Metropolitan Area in recent years. Strategically located between Lisbon Airport, the CRIL ring road and the A1 motorway, Loures has become the preferred destination for operators such as DPD, DHL and Unilever. The availability rate along the Sacavém–Alverca corridor is just 3.25% (Savills, 2026), which means finding space requires careful research and swift decision-making.
This guide analyses each industrial zone in the municipality, with real rents, road access details and the projects that are transforming the market. If you want to understand where your operation fits, read on.
Sacavém and Prior Velho: The Industrial Heart of Loures
Sacavém and Prior Velho form the most established logistics hub in Loures. The immediate proximity to the CRIL (Sacavém junction) and Humberto Delgado Airport, roughly 5 km away, makes this zone ideal for urban distribution and e-commerce operations.
Rents in this zone range from 5.69 to 10.00 euros per square metre per month, depending on the area and the condition of the property. Larger spaces, such as units above 4,000 square metres, achieve more competitive rates per square metre. Smaller units of around 750 square metres reach values close to 10.00 euros per square metre per month.
Durgesta currently manages four warehouses in Prior Velho, with areas between 750 and 4,830 square metres and rents between 5.69 and 10.00 euros per square metre per month.
The business fabric of this zone is diverse: you will find everything from transport and logistics operators to wholesale traders and small manufacturers. The consolidated urban layout means that land for new construction is limited, which sustains demand for existing spaces.
For those who need a warehouse with quick access to central Lisbon and the airport, Sacavém and Prior Velho remain the most logical choice. The connection to the Vasco da Gama Bridge (via A12/CRIL) also opens access to the south bank without having to cross the capital.
Bobadela and Santa Iria de Azóia: The New Grade A Corridor
The zone between Bobadela and Santa Iria de Azóia is undergoing rapid transformation. The highest-impact project is Panattoni Park Lisbon City, in Santa Iria de Azóia: 85,000 square metres of logistics space, 122 loading docks and BREEAM Excellent certification (Idealista, 2024). This is the type of Grade A infrastructure that until recently only existed along the Azambuja–Castanheira corridor.
The presence of Unilever FIMA in Santa Iria, with 155,000 square metres, 413 employees and revenues of around 300 million euros, confirms the industrial vocation of this zone. Proximity to the A1 (Bobadela/Santa Iria exit) ensures a fast connection to the north of the country and the port of Leixões.
If your operation requires dedicated loading docks and environmental certification, the new Grade A developments in Santa Iria de Azóia should be at the top of your list. Also see our article on the logistics boom in Loures to understand the scale of ongoing investments.
Rents for Grade A spaces in this zone tend to align with prime values across the Lisbon Metropolitan Area, between 5.50 and 7.00 euros per square metre per month (Savills, 2026). However, availability is limited: with a vacancy rate across the Lisbon Metropolitan Area of just 2.76%, new spaces are absorbed quickly.
Camarate and Unhos: Last-Mile Logistics
Camarate and Unhos are positioned as last-mile zones par excellence. The distance to the airport is minimal (less than 5 km as the crow flies) and the connection to the CRIL allows you to reach any point in the Lisbon Metropolitan Area in under 30 minutes.
The landmark project is the Santa Maria Park in Camarate: a logistics centre with 12 independent units, ranging from 2,280 to 25,387 square metres (Idealista, 2024). The modularity of the space means that both an SME and a large operator can find a suitable size.
Camarate is the zone in Loures closest to the airport. For e-commerce operations that depend on same-day deliveries, this location can significantly reduce transit times.
The zone also benefits from its proximity to Parque das Nações and the Expo corridor, which provides access to a broad base of consumers and businesses. If you are evaluating a distribution hub for the Lisbon region, it is worth comparing Camarate with industrial warehouses in Lisbon to understand the cost difference.
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Santo António dos Cavaleiros and Frielas
The Santo António dos Cavaleiros zone gained prominence with VGP Park Loures: around 20,000 square metres, currently 100% occupied by DPD and DHL (VGP, 2022). DPD's investment in this hub amounted to 30 million euros, with the capacity to process 10,000 parcels per hour and 370 employees (ECO, 2025).
The success of this first park led VGP to proceed with VGP Park Loures II, with around 50,000 square metres across two buildings. The presence of IKEA Loures nearby reinforces the commercial attractiveness of the zone.
Full occupancy at VGP Park Loures confirms demand for modern logistics spaces in this zone. VGP Park Loures II is expected to increase supply, but absorption tends to be rapid given market scarcity.
Frielas, further north, offers semi-industrial spaces and some land availability for bespoke projects. The connection to the IC22 and National Road 8 provides access to the Odivelas–Amadora corridor.
São Julião do Tojal: Warehouses with Outdoor Yards
For those who need outdoor space (yard area) in addition to covered area, São Julião do Tojal is the most attractive zone in Loures. Here you will find smaller units, typically between 700 and 900 square metres, with outdoor areas for loading, unloading and open-air storage.
Rents reflect the premium nature of these units: between 7.55 and 12.50 euros per square metre per month, above the municipal average, justified by the versatility of the space and the limited supply in this format.
Units with outdoor yards in São Julião do Tojal are particularly sought after. If your business involves construction materials, equipment or heavy vehicles, this type of space is scarce across the Lisbon Metropolitan Area.
Durgesta manages in this zone the Lote 7 warehouses (720 square metres each, rents between 11.67 and 12.50 euros per square metre per month) and the Oliveirinha units (812 square metres each, rents between 7.55 and 8.62 euros per square metre per month). If you are unsure about how much space you need, see our guide on how to calculate the warehouse area your company needs.
Rents by Zone in Loures
The following table summarises indicative rents by zone, based on the Durgesta portfolio and market values for Grade A spaces.
| Zone | Typical area (m²) | Rent (euros/m²/month) | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prior Velho | 750 to 4,830 | 5.69 to 10.00 | Urban logistics, distribution |
| Sacavém | 1,000 to 5,000 | 6.00 to 9.00 | Light industry, wholesale |
| Santa Iria de Azóia | 5,000 to 85,000 | 5.50 to 7.00 | Grade A, large operators |
| Camarate/Unhos | 2,280 to 25,387 | 5.50 to 7.50 | Last-mile, e-commerce |
| Sto António Cavaleiros | 5,000 to 50,000 | 5.50 to 7.00 | Distribution hubs |
| S. Julião do Tojal | 720 to 812 | 7.55 to 12.50 | SMEs, outdoor yards, storage |
For a comparison with other zones in the Lisbon Metropolitan Area, see our article on warehouse prices by zone.
The lowest rents per square metre are found in larger spaces. If you need less than 1,000 square metres, expect values in the range of 8.00 to 12.50 euros per square metre per month.
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Road Access
One of the biggest advantages of Loures is its road network. The following table shows the main access routes from each zone.
| Zone | CRIL | A1 | A8 | Airport | Vasco da Gama Bridge (A12) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prior Velho/Sacavém | Direct (Sacavém junction) | 5 min | 15 min | 5 km | 10 min |
| Santa Iria de Azóia | 10 min | Direct (St.ª Iria exit) | 10 min | 12 km | 15 min |
| Camarate/Unhos | 5 min | 8 min | 12 min | 3 km | 12 min |
| Sto António Cavaleiros | 8 min | 10 min | 8 min | 8 km | 15 min |
| S. Julião do Tojal | 15 min | 12 min | Direct | 15 km | 20 min |
The CRIL serves as the backbone of all logistics in the municipality. From Prior Velho, you can reach central Lisbon in under 15 minutes outside peak hours, making the zone competitive against more central (and more expensive) locations.
How to Choose the Right Zone in Loures
The right zone depends on the type of operation. Here is a quick guide.
- Urban distribution and e-commerce: Prior Velho, Sacavém or Camarate. Proximity to the airport and the CRIL enables fast deliveries across the entire Lisbon Metropolitan Area.
- Grade A logistics with dedicated docks: Santa Iria de Azóia (Panattoni Park) or Santo António dos Cavaleiros (VGP Park Loures II).
- SMEs needing outdoor yard space: São Julião do Tojal. Smaller spaces with outdoor areas, ideal for construction materials, equipment or fleets.
- Large operators (more than 10,000 m²): Santa Iria de Azóia or Camarate (Santa Maria Park), where units up to 25,387 square metres are available.
- Tighter budget: Prior Velho, in larger units, with rents starting from 5.69 euros per square metre per month.
For a detailed analysis of ongoing projects, see the article on the logistics boom in Loures.
Frequently Asked Questions
Rents in Loures range from 5.69 to 12.50 euros per square metre per month, depending on the zone and the size of the space. Larger units in Prior Velho start at 5.69 euros, while smaller spaces with outdoor yards in São Julião do Tojal can reach 12.50 euros per square metre per month.
Prior Velho offers the most competitive rates, especially for larger units (above 4,000 square metres), with rents starting from 5.69 euros per square metre per month. Sacavém also has affordable rates for industrial spaces.
Yes, although availability is limited. Panattoni Park in Santa Iria de Azóia offers 85,000 square metres of Grade A space with BREEAM Excellent certification. VGP Park Loures II in Santo António dos Cavaleiros will add a further 50,000 square metres to the market.
The Sacavém-Alverca corridor has an availability rate of 3.25%, slightly above the Lisbon Metropolitan Area average of 2.76%. These figures indicate a very tight market where spaces are absorbed quickly.
It depends on the zone. Camarate and Unhos are about 3 km from the airport. Prior Velho and Sacavém are approximately 5 km away. Even São Julião do Tojal, the most distant zone, is only 15 km away, accessible via the A8 and CRIL.
The IMI rate for urban properties in Loures is 0.361% in 2026. The municipal surcharge (derrama) is 1.5%, but companies with turnover below 150,000 euros are exempt from this additional tax.
Yes, São Julião do Tojal is the zone in Loures with the greatest supply of warehouses with outdoor yards. Units typically have between 700 and 900 square metres of covered area, with outdoor space for loading, unloading and storage. Rents range from 7.55 to 12.50 euros per square metre per month.
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