MAFRA
A dynamic municipality, open to innovation, attractive for investment and the creation of new businesses.
By basing its economic and business activity on the areas of Tourism, Blue Economy and Agri-food, and by striking a healthy balance between innovation and the preservation of nature, heritage, and culture, Mafra offers unique conditions for quality of life and well-being to new entrepreneurs and investors seeking to launch projects related to these sectors.
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TOURISM
Mafra values businesses that transform history, travel, and art into unique experiences for the world in a territory with strong ties to tourism, rich gastronomy, authenticity, and historical wealth – from the Royal Building of Mafra (a UNESCO World Heritage site) to culture, crafts, surfing, and nature sports.
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BLUE ECONOMY
In Europe's largest blue ecosystem facing the Atlantic, from traditional fishing to the most advanced technologies, Mafra connects access to strategic coastal infrastructure and excellence in marine research to a business network ready to ride the waves of innovation.
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AGRIFOOD
Cultivating disruption from the fertile fields of Mafra and the flavours of the Western region, Mafra values projects that transform tradition into innovation. From the land to the plate, connecting local entrepreneurs and producers to growing markets supported by an expanding technological ecosystem.
LIFE AND BUSINESS IN A GLOBALLY CONNECTED ZONE
Located next to the Atlantic Ocean, Mafra has a unique location, served by the best roads and approximately 40 kilometers from the Portuguese capital, Lisbon.
In addition to an excellent telecommunications network, Mafra allows for easy and quick mobility within and outside the country. Connected by highways directly to the North, East, and South, it is 30 minutes away from:
␥ Lisbon, the capital of Portugal;
␥ Humberto Delgado Airport;
␥ Major transport and logistics hubs:
␥ Lisbon Maritime Port
␥ Rail freight transport dock
␥ Logistics centers for goods
PopulaTION
The municipality of Mafra has 91,248 inhabitants distributed across an area of 291.66 km², forming part of the Lisbon Metropolitan Area with 2,870,208 inhabitants, which translates directly into a large number of potential consumers and available workforce.
It is one of the municipalities with the youngest population in Portugal, with 60.2% of its population of working age (considering the age range between 20 and 64 years), a crucial factor for the recruitment of new talent and access to qualified labor.
BUSINESS DYNAMISM
The Municipality of Mafra has 13,550 companies distributed, for the most part, across 17 sectors of economic activity.
COMPANIES BY SECTOR OF ACTIVITY
5 %
Agriculture, animal production, hunting, forestry and fishing
7 %
Accommodation, catering and similar activities
18 %
Administrative and support service activities
4 %
Artistic, show, sporting and recreational activities
10 %
Consulting, scientific, technical and similar activities
2 %
Information and communication activities
6 %
Human health and social support activities
4 %
Real estate activities
Water collection, treatment & distribution; sanitation, waste management and pollution control
1 %
15 %
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles
Construction
10 %
5 %
Education
Electricity, gas, steam, hot and cold water and cold air
1 %
Extractive industries
1 %
Manufacturing industries
4 %
Other service activities
4 %
Transport and storage
3 %
Source: INE / Last updated: June 2025
Offering unique conditions for quality of life and well-being, Mafra is the right place for entrepreneurs and investors seeking to develop projects committed to sustainability and improving quality of life.
Between the waves of Ericeira (World Surfing Reserve) and the wild coast of Foz do Lizandro, from urban life to the splendor of the Tapada Nacional, from the Royal Building of Mafra (UNESCO Heritage) to sustainable villages, from social inclusion to the creation of new jobs, Mafra is a territory that values the prosperity of responsible businesses.
