Finding the right area in Portugal

Hey there

We are a family if Protected content old and 6.5y old girls) and will be moving to Portugal next year. We are bringing both sets of (English and German) parents too. Aomits a whole family move!

We are really looking for a large piece of land one which to build eco houses. We had the idea of being either near Lagos or within 1/2h Lisbon but my concern here is cost, so we are also happy to look further north. We are fed up of the rat race and want a simpler way of life. Very community and family orientated, nature, sea, hills, greenery, river, animals, wellbeing, art etc we also love live music and I’m a bit of a fashion love too. So very eclectic. But boho (hate that word but you get the idea). We are looking for somewhere near a market, good Portuguese school or alternative Steiner/Montessori setting. Or possibly a good private Portuguese school. Most important is a young, friendly community with some arty/music stuff going on.

Seem there is a good variety of areas and places to choose from. We’ll be coming over and driving around in October to help us make decisions. Where should we look? Any key small towns? We’d like to be no more than 30 mins drive from the sea also.

Does anyone know any location specialists?

Thanks
Sharmila