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title: "Regus Oliva"
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# Regus Oliva

São João da Madeira is the smallest municipality in mainland Portugal by area, and one of its most industrial. The city sits in the Aveiro district, about 32 km from Porto and 52 km from Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport, and the operator describes it as a compact yet strategic location with smooth access to international markets, ports and logistics hubs. Regus Oliva, at Rua da Fundição 88, puts a modern office in the heart of that economy.

The setting has a clear industrial heritage. The street name, Rua da Fundição, refers to the foundry, and the name Oliva belongs to the company that began as an iron foundry in the town and became known for sewing machines. Its former plant has been reborn as the Oliva Creative Factory, a complex of businesses, galleries and cultural spaces, which gives the neighbourhood a mix of creative and manufacturing energy that few Portuguese towns match.

The area is known for footwear, hats, textiles, precision manufacturing and technology innovation, and the town hosts museums dedicated to shoes and hats. The operator mentions a skilled local workforce and a supportive business environment, with a high quality of life that makes it easier to grow, attract talent and thrive. For a company that serves the footwear or components industries, being in São João da Madeira is almost a requirement.

Inside the centre, the operator describes bright coworking areas designed to inspire focus and creativity, reliable business-grade Wi-Fi, fully equipped meeting rooms with video conferencing and inviting breakout spaces for informal chats with colleagues. The centre lists a lounge area, meeting rooms, a terrace and surveillance cameras, and on-site parking is available. The furnished private offices include reception, printing and a kitchenette. We do not yet show photographs of the interior.

Practicalities are simple. The A32 motorway connects the area with Porto and Aveiro, and there are train services in the region on the Vouga line. Staff and visitors who drive can park on site, while those who fly arrive at Porto's airport and reach the town by road. For a firm with customers in Spain, Germany or France, the connection to the Porto hub shortens the journey considerably.

Who is it for? Companies in footwear, textiles, machinery and precision manufacturing that need an office near their suppliers; export-oriented firms that want a representative address near Porto's ports and airport; engineering and technology consultancies; and international companies setting up a Portuguese presence outside the capital. The coworking areas also suit freelancers who want an active professional environment.

Nearby cafés and cultural spots, which the operator says are all within easy reach, give a team places to meet. The town is compact and walkable, so a visitor can combine a meeting with a look at the museums or the Oliva site in a single day.

When you visit, ask which floor your office would be on, how parking is allocated, whether the terrace is shared and what reception hours apply. Ask also whether the address can be used as the registered office of a Portuguese company, since that depends on the contract.

The city's pace also suits teams that want less distraction. With a short commute for most residents, low congestion and a compact centre, São João da Madeira lets people spend their time on work rather than travel, and a foreign visitor can see the factories, the museums and the office in one day without the logistics of a large metropolis.

To get the current price and to arrange a viewing, submit an enquiry through CoworkingView with your team size, start date and expected term, and we will put you in touch with the centre.

- **Location:** São João da Madeira
- **Address:** Rua da Fundição 88, 3700-119 São João da Madeira
- **Operator:** Regus
- **Amenities:** Reception, Purified Water, Ergonomic Chairs, Snacks, High-speed WiFi, Office Supplies, AC / Heating, Meeting Rooms, Lockers, Printer / Scanner, Parking, Kitchenette, Lounge Area, Terrace, Surveillance Cameras

## Pricing

- Private office at Regus Oliva (Private Office): €189/month

## Nearby transport

- Serpa Pinto (bus, 4 min walk)
- Museu da Chapelaria (bus, 4 min walk)
- Guerra Junqueiro (bus, 4 min walk)
- Dom Afonso Henriques (bus, 6 min walk)
- São João da Madeira (train, 10 min walk)

Source: https://coworkingview.com/en/workspace/regus-oliva-sao-joao-da-madeira