Carvalhal is one of the seven villages that make up Herdade da Comporta. It is in the Alentejo region, 10 minutes by car south of Comporta. It is surrounded by splendid rice paddies that change the colours of the landscape according to the seasons – a wonderful sight! The weather is mild year round. This
Comporta, a paradise outside of time, original and unspoilt With its patchworks of rice paddies, long untouched sandy beaches, rustic cabins and huts with thatched roofs, Comporta in Portugal is the ideal destination for those looking for peace and quiet and nature. For many years most of the area belonged to the Espirito Santo family,
A new hotel in a dream setting Hotel Quinta da Comporta is the newest hotel in Comporta, Portugal. It opened its doors to the public in May 2019. Located in the village of Carvalhal, it faces wonderful rice fields, while being close to the shops, restaurants and beaches of Carvalhal and Pego. Hotel Quinta da
For a break during a holiday in Lisbon or for a longer stay, the region of Comporta is an idyllic refuge in Portugal.Between the ocean, sand dunes, pine forests and rice fields as far as the eye can see, one never tires of contemplating the wild nature of this unusual place. The atmosphere is very
Comporta is a region of Portugal located a little over an hour from Lisbon by car where where many architects and designers have taken up residence. Often referred to as a small wild paradise sheltered from mass tourism, visitors come here for the tranquility of its beaches but also to find some objects, pieces or
The gastronomy of Alentejo is creative and generous. It surprises visitors by its flavours and testifies to the hospitality of its inhabitants. This was once a region of wheat fields and vast plains, where the herds of pigs roamed freely in the oak forests and olive groves. Bread, pork and olive oil thus became the
Although the real estate and hotel offer is limited, there are a few hotels in Comporta of different standards. The most famous is undoubtedly the Sublime Comporta hotel which is located in Muda, in the middle of a 17-hectare pine forest. Set on the sand, this hotel has been designed to entirely integrate with its
If you stay at Comporta and are looking for cooking classes that focus on local and seasonal produce, then book at the “Farm to Table” classes of Antonio & Marta. It is at Melides that they give an appointment to their guests before taking them to an organic farm in Sobreiras Altas. On site, the
The minimercado Matias has been in the center of the village of Carvalhal, in Comporta, for many years. Its manager, Joana Matias, has recently renovated it to be able to offer a pleasant place with a wider variety of products. This store is a must for food shopping. Here you will find fresh fruit and
