The Tróia Peninsula in Portugal is a superb sandy moorland that stretches along the Atlantic coast of Portugal, north of Comporta. At 1h15 from Lisbon, the Tróia peninsula is easily accessible by car-ferry or catamaran from the town of Setúbal. The trip on boat is an opportunity to admire the natural reserve of the Sado
Een nieuw hotel in een droomdecor Hotel Quinta da Comporta is het nieuwste hotel in het Portugese Comporta. Het is in mei 2019 geopend. Het is gelegen in het dorpje Carvalhal en kijkt uit over de prachtige rijstvelden. Op een steenworp afstand van winkels, restaurants en de stranden van Carvalhal en Pego. Hotel Quinta da
If you are on holiday in Comporta for a week or more, don’t hesitate to take a walk in and around the villages of Herdade da Comporta. Alcácer do Sal is, for example, a charming village typical of the Alentejo not to be missed. If you are leaving Lisbon, you can stop at Alcácer do
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
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
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
