One of Portugal’s best kept gems, often compared to José Ignacio in Uruguay for its laid-back beach cabana vibe, stiff Atlantic breeze, and endless unspoiled sand dunes. Comporta is a village on the west coast of Portugal, about an hour drive south of Lisbon. The entire region, Herdade da Comporta, is a 12,500 hectares swoop of coast – protected nature reserve comprising seven small villages, rolling rice paddies, and is a home to wildlife like storks, flamingoes, and dolphins. 

WHERE TO STAY

Quinta da Comporta

An old rice farm barn restored into a beautiful hotel overlooking the wide stretch of rice fields and pine tree sand dunes. Embodies the traditional understated luxury and Comporta cabana style, with modern twist. Just a 10-15min walk or bike ride to the beach. Find us at their boutique! 

Sublime

A sleek and charming design boutique hotel surrounded by a stunning pine tree forest, sand dunes, cork trees and wildflowers. The perfect place to retreat and relax. A 15min drive to the beach.

Le Collectionist

If you want to experience the real Comporta lifestyle, you’ll find some unique villas to rent here.

 

WHERE TO EAT/ DRINK

Cafés (breakfast or brunch) 

Almo Comporta, Gomes Mercearia, Colmo Bar

RESTAURANTS

For the best local food: Sal, Cavalariça, Dona Bia

Hip/trendy places - international cuisine: JNcQUOI Beach Club, Sublime Beach Club, Jacaré

Ice cream to die for: Gulato

DRINKS

Sunset spots: Quinta da Comporta, JNcQUOI Beach Club, Sublime Beach Club 

Lively after dinner spots: Jacaré, Praia na Comporta (restaurant designed by Philippe Starck) 

BEACHES 

JNcQUOI Beach (JNcQUOI Beach Club) 

Carvalhal Beach (Sublime Beach Club and Sal restaurants) 

Galé Beach (unspoiled, great for pic-nic)  

WHAT TO DO

 Cavalos na Areia

Breathtaking horse ride through the rice fields onto the beach.

 Boat trip

Day boat trip along the Sado river until Arrábida where you can have lunch at one of the local fisherman restaurants. Don’t miss the flamingos and dolphins,

 Surf in Comporta

Good surf school on Carvalhal beach (great for beginners).

 Comporta Yoga Shala

Beautiful Shala overlooking the rice fields. Morning and afternoon classes available.

 Bike ride

Rent e-bikes at Quinta da Comporta and go for a morning ride in the rice fields. You can also take them along the beach.

 Spa

Book a spa treatment at Sublime or Quinta da Comporta.

 Visit

Comporta village and Carrasqueira old palafitic port (beautiful at sunset).  

WHERE TO SHOP 

Fashion & lifestyle: Fashion Clinic, Lavanda, Caju Comporta, Coté-Sud Comporta 

Home & interiors: Storck Club, Rice, Loja de Cá