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Luxury Villa Rentals in The Alentejo
Villas among the pines and rice fields of Comporta, with Atlantic beaches on one side and cork oak country on the other
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Portugal's quiet south, where Lisbon goes to slow down
The Alentejo covers about a third of Portugal and holds a small share of its people. Its name means 'beyond the Tagus', and it feels that way: rolling plains of cork oak and olive, whitewashed villages with blue and yellow trim, and a coastline of long, empty beaches. On the coast, rice fields run up to the dunes and storks nest on chimney tops.
Our Alentejo collection runs to 60+ properties, most of them on the coast around Comporta, Carvalhal, Pego and Melides. You will find low-slung contemporary villas in the pines, houses with sea views and pools, and a few large country estates inland, the biggest with 14 bedrooms.
Below is a guide to the coast, the interior and the best time to come.
The Alentejo at a glance
- Villas
- 60+ villas and houses, sleeping up to 40 guests
- Guide prices
- Typically £7,800 to £16,000 a week, from around £5,600
- Best areas
- Comporta, Carvalhal, Pego and Melides on the coast; Évora and the plains inland
- Best time
- June to September for the beach; spring and autumn for walking, wine and the interior
- Getting there
- Lisbon airport, with Comporta around an hour or a little more by road
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Villa numbers and guide prices are updated daily from our live collection.
Quinta Dourada Sintra Portugal: 14-Bedroom Villa with Tennis Court – Alentejo14 bedrooms
Quinta Sobreiro Verde Comporta: Exclusive 7-Bedroom Villa with Seaviews & Pool – Comporta7 bedrooms
Villa Safira Pinheiro Comporta: Luxury 6-Bedroom Villa with Seaview & Pool – Comporta6 bedrooms
Quinta Sobreiro Carvalhal: Luxury 8-Bedroom Villa with Pool – Alentejo Litoral8 bedroomsWhere to stay in the Alentejo
Comporta and Carvalhal for beaches and barefoot style, Pego and Melides for long dunes and quieter sands, Alcácer do Sal for the Sado river, and Évora for history inland.
Pine woods, rice paddies and miles of sand
Comporta made its name as the place Lisbon's creative crowd came to hide, and it has kept a deliberately low-key look: reed-roofed cabanas, sandy lanes and beach restaurants where lunch takes most of the afternoon. Carvalhal, Pego and Melides run south along the same long beach, each a little quieter than the last.
At Carrasqueira, a wooden fishermen's harbour stands on stilts in the mud of the Sado estuary, and it is one of the most photographed sights on the coast at sunset.
Browse villas in Comporta
A river town and a resident pod of dolphins
Alcácer do Sal climbs a hill above the Sado river, with a castle at the top and cafés along the water. It is one of the oldest towns in Portugal and makes a good morning out from the coast.
The Sado estuary is a nature reserve, home to flamingos and a resident population of bottlenose dolphins. Boat trips run from Setúbal, and the car ferry from Setúbal across to Tróia is the pleasant way to reach Comporta from Lisbon.
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Évora, Monsaraz and the great plains
Inland, Évora is a walled university city and UNESCO World Heritage Site, with a Roman temple at its centre and the Capela dos Ossos, a chapel lined with human bones, beside the church of São Francisco. Further east, the hilltop village of Monsaraz looks out over the vast Alqueva reservoir, where the night skies are dark enough for serious stargazing.
Between them lie cork oak plantations, olive groves and wine estates, many of which welcome visitors for tastings.
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Black pork, clay-pot wine and a hot summer
The Alentejo eats generously and simply: porco preto, the acorn-fed black pork, migas and açorda made from bread, garlic and coriander, and rice from the paddies of Comporta. Its wines are among Portugal's best known, and some producers still make wine the Roman way in large clay amphorae called talhas.
June to September is beach season on the coast, while inland summers are fiercely hot. Spring brings wildflowers and autumn the grape harvest. Our concierge can arrange winery visits, dolphin trips, horse riding on the beach and restaurant tables.
Ask our conciergeFeatured villas in the Alentejo
Villa Safira Possanco Comporta: Luxury 4-Bedroom Apartment with Sea View & Pool – Comporta4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £18,921 a week
Casa Sobreira Melides: Spacious 5-Bedroom Luxury Apartment with Pool & Sea Views – Alentejo Litoral5 bedrooms · sleeps 12From £18,550 a week
Villa Madrugada Carrasqueira Comporta: Luxury 6-Bedroom Villa with Heated Pool & Seaviews – Comporta6 bedrooms · sleeps 11From £18,403 a week
Villa Poente Possanco Comporta: Luxury 4-Bedroom Villa with Seaview & Pool – Comporta4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £17,262 a week
Villa Levante Carvalhal Comporta: Luxury 6-Bedroom Apartment with Seaview & Pool – Comporta6 bedrooms · sleeps 12From £17,115 a week
Quinta Siroco Comporta: 5-Bedroom Luxury Villa with Seaview & Pool – Comporta5 bedrooms · sleeps 12From £16,205 a week
Quinta Sobreira Melides: Luxury 5-Bedroom Apartment with Seaview & Pool – Alentejo Litoral5 bedrooms · sleeps 14From £15,925 a week
Quinta Pinheiro Comporta: Luxury 4-Bedroom Apartment with Seaview & Pool – Comporta4 bedrooms · sleeps 9From £15,505 a weekWhy book your Alentejo villa with Excellence Luxury Villas
The right house, not the nearest one
The Alentejo's villas are scattered through pine woods and along a very long coast, and we know which are a short walk from the beach and which are a drive to dinner. With 60+ properties in the Alentejo, we can usually find the house that suits you rather than the one that happens to be free. Search by size, pool, location and price, or tell us what you have in mind and we will put together a shortlist.
Book direct
You book with us directly, with no booking fees. Questions about access, parking, pool heating or how far it really is to the nearest beach go to people who can find out the answer.
A concierge who knows the territory
Transfers from Lisbon, car hire, winery visits, dolphin trips on the Sado, horse riding on the beach, private chefs and beach restaurant reservations. Our concierge team arranges all of it, leaving you free to decide which terrace to sit on.
A house for every kind of party
Couples, families with small children, three generations together or a crowd of friends celebrating a birthday: we match the house to the group, down to the number of bathrooms and whether the pool is fenced.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the best place to stay in the Alentejo?
Comporta and Carvalhal are best for beaches, beach restaurants and a relaxed social scene. Pego and Melides are quieter, and Évora and the countryside inland suit those more interested in history, wine and walking.
How do I get to the Alentejo from the UK?
Fly to Lisbon. Comporta is around an hour or a little more by road, or you can take the car ferry from Setúbal to Tróia. Évora is around an hour and a half from Lisbon. Our concierge can arrange transfers and car hire.
What is cante alentejano?
It is the region's traditional unaccompanied group singing, slow and deep, once sung by farm workers in the fields. UNESCO added it to its list of Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2014, and you can still hear it in village taverns and at local festivals.
Can you arrange a private chef at a villa in the Alentejo?
Yes. Our concierge can arrange a private chef for a single dinner or your whole stay, along with cookery lessons, guided visits, transfers and restaurant reservations.
How much does a luxury villa in the Alentejo cost?
Across our 60+ villas in the Alentejo, weekly rates typically range from £7,800 to £16,000, with the most affordable from around £5,600 a week and the largest estates well above. Prices depend on the size of the property, its location and the season, with July and August the most expensive. These are guide prices based on current listings; each property page shows its own rates for your dates.
When is the best time to visit the Alentejo?
June to September is best for the coast, when the Atlantic is at its warmest. Spring and autumn are better for the interior, which can be very hot in high summer.
Are there villas in the Alentejo for large groups?
Yes. Our Alentejo collection includes properties with up to 14 bedrooms. Tell us the size of your party and the occasion, and we will send a shortlist that suits it.
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