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Luxury Villa Rentals in Grândola
Villas among the umbrella pines and cork oaks of the Comporta coast, from the Tróia peninsula to the lagoon at Melides
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Sand, pines and the quiet end of the Alentejo coast
Most people who book a villa here say they are going to Comporta. In fact, much of the coast that carries that fashionable name belongs to the municipality of Grândola: the long Tróia peninsula, the beaches at Carvalhal and Pego, and the lagoon at Melides. Inland, the land turns to cork oak, vineyards and the low hills of the Serra de Grândola, and the market town itself has a quiet place in Portuguese history.
Our Grândola collection runs to 60+ villas, from low, whitewashed houses and timber cabanas hidden in the pines to large contemporary villas with private pools, the biggest with 9 bedrooms. Most sit a short drive from the sea, and Lisbon is close enough for a long weekend.
Here is how the area divides up, and when it is at its best.
Grândola at a glance
- Villas
- 60+ on the Comporta coast and inland, with up to 9 bedrooms
- Guide prices
- Typically £3,000 to £10,500 a week, from around £2,100
- Best areas
- Carvalhal and Brejos da Carregueira, Melides, and the Tróia peninsula
- Best time
- June to September for the beach; May and October for warm, quiet days
- Getting there
- Lisbon airport is around an hour to an hour and a quarter by road
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Deluxe Comporta Mundo | 7-Bedroom Villa in Grandola7 bedrooms
Villa Lagoa Formosa Portugal4 bedrooms
Troia Beach | 5-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool in Grandola5 bedrooms
Melrose Villa | 8-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool in Comporta Grandola8 bedroomsWhere to stay in Grândola
Carvalhal and Brejos da Carregueira for the classic Comporta coast, Melides for its lagoon and wilder beaches, Tróia for the peninsula and the ferry to Setúbal, and Alcácer do Sal for the rice fields and the Sado inland.
Where most people mean by Comporta
Carvalhal and the scattered hamlet of Brejos da Carregueira sit just south of Comporta village, and this is where a good share of our villas are found: single-storey houses on sandy plots under umbrella pines, many with pools and wide terraces.
The beaches at Carvalhal and Pego are the local favourites, long and pale, with wooden walkways over the dunes and beach restaurants grilling fish over charcoal. Nothing here is built high, and the evenings are very quiet, which is rather the point.
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A lagoon, a cliff and a village
Further south, the dunes break at the Melides lagoon, where a freshwater lagoon meets the Atlantic and families paddle in the calm water while the surf rolls in a few metres away. Beyond Praia da Galé the coast rises into ochre sandstone cliffs that are said to be around five million years old.
Melides village has kept its whitewashed, Alentejo character, with a café in the square and cork oak country rolling away inland. It suits those who want the Comporta coast with a little more space around them.
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Roman ruins, dolphins and a ferry
The Tróia peninsula is a long spit of sand between the Atlantic and the Sado estuary, with beaches on both sides, a marina and the Tróia golf course. Near its tip lie the Roman ruins of Tróia, once the largest fish-salting centre known in the Roman Empire and occupied until the sixth century.
Boats from the marina go out to see the bottlenose dolphins that live in the estuary, and the ferry crosses to Setúbal for its fish market and a plate of choco frito. Back inland, the town of Grândola gave its name to Grândola, Vila Morena, the song broadcast as the signal for the Carnation Revolution in April 1974.
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Rice, black pork and long June evenings
The food is Alentejo with salt air: rice grown in the paddies along the Sado, often cooked with clams or seafood, porco preto from the black pigs that root among the cork oaks, and grilled fish on the beach. Alentejo wines are served everywhere, and they are very good.
July and August are busy and the beach restaurants need booking well ahead. June and September are warm and gentler, and May and October bring empty beaches and walking in the Serra. Our concierge can book tables, dolphin trips and golf at Tróia, and arrange horse riding on the beach.
Ask our conciergeFeatured villas in Grândola
Rent Golden Glow Comporta Portugal5 bedrooms · sleeps 12From £11,410 a week
Villa Julo | 6-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool in Grandola6 bedrooms · sleeps 14From £11,322 a week
Moradia Chave | 4-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool in Comporta Grandola4 bedrooms · sleeps 12From £10,908 a week
Rent Villa Zucchini Portugal4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £10,724 a week
Villa Mize | 5-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool in Grandola5 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £10,661 a week
Villa Azuis | 4-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool in Grandola4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £10,355 a week
Villa Azahar | 5-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool in Portugal5 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £9,872 a week
Villa Muda | 8-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool in Grandola8 bedrooms · sleeps 16From £9,665 a weekWhy book your Grândola villa with Excellence Luxury Villas
The right house, not the nearest one
Grândola's villas are spread along sandy lanes through the pines, often without street names, and we know which ones are a short walk from the beach and which sit in deep, quiet countryside. With 60+ properties in Grândola, 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
Beach restaurant reservations, dolphin trips on the Sado, tee times at Tróia, horse riding on the beach, a private chef, car hire and transfers from Lisbon. 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
Is Grândola the same as Comporta?
Not quite. Comporta village itself lies in the neighbouring municipality of Alcácer do Sal, but much of the coast people call Comporta, including Carvalhal, Brejos da Carregueira, Pego beach and Tróia, falls within Grândola. A villa here puts you right in the heart of the Comporta coast.
Where is the best place to stay in Grândola?
Carvalhal and Brejos da Carregueira are closest to the best-known beaches and restaurants. Melides is a little wilder, with its lagoon and cliffs, and Tróia suits those who want the peninsula, the marina and golf.
When is the best time to visit Grândola?
June to September is best for the beach, with July and August the busiest months. May and October are quieter and still warm enough for long lunches outdoors.
Can you arrange a private chef at a villa in Grândola?
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 Grândola cost?
Across our 60+ villas in Grândola, weekly rates typically range from £3,000 to £10,500, with the most affordable from around £2,100 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.
How do I get to Grândola from the UK?
Fly to Lisbon, then drive south; most villas on the Comporta coast are around an hour to an hour and a quarter from the airport. A slower, more scenic route takes the ferry from Setúbal across the Sado to Tróia. Our concierge can arrange transfers.
Are there villas in Grândola for large groups?
Yes. Our Grândola collection includes properties with up to 9 bedrooms. Tell us the size of your party and the occasion, and we will send a shortlist that suits it.
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