Comporta Beach Lux Portugal
Holiday Home Rental Description
The ultra stylish Comporta Beach Lux is a luxurious holiday home designed by the renowned architect Joao Pedro Falcao de Campos. Paying homage to traditional Alentejo houses and boasting dazzling white walls, gable roofs and fabulous Estremoz marble stone, this minimalist wonder offers the wow factor to six or seven lucky guests. Dominated by strong lines, the architecture offers a bold, striking effect while sitting in a totally natural environment on the border of Comporta’s green flood plain and its sparkling, white sandy dunes. The dunes pass under the villa offering a beautiful dune garden.
Comporta Beach Lux is just five minutes walk from the sensational Praia do Pego which stretches for over four kilometres. With fine golden sand, gorgeous dunes and a surrounding fragrant pine forest, guests feel like they are on a magical private island and might even spot Sado dolphins as they swim in the sea. Located in the hippy-chic Herdade da Comporta in the Alentejo region, Comporta Beach Lux is surrounded by rice fields that change the colours of the landscape according to the seasons. Herdade da Comporta is comprised of seven tranquil villages including Carvalhal, Comporta, Brejos da Carregueira, Carrasqueira, Possanco, Muda and Sol Troia plus Troia, Grandola and Alcacer do Sal are nearby. The region is known for its surf, wild beaches and fabulous beach restaurants. The nearest village to Comporta Beach Lux is Carvalhal which is next to the Sado Nature Reserve. Bikes are provided at the villa so that guests can explore this stunning, natural region.
The dreamy Comporta Beach Lux offers sensational contemporary accommodation with three heavenly bedroom suites, a mezzanine, super stylish living space, a very generous dune garden, a fabulous 12 metre heated swimming pool and gorgeous decked terraces with alfresco dining and lounging. On the north side, the villa enjoys privileged, framed floodplain and sunset views and on the south, the villa opens to its private sunny deck, pool and dune garden. Throughout the villa you will discover brilliant white walls, fabulous neutral coloured floors, gorgeous wood, hotel quality linens and sumptuous, contemporary furnishings. The living space is open plan in design with a chef’s dream of a kitchen, a glorious dining space and a sensational living area. The kitchen features outstanding Miele and Smeg appliances, a Nespresso coffee machine and a gorgeous cooking island made in Estremoz marble stone. The living area features a wonderful contemporary fire and a giant, squishy corner sofa. The living space also offers wonderful wooden shelves, all offering minimalist styling. Just outside the living space is a lovely alfresco dining space with a rustic table beneath a vine-clad pergola.
The three bedroom suites boast astonishing sunset views, beautifully dressed, comfy double beds, immaculate ensuite bathrooms and access to the suspended north deck. With the soothing sound of the ocean, relaxing natural views and trendy beanbags on the deck, it is the perfect place to relax with your holiday book and a chilled glass of wine while the sun goes down. The larger of the bedrooms enjoys an in-room freestanding bath which overlooks the spectacular ocean sunsets and extended views to the Serra da Arrabida coastline. You might need to draw straws for that one though they are all beautiful!
The swimming pool is gorgeous, resting partly on the deck and partly on the sandy garden. Guests relax on luxury loungers or the glamorous alfresco lounge area.
Comporta Beach Lux offers daily cleaning Monday to Saturday, luxury toiletries, a Samsung Serif television with Apple TV, a wine cooler with two temperatures, fluffy dressing gowns, bikes, beach towels, baby equipment and a useful laundry room. Upon request and for an additional cost, guests can also enjoy shopping and meal delivery, private chefs, massages, yoga and personal training and babysitting. You won’t regret booking the dreamy Comporta Beach Lux with its gorgeous, natural surroundings, luxurious treats and easy access to Lisbon and the Lisbon coast.Comporta Beach Lux enjoys a wonderfully secluded position, just five minutes walk from the sensational Praia do Pego. With the villa bikes, guests can easily cycle to Praia do Pego, Praia do Carvalhal or into Carvalhal village. Carvalhal is one of the seven villages that make up Herdade da Comporta. It is surrounded by nature with giant rice fields and gorgeous sand dunes. The beaches of Pego and Carvalhal are renowned for their wild beauty and beach restaurants including the Sal and O’Dinis restaurants. Comporta’s magnificent surfing beaches boast two surf schools which offer courses for all ages and levels. Carvalhal enjoys a good array of cafes and restaurants as well as a central shopping street brimming with antique shops, boutiques and decorating shops. Spa Oryza offers wonderful wellness treatments using natural products as well as yoga and beauty workshops.
Comporta village is roughly ten minutes away from the villa, at the base of the Troia peninsula and at the side of the Sado estuary. With a history going back to the Roman Empire, Comporta is still a hive of agricultural production with rice fields and vineyards producing some fine white, red and rose wines. Comporta is popular with golfers. Its fabulous Comporta Dunes course was designed by David McLay Kidd within a stunning terrain of pine forest and sand dunes close to Pego beach and Comporta Links is under construction. The Troia championship golf course was designed by the famous golf architect Robert Trent Jones. Comporta offers an excellent array of activities including horse riding, fishing, hunting, sailing, bird watching and cycling. Comporta beach is a ten minute walk from Comporta village.
Between Comporta village and Carvalhal is Brejos da Carregueira, surrounded by rice fields and pine forest. The village enjoys an almost private beach. Carrasqueira village is located on the banks of the River Sado estuary with lots of agricultural land and colourful fishing boats. Its main street offers restaurants, bars, cafes and a few shops. Possanco village is a newish country hamlet surrounded by the protected reserve and with wonderful views of the estuary. Another tiny hamlet is Muda, between Comporta and Bicas, on the way to Grandola. Sol Troia is a privileged area with its pavements lined by towering palm trees and pretty flowers. It is situated at the centre of the Troia peninsula between Comporta and Troia. It is an idyllic location just off the coast of Setubal and only forty five minutes drive from Lisbon.
Troia boasts a championship golf course, a snazzy marina, spas and a casino. Visitors enjoy sea and river fishing, sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, sailing and cycling. It lies at the top of the peninsula just off the coast of Setubal and is overlooked by the Serra da Arrbida Nature Reserve. Visitors can take the ferry over to Setubal which is a twenty five minute crossing with the car or ten minutes if you use the catamaran as a pedestrian. Alternatively, you can drive via Alcacer do Sal and Comporta village. Troia is a stunning area of natural beauty and is home to much wildlife including flamingoes, storks and dolphins.
Grandola enjoys a history going back to the Bronze Age and was an important outpost for the Roman Empire which included large scale fishing, salting and preservation complexes. The town is typical of the Alentejo with surrounding countryside of agricultural plains and fields of cork, eucalyptus and pine trees. Grandola boasts an incredible shoreline which stretches from Troia to Melides. Activities include kayaking, surfing, hiking, windsurfing, scuba diving, hunting for boar, rabbit, hare, quail and wild pigeon and fishing. It offers fantastic gastronomy and quality wines. The handicraft industry in Grandola includes wrought iron, weaving, tapestry, wooden furniture, pottery, cork and leather goods.
The delightful Setubal offers a picturesque, colourful harbour and a very pretty waterfront. Its Manueline monastery, beautiful ancient churches, acclaimed market and its interesting museums are always busy with tourists. Setubal is at the heart of the Portuguese sardine industry and also famed for its delicious, sweet and globally acclaimed moscatel wine. You must try them!
Not far from Setubal is the enchanting city of Sesimbra. The city is very Portuguese, retaining its original character and heritage. It is famous for its freshly cooked seafood and its breathtaking coastline. The fish markets are amazing events and the family run Marisqueira restaurants are atmospheric and very friendly. There are wonderful, panoramic views from the battlements of the Castelo de Sesimbra of the stunning beach which extends around the entire Sesimbra bay . You can explore the wonderful coastline by kayak, boat tour or dolphin watch tour. The Cabo Espichel, a wild and exposed cliff headland, boasts incredible views, a unique church, lighthouse and two sets of dinosaur footprints. The headland was once an important pilgrimage destination.
The vibrant, cosmopolitan city of Lisbon is one and a quarter hours from the villa. It is very popular for its much photographed, colourful trams, its foodie haven Time Out Market, its Oceanarium, its zoo, its pretty azulejos, its markets, its fabulous wine bars and restaurants, its historic monuments, its lovely waterfront and its fabulous squares. Close by, Belem is very popular for its specialist pastry shop, monastery and botanic gardens. At Excellence Luxury Villas we pride ourselves on going that little bit further for our guests. From private chefs to babysitters we can help you arrange those little extras that make it a truly memorable holiday. Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact Excellence Luxury Villas Concierge Team who will be happy to help. We can typically help you arrange any of the following:
– Maid service/extra cleaning- Private chef/cook/catering- Welcome hamper/pre-stocked fridge- Local day-trips or tours- Airport pick-up/drop-off- Babysitting/childcare services
Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact Excellence Luxury Villas Concierge Team.
Please note that all services are subject to availability and must be requested in advance and that due to some rural/remote locations, not all services will be available at all properties. Prices are on request. We will always do our best to fulfil your requests!