Vistas Parus Portugal

Vistas Parus is blessed with stunning glass architecture and a chic yet slightful bohemian feel. You cannot help but relax the instant you walk through the door. As you stride barefoot across the cool concrete floors admiring Vista Parus’ striking, minimalist interior design, the outdoor space feels at one with the interior. Massive picture windows and floor-to-ceiling doors fully integrate the natural environment outside.
Vistas Parus enjoys a fabulous location between the sensational Praia de Carvalhal and Praia dos Brejos sandy beaches. With fine golden sand, gorgeous dunes and surrounding fragrant pine forests, you cannot beat this wonderful Comporta location. The hippy-chic Herdade da Comporta is comprised of seven tranquil villages including Carvalhal, Comporta, Brejos da Carregueira, Carrasqueira, Possanco, Muda and Sol Troia plus the wonderful towns of Troia, Grandola and Alcacer do Sal are nearby. The region is known for its surf, wild beaches, watersports, hiking and fabulous beach restaurants. The nearest village to Vistas Parus is the utterly charming Carvalhal. Like many of the villages, Carvalhal is surrounded by enchanting rice fields that change the colours of the landscape according to the seasons.
With four bedrooms, including one special children’s room, Vistas Parus sleeps up to ten guests. The living space is open plan in design with all areas enjoying gorgeous garden and countryside views. With amazing vaulted ceilings and so much glass the living space feels cavernous with a wonderful sense of space. Its neutral decor enjoys splashes of vibrant colour that are applied with artistic flair. The living area boasts sumptuous sofas and chairs where guests can relax, mesmerised by the special views of the garden, swimming pool and the pine forest beyond. Huge doors open to the terrace and garden. Tucked around the corner is the stunning kitchen and dining area. The glossy white kitchen sits at one end with excellent appliances and a sociable breakfast bar with stools. Next to the kitchen is a large dining table with colourful chairs. These look out to the garden and doors open to an alfresco dining terrace and outdoor kitchen area.
The four bedrooms of Vistas Parus are wonderfully spacious with very high ceilings, especially those with vaulted ceilings. Exquisite linens decorate the beds and each bedroom enjoys a fabulous, stylish ensuite bathroom. Two of the rooms enjoy kingsize beds, another offers twins and the children’s bedroom boasts twin beds plus a set of bunk beds. What a fun room for siblings, cousins or friends to share. The bathrooms are amazing with walk-in showers or giant baths. They are sleek and super cool, again featuring polished concrete.
The garden is an absolute delight with beautiful Parus birds joining you for an early chorus. These lovely birds enjoy eating the berries in the garden. The outdoor terrace and garden is very private and enjoys a large 10m x 4m swimming pool and a gorgeous wooden deck where you can relax on loungers or cushions. Alfresco dining under the stars can be enjoyed using the barbecue kitchen. There is also a delightful alfresco lounge area under a pergola where you can enjoy some dappled shade, the beautiful scenery and delicious cocktails. Vistas Parus is located between the sandy beaches of Praia de Carvalhal and Praia dos Brejos. The villa enjoys a wonderfully secluded position surrounded by pines and other trees. It is located close to Carvalhal village, one of the seven villages that make up Herdade da Comporta. Carvalhal enjoys a good selection of antique shops, boutiques, mini-markets, bars, cafes and restaurants. It also boasts a spa, Spa Oryza, which offers wonderful wellness treatments using natural products as well as yoga and beauty workshops. The village is surrounded by nature including pine woods, giant rice fields and gorgeous sand dunes. The beaches of this coastline are renowned for their wild beauty, thrilling watersports and beach restaurants. Comporta’s magnificent surfing beaches boast two surf schools which offer courses for all ages and levels.
Brejos da Carregueira, also very close to the villa, is located between Comporta village and Carvalhal. The village enjoys an almost private beach which you reach through the rice fields. Carrasqueira village is located on the banks of the River Sado estuary with lots of agricultural land and colourful fishing boats. Its main street is lined with an array of 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 sprinkled with towering palm trees and pretty flowers. The village 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.
The charming village of Comporta is located 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. Golfers love Comporta. 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 nearby 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.
Troia is very popular with its excellent championship golf course, a trendy marina, spas and a casino. Visitors enjoy sea and river fishing, sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, sailing and cycling. Troia 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 take the catamaran as a pedestrian. Otherwise, you can drive via Alcacer do Sal and Comporta village. Troia is a wonderful area of natural beauty and is home to much wildlife including flamingoes, storks and dolphins.
Grandola boasts 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 offers 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.
Across the channel of water, 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 roughly one hour and fifteen minutes 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!