Rustic-chic retreat with ecological consciousness

Sublime Comporta is nestled on a stunning 17-hectar estate, surrounded by undulating umbrella pines and cork trees, sand dunes, vineyards, rice fields and 60 kilometres of pristine whitesand beaches. The boutique hotel is close to the tranquil fishing village of Comporta on the west coast of Portugal’s rustic Alentejo region, one hour south of Lisbon.

The resort includes a total of 90 rooms, suites and “Comporta Cabanas” – villas with a contemporary take on the architecture of the area. The rooms have an airy-style with their floor-to-ceiling glass windows and their all-white minimalism. Warm wooden artefacts, such as Balinese doors or petrified wood sculptures, accentuate the modern feel. All rooms have a private terrace looking out at the fragrant pine forest. The biological pool of the resort is one of the largest in Europe. A wide variety of wellness treatments await guests in the Spa, fully equipped with a sauna, steam bath, heated indoor pool and a gym. Children are welcome at Sublime Comporta. The resort offers a free kids club from June to September and a children’s swimming pool. Sublime Comporta offers 3 restaurants. “Semporta” concentrates on typical Portuguese and regional dishes. The organic outdoor-restaurant “Food Circle” allows you to dine under the starts while watching the chefs use only ancestral cooking methods with fire playing the leading role. “Tasca da Comporta” is the second outdoor-option with sophisticated traditional Portuguese “petiscos” – small sized dishes which are perfect for sharing. All restaurants take advantage of the resorts organic garden, orchard and forest garden. The restaurants are complemented by a bar that features a large deck overlooking the pool.

The hotel offers luxurious simplicity and tranquillity while at the same time showing a deep respect for nature and the cultural heritage of the region.

Sublime Comporta, Muda, Portugal: an uplifting feeling

Listen to the sea, breathe in the salty air and feel the breeze in your hair at Sublime Comporta. On a small jetty located on an estuary, feel the wood under your feet, watch the waves dancing and listen to the fisherman at work.

Comporta is a small Portuguese community on the Atlantic coast that borders the Reserva Natural do Estuário do Sado nature reserve, and is home to a unique little fishing port called Carrasqueira. Over two centuries ago, locals created a traditional anchorage system consisting of multiple wooden jetties on stilts (cais palafitico) that run in zig-zag patterns across the muddy marshes. The tides are particularly strong here – at low tide, the colourful fishing boats lie on the silt and wait to be launched, while at high tide, the water level rises and the fishermen can get to work.

Reaching many metres out to sea, the jetties invite you to wander out to the end and experience the sheer contentment of being truly alone, at one with yourself and the world around you in perfect tranquility. You can also join the locals in enjoying the freshest fish and most delicious seafood you have ever tasted at one of the little restaurants alongside the beautifully painted or naturally weathered fishing huts.

Sustainability

A short distance away, nestled between the sand dunes and surrounded by pines and cork oaks, vineyards, rice fields and white sandy beaches, lies Sublime Comporta. This 17-acre complex boasts 23 rooms and suites, 22 villas, a spa, three restaurants, a gym, a yoga and pilates room, outdoor and indoor swimming pools, a tennis court and a paddle court, all of which offer a friendly, welcoming atmosphere despite how spread out the facilities are. A key focus of the architecture and landscaping of the estate was sustainability, meaning the materials and techniques used create as little environmental impact as possible.

Owners of Sublime Comporta Gonçalo

Pessoa and Patrícia Trigo believe that sustainable investments of this kind represent a contribution to the region, to

Paying hommage to Carrasqueira

The new Bio Pool Suites are reminiscent of the little fishing port of Carrasqueira, with architect José Alberto Charrua using traditional materials and techniques to create a feeling of natural minimalism combined with a cosy atmosphere.

The fresh water of the biological pool is of course free of chemicals and can be accessed directly from the private terrace of the suite. The hotel’s permaculture organic garden is home to over 300 species of plants, including aromatic herbs, edible flowers and vegetables, all of which are cultivated for the exclusive use of the hotel restaurants and the Sublime Spa.

In the hotel’s orchard, you will also discover a number of traditional regional and Portuguese citrus fruits. Guests at Sublime Comporta will experience true luxury and enjoy life at a slower pace –simply sublime, just as the hotel name promises.

its future, to its history and to the local community. Heat energy is provided by solar panels, and the hotel is even self-sufficient in terms of having its own drinking water supply.

White Exclusive Suites & Villas

Meters from the Atlantic coast, White Exclusive Suites & Villas are the result of a passion that João and Catarina Reis share for creating unique, intimate places in singular landscapes. This devotion to providing an exclusive experience, where time crawls at another pace and nature controls our rhythms, is emblematic of a stay at the resort.

The stillness, calm and ocean breezes provide the tranquility that most need for a truly relaxing vacation. When João and Catarina discovered the ruins of an old summer house with magnificent views overlooking the ocean, they knew they had a magical place. At White Exclusive Suites, guest can choose from nine suites and one exclusive villa with 42 sqm comfortable space. Nearly all accommodations offer sea views and fully equipped kitchenettes.

An organic farming project is currently being developed to supply the restaurants with incredibly fresh, tasty and healthy organic, self-produced groceries at competitive prices, while promoting and developing an ecologically and socially responsible production chain that is integrated into the entire operation.

The organic farm project is based on a chain of trust and sustainability with the aim of knowing and controlling the various stages of the food production cycle, right up to the table in the hotel’s restaurants such as Cardume restaurant. Cardume is a gastronomic trip around the world using the best products from the Azores: locally caught fresh fish and pasture-raised meat, aromatic herbs, the freshest fruits and vegetables from our farm. Nothing is left to chance by Chef William Blake and his team. Every moment is planned with an intense purpose: to savor.

The hotel offers a wide range of wellness services for all preferences: Signature rituals, classic treatments, alternative treatments, hydrotherapies, yoga and personal training.

LAGOS

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Vila Valverde is located in gloriously peaceful surroundings at the edge of town with a view of the bay of Praia da Luz. This former 19th century country estate has been fully restored, expanded, and, with great devotion to detail, turned into a small 5 star design and country hotel. Combining elegance and modern interiors with the historical architectural style and its wonderful location. Situated on the outskirts of Luz with a beautiful view over the Bay of Praia da Luz the stately home overlooks a 5 ha property planted with a mature tree population, orange trees, biological market gardening, its own spring, a small pond and wide panoramic lawns.

The interiors of the 15 individually decorated rooms, who’s light colours create a relaxing and comfortable atmosphere, playing perfectly with the straight lines of the furniture. In some rooms, the wall between bathroom and bedroom is glasswhich, besides being highly original, creates a sense of space.

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