ALENTEJO | PORTUGAL
Sublime Comporta Country Retreat & Spa 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 Alente jo region, one hour south of Lisbon. The resort includes a total of 90 rooms, suites and “Comporta Ca banas” – 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
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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 out door-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 cultur al heritage of the region.
