- Photo: Lisbon, Portugal
Nestled between the wild Atlantic shore and the majestic Serra de Grândola, the village of Melides is often described as Alentejo´s best-kept secret. And perched high in the surrounding hills, this home is perfectly poised to reveal the magic that makes this region so special. From the moment of arrival, you’ll want to pause and savour the captivating beauty of this setting. The uninterrupted views across the horizon fill this home with a palpable sense of peace – inviting you to slow down and celebrate life’s special moments. And with an abundance of space, it’s the perfect setting to share quality time together whilst also experiencing the bliss of total relaxation. Wake up early to watch the sunrise, savour your morning coffee from a lounger, take a refreshing dip in the heated pool and enjoy freshly prepared meals from the communal dining areas. Your host can also arrange for a private chef to prepare beautiful Portuguese dinners – ...
Finesse in the Forest
On an Old Portuguese Farm
All About Beauty
The Way of Peace
Pass to Paradise
Yellow Glaze
Peachy Dreams
The Flower District
Mighty Pine
The Lake Fort
Paradise in the Palace
What a Corker
River - Rice Fields
Comporta Dreaming
Cabanas da Comporta
The Green Valley
Casa da Comporta
Wild West Coast
Ladies in Red
Around the Mulberry Bush
Distant Blue
Emerald - Crimson
The Summer Breeze
The Spice of Carvalhal
Go off grid amidst caster-sugar dunes and hidden sandy shores with a stay at this high-style villa fringing one of Portugal's best-kept secrets – the West Coast village of Comporta.Inside, the interiors of this newly renovated home nail the art of bohemian chic, with rattan accents and vintage pieces perfectly chiming with the laidback feel of Comporta. Each bedroom offers direct access to the sunny terraces, and kids will love the novelty of the bunkbed in the third bedroom. But that open-plan living and dining space is the clincher for us. While your nominated chef rustles up some brunch in the made-for-action kitchen, you can slide back those floor-to-ceiling patio doors and lay the table outside for an alfresco feast. Then the rest of the day is yours for hopping between the cool, blue pool and stylish, shady terraces.When the sea finally calls, join the surfers down at Comporta's shores, backed by grass-tufted dunes, just a short d...
Garden - Beach
Fairies of the Forest
Refuge of Salt and Rice
Invisible Light