6 of the Best Hotels for a Honeymoon in Portugal’s Comporta

16 Dec

Comporta, with its serene beaches and picturesque landscapes, offers a romantic backdrop for honeymoons. This hidden gem in Portugal is known for its rustic charm, featuring picturesque white-washed buildings, swaying palm trees, and expansive rice fields. Couples can indulge in leisurely strolls along the pristine coastline, enjoy private dining experiences under the stars, or explore the nearby nature reserves. The laidback atmosphere and exquisite local cuisine make Comporta an ideal destination for newlyweds seeking both relaxation and adventure, creating unforgettable memories in a tranquil setting.

Below we’ve collected together 6 of our favourite hotels in Comporta that are perfect for a memorable honeymoon.

1. Sublime Comporta

Nestled within 17 acres of woodlands and wildflowers, you’ll find the effortlessly cool Sublime Comporta. Made up of 23 bedrooms and 22 villas with indoor/outdoor fireplaces and terraces, all featuring minimalist, natural design, it functions like a lovely relaxed mini village. In the main building you’ll find a spa, heated pool, sauna, steam bath, sleeping pods and gym, and outside you’ll find a beautiful pool surrounded by nature, with a firepit alongside it that’s perfect for gathering around after dark. For meals, head to their Sem Porta Restaurant for more upscale fare, using organic ingredients grown on site, along with produce sourced from the local fishermen, farms and wineries. For more informal dining throughout the day, Tasca da Comporta is their more laidback spot, along with their Botanico Bar which is perfect for a nightcap.

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2. Vermelho Melides

Built and designed by the iconic shoe designer Christian Louboutin, Vermelho Melides is a real feast for the eyes. With Vermelho meaning ‘red’ in Portuguese, you’ll see wonderful pop of this colour throughout the hotel, as a nod to the shoe brand’s signature red sole. The boutique hotel consists of 13 bedrooms which includes 9 suites, along with a rooftop terrace and private gardens. Every room is unique in design, with the communal spaces and decadently designed spa being particularly spectacular. Unwind by their naturally heated pool surrounded by sculptures and landscaped gardens, in their small and intimate spa or at their delicious restaurant Ztian, which serves up Portuguese inspired dishes paired with local wines.

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3. Independente Comporta

Inspired by authentic village culture, the cool Independente Comporta hotel is tucked away within 12 hectares of land and aims to merge body and soul wellbeing with an urban buzz. Here you’ll find 40 bedroom within the main hotel and an impressive 34 standalone villas, varying in size from studios through to five bed houses. All the spaces in the hotel showcase the local craftsmanship through their design, bringing an authentic and serene feel to the hotel. Spend your days lazing on a retro sun lounger by their saltwater pool sipping drinks from Bòia, their poolside bar, whizzing around the area on one of the hotel’s electric bikes or in the all natural Aura Spa where you can even enjoy a session of Osteopathy or a Tibetan sound bath. In the evening head to Maroto’s for dinner and dine under the stars on their romantic terrace, tucking into indulgent and fun dishes using fresh ingredients from local suppliers. Before heading back to your cabana, be sure to take a drink to their 70s inspired fire pits surrounded by cosy sofas for a late night debrief.

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4. AlmaLusa Comporta

Located just a 15 minute walk from the beach and right next to the Sado River, the serene AlmaLusa Comporta has been recently renovated to harmoniously blend with its natural surroundings. As a boutique Portuguese hotel group with other outposts in Lisbon, AlmaLusa are known for taking local, centrally located buildings and reinvigorating them with their boutique hotel concept, aiming to keep the properties small in size to create that cosy and intimate feel. Spend the day relaxing by the outdoor pool, enjoying sweeping views from their rooftop bar and tucking into dishes using the freshest seasonal ingredients that have been locally grown.

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5. Quinta da Comporta

Spread out across its grounds like a traditional Comporta farm, the rustic chic Quinta da Comporta presents itself as a wonderfully warm and welcoming place to stay. With 65 rooms spread out across thatched roof cabanas and farmhouses, the work of local Portuguese artisans has been embraced and considered throughout all the spaces, giving it a real authentic feel. The hotel is home to an organic restaurant, indoor/outdoor pool, coffee shop, boutique and bar with amazing sunset views. Their impressive Oryza Spa is housed within a barn that was brought over from Canada piece by piece because the owners loved it so much. Inside the barn you’ll find 6 beautiful treatment rooms, alongside a roster of regular yoga, pilates and meditation classes.

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6. Spatia Comporta

Positioned on Portugal’s Atlantic Coast with views out over golden beaches and shimmering waters, alongside a backdrop of pinewoods, Spatia Comporta is a lovely atmospheric spot. Embracing free flowing spaces through the hotel’s architectural design, you’ll find a main clubhouse at the centre complete with two restaurants, a lounge, library and bar and 20 of the rooms, along with 7 villas and cabanas tucked away within the manicured and relaxed grounds. With design that mixes modern architecture with traditional Portuguese craftsmanship, it’s a modern space that blends seamlessly into the Mediterranean landscape. The hotel is also home to 3 swimming pools, tennis, padel and pickleball courts and yoga pavilion, along with the option of bike hire and private chef hire for the villa suites.

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