Sublime Comporta
Sublime Comporta is a five-star hotel in Comporta nestled in a stunning 17-hectare estate, surrounded by pine and cork trees.
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We thoroughly enjoyed breakfast at Vermelho. Highlights included the array of Portuguese and French pastries that were brought to your table and the perfectly cooked a-la-carte eggs. Breakfast was delicious but also beautifully arranged, featuring tableware from Vida Dura.
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Elisabeth Lincot's installation, Lagrima de Loros, graces an exterior hearth at Vermelho with glazed and colourful ceramic bird heads.
Sublime Comporta is a nature retreat nestled in a stunning 17-hectare estate, surrounded by pine and cork trees, wild dunes, rice fields and white-sand beaches as far as the eye can see.
The hotel offers different accommodation options spread between several buildings. Choose from the Owner's House, the Guest Suites, the Bio-Pool Suites, and several two to five-bedroom cabana-style villas. The architecture draws inspiration from the style of the cabanas in the village of Comporta, inhabited by local farmers and fishermen.
Each villa has a swimming pool, and there are another four swimming pools in the resort, including one for children and a heated indoor pool in the spa. We had a lovely time at our villas' and main outdoor pools. We were surprised by the expansive grounds, allowing everyone to have a nice quiet private time.
The nearby white-washed village of Comporta might be small in size, but it's high in quality, with excellent gastronomy and some nifty little boutique shops.
Awesomeness
The wonderful pine-scented air.
The complimentary bikes are a fun way to explore the grounds and get around.
Sublime’s Organic Garden grows over 300 varieties of herbs, vegetables and edible flowers. It supplies Sublime’s three restaurants and the spa’s essential oils.
Eco concerns are serious, with solar panels, reusable wastewater systems, a biological pool and Tesla charging points.
Comporta is a 90-minute drive from Lisbon, although it feels a world away.
Bear in Mind
Accommodation options in Comporta are few (Sublime was the first hotel to open in the area), and rates are high for Portuguese standards. In our opinion, some of the fitness fees are excessive.
The breakfast room felt a little busy when we visited. The buffet is great but we regret not having ordered breakfast on our cabin’s terrace overlooking the forest.
Sublime offers a shuttle bus to the beach, but having a car is highly recommended.
Sublime Comporta is a nature retreat nestled in a stunning 17-hectare estate, surrounded by pine and cork trees, wild dunes, rice fields and white-sand beaches as far as the eye can see.
The hotel offers different accommodation options spread between several buildings. Choose from the Owner's House, the Guest Suites, the Bio-Pool Suites, and several two to five-bedroom cabana-style villas. The architecture draws inspiration from the style of the cabanas in the village of Comporta, inhabited by local farmers and fishermen.
Each villa has a swimming pool, and there are another four swimming pools in the resort, including one for children and a heated indoor pool in the spa. We had a lovely time at our villas' and main outdoor pools. We were surprised by the expansive grounds, allowing everyone to have a nice quiet private time.
The nearby white-washed village of Comporta might be small in size, but it's high in quality, with excellent gastronomy and some nifty little boutique shops.
A Conversation with Gonçalo about Sublime Comporta
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“The original idea was to build a house for our family holidays but halfway we decided to transform it into a small boutique hotel.”
– Gonçalo Pessoa, Founder of Sublime Comporta
How did the idea of starting Sublime Comporta come about?
The original idea was to build a house for our family holidays but halfway through construction, we realised that Comporta was attracting high-end tourism and at the time, there weren't any accommodation options in the area. So, we decided to transform our house into a small boutique hotel, opening its doors in 2014 with 14 rooms, a restaurant and a spa.
Today you have 23 rooms, 22 cabana-style villas, a couple of restaurants and a spa. What's next and what are the biggest challenges when expanding?
We are in the process of expanding the brand ’Sublime Hotels’ to other locations in Portugal with Sublime Lisboa opening late this spring. This will be a beautiful townhouse located in Amoreiras with 15 rooms and suites and a special restaurant. Also, we will start the construction of our second resort in Comporta very soon. Here you’ll find 43 villas, several restaurants and facilities and a building totally dedicated to hosting events.
The biggest challenges when expanding are to keep the brand’s identity consistent with our values and mission, and to attract the most talented Human Resources to work for us in today’s scarce environment.
Like most hotel founders that we chat with, starting a hotel was a whole new experience for you. What part of running a hotel do you enjoy the most?
What I enjoy the most is developing new concepts and ideas and implementing them. Also, the opportunity to meet new people is very exciting and enriching.
What's your favourite object at Sublime Comporta and where did you get it?
The hotel is full of beautiful old doors from several parts of the world, like the Moroccan door in the spa building.
"I enjoy developing new concepts and ideas"
– Gonçalo Pessoa, Founder of Sublime Comporta
What are the things to do or see in Comporta that a first time visitor shouldn't miss?
The beach and the rice fields for sure!
Describe your perfect day off in Comporta.
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, go horseback riding in the sand dunes, enjoy the beach at Carvalhal and have a late lunch at our beach club. Then return to the hotel for a spa treatment followed by a special dinner with friends at Food Circle.
What is your favourite hotel in the world?
My biggest inspiration are the AMAN resorts.
Thank you Gonçalo for the interview.
Sublime Comporta is a five-star hotel located near the tranquil fishing village of Comporta.
Sublime Comporta is a five-star hotel located on the Alentejo Coast, near the tranquil fishing village of Comporta.
The resort is nestled between the municipalities of Alcácer do Sal and Grândola, on Portugal’s west coast in Alentejo - a 90-minute drive from Lisbon.
The surrounding villages, including the self-named Comporta Village (13km) are easily explored by car at short distances and are part of this region’s idyllic scenery.
The hotel offers a spa with a steam bath and sauna, three restaurants (two are seasonal), four pools (including an indoor heated pool and a children's pool), a gym, a yoga pavilion, tennis and paddle courts.
If you feel too relaxed to leave Sublime Comporta, enjoy Portuguese and locally-sourced fare at the hotel’s restaurants Sem Porta and Tasca da Comporta for petiscos (typical small plates).
For something more unique, there’s Food Circle - Sublime Comporta’s farm-to-table fine dining restaurant. It’s set in the middle of the organic experience garden, with 12 diners sitting around a semi-circular table, watching the chef in action. The cooking here uses only ancestral methods, particularly fire.
Read on to discover our tips on what to see and do in Comporta. For more recommendations, check out our article Our Insider’s Guide to Comporta in Portugal.
Relax on your private terrace, breath in the fresh air and enjoy the surrounding nature.
Grab one of the complimentary bikes and explore Sublime Comporta’s grounds and surroundings. Fitness seekers can use the gym, tennis courts, yoga and pilates classes.
Relax by one of the pools. Sublime Comporta offers two outdoor pools (one for adults, one for children), an indoor pool and a bio-pool. In addition, all villas come with a private swimming pool.
Beach-lovers rejoice! There are miles and miles of unspoilt coastline. Explore the pristine beaches of Comporta such as Pego, Carvalhal, Comporta and Brejos.
For a meal at the beach in style, you have Sublime Beach Club in Carvalhal Beach. Giant prawns, zingy oysters, tuna tatakis, lobster rolls and so on.
For a more traditional Portuguese meal, we really like O Dinis, also at Carvalhal Beach.
Go horse riding through the rice paddies, pine forests, and dunes until the beach with Cavalos na Areia.
Discover the small village of Comporta, with its cool little shops and restaurants such as the deli Mercearia Gomes, Lavanda and Loja do Museu do Arroz. Spot the nesting storks.
For delicious Italian food with a cool vibe, go to Jacaré da Comporta.
Admire port Palafítico da Carrasqueira at sunset. This pier, built on irregular wooden stilts, dates back to the 1950s and 60s, and it’s where the local fishing boats moor. We adore this work-of-art of popular architecture.
Sublime Comporta
EN261-1 Muda
7570-337 Comporta
Portugal
LOCATION
Sublime Comporta is a five-star hotel retreat located 15km from the tranquil fishing village of Comporta, on the Alentejo coast of Portugal.
BY AIR
The closest airport is Lisbon Portela Airport. From there you can hire a car, take a uber/bolt/taxi – or the hotel can arrange a transfer for you.
Lisbon (LIS) – 128km
Faro (FAO) – 190km
Porto (OPO) – 412km
BY CAR
Driving from Lisbon airport takes about 1h15 minutes. Hiring a car is highly recommended if you wish to explore the region, the beaches and the villages nearby.
By Train
The nearest train station is Grandola, which is 32km away from Sublime Comporta. From Lisbon to Grandola the train journey takes one hour. A taxi transfer from Grandola to Comporta will cost you around €25-30. Local taxis need to be booked in advance and are relatively costly. Having a car is highly recommended.
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