Independente Comporta

Our stay at Independente Comporta felt like discovering a music artist before they get famous. What I mean by this is - book this place before it becomes impossible. It is a gem. This luxurious retreat is located roughly midway between Comporta-proper and Grandola, a larger village in the region. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with warm smiles from friendly staff, who checked us in speedily, assisted us with our bags, and ensured we were happy literally every minute spent on-site. Joao, Pedro and the younger woman from the region who worked reception were like old friends who gave us recommendations on things to do, took us on a golf-cart ride to explore the grounds, and hooked us up with Super 73 e-bikes to ride through some trails and look at the other villas. The resort is gorgeous with olive trees, native landscaping and serene pools. Visiting in November was nice, as we practically had the place to ourselves which made for a well-needed tranquil retreat mid-honeymoon. There is a spa on-site, which had a lovely couples massage, an event space for lounging, yoga on Wed, Sat and Sun, and a fantastic restaurant. The restaurant deserves its own section, as the food is delightful interpretations of classic Alentejan cuisine. Dinner was one of the best meals of our trip. Breakfast is equally fantastic with both a buffet and included elevated ala carte options. Fresh squeezed juices, creamy cheeses, freshly baked breads, what more do you need to hear. Book this place!!! Things to know: You will need a car to explore this region effectively Order the ribeye Go to Praia de Gale-Fontainhas for an amazing sunset with a bottle of wine Book a meal at Jacare de Comporta See another sunset at Sublime Beach club - great ceviche Enjoy what is now our favorite region of Portugal

Beautiful place in the middle of nowhere. Breakfast and staff were great.

The villa we rented had everything we could have needed, cutlery and plates, great bathrooms. We loved the rustic local decor. The pool was great too.

Very picturesque location. Felt small and intimate. Rooms were a good size for a couple. Included breakfast was good, as well.

I liked the food, complementary breakfast was nice, caesar salad poolside for lunch was the perfect size with wonderful anchovies. Had a fantastic cocktail and wine pairing with my dinner, muscle appetizer was a nice portion with an excellent broth, muscles were perfectly cooked. Had Alentejo black port with sweetheart cabbage for my main and it was excellent! SPA Feet in Sand service by Tim was heavenly, Wonderful, wonderful service! The front desk was extremely accommodating, Staff is lovely and my room was very nice size with an excellent bed and amenities in the bathroom.