Casa Verde
COMPORTA / HOME / WATCHLIST
Sitting on a patch of sand surrounded by 12.500 acres of astonishingly well preserved & pristine reserve that makes up Herdade da Comporta, Casa Verde is a beach-shack-chic hideaway composed of three laidback cabanas. Shaded by pine trees & graced with an unspoiled view of the rice paddies beyond, the architecture of the house is in the pure traditional style of the region: white walls, thatched roofs, driftwood terraces & lush, grassy gardens.
The Parisian owners of the house arrived in Comporta in the 90’s, acquiring their land in 2015 where they built on an entirely green footprint, using natural local materials, solar panels & it’s own spring source. Their aim was to respect the natural heritage of the region that has been protected for its natural beauty by limiting construction & over-tourism. Since 2014, strict environmental laws have protected the area & the result is that Comporta is probably the last Wild West of Europe, comprising of seven fishermans’ hamlets, exotic rice paddies, sand dunes & a 12 km of almost deserted beach. With a simple, back-to-basics tyle, a stay at Casa Verde encourages complete dis-connection & full immersion in nature.
Room Service
Location: Carvalhal, Comporta.
Price: From 750€ / night with a 3-night minimum stay.
Sleeps: Ten people in five double bedrooms (four en-suite).
Highlights: The turquoise swimming pool is a welcome refreshment while the views across the rice paddies ensure full Comporta vibes.
Our favourite room: All the rooms look out onto their own little terraces, each one is minimal & sublimely comfortable.
Services: Self-catered but a housekeeper comes daily for 2 hours (except Sundays). A chef is also requestable upon booking subject to availability.
Designed by The Parisian owners built & decorated the house themselves, they were some of the first French settlers in Comporta back in the 90s.
Photography by Casa Verde.
The Neighbourhood: Located close to the village of Carvalhal, in the heart of the natural reserve Herdade de Comporta, an array of tiny shops, bakeries & restaurants are moments away, as is the beach, a mere 3-minute drive.
Things to know: Depending on the time of year, due to the water on the rice paddies, the mosquitos’ can be rife in the evenings so plan accordingly with natural sprays.
The Map
Casa Verde is located just outside of the village of Comporta, around an hour’s drive from Lisbon. Fly to Lisbon & rent a vintage jeep to fit in with the locals & take a road trip while finding some freedom while you’re there.
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