Monte do Olival
COMPORTA / HOTEL / TRIED & TESTED
Comporta is part of Portugal’s Alentejo region, an hour South of Lisbon where appears a landscape made up of sandy plains dotted with rice fields, dunes & farms. Amongst them, just below Comporta village is Spatia - a calm & serene hotel tucked inside its own mini forest of sand, grasses & pine trees with a blissfully natural aesthetic. A clean, contemporary design is brought to life in elements such as light hues, thatched roofs, rattan furnishings, crisp white bedding & exposed wooden beams that feel almost gazebo-like. On entering the space, the smell of the wood soothes the senses & high ceilings are complemented by quiet courtyards & outdoor seating.
This is a place that acts as a monument to relaxation, aided by the hotel’s spa & facilities such as tennis courts & bicycles to really immerse yourself into nature’s wellness-boosting properties. Though the pool provides ample opportunity for switching off all day long, the beach is just a small hop away to try your hand at surfing, or to watch local communities of dolphins swim by.
Room Service
Location: Comporta, Alentejo.
Price: Rooms start from 225€ per night.
Highlights: While some of the other Comporta hotel’s can be quite ‘scene’ driven in the summer, Spatia is wonderfully low-key for those who prefer to see but not be seen.
Our favourite room: The suites are wonderfully spatious & come with their own private terraces with a hammock perfect for those afternoon siestas.
Services: A stay at the hotel includes a delicious breakfast, daily housekeeping & access to Spatia's Club. Guests can also add on spa treatments, shuttle service & transfers, beach club at Praia do Pego, catering services, grocery service, a private chef & more.
Photography by Design Escapes Portugal.
The Neighbourhood: Although the property is isolated, a 20 minute drive away is the village of Comporta which comes alive in the summer. Closeby is Praia do Pego & a sixty-kilometre stretch of wide-open Atlantic beach or go inland to sample a slice of Portugal’s lesser-known wine region, the Alentejo.
Things to know: While we love the remote setting of the hotel, hiring a car is most definitely necessary to make the most of your time here & explore the area. It’s also worth noting that, as of 2022, a second resort is being constructed opposite & in the months outside of July & August, can cause some light construction noise. Works are set to end in mid 2023.
The Map
Spatia is located near the village of Comporta, around an hours’ 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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