Things to See & Do
RESTAURANTS
Some of our favourites in Comporta (we recommend booking ahead):
Comporta Café (on the beach - lunch)
Sublime Beach Club (on the beach - lunch & dinner)
Ilha do Arroz (on the beach - lunch)
Sal (on the beach - lunch & dinner)
Cavalariça (in town - dinner)
Mesa (in town - lunch on Saturday & Sunday, dinner every night)
Almo (in town - lunch & dinner)
Dona Bia (5 mins from town by car - lunch & dinner, local)
In Alcácer (walk-in):
Salinas (local tasca)
Momento (local - small plates on the river)
Retiro Sadino (local - on the river)
Others:
Praia na Comporta by Philippe Starck (on the beach - lunch & dinner)
JNCQuoi Beach Club (on the beach - lunch & dinner)
Pizza Pisco (in town - casual dinner)
Be Comporta (in town - brunch)
Pizza Popolare (Carvalhal - take-away pizza)
Mar D’Arrozal (Quinta da Comporta Hotel - lunch & dinner)
Sem Porta & Tasca da Comporta (Sublime Hotel - lunch & dinner)
SHOPS in COMPORTA
Lavanda Comporta (best shop in Comporta, ready-to-wear, accessories & homeware - right in the heart of the village)
Casa da Cultura (big open space with lots of pop-up brands)
Côté Sud (beachwear & swimwear mostly)
SHOPS in CARVALHAL
Caju (concept store)
Stork Club (home & furnishings)
Fashion Clinic (high end ready-to-wear and home)
THINGS TO DO
We love riding on the beach with Cavalos na Areia (reserve under "Camilla Monteiro de Barros" via +351919002545
Wine Tasting at the Herdade da Comporta Adega
Exploring Melides & Porto Covo (20 mins away and further)
The Alcácer do Sal Archaeological Crypt
(The crypt is a treasure trove filled with ancient coins, jewelry, and much more. Artifacts span more than 27 centuries of riveting history)
Porto Palafítico, Carrasqueira
(This historic wooden pier on the Sado Estuary is raised on stilts and dotted with rustic fishing shacks used by local fishermen - amazing for sunsets!)
Our favourite beaches:
Praia da Comporta (2 mins drive / 10 min walk from Comporta)
Praia do Carvalhal (16 mins drive from Comporta)
Praia do Pego (18 mins drive from Comporta)
Praia da Aberta Nova (deserted beach - 40 mins from Comporta)