About this property
Just over one kilometre from the beach, Comporta Onyria is a delightful holiday property for five guests or perhaps six guests. It is located between the village of Carvalhal and the golden, sun drenched beaches of Praia de Carvalhal and Praia dos Brejos. The villa enjoys a fabulous spot, looking out to rice fields and trees at the rear. The hippy-chic region of Herdade da Comporta is comprised of seven tranquil villages including Carvalhal, Comporta, Brejos da Carregueira, Carrasqueira, Possanco, Muda and Sol Troia. Guests enjoy trips to the nearby towns of Troia, Grandola and Alcacer do Sal. The Comporta region is known for its surf, wild beaches, watersports, hiking and fabulous beach restaurants. It is a place for those that love the outdoors, love nature and love simplicity. The nearest village to Comporta Onyria is the charming Carvalhal. Like many of the villages, Carvalhal is surrounded by pine forests and enchanting rice fields that change the colours of the landscape according to the seasons.
Comporta Onyria offers such a warm and inviting ambience. It is clear to see that the owners love this property. All in dazzling white, its walls are decorated with a fabulous collection of vibrant modern art and its shelves are full of colourful knick-knacks and paperbacks. The colour pops work like magic and blend beautifully not only with the bright white but also against the natural beams and wooden ceilings everywhere. The living area is open plan in design with a pine staircase heading up to a mezzanine level. Comfy sofas sit opposite a large wall-mounted television which is surrounded by a gorgeous shelf system. This living space flows seamlessly to the pine dining area with its large table and pretty dresser. In turn this leads to your pretty kitchen with its excellent appliances. Comporta Onyria is a very sociable property.
There are three bedrooms in total, two doubles and a children’s room with a trundle bed. The doubles both offer beautifully dressed beds, striking artwork and gorgeous ceilings. The children’s room is very attractive with a single trundle bed that can pull out to sleep another child and attractive mobiles and accessories. The villa boasts two beautifully finished bathrooms, again with some bright colour pops.
The mezzanine level offers another living area, ideal if you have children that may want to chill or play a game away from the adults after a busy day sightseeing or on the beach. There is another television, a comfy corner sofa and many books.
The outside space of Comporta Onyria is delightful and very special. There are two shaded areas for alfresco dining and lounging. The pergolas are beautiful and enjoy drapes that frame the pretty garden views. There is even a hammock hanging from one of them. Don’t all rush at once for this dreamy spot to enjoy your holiday book! The garden is well established and very generous in size for some family fun. There is no swimming pool at this property but you can walk or drive to the beach very quickly!
The gorgeous Comporta Onyria is located between the sandy beaches of Praia de Carvalhal and Praia dos Brejos, just 1 km from the coast. The villa enjoys a tranquil position surrounded by rice fields, pines and other trees. Comporta Onyria is located close to Carvalhal village, one of the seven villages that make up Herdade da Comporta. Carvalhal enjoys a good selection of antique shops, boutiques, mini-markets, bars, cafes and restaurants. It also boasts a spa, Spa Oryza, which offers wonderful wellness treatments using natural products as well as yoga and beauty workshops. Surely you deserve and indulgent treat! Carvalhal is surrounded by nature including pine woods, giant rice fields and gorgeous sand dunes. The beaches of this coastline are renowned for their wild beauty, thrilling watersports and beach restaurants which serve delicious meals. Comporta’s magnificent surfing beaches boast two surf schools which offer courses for all ages and levels. How amazing to be riding these amazing waves!
Brejos da Carregueira, also close to the villa, is located between Comporta village and Carvalhal. The village enjoys an almost private beach which you reach through the rice fields. Carrasqueira village is located on the banks of the River Sado estuary with lots of agricultural land and colourful fishing boats. Its main street is lined with charming restaurants, bars, cafes and a few shops. Possanco village is a newish country hamlet surrounded by the protected reserve and with fabulous views of the estuary. Another tiny hamlet is Muda, between Comporta and Bicas, on the way to Grandola. Muda is becoming very popular with the jet set so there are some amazing, prestigious villas there owned by the likes of Christian Louboutin and Philippe Starck. Sol Troia is a privileged area with its pavements sprinkled with towering palm trees and pretty flowers. The village is situated at the centre of the Troia peninsula between Comporta and Troia. It is an idyllic location just off the coast of Setubal and only forty five minutes drive from Lisbon.
The charming village of Comporta is located at the base of the Troia peninsula and at the side of the Sado estuary. With a history going back to the Roman Empire, Comporta is still a hive of agricultural production with rice fields and vineyards producing some fine white, red and rose wines. Golfers love Comporta. Its fabulous Comporta Dunes course was designed by David McLay Kidd within a stunning terrain of pine forest and sand dunes close to Pego beach and Comporta Links is under construction. The nearby Troia championship golf course was designed by the famous golf architect Robert Trent Jones. Comporta offers an excellent array of activities including horse riding, fishing, hunting, sailing, bird watching and cycling. Comporta beach is a ten minute walk from Comporta village.
Troia is very popular with its excellent championship golf course, a trendy marina, spas and a casino. Visitors enjoy sea and river fishing, sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, sailing and cycling. Troia lies at the top of the peninsula just off the coast of Setubal and is overlooked by the Serra da Arrbida Nature Reserve. Visitors can take the ferry over to Setubal which is a twenty five minute crossing with the car or ten minutes if you take the catamaran as a pedestrian. Otherwise, you can drive via Alcacer do Sal and Comporta village. Troia is a wonderful area of natural beauty and is home to much wildlife including flamingoes, storks and dolphins.
Grandola boasts a history going back to the Bronze Age and was an important outpost for the Roman Empire which included large scale fishing, salting and preservation complexes. The town is typical of the Alentejo with surrounding countryside of agricultural plains and fields of cork, eucalyptus and pine trees. Grandola offers an incredible shoreline which stretches from Troia to Melides. Activities include kayaking, surfing, hiking, windsurfing, scuba diving, hunting for boar, rabbit, hare, quail and wild pigeon and fishing. It offers fantastic gastronomy and quality wines. The handicraft industry in Grandola includes wrought iron, weaving, tapestry, wooden furniture, pottery, cork and leather goods.
Setubal sits across the water offering a picturesque, colourful harbour and a very pretty waterfront. Its Manueline monastery, beautiful ancient churches, acclaimed market and its interesting museums are always busy with tourists. Setubal is at the heart of the Portuguese sardine industry and also famed for its delicious, sweet and globally acclaimed moscatel wine. You must try them!
Not far from Setubal is the enchanting city of Sesimbra. The city is very Portuguese, retaining its original character and heritage. It is famous for its freshly cooked seafood and its breathtaking coastline. The fish markets are amazing events and the family run Marisqueira restaurants are atmospheric and very friendly. There are wonderful, panoramic views from the battlements of the Castelo de Sesimbra of the stunning beach which extends around the entire Sesimbra bay . You can explore the wonderful coastline by kayak, boat tour or dolphin watch tour. The Cabo Espichel, a wild and exposed cliff headland, boasts incredible views, a unique church, lighthouse and two sets of dinosaur footprints. The headland was once an important pilgrimage destination.
The vibrant, cosmopolitan city of Lisbon is roughly one hour and fifteen minutes from the villa. It is very popular for its much photographed, colourful trams, its foodie haven Time Out Market, its Oceanarium, its zoo, its pretty azulejos, its markets, its fabulous wine bars and restaurants, its historic monuments, its lovely waterfront and its fabulous squares. Close by, Belem is very popular for its specialist pastry shop, monastery and botanic gardens.
Accommodation
The Villa
Just over one kilometre from the beach, Comporta Onyria is a delightful holiday property for five guests or perhaps six guests. It is located between the village of Carvalhal and the golden, sun drenched beaches of Praia de Carvalhal and Praia dos Brejos.
Ground Floor
- Ample living room with comfortable seating, satellite TV and access to the terrace
- Open plan dining area for 10 people and access to the terrace
- Well equipped kitchen with coffee machine
- Family bathroom
- Bedroom with double bed, access to a terrace and en-suite shower room
- Bedroom with double bed and access to the garden
- Bedroom with trundle bed
Mezzanine
- Office area with working desk and library
- Media room with comfortable seating and satellite TV
Exterior Grounds
- Large garden and terrace area
- Outdoor dining
- Garden furniture
- Covered terrace
- Private parking
- Barbecue
Additional Facilities
- Wi-Fi connection
- Air conditioning
- Washing machine
- Satellite TV
- Hair dryer
- Iron and board
- Solar panels