01.
Golf
Practice your shots on a journey of elegance and precision on the golf courses of Comporta. Under the golden sun, just a stone’s throw from the stunning Alentejo coastline, each movement is a symphony of skill and contemplation.
Whether you’re alone or in company, whether you’re a professional or practising your first steps, golf is the ideal activity for those who want to practice moderate exercise, reduce stress, challenge the mind and relax in the middle of nature.
Discover Dunas, an 18-hole golf course in Comporta, considered the best new green of 2023.
02.
Surfing
Come and feel the adrenaline of the Atlantic waves caressing the coast. Freedom, skill and the huge ocean in front of you.
In Comporta, surfing is more than a sport; it’s a dance with nature, a celebration of freedom. Praia do Pego is the ideal place to learn or to surf bigger waves.
Contact Imagine Surf School and book your place.
03.
Horse riding
If you’ve always dreamed of horse riding on the beach, now is the time to put it into practice. In Comporta you can take horseback riding lessons for beginners or get a group together to ride through dunes and rice fields, beaches and hills.
Riding provides a unique connection with the horse, while allowing you to explore ancient trails and discover the hidden beauty of the region. Contact Cavalos na Areia for more information.
For those who don’t want to ride a horse, bicycles and kayaks are available.
04.
Roman Ruins of Troia
Travel back in time to the Roman Ruins of Troia, on the ancient island of Acala, dating from between the 1st and 6th centuries AD. Here, each stone tells the story of a past civilization.
Classified as a National Monument, the ruins constitute one of the largest fish canning factory complexes in the Roman Empire and the Western Mediterranean. The buildings include fish and shellfish salting tanks; a living area; mosaics and wall paintings, a bathhouse, a Visigoth chapel, necropolises and a mausoleum.
05.
Dolphin watching
Sail on a catamaran along the Sado estuary and explore the beauty of the Serra da Arrábida. With a bit of luck, you might witness the graceful dance of the dolphins.
The small community of bottlenose dolphins living in the Sado is one of only three colonies in estuaries in the whole of Europe. They are wild animals living in their natural habitat, so it’s impossible to guarantee sightings. But authorized dolphin-watching companies report a 95% rate. And in these cases, every leap is a spectacle that fills you with joy.
Dolphin watching companies:
06.
Birdwatching
n the clear skies of Comporta, let yourself be conquered by the serenity of birdwatching. Discover the diversity of life that finds refuge in this enchanted land. Between dunes and beaches, rice paddies and pine forests, the diversity is extraordinary.
Os flamingos, devido à sua elegância e cor, serão as aves mais facilmente identificadas. Flamingos, due to their elegance and colour, are the birds most easily spotted. Another common species in this area is the white stork, which builds unusual nests on electricity pylons, towers and chimneys. You can also spot herons, spoonbill ducks, peregrine falcons, larks, nightingales and various eagles, among others.
Between October and March, Vertigem Azul runs regular boat trips to observe flamingos and other birds.
07.
Yoga and Meditation
Embrace tranquillity in the heart of nature. A yoga and meditation session represents a sacred pause, a moment to reconnect with your surroundings and yourself.
Pura Comporta works in partnership with local masters.
Where to do yoga:
- Wellness Comporta
A haven designed to slow down the mind and invigorate the body. It offers Yoga and Wellness retreats - Tomás Mello Breyner
With yoga classes, sound journeys, ceremonies, ecstatic dance, rituals and therapies, among other activities. - Meraki Massages Alentejo
The best massage comes to you at Pura Comporta. All you have to do is book. - Comporta Massage
Holistic massages and organic treatments in your own accommodation, with privacy guaranteed.
We hope that during your stay at Pura Comporta, you will have the opportunity to try at least one of these activities. More than just an experience, it's a way of observing and feeling the world around you. Because the simple things in life are the true essence of things.
