Lisbon Trip Overview
Experience nature connectedness and support the local community on this unforgettable private tour. Be seduced by the nature and serenity of Comporta in Portugal. This unspoilt region boasts endless beaches, wild sand dunes, scattered cork trees and rice fields. Work in traditional ways still flourishes here with local rice farmers, fisherman and salt makers. Highlights include Herdade da Comporta; a vast estate where you will enjoy two specialised guided tours: one of the winery, with a wine tasting session. Enjoy lunch at Praia da Comporta and admire 18km of empty, wild beach with calm waters and golden sands. The villages of Comporta, just like many others in Alentejo, have lost none of their authenticity or their custom. End your day at Alcacar do Sal. Positioned on a gentle slope leading up from the river bank, this beautiful village traces its history back to the Neolithic period. On your way you will pass many churches, including the Church of Santa Maria do Castelo.
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* Duration: 8 hours
* Starts: Lisbon, Portugal
* Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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Experience nature connectedness and support the local community on this unforgettable private tour. Be seduced by the nature and serenity of Comporta in Portugal. This unspoilt region boasts endless beaches, wild sand dunes, scattered cork trees and rice fields. Work in traditional ways still flourishes here with local rice farmers, fisherman and salt makers. Highlights include Herdade da Comporta; a vast estate where you will enjoy two specialised guided tours: one of the winery, with a wine tasting session. Enjoy lunch at Praia da Comporta and admire 18km of empty, wild beach with calm waters and golden sands. The villages of Comporta, just like many others in Alentejo, have lost none of their authenticity or their custom. End your day at Alcacar do Sal. Positioned on a gentle slope leading up from the river bank, this beautiful village traces its history back to the Neolithic period. On your way you will pass many churches, including the Church of Santa Maria do Castelo.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Troia, Troia, Setubal District, Alentejo
You will cross the river from Setubal by ferry, over to Troia Marina. Admire the amazing views of Troia and beaches in the distance and the stunning Arrabida mountains.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Herdade Da Comporta, Estrada Nacional 253 Km 1, Comporta 7580-610 Portugal
Herdade da Comporta is a vast estate which aims to rehabilitate the natural heritage and involve the local community through education, training and creation of economic activities. The project is based on total respect for the land´s integrity, vastness and simplicity to improve the quality of life for the local population. Here you will enjoy two specialised guided tours: one of the winery, with a wine tasting session, and one of the authentic rice museum, located in the old rice husking factory dating back to 1952. Here you will learn of the importance of cereal and wine in the history of Herdade da Comporta.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Comporta, Comporta, Setubal District, Alentejo
Enjoy lunch at one of the excellent restaurants before the water. Admire 18km of empty, wild beach with calm waters and golden sands. Extending towards the horizon the view is wonderful with the mountains of Arrabida in one direction and endless beach in the other.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Comporta, Comporta, Setubal District, Alentejo
Stylish but laidback, Comporta Village has many boutique shops, concept stores and cafes and has even been called the Hamptons of Western Europe by the international travel press!
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Carrasqueira, Carrasqueira, Beja District, Alentejo
Built in the 1950-60s, this pier on stilts is locally considered a work of art. Looking somewhat rickety and fragile, the 100m long construction was built by fisherman to access their boats at low tide. It is one of the regions most popular sites. Enjoy this unique location with beautiful views over the nature of the Sado Estuary.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Alcacer do Sal, Alcacer do Sal, Setubal District, Alentejo
Positioned on a gentle slope leading up from the river bank, this beautiful village traces its history back to the Neolithic period. With a strong military history the town has many alleys all leading up to the castle. On your way you will pass many churches, including the Church of Santa Maria do Castelo and the Chapel of Senhor dos Martires.
Duration: 1 hour
