Herdade da Comporta Herdade da Comporta is one of the largest protectors and owners of land in Portugal and has for many years been at the forefront in the promotion of environmental protection in harmony with sustainable economic growth along the Alentejo Coastline.  
Mission and Values To create an environmentally sustainable luxurious tourist destination on 742 Hectares of pristine land in harmony with nature; at only a stone’s throw away from some of the most naturally stunning and award winning beaches in Europe, located between the country and ocean villages of Comporta and Carvalhal in the District of Grandola. To rehabilitate the area’s natural patrimony whilst generating a strong and fluid regional economy that integrates creativity and sustainability whilst being the catalyst for enhanced education, local commercial development, job creation and excellence in the preservation of nature and man’s relationship with her. To create a diverse local economy that produces new agricultural activity including the increased production of rice, vineyards, grass and honey, whilst embarking on an ambitious project in the cultivation of a more diversified organic and biologically produced crop. To respect the local history and culture whilst modernising production and labour activity, yet combine a humble and simplistic lifestyle within a first class development that offers unrivalled quality and service. To produce sustainable leisure and commercial activities that is borne out of ecological awareness whilst improving the conditions and livelihood of the local population and her visitors.  
Herdade da Comporta Is located less than one hour from the Capital of Portugal, Lisbon which is a short flight from the many other capital’s of Europe, with Lisbon providing Capital City activities and sights including many museums, cinema and much entertainment accompanied by an excellent gastronomical array and some of the finest wines in the world. Herdade da Comporta currently protects and manages Beaches and dunes 624 hectares Tilled plains 1006 hectares Forests 8186 hectares Estuary Sado and Sepal 1698 hectares Urban areas 244 hectares Tourist areas 742 hectares  
History Bronze Age Alcaçer was the centre of political and commercial activity. Roman 264 - 409 AD Salacia was the given Roman name for Alcaçer and was an extremely important port of imperial commerce. Exports included wine, oil and fish with local economic activity including brick production and fish salting. Visigoth 409 – 711 AD Little documentation is available for this period however it is believed that the area returned to local commerce and a traditional village way of life. Muslims 711 – 1217 AD Al-Qasr was the given name for Alcaçer which again became an important centre for commerce and a strategic military port. Order of Santaigo 1217 – 1550 D. Afonso II with the help of the Order of Santiago was able to re-establish Christian rule over this area which continued to play an important role in the area of trade and commerce. Modern age 1550 – 1759 The local authority with detriment to the order of Santiago took charge of this locality with salt becoming the area’s largest export. A large part of what is now Herdade da Comporta was not commercialised. 1759 – 1925 Prior to the area being given the name Comporta, it was once known as the House of Aveiro which in time was incorporated into the House of Infantado. This era saw the beginning of rice production which then moved into a more industrial form of production. The management companies at this time were the Company Lezirias of the Tejo and Sado including HdC which were then privatised. Atlantic Company 1925 – 1955 The Lezirias company sold the herdade to the Atlantic Company who tried to transform part of the herdade into further rice cultivation which included the local population from Comporta, Torre, Carrasqueira and Carvalhal. The investment for the manufacturing of the agricultural equipment came from an English Company. 1955 – 1974 In 1955 the Atlantic Company was passed to the family Espirit Santo. This proved productive for the land and bettered the lives of the local population. Espirit Santo constructed neighbourhoods for the locals which included three schools, medical facilities and support, whilst creating employment through the increased plantation of the nearby Pine Forests, which grew some 822% 1974 – 1991 In 1975 the Herdade was nationalised, and the Atlantic Company through mismanagement saw a diminished rice production which in turn forced part of the population to leave. 1991 The organisation was reorganized and began the re-evaluation of the local patrimony including natural urbanisation and agriculture production. 2004 The name changed to Herdade da Comporta with the main objectives of the organization becoming agriculture and first class tourism. Both objectives have proven successful with HdC achieving a first class name for high quality tourism throughout Europe and the rest of the world. First Class Tourism Projects This agricultural reserve is where the blue skies entwine with the freshness of life that exudes from the depths of the forests and extends to the sandy white beaches that invite dream like scenarios.  
The following projects are maintained over 742 hectares and offer an exceptionally high quality development; preservation and harmony of the natural habitat, with space, liberty and authenticity. The Master Plan was conceived around the following premises of simplicity and discreetness yet able to provide our visitors and residents with a state of uncontrolled excitement and emotion.  
With traditional southern architecture, especially that of Comporta, designed to afford a fulfilling lifestyle that blended harmoniously with natural tastes and smells that boasted a climate for relaxed social relationships producing a Feng Shui environment whereby the interior of the residences flowed seamlessly to meet the exterior of space and time in complete balance. There are three distinctive Golf Courses designed for the area which offer such quality that they are already being heavily promoted to host the prestigious Ryder Cup in 2018. The courses have been designed around the natural habitat with the utmost respect being given to the preservation of the area rather than the destruction. The courses are wonderful constructs of man in harmony with nature, with only minor alterations to the natural terrain attended at the Green’s. The grass for the courses has been cultivated locally and transported there from. The three 18 hole, courses offer passages of richness and fairway buggy trails that wind within the organic environment offering panoramic views, anciently formed beaches and dunes with unforgettable sunrise and sunset horizons.  
Herdade da Comporta for the delight of her customers and clients produce some of the finest wines ever brought forth in Portugal. These beautiful lands with calm and wilderness, warmed by a rainbow coloured sun, life bearing in quality, vibrant and intensifying earth that is tempered by the uniqueness of the ocean, makes these wines and your stay here ever more memorable. This Goliath environmentally minded project from Herdade da Comporta provides our guests with new sensations, perfected harmony and natural living shared with the traditional patrimony of the region.  
ADT 2 This magnificent development is positioned within 365 hectares of natural habitat and includes 2 hotels, 2 apart-hotels, 2 eighteen hole golf courses with naturally formed lakes and reservoirs, 350 tourist houses, and 250 residential plots. ADT 3 This exclusive and distinctive development is positioned within 377 hectares of natural habitat and includes 4 hotels, 1 apart-hotel, 1 eighteen holed golf course on 100 hectares, horse trails and cycle paths, 760 tourist houses, and 210 residential plots.  
All of the following projects where designed by Portuguese architects and incorporated into the master design developments around low density accommodation integrated within the natural environment. The conceptual design and architecture has been provided by the following architects Frederico Valsassina, Pedro Ferreira Pinto and Rui Pinto Gonçalves/Susana Baeta Casas da Peninsula Traditionally designed detached homes from Comporta and constructed from wood and straw. Lots sizes range between 600 and 1500 m2 and are positioned within 9 hectares of natural habitat and are located in close proximity to Praia do Pego (Pego Beach) in Carvalhal. Casas da Peninsula promotes an ideal environment for relaxation and leisure and was romantically inspired by her relationship with the richness of the environment and her proximity to the ocean.  
Casas da Ilha These beautifully positioned detached family plots are approved with projects for two types of detached homes comprising of a floor plan consisting of a T4 + 1. These remarkable and awe inspiring projects are located in close proximity to Praia do Pego (Pego Beach) and have been designed around natural walkways and unforgettable horizons. Lot sizes range between 1400 and 1700 m2. Casas da Encosta Casas da Encosta is a luxurious private condominium located at the southern side of Herdade da Comporta. This idyllic residential development is turned with her face to the ocean and is located only metres from Praia do Pego (Pego Beach) and the Atlantic. This privileged environment maintains her natural habitat of flower and vegetation and offers picturesque views to the horizon. The relaxed and natural way of life is borne from the forests and dunes and is coloured with nature’s best. Lots range between 1300 and 3300 m2 with approved planning permission for single storey family dwellings which include joyfully open exterior spaces, swimming pool and harmonized orientation from all window openings. The condominium also benefits from nocturnal lighting in communal areas, additional lighting to reinforce specific zones and is manned by 24 hour security patrols. The condominium also includes reception area, TV reception, maintenance, waste disposal, gas supply and fire hydrant protection. Request further information on Herdade da Comporta |