Beyond Lisbon
Comporta: rice fields, dunes and the Atlantic
The back story
About Comporta: rice fields, dunes and the Atlantic
Comporta lies south of Lisbon, in the municipality of Alcácer do Sal, with Carvalhal next door in Grândola (cm-grandola.pt): rice fields and storks, pinewoods, and empty Atlantic beaches. Its low, thatched houses and small hotels have made it a retreat for Lisbon.
Getting there
By car, south across the Tagus.
Beaches
The beaches of Comporta and Carvalhal run for miles along the Atlantic.
Comporta is reached by car, south across the Tagus.
Lunch and staying
Cavalariça in Comporta, the Sublime Comporta Beach Club at Carvalhal and Sem Porta at Sublime Comporta are in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide selection.
Our advice: book lunch on the beach well ahead in summer, and come in May or September for quieter sands.
Why it's on our list
- Getting there
- Beaches
- Lunch and staying
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Comporta: rice fields, dunes and the Atlantic before you go.