12 miles west of the main A2 highway that directs the sun-seeking crowds to the Algarve is Comporta, a village on the Tróia peninsula, a 13-mile long sandy spit in the north of Portugal's Alentejo region.
Praia da Comporta is breathtaking with miles of beautiful golden sand and intense blue color of the ocean. There are nice little restaurants on the dunes overlooking the ocean waves. This beach is not very busy, at least compared to the beaches around the Troia resort that can be very crowded in the summer.
Surrounded by sand dunes and pine forest beyond this beach is popular among'st naturists and has a tranquil, relaxing vibe. Although the Atlantic waters are very cold!Only accessible by car.
Good to Know
- Beach Type Beaches and Coves
- Facilities Beach side restaurants and more local restaurants can be found in Carrasqueira village, just 5 minutes drive from the beach.Comporta town is a few kms away with more restaurants and some upmarket shops.Relatively easy access. The beach has free and paid parking (for 3/4 euros you get to park in the shade.There are free showers but they are a little away from the beach itself. Although the sunbed and umbrella hire is quite expensive (around 25 euros for the day)! Good WC available.
- Nudist Status Tolerated / Clothing Optional
- Ease of Access Access for disabled via wooden walkways taking you to the beach.
Getting There
- Town / County / State Rua Otelo Saraiva de Carvalho, Grandola, Setúbal, Alentejo
- Zip / Postal Code 7570-789
- Directions Reaching Comporta from Lisbon is fairly straightforward. Follow the Algarve heading south through the main A2 highway until Alcácer do Sal. There, travel west for approximately 20km. It is a 1.5 hour drive from Lisbon.
Coordinates
- Latitude 38.380909
- Longitude -8.803536
- Sea Level (In Meters) 4
