Things to do in Comporta Portugal besides relaxing on the beach or eating at their great restaurants. Explore the breathtaking natural surroundings of Comporta on horseback as you canter across sand dunes to rice fields. Spend an afternoon visiting the town and local market, taking in its traditional splendor as the locals go about their day to day routine. Check out our things to do in Comporta Portugal during your stay!
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Casa da Cultura – Shopping & Art in Comporta
The refurbishment of Comporta village’s old cinema and adjacent rice barn has resulted in Casa da Cultura (the House of Culture). A local project which now houses exhibitions together with spaces for up to 11 pop-up stores. The white-washed building with local blue trim is located on Rua do Secador and is accessed via its original barn doors. With an interior inspired by the historical Carraqueira pier, you will find yourself navigating wooden walkways as you discover the wares of local artisans.
Located at Rua do Secador 8, Comporta, Portugal
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Cais Palafítico da Carrasqueira, near Comporta
Travel inland to visit Europe’s unique fishing village, Carrasqueira, which lies on the left bank of the Sado River. Here you will find a multitude of wooden jetties on stilts (known as cais palafita) zigzagging along the muddy marshes. Fishing huts, some naturally weathered, others individually painted, stand atop the wharf.
Located at Comporta, Portugal
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Dolphin Watching in the Sado Estuary, Comporta
During your stay in Comporta, spend half a day visiting the local pod of dolphins actively living within the freshwater of the Sado Estuary. The community of Sado Bottlenose Dolphins were first identified in 1981 and are carefully monitored and tracked. Find out more about Dolphin Watching when staying in Comporta.
Located at Rua Praia da Saude, 11D, Edificio Marina Deck, Setubal, Portugal
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Cavalos na Areia – Horseback Riding in the Sand in Comporta
Exploring the wild Alentejo is just the beginning for Cavalos na Areia. This activities company rents bicycles (with special sand-friendly tires) and kayaks for half and full days for self-guided rambles around the Troia Peninsula, along the beaches, and up and down the waterways between the rice paddies.
Located at National Road N° 261, KM 6, Comporta, Portugal
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Surfing in Comporta
If riding waves is on your holiday bucket list, then head to unspoilt Carvalhal Beach for surfing in Comporta. The small shack owned by Surf in Comporta sits on the wooden walkway entrance to the beach. Whether you are a novice and prefer ankle busters, or just amped, let local married couple Ana and Daniel share their 20 years of experience and 10 years of teaching. Kids lessons, all ages, private and winter trainings are available.
Located at Praia do Carvalhal, Carvalhal, Portugal
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Wine Tasting at Herdade da Comporta
Some are more than content to enjoy a sommelier-recommended glass of vino, whilst others may wish to improve their knowledge of local wines. If you fall in the latter category, take a break from the vitamin D sunrays of Comporta and enjoy the adult activity of wine tasting.
Located at Espaço Comporta, EN253, Km 1, Comporta, Portugal
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Comporta Yoga Shala – Serenity & Wellness Amidst Nature
In keeping with the slow living vibe, Comporta Yoga Shala is located amidst peaceful pine trees, overlooking verdant green rice paddies and a landscape of distant sand dunes. Shala means “house” in Sanskrit. The simple wooden open-walled shelter of the shala is the ideal place to absorb the beauty, tranquility and serenity of Comporta.
Located at Estrada Nacional nº 261, km 6, Torre, Comporta, Portugal