Out of season, the pace slows and another essence takes its place. Tróia and Comporta are two refuges where the winter doesn’t require flight but presence.
Tróia: sea, nature and serenity
Tróia is, in itself, an escape from the rest of the world – a peninsula of dunes and sea within a nature reserve, just an hour from Lisbon. In winter, the peace is even greater: the beaches are deserted, the trails invite long walks and dolphin watching on the Sado estuary becomes an engaging experience.
Pestana Tróia Eco Resort: between the interior and the landscape, a place made for taking your time.
At the Pestana Tróia Eco Resort, guests can choose between the two options available: villas or apartments in Tróia, with different layouts, always bright, modern and designed to enhance the protected landscape. Here, the winter is spent comfortably: indoor pool, sauna, gymnasium and small nooks and crannies where time slows down.
What to do in Tróia during the winter?
- Strolls along deserted beaches, which are accessed directly via the resort;
- Sunsets beneath the picturesque stilt pier in Carrasqueira;
- Boat rides to see dolphins in the Sado river;
- Visits to the Roman ruins in Tróia, which is even more special when silence descends;
- Long lunches with fresh fish and seafood from the region.
At the end of the day, what better than returning to the comfort of the Pestana Tróia Eco Resort and have a quiet dinner, or read by the window, or simply enjoy the golden, end-of-day light as it covers the peninsula.
Comporta: elegant Alentejo sobriety
Just a few kilometres from Tróia, Comporta boasts an almost secret side. Here, the pine forest, the paddy fields and the ocean co-exist with a sophisticated simplicity – more discreet, more introspective, even more beautiful in the winter.
In the villas in Comporta with private pool and gym every house provides total privacy, plenty of space, quiet patios and the chance to enjoy the pool on milder days. Pestana Comporta Village Residences is the ideal spot for those looking for physical and mental rest.
What to do in Comporta in winter?
- Leisurely walks along the beach to Carvalhal or Pego;
- Use footpaths or cycle lanes to see the region’s rice fields and pine forests;
- Shop in concept stores and local markets;
- Go horse-riding on deserted sands;
- Savour razor clam rice and/or fish stew.
And because the winter in Comporta invites wellbeing, when returning to Pestana Comporta Village Residences, use the private gym, do stretches or allow yourself to simply do nothing – the true luxury this place offers.
