Latitude Melides

All-Natural Alentejo Style

Restored in 2018 from a humble farm dwelling, the property is beautifully handcrafted in raw natural materials that preserve the simplicity and charm of the Atlantic coastal region of Alentejo, famous for its gastronomy, wine and tranquility. It's located in the small village of Courela da Rolla, where half of the population are original native inhabitants.

This vacation home rental in Portugal is creatively integrated within the vibrant, natural landscape. A small compound of two dwellings, the structures have been thoughtfully restored to enhance their native authenticity.

The main house was built in the traditional method of mud and stones and has a large living area, open kitchen, and two lovely little bedrooms with one bathroom. The guest house includes a large double bedroom, living room and bathroom.

Simple and full of character, the property is warm and inviting with lofty bright interiors, vaulted wood ceilings, and views of the countryside from each room. A network of decks surrounds the structures and extend out into the sandy landscape, with a dining area, lounge chairs and an outdoor BBQ area. 

It's the perfect spot for couples or a family to enjoy a tranquil and relaxing escape.

Around

Just an hour’s drive south of Lisbon, the Comporta area of the Alentejo is ideally positioned to enjoy both the countryside and the Atlantic coastal areas. The region stretches from the Sado river to the charming nearby town of Melides with the road to the rural Serra do Grandola valley. Along the immediate coast, a five-mile-long stretch of sand separates the sea and the lagoon, with the closest beach of Aberta Nova just a short drive away. Aberta Nove and Galé-Fontainhas Beach are both astonishing and far less crowded than Comporta, as up-and-coming destinations.

Praia do Pego and Praia Carvalhal can be reached within 30 minutes and are among Portugal’s most beautiful. The lovely former fishing village of Comporta on the Troia Peninsula is fast becoming a popular spot for the stylish crowd but thankfully retains its laid-back vibe and windswept natural beauty. Santiago do Cacem the ancient Moorish and later colonial community with quaint cobblestone streets and fortifications is thirty minutes south along with the stunning ancient Roman settlement of Miróbriga. Cais Palafítico da Carrasqueira is a very unique fishing village along the coast and Setubal and the Sado estuary region is an hour north.

Location

Melides, Portugal. Nearest airport: Lisbon Portela International (1 hour)

Best time to visit

End of April through mid-November