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An Elegant Suite At The Sublime Comporta

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After A Beach Day

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Today, The Water Is Chilled And Stirred In Comporta

After some swimming in powerful waves and rolls, we chill out in comfortable chairs. Wrapped in sweet fleece blankets (yep, freezing cold wind), silent I look at the ocean and beautiful beach.

Twenty minutes later (by car), we arrive at the Sublime Comporta: a n exclusive hotel with 14 rooms and suites in an posh country house with a Mediterranean influence. This retreat is nestled in the center of a vast pine forest (17 acre-estate). The architecture tastefully blends into the setting.

By discovering our suite (the Owner’s suite), I am nicely surprised! Refined furnishing chosen with taste, a mixture of handcrafted items and famous designers pieces, the attention to detail, intimate spacious airy volume with lots of light and a peaceful view overlooking part of the property.

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A View To The Pine Trees And Swimming Pool

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Time Froze

A short stop at the spa and already 8 p.m. something … Back to the suite, warm soft light of an endless late afternoon. In the garden, a wooden hut for yoga and meditation. I have to prepare myself for dinner, but I slouch.

Extra zen, I like to hang out and the concept of having nothing else to do: the Mediterranean part of my mix. Just the pleasure of being, observing and disconnecting.

There is also a jacuzzi in the other terrace of the suite, which overlooks the shower and large bathroom. Okay, I have to hurry up, our table is reserved for 9 pm, well let’s say 9.30 p.m. (lol). Tomorrow I will test the glamorous pool before the beach.

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Many thanks to all the team of Sublime Comporta, for this beautiful invitation. Do I still need to precise that these opinions are mine?

Sublime Comporta: une suite

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Après une journée de plage

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Aujourd’hui, l’eau est glacée et agitée à Comporta

Après quelques sportives baignades dans de puissants rouleaux, nous nous calons dans de confortables transats. Emmitouflée dans de mouelleuses couvertures en polaire (oui le vent est réfrigérant), je scrute muette l’océan et la superbe plage.

Une vingtaine de minutes plus tard (en voiture), nous arrivons à Sublime Comporta : petit hôtel très exclusif de 14 chambres et suites, dans une élégante villa d’inspiration méditerranéenne, nichée au centre d’une immense pinède (de près de 7 hectares). L’architecture se fond avec goût dans le décor.

En découvrant notre suite (la Owner’s suite), je suis plus que conquise! Meubles simples et recherchés, mélange d’éléments artisanaux et de designers connus, sens du détail, volume aéré, spacieux et intimiste, de la lumière et une vue qui surplombe une partie de la propriété. 

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Vue sur les pins et la piscine

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Le temps s’est figé

Un court saut par le spa : 20 heures, déjà… Retour dans la suite, lumière douce et tiède d’une fin de journée qui s’éternise. Dans le jardin, une cabane en bois pour le yoga et la méditation. Je devrai me préparer pour le dîner, mais je traîne.

Zen, j’aime traîner, l’idée de n’avoir rien d’autre à faire : la partie méditerranéenne de mon mélange. Juste le plaisir d’être, d’observer, déconnecter.

Il y a aussi un jacuzzi sur l’autre terrasse de la suite, celle qui donne sur la douche et la large salle de bain. Ok, je dois m’activer, notre table est réservée pour 21h, disons 21h30 (lol). Demain je testerai la piscine, avant la plage.

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Un grand merci à toute l’équipe de Sublime Comporta, pour cette superbe invitation. Est-il encore nécessaire de préciser que ces opinions sont les miennes?

Casa da Cisterna, Portugal

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Heritage Village

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It’s Time To Hit The Road Again, Miss!

Last March, I was invited in Switzerland, to a conference about a luxury travel (a post soon). The first topic was to define today luxury: we all agree to define it by experience and service. And Casa da Cisterna is a perfect mix of these two concepts!

During my trip to the Center of Portugal, I had a real crush on this little gem nestled in the castle of Castelo Rodrigo, a medieval village overlooking a wide plain. Olympian calm and a view to die for! To open a book and curl up in a hammock.

Speaking of experience, Ana Berliner, the charming owner of Casa da Cisterna and her great team have prepared a surprise: a wilderness dinner atop a mountain overlooking Spain. Simple and elegant: one of the best memories of my stay in the Center!

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My Room

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Intimate

The more I travel, fewer places where instantly, I feel really good! Beyond the decor, it is first a question of energy, space and light. Upon entering my room, I had this reassuring diffused sensation of clarity, sharpness and sweetness.

Each room is decorated differently. The facilities are new, with separate shower and toilet, and the bedding is impeccable. In a weekend, I removed 15 days of insomnia :)) Photo below: the golden morning light and breakfast on the terrace. I never tire of the view!

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Many thanks for this beautiful invitation to Visit Portugal, TCP/ARPT Centro de Portugal and TAP. Many thanks to Ana Berliner and the lovely team of Casa Cisterna. As always these are my opinions.