Villa de Pradaria is a spacious countryside retreat near Melides, offering modern design, generous gardens, and space for up to 11 guests. With golden beaches just minutes away and a peaceful setting surrounded by nature, it’s the perfect base for families or groups to relax and explore the Alentejo coast.
Villa de Pradaria is a countryside retreat near Melides designed for families and groups who value both comfort and space. Accommodating up to 11 guests across 300 m², the villa blends modern architecture with a sense of relaxed rural living, creating an inviting base for exploring Portugal’s Alentejo coast.
Set among expansive gardens, the property offers a variety of outdoor spaces to enjoy. Long lunches under the shaded pergola, evenings shared in the open-plan living areas, and peaceful moments surrounded by native plants make every day feel special. The villa’s layout ensures plenty of room for larger groups, while still encouraging time together - whether that’s by the pool, at the dining table, or on a quiet terrace.
With golden beaches just 9 km away and the nearest town only 3 km from the doorstep, Villa de Pradaria strikes a rare balance: complete privacy in nature with easy access to the region’s coastline, hills, and villages. It’s an ideal setting for those seeking both restful days and new discoveries in one of Portugal’s most characterful regions.
What Oliver loves...
A peaceful countryside setting just a short drive from Melides’ beaches and village life
Generous outdoor spaces, including a private pool, shaded pergola, and hammocks for relaxing in nature
Flexible bedroom arrangement, ideal for both families with children and groups of friends
What you should know
The villa accommodates up to 11 guests, with a maximum of 10 adults allowed.
A car is recommended to explore the beaches, nearby villages, and wider Alentejo region.
The property’s countryside setting means you can expect peaceful surroundings, but also some natural wildlife nearby.
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The Local Area
About the surrounding area of Villa De Pradaria
Villa de Pradaria is set in the quiet countryside just outside Melides, a part of Portugal’s Alentejo coast known for its wide sandy beaches, rolling hills, and unspoiled landscapes. The villa enjoys a peaceful position only 3 km from the nearest town, making it easy to reach local shops, cafés, and restaurants, while still feeling wonderfully private.
Just 9 km away, guests can enjoy golden stretches of beach ideal for swimming, long walks, or simply unwinding by the Atlantic. The surrounding region offers much to explore, from charming whitewashed villages and traditional markets to scenic trails through pine forests and rice fields. Further afield, Comporta and its lively dining scene are within easy reach for a day trip.
Combining countryside calm with coastal adventure, Villa de Pradaria is perfectly placed for guests wanting both relaxation and authentic Alentejo experiences.
Please be aware that the location tab shown on the website is not based on the property's exact location; therefore, all location amenities are an approx of facilities, restaurants, and villages/towns you might find around the property. The property's exact location will be provided to you before arrival and might come along with some recommendations about the area and what to visit.
The Region
Comporta is surrounded by rice paddies, the ocean, sand dunes and pine forests. It's a unique place where you can connect with nature and live in the moment. Comporta has a rhythm and an ambience that are all it's own. This wild and unspoilt part of Portugal attracts an in-the-know international crowd, including renowned artists, designers, and A-listers.
Comporta has a remarkable diversity of natural systems with long stretches of beach, windswept dunes, scenic pine forests, salt marshes and rice paddies which become a vibrant green in June. The region is also characterized by rice fields and its main attraction, the Comporta beach: 20 kilometres of uninterrupted white sand, a beach lover’s paradise.
As with the rest of Portugal, you can expect sun-blessed weather year-round in Comporta. The best months of the year to visit Comporta for long beach stays are from June to September, while the spring and autumn months are still suitable for picnics or day trips.
ABOUT THE LISBON COAST
The Lisbon Coast is a sensational stretch of golden beaches, wave-lashed cliffs and vibrant seaside towns – but there's more to the Atlantic coastline than that. Delve beneath the surface to discover hidden coves, family-owned seafood restaurants and pristine natural parks.
The coast around Lisbon provides an easy, breezy escape from the capital, whose proximity has made it the stomping ground of kings for the last 1,000 years. In summer, Lisboistas stream into elegant Comporta and Cascais to escape the heat of the city; year-round, surfers hang loose on the coast, waiting for the rollers to crash down on the sand.
But while you're enjoying one of our fantastic villas on Lisbon Coast, you may well want to take some time out from all that sun worship to explore everything else the region has to offer – so we've put together this handy travel guide to give you a little help and inspiration!
