Set on a secluded peninsula between the Atlantic Ocean and a protected nature reserve just beyond Comporta, the much anticipated Na Praia will open its doors to guests on 1st May 2027.
This independent 113-key hotel will represent the culmination of more than a decade of planning by hospitality visionary, José António Uva, eighth-generation steward of São Lourenço do Barrocal. While Barrocal is steeped in agricultural traditions inland, Na Praia will turn towards the sea, continuing Uva’s commitment to protecting, restoring and preserving Portuguese heritage and biodiversity. Spanning 340ha of preserved wilderness, Na Praia will sit among Comporta’s sand dunes and pine forests, with architecture by Studio KO in collaboration with Estúdio Lisboa and landscaping by Doxiadis+.
At Na Praia, sculptural buildings will follow the natural contours of the dunes, constructed using clay, timber and materials chosen to weather the lively Atlantic winds. Rather than introducing artificial gardens, the ethereal native landscape will be a central design feature, including more than 60 different plant species and over 600,000 individual plants planted across the property. Interiors by Studio KO and Estúdio Lisboa will combine natural materials with bespoke pieces commissioned from predominantly Portuguese artisans and makers.
The accommodation will comprise 45 adults-only suites, 63 houses and five villas, each designed to sit discreetly within the surrounding dunes and pine forests. The suites will range from intimate retreats with sheltered nooks to expansive pool suites featuring generous dining areas, heated pools and spacious terraces. Characterised by their striking hexagonal architecture, the houses will offer large outdoor spaces and open directly onto the dunes, with the flexibility to connect multiple houses to accommodate families and multigenerational groups. Na Praia’s five villas, each with three or four bedrooms, will provide the property’s largest accommodation option with extensive living and dining areas and private pools.
