The Pestana Porto Covo Beach Residences will be a high-quality venture with 238 holiday apartments on offer. This project is being developed by the talented team of architect Gonçalo Salazar de Sousa, whose vision combines modernism and sustainability.
When designing this project, the architect’s main concern was to ‘minimise the visual impact of the construction while also preserving the environment and the natural characteristics of the land.’ The choice fell on earth tones for the buildings and strategic openings between them allowing for the ‘sea to be a constant presence while experiencing this venture.’
Natural materials like terracotta tiles and wood will be used and the apartments will have thermal and acoustic insulation inside and outside providing residents with better comfort and contributing to the preservation of the environment.
Apartments
The apartments will face the west: the bedrooms will face the east while the living rooms face the west/south ensuring excellent exposure to sunlight for most of the day.
The ground floors will comprise private gardens and a small swimming pool while the upper floors will comprise, in addition to a private swimming pool, wide balconies connected to the living rooms and rooftops with spectacular views of the surrounding landscape.
Communal Areas
The natural footpaths between the blocks were carefully planned in order to provide spontaneous views of the sea.
Wooden footbridges will run through the entire central section of the venture towards the beach allowing for a unique experience of the outer areas. Trees and other native vegetation will be planted surrounding all these paths and the perimeter of the property.
The venture will also include a reception, gym, playground, and restaurant, which have been designed to allow the owners to experience life at its fullest.
