Porto Covo
Village on the Alentejo coast
Porto Covo, a borough in the municipality of Sines, in Alentejo’s coast, stands out due to its small white houses with blue stripes and red doors, a legacy recovered by the Marquis of Pombal following the 1755 earthquake.
This small fishing town is famous for its beautiful beaches throughout the coast. In fact, Porto Covo’s beaches were recognised as some of the ten most beautiful beaches in the world by the French edition of The Huffington Post in 2015.
Praia Grande – located near the Pestana Porto Covo Beach Residences – is one of the most sought after beaches in the summer.
A retreat on the Vicentine Coast
The old part of Porto Covo, which includes the plaza that honours the statesman mentioned above, is a wonder of the Portuguese Illuminist architecture. In this area, visitors will find a wide range of essential services and shops, including supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, beauty centers, shoe stores, and bookshops. Additionally, there is a great variety of restaurants, cafés, and ice cream parlors, offering a complete gastronomic experience. In local restaurants, you can taste typical fish and seafood cuisine, such as whelk stew, seafood and monkfish rice, fish and pasta stew, and Alentejo-style pork, among others.
Porto Covo is a highly sought-after destination for those looking for a peaceful retreat, with the advantage of being just a 15-minute drive from Sines and a short distance from Lisbon. Whether you wish to relax or explore, the Pestana Porto Covo Beach Residences offer the perfect opportunity to be part of a universe where tradition and modern life cross paths in a natural setting of rare beauty.
