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Portugal Is Booming — but in This Tiny Seaside Town, Life Moves as Slowly as Ever
One writer finds her own private Portugal in Porto Côvo, a fishing village in the Alentejo. BY SARA B. FRANKLIN | OCTOBER 28, 2019 On our most recent Porto Côvo visit, looking for a bit of space to spread out, we found a villa called Casão. Its name translates, literally, to "big house." This whitewashed former coal silo on the outskirts of town has a terrace that catches the sea breeze and looks out on the open ocean and Pessegueiro Island. Our children rushed to throw open the French doors, delighted at the nearness of the wild Atlantic. My husband and I poured glasses of wine and ate local cheese on the sandy stairs overlooking the rocks. We watched the twins pointing excitedly at the gulls diving for their supper. This is my Porto Côvo: fleeting saudade and sweet nothingness, golden sunlight and the smell of the sea. |
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Sabine
Frankfurt, Germany
It is a beautiful house with a breathtaking view over the Atlantic Ocean.
The kitchen contains everything you need and is incredibly well organized.
We felt comfortable from the first minute. Our family (2 adults, 38 & 39 years and three kids, 9, 7 and almost 2 years) definitely wants to come back next year.
We can fully recommend the accommodation and hope that we can spend our holidays here again soon
Frankfurt, Germany
It is a beautiful house with a breathtaking view over the Atlantic Ocean.
The kitchen contains everything you need and is incredibly well organized.
We felt comfortable from the first minute. Our family (2 adults, 38 & 39 years and three kids, 9, 7 and almost 2 years) definitely wants to come back next year.
We can fully recommend the accommodation and hope that we can spend our holidays here again soon
Pat
Chatham-Kent, Canada
OK this is heaven on earth!!
Such a beautiful location and the house is absolutely Amazing!!
If you are in the area and you don't stay here you are missing out!
My husband and I took our four adult kids and we had an amazing time.
Eating out on the deck, climbing the cliffs, watching the sunset....AMAZING!!
Chatham-Kent, Canada
OK this is heaven on earth!!
Such a beautiful location and the house is absolutely Amazing!!
If you are in the area and you don't stay here you are missing out!
My husband and I took our four adult kids and we had an amazing time.
Eating out on the deck, climbing the cliffs, watching the sunset....AMAZING!!
David
Neuville-aux-Bois, France
Tout a deja ete dit. Je vais donc le repeter en Français : la maison est vraiment très agreable à vivre, tout est pensé pour que vous vous y sentiez bien.
La renovation a ete faite avec goût, equipement à profusion, on sent que ce n’est pas simplement une maison qui est destinée à faire du Airbnb.
La vue sur l’ocean est magnifique. et de très belles plages, en plus de la petite tout de suite accessible, sont proches.
Une destination qu’on ne regrette pas....
Neuville-aux-Bois, France
Tout a deja ete dit. Je vais donc le repeter en Français : la maison est vraiment très agreable à vivre, tout est pensé pour que vous vous y sentiez bien.
La renovation a ete faite avec goût, equipement à profusion, on sent que ce n’est pas simplement une maison qui est destinée à faire du Airbnb.
La vue sur l’ocean est magnifique. et de très belles plages, en plus de la petite tout de suite accessible, sont proches.
Une destination qu’on ne regrette pas....
Cheryl
Washington DC, USA
Imagine Calvin Klein married Sweden. And they had a baby. Casao de Porto Covo is that baby. Clean, simple lines.
Neutral tones. A marriage of form and function. Every single item in this extraordinary house is well thought out and and beautifully crafted.
I really appreciated not having to look at kitschy art work, or silly souvenirs, or anything else that I would normally immediately hide for the days I'm in a rental.
The kitchen is fully stocked.
The sheets are white and fresh.
There are heaters in the rooms.
The hikes begin literally outside the door.
Fresh bread and pastry are a two minute walk.
We were four adults and we had plenty of room.
It was quiet and private. I've never loved an airbnb more. Never.
Take care of this house.
Washington DC, USA
Imagine Calvin Klein married Sweden. And they had a baby. Casao de Porto Covo is that baby. Clean, simple lines.
Neutral tones. A marriage of form and function. Every single item in this extraordinary house is well thought out and and beautifully crafted.
I really appreciated not having to look at kitschy art work, or silly souvenirs, or anything else that I would normally immediately hide for the days I'm in a rental.
The kitchen is fully stocked.
The sheets are white and fresh.
There are heaters in the rooms.
The hikes begin literally outside the door.
Fresh bread and pastry are a two minute walk.
We were four adults and we had plenty of room.
It was quiet and private. I've never loved an airbnb more. Never.
Take care of this house.
Javier
Madrid, Spain
Alexandra's place it's absolutelly amazing.
As some other said, one of the best places we've been by airbnb.
The house is as shown in the pictures, if not better. The views and surroundings are amazing.
We've been in November and the town was very quiet, the beaches empty and very paceful. Just what we were looking for. Everything in the house has been carefully selected and put in place. Everything has a convenient and beautiful design.
And the sea, just in front of you, just a few steps away.
The house is very well equiped, specially the kitchen.
We didn't cooked a lot, just breaksfast and some cold dinner, but still, was a big pleasure.
We were just two persons, but it seems ready for 8.
We were received by Domingas, which explained us the basics about the house and gave us the key. She was very kind and everything was easy.
wish I can get back soon with some family or friends to enjoy the house, it was really unforgettable.
Madrid, Spain
Alexandra's place it's absolutelly amazing.
As some other said, one of the best places we've been by airbnb.
The house is as shown in the pictures, if not better. The views and surroundings are amazing.
We've been in November and the town was very quiet, the beaches empty and very paceful. Just what we were looking for. Everything in the house has been carefully selected and put in place. Everything has a convenient and beautiful design.
And the sea, just in front of you, just a few steps away.
The house is very well equiped, specially the kitchen.
We didn't cooked a lot, just breaksfast and some cold dinner, but still, was a big pleasure.
We were just two persons, but it seems ready for 8.
We were received by Domingas, which explained us the basics about the house and gave us the key. She was very kind and everything was easy.
wish I can get back soon with some family or friends to enjoy the house, it was really unforgettable.
Chelsey
Los Angeles, USA
We had an amazing time in Casão de Porto Covo.
Alexandra and her husband have created a very special place — their home is a beautiful, well-thought renovation set in a spectacular place.
We found the town to be charming, but found it difficult to leave their gorgeous house.
The kitchen is very well-stocked for cooking and preparing meals, and the house is a perfect place to have coffee, either at the dining table with the windows open or on the front terrace overlooking the sea.
Alexandra was also very warm and lovely — she was there to greet us on a late Sunday evening and stayed in contact throughout our stay.
We hope to visit again!
Los Angeles, USA
We had an amazing time in Casão de Porto Covo.
Alexandra and her husband have created a very special place — their home is a beautiful, well-thought renovation set in a spectacular place.
We found the town to be charming, but found it difficult to leave their gorgeous house.
The kitchen is very well-stocked for cooking and preparing meals, and the house is a perfect place to have coffee, either at the dining table with the windows open or on the front terrace overlooking the sea.
Alexandra was also very warm and lovely — she was there to greet us on a late Sunday evening and stayed in contact throughout our stay.
We hope to visit again!