Pura Comporta is a compelling architectural intervention in the delicate landscape of Comporta, designed by Portuguese architect João Pedro Falcão de Campos. Known for his refined, contextual approach, Falcão de Campos draws on vernacular Alentejan architecture and Nordic sensibilities to craft a home that balances restraint and luxury.

The house sits lightly on a transitional landscape—where green rice fields give way to undulating white sand dunes—creating a dialogue between architecture and terrain. Its form echoes the simplicity of traditional local dwellings, with whitewashed walls, pitched gable roofs, and Estremoz marble surfacing that simultaneously cools and grounds the building.

Composed of a series of volumes integrated through interior courtyards and large decks, the structure opens in two main directions: north, with expansive views across the rice fields and sublime sunsets; and south, toward a private dune garden and 12-meter heated pool nestled among umbrella pines.

The design language is minimal yet tactile. Inside, white plaster walls and concrete floors provide a calm, neutral palette, punctuated by natural wood elements and traditional Portuguese textiles. The interior spatial flow is open and fluid, designed around the natural light and coastal breezes. Large windows frame key sightlines toward the Atlantic and the distant silhouette of the Serra da Arrábida.

A standout detail is the marble island in the kitchen—sculptural yet functional—anchoring the communal areas of the house. The master suite features a freestanding bathtub positioned to absorb the changing tones of sunset, creating a moment of quiet drama.

Pura Comporta is not merely a beach house. It is an architectural reflection on place—bridging the memory of the region’s rural past with a modern, elemental lifestyle rooted in sun, sand, and silence.