Pa.te.os, Melides, Portugal

• 2- 6 BEDROOMS

• 4-12 GUESTS

• SWIMMING POOL

• YOGA/WELLNESS

• 15 MINUTES FROM THE BEACH

Over the Melides lagoon with views over the vast Atlantic Ocean stand four contemporary houses alluding to the typical Alentejo and surrounded by Mediterranean flora, such as cork oaks, olive trees, pine trees, and arbutus. South of Comporta, in the world’s third-largest stretch of sand, along the ocean, the natural lagoon and the rice fields, we find Melides. Just over an hour from Lisbon, Melides is the perfect location to genuinely connect with nature. And a way of being among the elements, seeking a more authentic life. As a family project, Pa.te.os are born from the pleasure of being outdoors, travelling, architecture which authentic and unpretentious, with a kind of calm and wild beauty that has been drawing the attention from those in search of genuine destinations. A home away from home.

With views over the ocean, surrounded by plots of land for the cultivation of grapes, Pa.te.os are seamlessly integrated into the natural landscape of Alentejo’s coastline. The wine-producing work follows deep respect for the preservation of soils and the ecosystem.

Four houses by architect Manuel Aires Mateus merge with the Mediterranean landscape. The design explores and conveys the concept of patios (or courtyards), where interior and exterior blend together and connect with nature — an idyllic scenery of the southern region where more sunny days let us take full advantage of the outdoors. The concept is unique - Each of the houses can be taken indivually or together as a buyout. The houses were thought-out with care, where well-being and taking a break are to be indulged to the fullest. Decorated with light and natural materials, the four Pa.te.os houses are a way of being home away from home.

Here, the rock-rose aromas blend into the sea breeze coming from the Atlantic. Just a 15-minute car drive away will take us to the largest stretch of sand in Portugal, where we can find several desert beaches. Pa.te.os sit on this natural border between the interior and the coastline, between the countryside and the beach, between the scorching heat of warmer days and the cool breeze from the mountains a place to rest surrounded by nature. Just one hour from Lisbon.

Accommodation:

• House 1: has 152 m2 of floor space, two double or twin rooms, a living

  room with an open kitchenette and fireplace and a large courtyard to

  relax or enjoy a meal. All bathrooms have natural light and shower and

  bathtub.

• House 2 has 208 m2 of floor space, three rooms, one of which is inde-

  pendent and accessible through another door. Beds can be double or

  twin. The central area of the house encompasses a living room with a

  fireplace, a kitchen and a courtyard. Two bedrooms have bathrooms

  leading to private courtyards with outdoor showers.

• House 3 has 85 m2 of floor space, a double room, a bathroom with

  bathtub and shower, a kitchenette, and a living room with fireplace. The

  Mediterranean foliage envelops the terrace, and you can see the ocean

  from your bed, as well as the arbutus trees.

• House 4 has 95 m2 of floor space, a double bedroom facing toward a

  terrace, and a living room with a fireplace. The bathroom leads to a cour-

  tyard with an outdoor shower. The kitchenette connects with the large

  exterior space, a refuge. At night, the stars are yours to gaze at.

Facilities/ Experiences:

• Massage on demand

• Private Yoga every morning

• Breakfast setup

• Daily seasonal fruit basket

• Ground coffee and tea selection

• Curated Wine list

• Chef with seasonal menus

• Developed house fragrance in collaboration by perfumer Lynn Harris from the pine trees and surrounding nature

Location:

• Beach- 10 min drive

• Melides - 5 km

• Comporta - 20 minutes

• Lisbon’s Humberto Delgado airport- 90 min drive

• Grândola train station: 30 min drive