a mini guide to GRÂNDOLA

grândola is the village of the song and one of the most amazing and known locations of alentejo. here’s your mini guide!

Grândola is more than 825 square kilometers and bordering Alcácer do Sal, Ferreira do Alentejo, Santiago do Cacém and Setúbal. Is a town characterized by three different areas that complement each other in a great mix of sensations and feelings! In this Mini Guide you’ll read about the mountain, the land and the coast.

Why go there?

Because the best of Grândola is waiting for you! First, for you to discover the largest stretch of beach in the country and the third largest in the world. Secondly, for you to enjoy the flavors of the Alentejo, and discover the history. And last, for you to be dazzled by the diversity, to know the mountains, the coast…

However, visiting Grândola is more than mountains, land and sea. It’s about observe the charm and perseverance of one of the most appetizing Alentejo destinations. It’s about to be able to take advantage of beaches of great potential, to know places that recall the direction to freedom, and that are a great symbol of Portuguese identity.

What to do?

Grândola has many resources, potentialities and aspects that are worth visiting.

Walk in Serra de Grândola. Since it has a maximum height of 326 meters and extends until the municipality of Santiago de Cacém. Freely contemplate biodiversity through fantastic walking paths with bird and butterfly watching. Enjoy relaxing in beautiful gardens and picnic parks.

Discover the Melides Lagoon, it occupies an area equivalent to  26 hectares and has small islands covered with vegetation, which contributes to its beauty. Discover the largest stretch of beach in the country and the third largest in the world!

Rice cultivation is a very typical activity of the Alentejo region and Grândola is no exception. As such, the creation of the Rice Museum aims to make a little more known about this tradition. As a matter of fact, in Largo São Sebastião, and since April 25, 1999, a monument has been created reminiscing the Freedom Day.

In Grândola you will find genuine products of a unique quality that allow a variety of culinary uses, dressings, among others! 

where to stay?

Sobreiras — Alentejo Country Hotel | The ONE — Country House | Quinta da Comporta | Sublime Comporta | Melides Art (see more options with exclusive Discounts with our BPH CARD!)

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where to eat?

At the restaurant ‘Taberna D’Villa’ taste the best snacks or try our favourite ‘Naco na Pedra’. Closer to the beach, visit ‘5 Sentidos Comporta’ for traditional cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere or drink a amazing cocktail by sunset at Sublime Beach Club.

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