EXPERIENCES

The house is the beginning.
The region is the adventure.

Guest enjoying a private boat tour on the water near Casa Fortunato, with the Alentejo coastline in the background

Experiences

Boat Tour

While staying at Casa Fortunato, guests have the opportunity to experience a variety of exciting tours and activities.

Motor boat RAND – Play 24

Exclusive 1 day boat 6 hours tour, between 10am and 6pm – 1.150€

Maximum capacity 10 pax

Fuel included up to 3 hours of engine
( extra engine hour – 50€/hour )

For those seeking outdoor adventures, embark on thrilling boat tours that will take you through the scenic Sado River and the beaches of Troia and Comporta or enjoy the Arrábida and Setúbal bays.

Picnic – 50€ per person. In alternative to the picnic we can recommend you local restaurants by the coast with delicious fresh fish.

Cork oak tree framing bright green rice fields along the cycling route near Comporta, Alentejo

Experiences

Comporta by bicycle

At Casa Fortunato, we believe the best moments are those that allow us to slow down and connect with nature. A bicycle ride between Alcácer do Sal and Comporta, following the *Vala dos Regantes* (Irrigation Canal) and passing by the *Cais Palafítico* (stilt wood pier).

Spanning 23 kilometers, this route runs alongside the Sado River and traverses some of the region’s most iconic landscapes: rice paddies stretching to the horizon, centuries-old salt pans, and waterways reflecting the area’s unique light. Amidst the tranquility of each pedal stroke—which invites quiet contemplation—there is time for birdwatching and discovering a territory where nature still sets the daily rhythm.

Some journeys are measured not merely in kilometers, but in emotions. It is an accessible route, ideal for a leisurely pace, offering plenty of opportunities to stop, take photos, or simply admire the surrounding beauty.

Price per electric bike 150€ per day

Rustic Alentejo kitchen counter with a woven basket of fresh organic vegetables, prepared for a private chef's sharing plates

Experiences

Organic Sharing Plates

Getting to know a region also means discovering its flavors, its products, and the stories behind every ingredient. Bearing this in mind, Casa Fortunato’s open kitchen takes its inspiration from a traditional Mediterranean diet and lifestyle while delicately incorporating the Japanese philosophy of ‘shibui’ (beauty in simplicity) in to every meal…

We are mad about good ingredients and we look forward to nourishing your body (and soul) with exceptional food. Enjoy your own Chef upon request taking his immense pleasure in creating outstanding meals, packed with fresh, organic ingredients that reflect the integrity and quality of our local, independent suppliers.

As part of this program, a visit to the Alcácer do Sal market is essential to discover and select the ingredients for each meal. Back at Casa Fortunato, it is time to prepare the meal, learn techniques, share knowledge, and-above all-work up an appetite. The experience culminates in the dining room, with everyone gathered around the table for an intimate moment of sharing that will be long remembered.

Price upon request

Twin whitewashed bell towers of a historic church in Alcácer do Sal, Alentejo, with stork nests on the rooftops

Experiences

Beyond closed doors

Built upon centuries of history – nestled between the river and the hills – the city is far more than just its famous monuments or picturesque streets. Hidden behind unassuming doors, ancient walls, and seemingly slumbering buildings lie spaces, stories, and memories that rarely feature on standard itineraries. This experience is designed for those who love to travel beyond the obvious; for those who prefer hearing a story told firsthand rather than simply reading a plaque; and for those who believe that the most special places are often the ones that do not appear in tourist guidebooks.

Alcácer do Sal · Alentejo · Portugal

3,000 years of history.
50 minutes from Lisbon.