Portuguese real estate developer VIC Properties has signed a hotel management agreement with Six Senses, the hospitality brand within the IHG Hotels & Resorts portfolio, for its Pinheirinho project on the Comporta coast.
The Six Senses Comporta development is set to open in 2028 and will adhere to stringent aesthetic and sustainability guidelines.
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Six Senses will develop a 70-room hotel and 58 branded residences on the 400ha Pinheirinho estate, most of which is a protected nature reserve that was previously privately owned and accessible by invitation only.
The hotel will feature 66 rooms and suites, three garden villas, and a presidential villa while the resort’s design will integrate with the natural landscape.
Residential options at the resort will include two to five-bedroom villas and apartments, each designed to offer an enhanced retreat experience based on its location.
Six Senses CEO Neil Jacobs said: “Our design approach is about creating spaces that connect people to nature as part of our overall hospitality ethos. Where better to start than by embracing the land’s natural contours of pine forests and sand dunes while drawing on quirks of Comporta, traditions of the Alentejo region, reinterpretation of Portuguese classics, and Six Senses touches that show that luxury doesn’t have to be taken too seriously.”
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By GlobalDataGuests can enjoy a variety of culinary experiences, including a pool bar and grill, a wine bar, a deli cafe, and The Chef’s Table, which will host pop-up events and cookery classes.
The Six Senses Spa Comporta will provide wellness therapies, longevity programmes, and facilities such as a gym, yoga studio, pools, steam and sauna rooms, and hydrotherapy.
VIC Properties co-founder and CEO João Cabaça said: “We are thrilled and honoured to welcome Six Senses to our property in Comporta, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter, reflecting our shared commitment to preserving the rich heritage of this beautiful region.
“Together, we envisioned building a lasting legacy, one that not only respects the land but also ensures a sustainable future for the estate for generations to come. This is just the start of a journey rooted in respect, authenticity, and connection. We look forward to sharing this unique destination with the world.”
In December 2024, Six Senses signed a hotel management agreement with a joint venture between Sidercom and El Enebro to convert a 16th-century palace into a luxury country estate.
