Family Legacy

"When I think of Comporta, I see the refuge from where to abstract myself from the world. The place where to embrace nature and slowness, where to meet and gather with those closer to us.

A place to distill life from the unnecessary noise and focus on the essence of what and who matters.

Within this context I have envisioned a wholesome lifestyle, catered to a community that understands, shares and cherishes a set of unique aesthetical values and quality. A hedonistic atmosphere that celebrates life and indulgence, where elegance meets simplicity. A place that goes beyonde the physical;
The "JNCQUOI state of mind."

Vladimir Djurovic is a landscape architect and founder of Vladimir Djurovic Landscape Architecture International (VDLA). Vladimir Djurovic has led VDLA from its inception until the present time.

He has striven to create timeless projects that are rooted to their context. Keeping the office small and deeply focusing on every project undertaken allowed him to handle every single project with the attention and care it deserves.

Every project taken by the firm presents a unique opportunity to create a singular and lasting intervention that has benefits and reach way beyond its physical limits. With projects in every continent, Vladimir travels extensively around the globe and gathers experience and inspiration that is weaved into the firm’s DNA.

Miguel Saraiva was born & raised in Lisbon, where he completed his studies in Architecture at the Universidade Lusíada in 1995. He founded the atelier, now called Saraiva + Associados, in 1996, which has been experiencing a rapid process of expansion.

Alongside his intense activity in the company, Miguel was vice-president of the Southern Regional Section of the Ordem dos Arquitetos. Among other awards and honorable mentions, he received the prize for Best Architecture Studio, Best Private Project, and Architecture Personality of the Year.

Miguel Saraiva assumes himself as an architect of the world; he considers his lines are purist, and sees himself in all his works, always with a constant focus on improving everything he has done. He is passionate about architecture.

Greg Payne is a Spa & Wellness advisor whose approach focuses on developing authentic concepts uniquely aligned with each location that deliver optimal returns on investment.

Over the past twenty years, Greg has opened more than 70 Spas that are consistently recognized as leading Spas of the world and has overseen Spa & Wellness in global roles for major hotel groups including Raffles, InterContinental Hotels Group and Aman.

Recently, he left corporate roles to engage with properties individually and extend into new cutting-edge areas of Wellness, having developed the Spa at Villa La Coste (Provence) and the Wellness Programs for Deplar Farm (Iceland). Bringing an exceptional knowledge and direct on-the-ground experience, Greg positively contributes to both the reputation and success of the projects he leads.

As an experienced radiesthesist and space harmonization professional, the purpose of Alberto Amura’s practice is to facilitate and balance the flow of beneficial subtle living energies in an environment, towards creating a harmonious and auspicious ambience.

As part of his work on the metaphysical aspects of space enhancement, he also designs customized symbols and artworks that positively synergize with the space, which he calls resonance designs. His portfolio of international clients includes Clodagh Designs, Six Senses Hotels and Resorts, Miraval Resorts & Spas, and Tishman Speyer, among others. Alberto is originally from Argentina.

He lived 29 years in the US where he developed his services, and currently has his studio in Brazil. Besides his training with shamans and healers during the years that he resided in Taos, New Mexico (US), he has a master of science in metaphysics, and he is a Reiki master instructor. He studied BioGeometry (a space energy harmonization science developed by Dr. Ibrahim Karim from Egypt) and explored various space enhancing arts and systems.