Within the Costa Vicentina Natural Park near Aljezur, Praia do Canal Nature Retreat is surrounded by cork oaks, wild countryside and Atlantic cliffs. Low stone buildings contain rooms and suites furnished with pale timber, natural textiles and broad windows towards the landscape. Indoor and outdoor pools, a spa and walking trails support the retreat’s close relationship with the surrounding terrain, while the restaurant draws on regional produce and coastal ingredients. Planted roofs, sheltered courtyards and long horizontal lines allow the architecture to sit quietly within the rugged western Algarve.