Four Seasons The Ritz

Cascais, Portugal

The former residence of King Umberto II of Italy who lived here during his exile, Villa Italia opened in 2007 and has a great location in the centre of Cascais, close to the marina.

Oporto, Portugal

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In the district of Vila Nova de Gaia, surrounded by the port wine cellars of Sandeman, Taylor’s, Ferreira and more, is this elegant 119-room hotel. Most of the rooms offer views over the Ribeira quarter opposite and the River Douro below, with some offering direct access to the terrace and open-air swimming pool.

The Algarve, Portugal

deluxe

Just half an hour from Faro is the resort of Vilamoura, with its marina ringed by restaurants and bars. The Domes resort is a five-minute walk from the centre, on the edge of a vast private lake and just 10 minutes from a long, sandy beach.

Madeira, Portugal

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Located in the heart of Funchal and made up of five interconnecting buildings, Castanheiro offers a blend between old and new. Close to the City Hall and alongside the Palace of Jesuits, the hotel is a short walk from many museums, bars and restaurants.

Madeira, Portugal

This charming Madeiran country house was built in the 18th century and overlooks Funchal, just one mile from the city centre. It was the residence of the Commander of the British forces during the Napoleonic wars and his magnificent sideboard still has pride of place in the dining room.

The Douro Valley, Portugal

deluxe

Located in the heart of the Douro Valley, 90 minutes’ drive from Porto airport and opened in July 2015, this is Europe’s first Six Senses resort. The original 19th century manor house has been upgraded and extended into one of the country’s most stylish and contemporary properties, spread over 19 acres.

Oporto, Portugal

deluxe

The buildings in which this excellent hotel is situated dates back to the 16th century. Indeed, many of the buildings in this Praca de Ribeira district of central Oporto have origins in the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries, and the area is now designated an UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Madeira, Portugal

A member of Leading Hotels of the World, the 5* Savoy Palace Hotel stands on the same site as the historic Savoy Hotel with sweeping views out to sea, over the town and beyond to the hills.

Cascais, Portugal

superior

This elegant retreat is located within the protected area of the Sintra Cascais Natural Park, close to the magnificent beach at Guincho and just two miles from Cascais. It offers an intimate environment where the emphasis is on personal service.

Cascais, Portugal

deluxe

In a dramatic location next to the historic lighthouse and a 15-minute walk from the centre of town, the Farol is a striking modern design hotel housed in a 19th Century mansion overlooking the sea.