Vila Vita Parc

Cascais, Portugal

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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.

Oporto, Portugal

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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.

The Algarve, Portugal

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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.

Lisbon, Portugal

On the Avenida Liberdade, Lisbon’s great avenue which was built after the 1755 earthquake, the Turim Boulevard is a modern hotel in a classical building, with 101 light, contemporary-style bedrooms, some with balconies. There is a bar, café and restaurant, but the highlight is the panoramic roof terrace, which offers views across the city to Sao Jorge Castle and a summer plunge pool.

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.

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.

Alentejo, Portugal

In the heart of the Alentejo countryside, the wine estate of Herdade da Malhadinha Nova is two hours drive from Lisbon and 90 minutes from Faro Airport to the south. In a bucolic setting, the Soares family has renovated the old farm buildings to create a modern winery alongside a very stylish rural retreat.

Lisbon, Portugal

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This famous hotel, built in 1959, is under Four Seasons management. Situated on one of Lisbon’s seven hills, it enjoys spectacular views over Eduardo VII Park, St. George’s Castle and the old town. The hotel has spacious and extremely elegant public rooms with paintings, tapestries and sculptures.

Madeira, Portugal

This traditional manor house was built in 1849 and has been carefully renovated to create a stylish hotel, located just five minutes’ walk from the heart of the old town.

The Douro Valley, Portugal

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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.