Portugal
Southern Europe
Six Senses Douro Valley presents a superbly renovated 19th-century manor house set high on a hill overlooking the vine covered rolling hills of the Douro Valley and the river below. A spa, a selection of rooms, suites and villas, restaurants, wine library, swimming pools and organic garden are but a few of the many features offered.
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Travel Designer
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An interactive and instructional Wine Library presents leading vintages from the area where guests are guided in the varieties and styles by leading winemakers from the surrounding valley and the resort’s sommelier.
Produce is harvested from the verdant valley and surrounds, together with fresh vegetables and herbs grown on the resort’s estate, assuring ultimate freshness and flavour.
A Six Senses Spa comprising 10 treatment rooms, a heated pool and a gym, offers a range of locally inspired therapies, which also include some that are citrus based.
Key points:
- Location: By the Douro River, in a 19th century manor house surrounded by vineyards.
- Accommodation: Standard rooms, suites and villas.
- Activities: Cultural visits, swimming, tennis, golf, fitness center, wine tasting, mountain bike, river cruises and spa.
- Cuisine: Fusion of Portuguese and Mediterranean cuisine elaborated with local products by Chef Paulo Matos. The hotel has a wine list with more than 200 wines.
- Best season: All year round.
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