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Romantic Hotels in Portugal, boutique hotels in Portugal, charming Portugal hotels and bed & breakfasts
Welcome to our unique selection of romantic hotels in Portugal and boutique Portugal hotels. Secretplaces selects only those truly special accommodations with soul. Whatever your reasons to travel to Portugal be it a romantic getaway, the thrill of staying at a boutique hotel in Portugal or small Portugal hotel, Secretplaces will you help find the perfect spot.
The wonderful variety of countryside in Portugal is matched by the many charming towns and monumental cities throughout the land. From UNESCO heritage sites to border towns, dramatic hilltop settlements and sophisticated cities - all with their own unique Portuguese character and charm.
Angra do Heroismo (Azores) With its palaces and forts dating back to the 16th century, the city of Angra do Heroismo has been classified as a world heritage site by UNESCO – a testament to its beauty and history.
Belmonte (Beiras) Belmonte is the birthplace of the great Portuguese explorer Pedro Alvares Cabral, discoverer Brazil. The town is dominated by its 13th century castle which bears witness to its strategic position in the fight against Spain over the centuries.
Castelo de Vide (Alentejo) The white walled town of Castelo de Vide is perched on a hilltop around the fourteenth century castle and contrasts splendidly with the surrounding vegetation. The result is a wonderful view and a charming town boasting the oldest synagogue in Portugal (13th century).
Coimbra (Beiras) Strategically positioned in the centre of Portugal, Coimbra is an ancient University town set in a steep limestone hill with many architectural gems, including its two cathedrals and numerous churches and manor houses. It was Portugal’s capital for over a century (1143-1255) and has remained a significant cultural centre ever since.
Evora (Alentejo) Evora, as befits a UNESCO world heritage city, is blessed with a large number of striking monuments and buildings, many of which date back to the period of Roman and Moorish occupations. It is considered by many to be Portugal’s most beautiful city.
Guimarães (Minho) Known as the “birthplace of the Nation”, Guimarães was first the capital of Portugal and remains a lasting symbol of Portuguese nationhood. It possesses an impressive array of medieval buildings testifying to this glorious past. It is, without doubt, one of the loveliest and most distinguished cities in Portugal.
Lousã (Beiras) Situated at the foot of Lousã mountain, the origins of this town have been lost in the mist of time. Indeed the past never seems to be far away: Arouce castle dates back to the XII century and the streets are flanked by medieval houses. The historic Foz de Arouce bridge is a testament to the Napoleonic Wars.
Marvão (Alentejo) Close to the Spanish frontier, the small walled town of Marvão is a delight to behold. Set on top of a hill it commands awe inspiring 360-degree views that are sure to impress the visitor. Almost all the houses are located within its ramparts.
Mértola (Alentejo) Beautifully situated high above the banks of the Guadiana River. Mértola is a slow placed, quiet town. To discover Mértola is to meet up with history, tradition and nature.
Monsanto (Beiras) Monsanto, meaning the “sacred mount” is a dramatic fortified hilltop settlement. Built on a granite mount 800 metres high, the beautiful vista spreads out in all directions. The homes were constructed with the stone of the mount itself so it is difficult to distinguish between the two at a distance.
Monsaraz (Alentejo) Perched high above the plains, and surrounded by a walled castle, it is easy to see why Monsaraz is known locally as the “Eagle’s nest”. It has commanding views of the Alentejo countryside brimming with cork and olive trees. But Monsaraz itself, with its history and narrow streets, fits in perfectly with this panorama.
Obidos (Lisbon Coast) Known as the “Wedding City”, Obidos was a traditional present of the Kings of Portugal to their Queens. It is a beautiful picture-postcard town, with balconies covered in colourful flowers, whitewashed houses and narrow cobblestone streets -- all surrounded by Moorish walls and dominated by an old castle.
Sintra (Lisbon Coast) “To see the world and leave out Sintra is to go blind about” so says an old proverb. Indeed, “Glorious Eden” as the English poet Byron called it is an assault on the senses: lush verdant vegetation coupled with fairytale palaces, castles and manor houses. Not to be missed.
Vila Viçosa (Alentejo) This beautiful and tranquil corner of The High Alentejo is dominated by the enormous Dukes of Bragança Palace. The old town which dates back to the 13th century is still enclosed within the walls of the castle.
Tomar (Lisbon Coast) A lovely town situated on the Nabão river, with whitewashed houses and terraces. Tomar’s ex libris, however, is the wonderful Convent of Christ, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Headquarters of the Knights Templar. It is a testament to Portugal former power and an architectural masterpiece.
Whether your interest lies in Wine, Art, Architecture, Gastronomy, Literature, Nature or Religion there seems to be a route in Spain and Portugal that provides for every different taste and interest. Many have been well established for centuries and travelling on them will make their subject matter come vividly alive. Should you wish to know more about an individual route, please contact us. We will be happy to help you organise your itinerary and accommodation. Below we list just a small selection of some of the best-known routes
The Pilgrim's way to Santiago (Minho, Galicia) Acknowledged as the first great religious route in Europe, the Pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela has been bringing together travellers from every part of the world for over eight centuries. There is also a Portuguese route to Santiago. One such route starts off from Braga and crosses some of the best landscapes in Iberia, taking in remote villages, historic remains , nature and wildlife.
Port Wine Route (Douro) The traveller can get to meet all the parties involved in the port winemaking process, visit vineyards and wineries, taste and purchase wine and participate in activities such as harvesting the grapes and treading. All this in one of the most beautiful regions of Portugal.
Succulent reds, cool whites, bubbly greens. For such a small country Portugal produces an astonishing variety of quality wines, many of them unknown to the outside world and grown in some of the country’s most beautiful regions. The fortified wines of Port and Madeira, however, are famous the world over and unique to Portugal.
DOURO The first demarcated region in the world, Douro is one of the country’s best and most beautiful wine producing regions. Despite being best know for Port, it also produces a variety of high quality wines that age well in the bottle. Barca Velha - the most expensive in Portugal – is one such wine from this region. Other great wines include Quinta do Côtto, Quinta da Pacheca, Duas Quintas.
DÃO Produced in the mountainous Beira region, the wine takes its name after the river Dão. It is the most abundant area of the mature Portuguese wines and is aged in wood. Accordingly, the typical wine from this area is ruby in colour, delicately scented and velvety in taste. The region also produces excellent, fruity white wine, the alcohol content of which can go up to 12º.
ALENTEJO The Alentejo, with its vast plains, cork and olive trees is now producing some of the best and most distinctive wines in Portugal. Though limited in quantity there are exceptional reds to be found. The Alentejo, however, is also well known for its whites. But remember, these wines tend to have a high alcoholic content whatever the colour.
MINHO/DOURO LITORAL Another beautiful region producing a very distinctive wine the outside world has yet to fully discover. Vinho Verde (or Green Wine) is light, fruity and has a refreshing piquancy that goes well with fish or seafood. It is generally bottled right after fermentation, which gives it a delicate and slightly bubbly quality.
SETUBAL A famous fortified sweet wine produced in the area of Azeitão. It has a high alcohol content of 18º to 20º. The colour goes from clear to burnt topaz and by aging gains an unmistakable bouquet. Best drunk as an aperitif or at the end of a good meal.
MADEIRA Named after the island that produces it, Madeira is, along with Port, the best-known Portuguese wine. The soil of Madeira is by nature, volcanic, the relief is accentuated and vegetation abundant due to the humidity and mildness of the climate.
Portugal may not have the wealth of mountains that its neighbour possesses, but those it has are equally beautiful and wild.
Serra da Estrela Serra de Estrela (Star mountain) is the highest mountain range in Portugal, reaching up to 2000 metres. It also contains Portugal’s only ski resort, albeit a modest one. It is a rocky, wind swept area that contains numerous vestiges of the last ice age, as well as woodlands and oak forests.
Peneda-Geres The Peneda and Geres mountains give their name to the beautiful 70,000-hectare national park in which they are encompassed. High peaks, low valleys, rivers and lakes make it a magical place.
Serra de Sintra Sintra is famous for its lush green forests and vegetation. The wonderful town of Sintra and the wealth of castles, monuments and manor houses it possesses augment its natural beauty.
Serra de Arrábida The cliffs of Arrábida Natural Park, with its 500-metre granite ridge, fall dramatically into the sea. It is covered by Mediterranean type vegetation giving it a lush green to contrast with the blue of the sea. The park has a wide range of marine flora – over eighty types of algae –as well as a variety of fauna.
Serra de Monchique The lovely Monchique Hills form a natural barrier between the Algarve and Alentejo. A green and wooded mountain range that is ideal for hiking.
Portugal boasts a wonderful variety of natural parks and nature reserves preserving the natural beauty, wildlife, monuments and way of life of the regions. From the rugged, mountainous parks of the north, to the peaceful stress free reserves of the south, Portugal has much to offer the visitor when it comes to natural parks.
Peneda Geres (70,290 ha) A magnificent park made up of high peaks, low valleys, rivers and lakes. It is also home to a variety of animals, such as the wolf, several types of birds of prey and roe deer. The park also contains vestiges of pre-historic, Roman and medieval monuments.
Montesinho (74,800 ha) In the cold, interior lands of Trás-os-Montes, Montesinho provides a sober landscape of woods, oak forests and groves of wild chestnut trees. Ancient villages and old traditions are still to be found reminding us of times gone by.
Douro Internacional (85,150 ha) The Douro internacional natural park covers a wide territory along the Douro River as it flows into Spain. Made up of deep valleys and verdant vegetation, particularly dew and holm oak, the result is a park of breathtaking beauty. Many birds make their home here, including griffons, vultures, black storks and eagles.
Serra da Estrela (101,060 ha) Estrela (Star mountain) is the highest mountain range in Portugal, reaching up to 2000 metres. The park also contains Portugal’s only ski resort, albeit a modest one. It is a rocky, wind swept area that contains numerous vestiges of the last ice age, as well as woodlands and oak forests.
Serra de Aire and Candeeiros (38,900 ha) Boasts the most important repository of calcareous rock formation in Portugal, the end result of which is a profusion of caves and caverns. It also has an important network of underground rivers as well as a wide variety of aromatic and medicinal plants.
Sintra-Cascais (14,583ha) Facing the windswept ocean, the microclimate of Sintra-Cascais gives it the feel of a dense, luxurious forest in contrast to the warm climate of the Lisbon coast. Cliffs, riverbanks, beaches, dunes mark the edge of the sea. But it is also boasts a wealth of castles, monuments and manor houses.
Arrábida (10,820 ha) The cliffs of Arrábida Natural Park, with its 500-metre granite ridge, fall dramatically into the sea. It is covered by Mediterranean type vegetation giving it a lush green to contrast with the blue of the sea. The park has a wide range of marine flora – over eighty types of algae –as well as a variety of fauna. South West Alentejeno and Costa Vicentina (74,785 ha) An area characterised by its undisturbed landscape where the sea and mountain come together to form a unique natural bond. Indeed, the beauty of its beaches, many of them deserted, and high cliffs plunging down to the sea are the major attraction of this area.
Ria Formosa (18,400 ha) Roughly 60km long, the park is a real paradise of beauty and nature. An important resting place for birds migrating from northern Africa and Central Europe, including the sea swallow, which spends most of the cold months here. It also provides shelter for a number of rare species, including the chameleon, masked duck, and black headed gull.
20) Sapal de Castro Marim and V.R. Stº António (2,089 ha) Essentially made up of moors, salt works, pastures and bogs. This nature reserve is a wonderful area for the reproduction of fish, molluscs and crustaceans as well as being home to storks, herons and flamingos.
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romantic getaways in Portugal, luxury Portugal hotels, romantic Portugal hotels and inns, stylish and hip Portugal hotels. The best Guide.
Secretplaces – a unique guide to romantic hotels in Portugal and boutique hotels in Portugal
Secretplaces – a unique guide to romantic hotels in Portugal and boutique hotels in Portugal
Secretplaces – a unique guide to romantic hotels in Portugal and boutique hotels in Portugal
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romantic hotels, charming hotels, romantic getaways, hideaways, hip hotels, design hotels, small hotels, boutique hotels, small hotel, seaside hotels, countryside hotels, romantic hotels in Portugal, Lisbon, Porto, the Algarve, Alentejo
romantic hotels, charming hotels, romantic getaways, hideaways, hip hotels, design hotels, small hotels, boutique hotels, small hotel, seaside hotels, countryside hotels, romantic hotels in Portugal, Lisbon, Porto, the Algarve, Alentejo
A unique and independent selection some of the most beautiful, charming and romantic hotels in Portugal
A unique and independent selection some of the most beautiful, charming and romantic hotels in Portugal
A unique and independent selection some of the most beautiful, charming and romantic hotels in Portugal
