Luxury hotels, hotel suites and fine dining restaurants in Portugal

Vacations in Portugal

 As the origin of a profound cultural, architectural and linguistic legacy around the world, it’s little surprise that the home country of Portugal is one of the world’s most-visited destinations, with visitors keen to explore its historic cities, wild Atlantic coastline and beautiful beaches, and to share in its delicious cuisine and wine amid a sunshine-filled, Mediterranean climate.

Our luxury hotels in Portugal enable you to explore the wild rocky shores of the ocean coast; the wine-making traditions of Porto and the renowned Douro Valley; its vibrant and entertaining capital Lisbon; the beachside resorts and golf courses of the Algarve; the endless horizons of less-explored, inland regions; and beyond to the island of Madeira, known as the ‘Pearl of the Atlantic’.

From beachside resort to Belle Epoque finesse: our best hotels in Portugal

 Our luxury hotel suites in Portugal represent a spectrum of the vast cultural and architectural legacy that Portugal has given to the world: from elegant, colonnaded villas to stately winery haciendas, grand city center townhouses with baroque features, palatial hotels with Belle Epoque architecture and country estates at the heart of village life. Each offers an authentic immersion into a different aspect of the Iberian Peninsula.

Fine dining restaurants in Portugal that let the country’s cuisine shine

 Our gastronomic restaurants in Portugal bring to life the unmistakable role of the sea in the country’s culinary tradition. Fresh fish and seafood–all sustainably caught–feature in abundance, presented in imaginative dishes that celebrate a contemporary approach to cooking. Our chefs also draw on high-quality, fresh produce from the surrounding landscapes to create incredible interpretations of the terroir and Mediterranean cuisine–we are proud that many are recognized with numerous Michelin stars that make our fine dining restaurants in Portugal real destinations in themselves.

The city of Porto’s eponymous wine–the sweetened, fortified taste of Port, of course–is beloved and celebrated everywhere, so you’ll be sure of the difference between Tawny, Ruby, White or Vintage Port by the time you leave. That will also likely be true of your knowledge of the different varieties of Madeira wine produced on the island. But that’s not forgetting the diversity of superior red and white wines produced particularly in its northern regions, protected by appellation and recognized by UNESCO for their wine-making heritage, notably the Douro region. Some of our luxury hotels in Portugal make their own wine on site, while others feature cellars with tens of thousands of bottles. Our sommeliers will help find you the perfect wine to pair with your meal.

Relaxing getaways and 5 star hotels in Portugal

 Portugal’s beautiful landscapes and inviting climate encourage you on outdoor adventures, whether you’re enjoying a beach holiday, city break or countryside getaway. The country’s passion for the sea and the 585 miles (943km) of beaches instantly translates to swimming and watersports–with particular parts of the coast known as paradise for surfers, with some of the world’s biggest waves–along with more serene boat trips and yacht excursions elsewhere, including in protected natural parks where you can visit oyster farms. For those enjoying a romantic getaway in Portugal, make memories with a guided horse ride along the beaches of the Eastern Algarve.

The buzzy surrounds of Porto or Lisbon offer all kinds of cultural attractions and sightseeing, shopping and eating opportunities, while Portugal’s epic countryside lends itself to biking, hiking and wine tasting – why not combine these and enjoy the taste of the terroir on visits to wineries or olive oil producers? Portugal’s world-renowned golf courses are never far away.

Recharge and rejuvenate too–wellbeing is high on the agenda at our luxury spa hotels in Portugal. Feel pampered in serene surroundings, including with treatments inspired by the world of wine, holistic treatments based on Ayurvedic method or bathe in natural salt pans to bring yourself back into balance.

Treasuring the terroir: our Eco-Hotels in Portugal

 Every hotel and restaurant in the Relais & Châteaux collection strives to care for the environment, whether directly by maintaining its own grounds or growing its own vegetables, cutting its use of resources and waste, and working with local businesses, suppliers, farmers and fishers–all contributing to lowering their carbon footprint and enhancing their role at the center of communities. Many also participate in programs and partnerships that directly contribute to the protection, preservation and restoration of local landscapes.

A singular welcome: Relais & Châteaux in Portugal

 Our luxury hotels in Portugal are all proudly independent, and mostly family-run businesses. Often, our properties are on a delightfully smaller scale, making for a more intimate stay, where you’ll feel more of a sense of place because the hosts are so well-connected to the land and local community. We think it makes for a warmer welcome and a more authentic immersion in local life that helps enhance holidays in Portugal.