Six Senses Douro Valley

Douro Valley, Portugal

A contemporary take on a traditional Portuguese manor house set amongst rolling vineyards, meandering rivers, and stunning views. The Six Senses Douro Valley is a romantic haven in the heart of the Portuguese countryside.

KEY FEATURES

60 guest rooms and suites
Spa and wellness facilities
Vale de Abraăo Restaurant
Pop-up restaurants and BBQs during the summer months

Bar
Two swimming pools
Experiences include a gourmet river cruise, nature trails, picnics, cycling, historic wineries and tastings

Overlooking the vine-covered countryside of the Douro Valley this beautifully renovated and reimagined 19th-century manor house is peacefully placed on a hilltop. The traditional building has been given a contemporary twist, combining natural stone fireplaces, rustic wooden floors with modern furnishings, and an authentic Portuguese design. Neat palatial gardens surround the hotel with olive tree-lined walkways and immaculate kitchen gardens. These gardens help to inspire each of the restaurant’s menus, focusing on creating dishes and experiences that can be enjoyed in unique locations celebrating local homegrown produce and traditions. Head into the grounds wandering through vineyards and woods, or along the riverbank to find secluded spots to enjoy a sumptuous picnic prepared specifically for you by your chef, paired with the region’s best wines.

Unwind in the comfort of your suite, with panoramic valley views and wooden walkways leading to secret garden spaces. The natural style includes a nod to a past era creating a modern yet cozy atmosphere with spacious seating areas. Treat yourself to an indulgent day in the wellness center with personalise spa treatments and treetop canopy views from the pool. Spend a romantic evening tasting the local wines or gourmet food before a moonlit stole through the grounds. A luxurious retreat where wellness and nature are intertwined throughout.

Breakfast with a view at six senses douro valley Portugal

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The Vale de Abraao Restaurant breakfast Six senses douro valley portugal

Quinta Panorama Suite Bedroom Interior Six Senses Douro Valley Portugal

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Dinign Room at six Senses Douro valley Portugal

Exterior of Six Senses Douro Valley Portugal

Organic Gardens Six Senses Douro Valley Portugal

Alchemy Bar Workshop at Six Senses Douro Valley Portugal

SUSTAINABILITY

The Forest Restoration Project: nursing this parkland back to health and making it a home for soil fertility, fungi, insects and birds
Organic gardens, two kitchen gardens sere the restaurants in the hotel
Sponsor the APEGA Donkey Refuge close to the Spanish border, where the last remaining Miranda donkeys are being saved from extinction

Six Senses Douro Valley has protected a 10-acre (4-hectare) woodland on the property
By adopting a 1,640-foot (500-meter) stretch of the riverbank they aim to monitor and create suitable conditions for the existing fauna and flora
Working with only organic wine growers

Why we love it

As a UNESCO World Heritage Site this area protects 3,500 botanical species and in turn creates a beautiful environment. Oozing tranquility the rolling vineyard hills that surround tis property are spellbinding. With organic food and wine, extensive wellness facilities and the joys of the natural world, this is the ideal place to unwind and treat your body and soul.