6 luxury hotels in the central region of Portugal

The central region of Portugal has a lot of charming places like Coimbra, Aveiro and historic small villages in the mountains of the Serra da Estrela. Spread across the whole territory, we can find amazing hotels that are specialists in welcoming travelers. We have listed some luxury and unforgettable options. Take a look at!

Casas do Côro

The old village of Marialva returned to the map after the construction of Casas do Côro, with rooms distributed as renewed historic houses and new integrated buildings. Their decoration combines modern and old elements creating a rustic and elegant ambient. Even more incredible is the sensation of waking up in one of these rooms and take a walk to Marialva Castle – which is placed in a few meters.

Areias do Seixo

Less than one hour from Lisbon, in Santa Cruz, we can find the Areias do Seixo – a unique place in the Portuguese coast. Among pines, dunes and the sea, the hotel exudes originality, comfort and hospitality like no one else. Its restaurant serves dishes made with ingredients harvested in its own garden. A spa is also available to the guests.

Quinta das Lágrimas

Imagine sleeping in a palace of the 18th century, surrounded by 12 hectares of historic gardens in one of the most fantastic cities of Portugal. Habited by kings and emperors, Quinta das Lágrimas is placed in Coimbra and it was the stage of the important and mythic love story of Pedro and Inês. Here, the decoration bets on the charm and the romanticism of the past.

Montebelo Vista Alegre Ílhavo Hotel

Ílhavo holds a real Portuguese treasure: the Vista Alegre factory, one of the most coveted porcelains around the world. This place became a touristic complex that also includes an amazing museum, and an awesome 5-star hotel decorated with the brand’s. Although the hotel is placed in an old building where the family of the founder of Vista Alegre – José Ferreira Pinto Basto – lived, it has both modern and classic areas.

Casa das Penhas Douradas

It’s impossible not falling in love for this hotel within the Serra da Estrela, at 1.500 meters of altitude. It’s much more than just a place for sleep, being magic in each detail from the décor with subtle lines and shapes to the almost ethereal luminosity of the rooms.

Bussaco Palace Hotel

If you want to feel like part of the royalty, this is the place. The interior of the palace is absolutely unique and full of history with antiquities and beautiful paintings garnishing the rooms and keeping the elegance of the beginning of the 20th century. Like a castle of fairy tales, the hotel has 60 rooms and suites and is considered as one of the most beautiful and romantic hotels around the world.