7 Best Hotels Near Lisbon For A Weekend Away

For five years now, I’ve been regularly singing the glorification of the Portuguese capital. But it also turns out that you can go for about an hour from Lisbon, or less, in almost any direction, and see something completely different and completely wonderful. Here are seven places to end a Portugal tour — or take a trip of their own.

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Epicurean Villa

This nature hideaway in the Arrábida Mountains is inspired by the philosophy of Epicurus Garden – a private and pleasant space away from the city. Having fun is a priority, but it’s generally the healthy kind. Food – daily made-to-order breakfast and three-course dinner on request – organic, from local farmers, vegan and delicious. The sea views from the three suites in the main house and the two independent eco villas are healing in themselves. There is a geodesic dome for yoga and sound healing, and an eco-friendly, chemical-free infinity pool. In the winter, private retreats are on offer, with individual programs designed by a resident wellness consultant and expert in Ayurveda and other modalities.

Jincho dream

Between the ocean and the mountains, between Sintra and Cascais, the newly opened Dream Guincho is an image of refined serenity. Each of the house’s eight bedrooms tell their own story (named after famous novels), along with a room with a pool table and piano, and another reading nook with an artist’s table placed in front of the picture-perfect window for capturing the landscape. There is no restaurant but there is a restaurant host table Dinner once a week, plus homemade scones each afternoon and à la carte breakfast served under whimsical books hanging from ceilings – and served whenever you excite yourself, no matter how late it is.

Casa das Arribas outpost

Perched on the cliffs outside the village of Azenhas do Mar, this collection of serviced apartments enjoy views from Cabo de Roca (Europe’s westernmost point) to the surf Mecca Ericeira. The main house was built in the 1940s as a family estate, designed by Portuguese architect Raúl Leno, known for traditional Portuguese construction but functional and sustainable in the Sintra and Casques region. Few of the apartments, some in the main house and some in stand-alone cassettes, have luxury hotel amenities, access to a large garden, swimming pool, tennis court, outdoor gym, sauna and yoga studio. Breakfast baskets are delivered upon request, and a basic food and beverage pantry stocks.

Salvatierra Country House & Resort

Looking at the photos on Instagram, it would be easy to be fooled into thinking this country house is located in Bali. In fact, it is located in Ribatejo, near the banks of the Tagus (Tejo) River, just over 30 minutes northeast of Lisbon. But still. The gardens have lily ponds and teak pagodas, giant ferns swing out of the bedroom (and bathrooms) and beds are blanketed with mosquito nets. The area restaurants they recommend to guests, though, are unmistakably Portuguese, as are the activities on offer, such as horseback riding beside the area’s vineyards, boat safaris in the Tagus and falconry, a very important tradition in the nearby village of Salvatierra de Magos that it It was recognized by UNESCO.

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Tivoli Palace in Setias

The big news at this classic Sintra Palace is his culinary partnership with Michelin-starred chef Joachim Kuerber (Lisbon’s Eleven Restaurant) and his wife, talented pastry chef, Cynthia. They’ve gone up on board to make the dining more contemporary – and to make the hotel a culinary destination in its own right. Aside from the food, the hotel is notable for its typical palace architecture – dating back to the 18th century – ornate bedroom furnishings, beautiful frescoes, labyrinthine gardens, and views of important Sintra sites such as Moorish Castle and Pena Palace.

Intercontinental Cascais Estoril

This modern hotel benefits from a great location, right on the Gulf of Cascais, one of the most luxurious spots on the Portuguese Atlantic (they call it the Portuguese Riviera), where guests can watch the yachts come and go from their balcony. Or from their beds, where rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows to take advantage of those views. The restaurant, bar and pool all benefit from the same view, and the entire place benefits from its proximity to some of the smartest spots in the Estoril and Cascais region.

Banha Longa Resort

With the most international resort in the area – you’ll hear more English than Portuguese – this property, managed by the Ritz-Carlton, aims to be a timeless link to five centuries of sheer Portuguese real estate luxury, with immense natural beauty and an abundance of outdoor activities on offer. It’s also a contemporary golf resort with nine restaurants and bars (two of which have Michelin stars, the Spanish-influenced LAB restaurant by Sergi Arola and the gourmet Japanese dining room in Midori – and that doesn’t include a third Michelin-starred restaurant and an affiliate restaurant in Lisbon itself, Eneko Lisboa) , a serious spa and a historic picnic for the Leaning Circle Treasure are offered every morning at the property.