PORTUGAL OUT OF SEASON
WHERE TO STAY
VERMELHO, MELIDES Christian Louboutin’ s exuberant, colour-drenched, boutique hotel on the coast about an hour’ s drive south of Lisbon provides glamour and a superb spa.
PALÁCIO DE TAVIRA, TAVIRA Here at this boutique hotel about 40 minutes’ east of Faro, stay in an historic residence ideal for out-of-season exploring both town with market visits and long lunches, and also the natural coast nearby.
PALACETE DE VALDEMOURA, AVEIRO Enjoy gentle days on the canals here and forays into the surrounding Ria. Authentic, coastal Portugal at its relaxing best.
MOSTEIRO DE AROUCA, AROUCA This five-star hotel was once a Benedictine monastery and it pairs monastic grandeur and atmosphere with modern comforts. Easy access to the Arouca Geopark.
The Vintage House, Pinhao
THE YEATMAN, PORTO Perched above the river and enjoying panoramic views over the port lodges of Vila Nova de Gaia, The Yeatman has been the number one address in Porto for many years.
THE VINTAGE HOUSE HOTEL, PINHÃO This is a sister-hotel to the Yeatman and superbly placed for wine estate visits, river cruises, and long autumn lunches overlooking the valley. Travel here by train or car.
CASA DA CALCADA, AMARANTE An historic building with a treasured place in the history of Portugal. This five-star hotel has been thoroughly renovated and has just 35 rooms. Combines fine cuisine, wine and wellness.
Palacete de Valdemouro, Aveiro
HOW TO GET THERE
Whether as a fly-drive, taking in several of these destinations at your own pace, or a flight-and-train itinerary linking Lisbon, Porto and the Douro, we tailor every detail: flights, cars, drivers, private tastings, spa bookings, and restaurant reservations. Any number of nights in each place is possible.
SUGGESTED TOURING HOLIDAY
PORTO AND NORTHERN PORTUGAL: THE DOURO, MOUNTAINS AND THE SILVER COAST This is a ten-night fly-drive tour from the wine lodges of Porto, along the valleys of the Tâmaga and the Douro, across the wilderness of the Serra do Marão and the Serra de Montemuro, to the enchanting lagoon city of Aveiro. From here you follow the Silver Coast back to Porto. Accommodation includes some of the suggested boutique hotels on this page. Prices from £ 3,980 per person including flights and hire-car.
The Yeatman, Porto
Palacio de Tavira Call us on 01392 441250 www. expressionsholidays. co. uk
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