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Cascais » Portugal The Oitavos You will fall in love with the indescribable natural beauty of The Oitavos; this five-star luxury hotel set in an unrivalled location in Portugal offers a memorable Portuguese experience like no other. Situated on the Atlantic Coast 19 miles west of Lisbon, The Oitavos is 20 minutes from Lisbon’s international airport, overlooking the Atlantic coastline and five minutes from the fishing town of Cascais. With its sublime and unique location, less is more at The Oitavos: the bold design, original art works and elegant simplicity allow nature to unfurl its rich, wild beauty. The 142 guest rooms and suites are sanctuaries of serenity where comfort is king. Each boasts a private balcony with views of the sea or the golf views. Golfers will enjoy the challenge of Oitavos Dunes golf course, ranked 58th in the world’s top 100 courses. Opened in 2001, the Oitavos Dunes was the first golf course in Europe to be awarded Gold Signature Sanctuary status by Audubon International, in recognition of the highest level of nature conservation. It has hosted the Portuguese Open European Tour event and many other prestigious events. Other facilities include a conference centre, spa and restaurants, all of which make this resort an idyllic luxury resort by the sea. After a surf session or helicopter tour, the glass-walled spa provides a hypnotic canvas of blue skies as you enjoy seawater therapies. Getaway breaks: View website for latest deals. www.theoitavos.com /theoitavos @TheOitavos Top 150 Stay & Play 2017 43