Six Senses Douro Valley

Spread over 10 treatment rooms in a spa that covers 2,200 square meters, the hotel spa is the perfect playground for pampering.

Guests can sign up for a bespoke program with a qualified trainer or dive into the heated indoor jet pool.

The beauty treatments here incorporate natural ingredients from the organic garden which the in-house Alchemy Bar blend into various masks and scrubs.

Fancy something a little more decadent? Then why not get a manicure at the Nail Bar as you gorge on cheese and wine.

Or if a quick cardio fix is more your thing, a team of friendly coaches will help you navigate their fully equipped gym.

Guests after a more active escape will be spoilt for choice.

Exciting local excursions are in abundance, including winery tours, nature trails, and visits to nearby ancient rock carvings, villages, and castles.

This traditional Portuguese eatery only cooks seasonal produce from the local region, some of which comes from the adjacent veggie garden.

The team harvests their ingredients as needed, ensuring optimal freshness at all times.

Check out their craftwork via the open kitchen or sign up for a cooking class to hone your culinary skills.

For an offbeat dining experience, the secret destination dining tour sees guests head into the hills to feast at a secluded pop-up restaurant in the woods.

Wine lovers will fall head over heels with the Douro Valley, part of which is the oldest demarcated wine-growing region in the world.

Quality vino from throughout the valley can be sampled in the hotel wine cellar, the best of which is the famous Port wine.

So grab a snug armchair by the fireplace and get stuck into a selection of self-service tapas and exquisite local wine.

Eco practices include using local produce, filtering and bottling mineral water, a compost and recycling program, and installing energy efficient fittings.