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On the Map: Perfectly Unique Stays in Portugal

14 May 2021

Portugal opens its doors to British travellers from 17th May, which is welcome news for holidaymakers!

Boasting diverse landscapes that include 850km of beautiful Atlantic beaches, Portugal is a country well-known to offer hospitality that’s as warm as its annual 3,000 hours of golden sunshine.

Bathe in the unique culture and heritage to be found country-wide, as you sample fine wines and fresh seafood without a care in the world…

…before savouring an epic sunset from the comfort of a perfect Portuguese retreat, some of which you can browse right here, right now. Vamos!
Author: Nina Jervis
Main Image: Pedras Salgadas Park | North Portugal

Casa Modesta

Quatrim do sul, Algarve, Portugal
Award-winning rural luxury in a contemporary Portuguese country house hotel, where you will feel immediately at home.
Bedrooms: 9 suites
Sleeps: 2 or 3 per suite
From
£152 / night

Casa Fontelheira

Vila Nune, Porto/North Portugal
If you like your holidays with a slice of adventure, a helping of luxury and double portions of sunshine, you'll fall in love with Casa Fontelheira - luxurious glamping in fabulous Northern Portugal.
Bedrooms: 2 or 3 per tent
Sleeps: 5 or 6 per tent
From
£120 / night

O Homem Verde

Penela, Central Portugal
O Homem Verde offers a soul-refreshing glamping experience for everybody to enjoy, set within the lush forests of the central Portuguese mountains.
Bedrooms: Varies
Sleeps: Varies
From
£40 / night

Pedras Salgadas Park

Trás-os-Montes, North Portugal
Architect-designed treehouses and eco-houses, set within a magical century-old spa and nature park in northern Portugal.
Bedrooms: 1 or 2 per house
Sleeps: Varies
From
£170 / night

ZERO Box Lodge

Porto, North Portugal, Porto/North Portugal
Experience Porto from a unique, groundbreaking concept and design-led lodge that thinks outside the box...while you sleep cosily inside it!
Bedrooms: 1 bed per box
Sleeps: 2 per box
From
£70 / night

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