Six Senses Douro Valley

Overlooking the vineyards and rolling hills of the Douro Valley, the latest European offering from the Six Senses is set in a renovated 19th-century manor house and offers the perfect retreat to enjoy the peaceful Portuguese countryside. With only 50 rooms and suites, you’re able to see the very best of Douro region, rich in culture and gastronomy and renowned for its wine and port making. This luxury historical resort offers a spa, an extensive wine library and an organic garden where you can learn all about the produce and way of life in this secluded corner of Portugal.

Location

Six Senses Douro Valley is peacefully located in the Douro Valley in the north of Portugal overlooking the meandering river Douro. From the hotel, you can experience the oldest demarcated wine region in the world, and visit UNESCO world heritage listed sites. Six Senses Douro Valley is a scenic 75-minute drive from International Airport Francisco Sá Carneiro in Oporto, or from Lisbon, it’s a four-hour drive where you’ll be able to explore the incredible landscapes and valleys en route.

Your room

With only 50 rooms and suites to choose from you’ll feel right at home in this secluded retreat. The rooms offer panoramic windows offering spectacular views of the river or surrounding countryside. We loved the spa rooms are designed for the spa junkie in mind, with panoramic views over the woods and a private plunge pool to soak in after a long day wine tasting. For families and groups of friends, there are also 21 villas all of which have shared or private plunge pool.

Why we like it

At the Six Senses Douro Valley, you can be as relaxed or as active as you wish. We love the gourmet offerings at the property where winery visits, tastings and cooking lessons are a must. For those looking to get off the beaten path we can organize biking tour and picnic baskets so you can explore the surrounding countryside and its picturesque monasteries, museums and baroque churches. But the real highlight? Time your visit for the wine harvest in September and October and lend a hand collecting the grapes before stomping them down the old-fashioned way.