Torel Quinta da Vacaria

Located high above Portugal’s Douro Valley (the world’s oldest demarcated wine region), Torel Quinta da Vacaria is a charming boutique retreat in the countryside, featuring stunning panoramas of the river and vineyards below. Set in a tastefully restored manor, the estate has nine individually designed rooms and suites, all unique—some even boasting delightful private terraces or plunge pools.

Wellness is embedded in everything: linger in the infinity pool with views cast out over the valley, steam in a sauna for as long as you please, or undergo expert-level treatments that bring together massage, aromatherapy, and holistic rituals, or savour the gastronomy of the world’s most incredible ingredients. This hotel in Vilarinho dos Freires also includes yoga classes, mindful forest walks, and meditation in a pavilion. Serving farm-to-tray cuisine and with a spirit of intimacy, Torel Quinta da Vacaria is a home-away-from-home, a place to nourish the soul, body, and mind.