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A combination of rooms, suites and villas overlook acres of impressive landscape including vineyards, valleys and the Douro River. While the villas offer total indulgence with butler service and tailor made dining options, all the rooms are elegantly designed and luxuriously furnished, reflecting a sense of great harmony. Beautiful, natural Asiatic materials and neutral colour palettes have been combined with antiques and contemporary pieces to offer sumptuous living quarters. The 20 townhouse style villas are equipped with a private plunge pool and lounge.
Gastronomic creativity and a fine selection of tempting wines can be found in two of the three restaurants that incorporate tradition, culture and local ingredients on the menu. At the Alma Lusa, the motto of ‘mix and match’ is adhered to where fine cuisine is treated as a mental and physical pleasure. Top chef Alain Ducasse demonstrates his fine techniques in this gastronomic paradise. In the Vale d’Abraao, a cosmopolitan cuisine that combines the pleasurable tastes from around the world is on offer. The Pool Bar provides lighter snacks and drinks that can be eaten in less formal surroundings.
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Guests are invited to indulge themselves in the Aquapura Douro Valley Spa - a tranquil and sensual space in which to reconnect the senses. The Spa’s ethos replicates the organic environment in which it finds itself and uses Ytasara, a Thai brand that is based on a holistic approach and ancient asian techniques, blended with modern research from Karin Herzog. A fully equipped technogym is also available in the spa.
To enjoy the area fully, the concierge can arrange a host of activities outside of the hotel such as excursions to castles, roman churches, monasteries, boat tours in rabelo boats, helicopter or hot-air balloon rides; horse riding, golf, river rafting, wine tasting and harvesting tours.
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