Text description provided by the architects. The chalet L was designed to be just a room, a transparent refuge in the forest. For creating the feeling of being surrounded by the treetops, the refuge was raised from the ground, creating a space under it, where it is possible to do outside activities. There is also space on arrival to put boots and coats. Inside, a desk, sink, and a built-in nightstand creating a small refuge. The chalet area l is 6.25 m² The implantation followed the criterion of existing glades in the forest, in a combination with the search for the best views of the mountain across the valley. The idea of minimal interference extends to the limit, so there is no construction for the parking area and accesses, these are made by trails on the ground. © André ScarpaThe structure was designed as panels made of metal tubular steel profiles The exterior is lined with cementitious slab on the sides to stop some of the late afternoon suns The interior has thermoacoustic insulation coated with plywood lightly dyed in white The roof is made with metallic layered tiles and the interior trimming liner keeps the interior cozy and even The outside floor and staircase are made of expanded metal screen You'll now receive updates based on what you follow Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors If you have done all of this and still can't find the email The system supports simple traffic management tools, navigational maps, ship history, and works in various languages. As an option, WebVTS may be set to display Google Satellite images. Such decision support tools allow to mitigate potential risks, marine hazards and health issues for the crew; in other words, maintain full situational awareness. hearing the word “cabin” instantly prompted images of a primitive dwelling that required its occupants to rough it in the absence of modern home staples including electricity Thanks to the abundance of luxe glamping sites that outdated notion has been turned completely on its head The latest eye-catching small space to pop up on our radar is this tiny cabin in a Brazilian forest which appears just as alluring as it sounds To execute an eco-conscious construction process and to work around the fact that the cabin’s location is inaccessible to large trucks the structure was built entirely on site and with only dry materials the cabin is slightly elevated above ground The exterior is made of thin sections of hardwood which were then clad in OSB type plywood and metallic corrugated tiles Sliding glass panels comprise the front side of the chalet which helps to illuminate the space while granting unobstructed views of the forested setting The simple yet stylish interior features plywood walls with thermoacoustic insulation The builders used that same material for the bed and custom cabinetry which ensure the space bears the comfort of a permanent residence while still maintaining the cozy feels cabins are known for Built-in shelving provides storage options h/t Inhabitat Read the commentsFiled in:Architecture Design Small Spaces The home you love starts here The home you love starts here Apartment TherapyThe wordmark for the Apartment Therapy brand.More From Us By subscribing, you acknowledge and agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Surrounded by rocky outcrops that dot the landscape the São Lourenço do Barrocal estate in Alentejo grew during the 19th century until it became a small farm village and wine to support a community of up to fifty families The project to transform this old agricultural estate into a contemporary tourist complex doesn’t intend to be neither heroic nor perverse it only tries to find the balance between going too far The starting point is that the only way to preserve heritage is by using it because only daily life transforms historic architecture into something natural the agricultural facilities change uses to adapt to the new program: the old oil press becomes a bar and the stable is converted into a restaurant With views of the city of Monsaraz and very close to the Alqueva reservoir the tourist complex preserves the country-like atmosphere of a rural village and blends into the surrounding fields Conjunto Turístico São Lourenço do Barrocal São Lourenço do Barrocal – Investimentos Turísticos e Imobiliários S.A Filipe Arteiro (estructuras structural consultants); Maria da Luz Santiago (electricidad electrical consultants); Marco Carvalho (instalaciones mecánicas mechanical consultants) there arent any match using your search terms Security personnels check the area where a bus accident took place at the km 300 of the Penha Regis Bittencourt Highway At least 14 people died and 12 were injured when the bus in which they travelled fell to a gorge of approximatedly 10 meters of depth The bus with 54 passengers on board was en route from Curitiba It fell into a ravine at some 50 km from Sao Paulo the largest city in Brazil and South America at 2:30 am local time Sunday the causes of the accident have not been identified but the authorities suspected that the driver fell asleep admitted that there was no mechanical problem or anything in the pavement that could cause the accident The injured people were taken to nearby hospitals 8 things truly powerful people do US-China challenges beyond 2015 The great education shift From grand historic stays to glossy new openings, here we round up our pick of the best hotels in Portugal right now. For more ideas on where to stay, visit the best hotels in Lisbon or the best hotels in Porto designed by Jorge Santana da Silva; for others the chance to get under the skin of Portugal in the unspoilt where storks outnumber people in hilltop villages and donkeys graze in flower-filled meadows This is a resort that reflects its surroundings; from the fragrant honey at breakfast collected from the local beekeeper to the pottery made in the hills by a young artisan and the wines from vineyards right across this sun-drenched region 76 hotel rooms and 65 residences are mixed together in houses that cluster to resemble an Algarvian village Some have a private pool in a small garden (lined with Portuguese rosa aurora marble as are the three main pools) or a private jacuzzi on their terrace All the residences come with small kitchens Portuguese cuisine is at the core of the culinary offering here – even handmade pizzas emerge from the wood-oven topped with figs But each of the six restaurants and bars has its own personality and riffs on the national food Many of the experiences are suitable for older children from riding to learning how to look after sheep for the day accompanied by a local shepherd There are bikes to hire and trails to walk The success is in the small touches here: the pastel de natas and bottle of ginjinha (sour cherry liqueur) greeting you in your room the personal welcome from the reception staff as you enter the building the endless design books and magazines scattered around the hotel and the slightly-wonky staircases that retain their decade-old charm That’s not to say luxury isn’t key in your stay at Sublime With beds so sumptuous you’ll be snoozing for hours showers bigger than most en-suites and ceilings so high you can almost hear an echo it feels like the palace you dreamed about living in as a child Even dinner in the hotel’s Italian restaurant is a special affair in beautiful surroundings; be sure to finish the evening with a glass of Sublime’s Moscato before retiring to your very own princess suite but nowhere feels quite as special as this little rural escape olive grove and farm in Portugal's wild This remarkable project is the work of former investment banker José António Uva who was determined to reinvigorate the family monté (farming village) All of the rooms are accessed from the cobbled courtyard and have been converted from former stables The low-lying exterior is beautifully photogenic and it would surely be impossible to wander through here in the late afternoon sun without feeling inspired which are the embodiment of farmhouse chic; vast and rustic and duck egg blue that’s instantly calming there’s a strong farm-to-table ethos when it comes to dining in both the estate has been producing its own food and goods the olive oil in particular is memorable for its buttery so successful that it’s opened a cool Lisbon outpost and is converting an adjacent swathe of land Life here still unfolds serenely: from the glassy barn-like central Sem Porta restaurant out to the pool past the organic garden with its circular bar around an open fire for locavore cookouts; for bucolic bike rides or electric shuttles to the beach club at the dreamy Critics point out that there’s not much to “do” in Comporta and curious – much like Christian Louboutin himself all of which draw on the area's heritage and craftsmanship Think hits of Spanish and Alentejo traditional design against a breezy blue-and-white colour palette with furniture sourced from across Spain and Portugal (doors from Grenada The restaurant Xtian serves traditional Portuguese pastries as well as heartier meals there's a tiny spa offering facials and massages a pool perfect for lazy days and the staff are pros at arranging trips to wineries Melides itself was on the map before Louboutin came along – but this opening is making it the most talked-about area in Portugal – hence we named it one of the best places to visit in 2023 with new openings seemingly arriving monthly Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon was built in 1959 by the Dictator Salazar as the city's first-ever luxury hotel and has managed to move through the decades maintaining its reputation for classic grandeur while keeping up with the pace of this ever-changing city With a huge display of modern Portuguese art throughout the properties – from tapestries to paintings and sculptures – there's something truly unique in every corner you'll be just as impressed by the sweeping views of the city from the hotel's rooms or the rooftop running track (yes It goes without saying that the food and drink offering at FS is impeccable; known mostly by locals for its extravagant brunch – an event fit for royalty desserts and even a chocolate station – the breakfast is just as sumptuous The hotel's Michelin-starred restaurant CURA joined the offering in 2020 and serves a wonderful tasting menu of dishes inspired by Portuguese flavours Also worth checking out is the hotel's spa which is almost certainly one of the best in Lisbon and the Ritz Pool Bar for a lobster roll and a dip in the pool where whitewashed buildings sit in perfect silence Independente doesn't want to be just another Comporta opening for those popping in for a long weekend but a getaway for travellers and locals alike who want to while away the evenings with a glass of local wine in hand and stay up late to watch the night sky Check-in takes place at the small reception alongside the restaurant so you can sense the vibe and take in staff prepping for dinner service colourful dragonflies swoop overhead as music (mercifully nothing like tacky lobby music) plays from the invisible speakers It’s an ideal place to spend an afternoon; sun-seekers can recline on the day beds while there’s a shady escape by the wooden bar which serves up an inventive cocktail list (the gin-based ones particularly hit the spot on a summer's day) its Wuthering Heights’-worthy façade – writ in stormy glittering granite – is an 18th-century baroque beauty and an ivy-cloaked stone crucifix stands atop a glowering Gothic chapel Seven rooms sit along a curved cloister of the house’s old stable block with a further two stand-alone studio apartments situated on a lower level so a stay here means total immersion into the landscape history and viticulture of the Douro Valley – interspersed with treks through the hotel’s nature trails boat tours along the river and dips in a swimming pool with epic valley views the hotel is one of the oldest and largest farms in the valley – and its dedication to preserving the ancestry of the farm and the surrounding region is visible in every corner hike around the hills and fully immerse themselves in the nature that is so well-preserved across Douro There are seven buildings dotted around the estate housing 29 rooms a bright and airy house with a private pool Baby blue walls and sandy-coloured furnishings create a peaceful atmosphere with fluttering curtains pulling back to reveal green hills tumbling into the Douro River On a balcony looking over the estate vegetable garden Cantina do Ventozelo serves regional cuisine using produce plucked from the grounds The ingredients lead the way: dishes are centred around whatever vegetables have been freshly picked as well as whatever fish was caught in the river that same day where towering palm trees play hide-and-seek with faded façades but at this peachy-pink palácio they are everywhere A couple sit on the counter at the appropriately named Duck Bar another is embossed in gold on the leather key-card holders and some have even been wrought into the iron railings of the large balconies ‘We chose them as our logo because they come from Asia like us,’ explain British owners Miles and Gail Curley who have done stints in Singapore and Madrid On a visit to Lisbon they fell in love with the 19th-century palace and decided to dive into hands-on hospitality Gail embraced the challenge of restoring and redecorating the 28 bedrooms Due respect is paid to the building’s heritage with preserved blue-and-white tiles and a colourful arabesque ceiling which soars over one of the beds But British touches are laid over these details from the big standalone bathtubs by Drummonds to the Dyson hair dryers Bathrooms are clad in barley-coloured stone from Sintra and have heated floors and Byredo bottles Bedrooms come with help-yourself mini-bars – try the ginger health shots – as well as Lisbon-made pink-pepper candles while the rest of the day can be whiled away beside the huge swimming pool under the cloudless sky Everywhere there is an overarching sense of generosity – of space of the owners’ time (Miles has been known to fold his tall frame into his old Renault 4 to drive a guest to the station when an Uber didn’t materialise) – and a warm desire to please layered landscape of the Douro Valley is rarely seen so perfectly as at Six Senses Douro where the river meets the vineyards and there is nothing but space First-time visitors to the wine region will enjoy the gentle emphasis on local vinhos here; you can take part in nightly tastings or simply ask for advice when it comes to choosing your wine pairing for dinner at the Vale d’Abraão restaurant which makes for the ideal cosy setting to enjoy your evening As is often the case at a Six Senses property the spa at the Douro Hotel is perfection; 10 treatment rooms look onto the garden and guests can indulge in a massage using bespoke oils made from the property's on-site garden or a facial using skin analysis for optimum results There's also an indoor pool with jets plus saunas and steam rooms to encourage you to embrace the relaxed vibe of the hotel AlgarveOn a narrow country lane framed by rolling meadows stands tiny Hospedaria pillar-box-red front door makes a bold statement against the traditional whitewashed stone walls There is a red trim around its windows too matching the sign swinging gently in the warm breeze that depicts a trumpeter on a galloping horse and announces its former purpose as a post office The building dates from more than a century ago during which time it was also a general store and a tavern where locals came to dance at village balls that are still talked about today Now it is a pitch-perfect hotel created by owners Rui Liberato de Sousa and Nuno Ramos of nearby bolthole Pensão Agrícola They have preserved not only the fabric of the place but also its spirit Step into the original bar with its period tiled floors and industrial lighting illuminating rows of bottles and you can almost hear the rise and fall of voices from yesteryear with its high wicker-lined ceilings and oil paintings Yet the whole hotel brims with uplifting energy dappled by sunshine and borne on the smile of Maria Leonel as she brings bacalhau gratin made using a recipe from the cookbook of De Sousa’s grandmother to tables set in the gravelled corner of the terrace Five simple bedrooms lie among the garden’s fragrant jumble of flowers and fallen lemons Each one has varnished cement floors and stripped wooden surfaces; some have outdoor showers away from the hurly-burly of the every day that will be exactly as far as you’ll want to wander AlentejoBack when hotels in the olive-filled plains of the Alentejo where resident storks still outnumber people Herdade da Malhadinha Nova set a benchmark This smartly restored 10-bedroom farmhouse is surrounded by acres of fields and cork-oak woods roamed by pure-blood lusitano horses and labels on its acclaimed wines – freckled cows zebras and bunches of grapes in thick crayon – drawn by the children of the Soares family who own it directed by Joachim Koerper of Lisbon’s Michelin-starred Eleven delivers innovative field-to-fork dishes that use the bounty of the grounds: home-raised beef tartare; Malhadinha lamb with courgette tart and rosemary from the herb garden; cakes made from the farm’s lemons the family took things to a whole new level by revamping several abandoned buildings around the estate to provide individual villas with in-house dining Terracotta-hued Casa do Ancoradouro is set up high overlooking the land with a vast swimming pool A sense of place is evident throughout – in the Alentejan antiques bespoke artisanal ceramics and even pieces such as the heracleum light by Dutch designer Marcel Wanders But perhaps the best example of the Soares’ passion for detail is found in the two-bedroom Arts and Crafts house where the walls are covered with clay in a natural olive-green pigment putting a modern twist on a respected tradition Outdoors there are horses to ride and hot-air balloons to soar in but there are also countless corners for seeking out solitude and silence ÉvoraMany people who come here are drawn by the Almendres Cromlech Portugal's most important Megalithic site which dates from 6,000BC to 4,000BC and is minutes away 13 hectares of garden and parkland where the two donkeys roams through the fragrant lavender that lines the cobbled paths The long drive is flanked by cypress trees leading up to a row of what were once stables and are now six bedrooms with one more up a flight of stairs Basins are made from local marble or shiny columns of porcelain; lotions and potions are Hermès Eau d'Orange Verte; keys to the rooms are attached to old cowbells: the look is a striking mix of vintage and modern Lisbonites José Pedro Vasconcelos and Mariana Roxo (she's a producer he's an actor and well-known Portuguese TV show host) cowhide stools and vividly painted pieces of furniture add punch to the white-walled backdrop and a touch of urban chic next to the wood-burning stoves and rural surroundings Down the path past the owners' house is the restaurant caprese salads and tuna burgers are served on the black-and-white chequerboard terrace; but in the winter months Tuck into pasta con gamberetti and a bottle of Imani's own wine created by acclaimed local oenologist Paulo Laureano AlgarveThis family-friendly spot is perfect for those on a mission to relax on the Algarve’s picturesque southern coast the cliffside escape is nestled between the coastal city Albufeira – a former fishing village with a vibrant old town – and Quarteira Combining modern style with authentic Portuguese touches visitors ambling through the expansive 72-hectare grounds will stumble across white-washed villas and hidden courtyard fountains decorated with hand-painted tiles and murals by local artisans A sleek elevator brings you from the cool shade of the resort’s namesake pine trees to the white sands of Algarve’s famed Falésia Beach while those who prefer pool-side comforts have eight to choose from Golfers can enjoy a nine-hole scenic cliff-top course whilst the 1,100 metre Serenity Spa offers everything from CBD massages to body wraps made from the powder of the island’s fragrant carob fruits Flower-enveloped four bedroom villas and self-catering apartments with cloud-like beds and free-standing baths form part of the array of contemporary accommodation on offer while the resort offers the largest kids club in the region Food lovers have their pick of 12 different restaurants and bars the most impressive being the highly Instagrammable cliff-top Champagne Mirador bar where trees decorated with magnums of fizz frame the stunning views of the Atlantic ocean with a ladder and a diving board that lead straight into the water wrought-iron entrance gates it is impossible not to get swept up by its century-old charms The bar and sitting areas in the main building wooden ceilings and wonderful wall tiles; for a recent refurbishment the acclaimed designer Graça Viterbo has used bold colours and striking materials to create a Miami-meets-the-Mediterranean (via the Atlantic) feel two-storey extension with a further 20 bedrooms overlooking the chic swimming pool framed by stately palms A gorgeous L'Occitane spa - another impressive Viterbo design - opened in March and innovative Portuguese dishes by chef João Oliveira such as oysters with green tomato and alentejano bread or cheek belly can be munched on while watching the waves wash in the second of which is new and was built during renovations which added 11 new rooms and a spa to the property a portrait of a woman smoking actual paintbrushes in another – one of many textured mixed-media works by local artist Jorge Cuval At the bottom is a bar and bistro with ceiling fans and little ceramic dishes for just about everything This feels like a private house with drawing-room hush and broad horizons the reflected neon of the port houses trembling on the water The rooftop terrace and horizon-edge pool look out over the city's pretty terracotta-tiled roofs and white-washed buildings to the Ria Formosa lagoon beyond Time a visit to the top-floor Hábito restaurant to arrive as the sun sets over the skyline or to the top-floor private bar to sit around the fire pit gazing at the stars there's a cool of subterranean spa area – or ask for a spa bath on the balcony of your teal-and-copper room for added decadence The small marble tables were designed by Borges who wanted to prove just how flexible the stone can be and recruited a local craftsman to chisel it into a bath sparrows bounce between olive trees; glockenspiel sheep bells clang One woman came with no car but armfuls of books and read them all The city of Estremoz is just down the lane its winery producing bottles that land on the table here Not far is hilltop town Evoramonte for teetering views Dá Licença is an auteurs’ project that gives a real sense of perspective amid the Alentejo plains AlentejoIn a region where black pigs still roam free under oak trees and storks nest on ancient bell towers a striking new hotel has opened in a series of low-slung earth-toned interiors by Brazilian architect Marcio Kogan are dominated by wood and slate with bespoke pieces such as a distinctive bench by George Nakashima The 22 wonderfully spacious L'AND View and Sky View rooms emphasise the natural raw textiles and huge baths crafted in slate with iPads and iPod docks; in the Sky View Suites ceilings roll back electronically to reveal the starry night sky chef Miguel Laffan uses great local ingredients - sheep's cheese porco preto horse mackerel - to produce sophisticated knock-outs such as shrimps encrusted with threads of batter The sommelier hosts tastings of the vineyards' own very drinkable red Reserva and there is a restful Vinothérapie Spa by Caudalíe Costa de PrataTired of never finding a hotel they liked Marta Fonseca and Gonçalo Alves set about creating one They wanted it to be environmentally friendly they have incorporated driftwood from the beaches into their designs and built around trees where necessary (my bathroom had an olive tree in the middle of it) in 14 bedrooms which use geothermal energy and solar power Each is decorated differently: some suggest Marta's maternal Cape Verde home All have polished cement floors and pebble walls soft quilts and open fires or wood-burning stoves From your private wooden deck you can gaze at the distant blue ocean The warm atmosphere created by the owners emanates throughout the hotel It is reflected in the home-cooked food served in the bare-board-chic restaurant the campfire evenings when guests can gather as Marta plays the guitar a greenhouse where lemongrass is grown for home-brewed tea A private path takes you across the cliffs and down to the beach Casa Das ArribasBuilt for a wealthy family in the 1940s by influential Portuguese architect Raul Lino this white-on-white estate – high on a cliff in the old seaside village of Azenhas do Mar – lay abandoned for 15 years until it was modishly revived by its German owner Chris Kraus two years ago clean-lined apartments set in a tropical garden staring vertiginously down to the Atlantic Ocean while the midnight-green forests of Sintra-Cascais Natural Park creep up behind plus polished-concrete worktops and exposed ceiling joists locally made wooden furniture give the place an air of rugged refinement (and parents a sense of relief that there’s nothing too obvious for the children to smash) In summer, the hotel is filled with fresh-faced, outdoorsy European families. A shared tennis and basketball court, gym, swimming pool, spa and store cupboard stocked with skateboards, games and yoga mats keep everyone on their toes, meaning young ones are adequately exhausted by bedtime. Massages and fitness classes can be arranged, as can childcare – especially useful for a quick grown-ups-only day trip to Lisbon (about 45 minutes away) But with its hypnotic scenery and soothing it’s easy to stay put at this crazy–good-value new hangout EriceiraEriceira is best known to locals as a surfing town it makes sense that you'd want to stay somewhere overlooking the jewel in the crown: the beach itself Immerso is perfectly placed – high enough to feel remote and peaceful but with impeccable views of the ocean and beyond Every room in the hotel makes the most of its tranquil surroundings with floor-to-ceiling windows but it's the ones overlooking the water that feel most special with beds placed to look out as you wake (it's a rare occasion when sleeping without the blackout blinds is heavily encouraged in order to catch a glimpse of the sunrise) The vibe here is chilled-out; whether you're poolside or having lunch with a view it's clear the clientele are staying for pure zen; helped by the on-site spa Food is served up by chef Alexandre Silva with a focus on fire cooking and both the lunch and dinner menus are relatively small – after all why should you have to make any difficult decisions during your stay If it's relaxation you're looking for Casa de PrataA sleepy village overlooking a beach pounded by Atlantic waves doesn’t scream child-friendly destination has quickly established itself among in-the-know parents That’s in no small part due to this hip eco-hotel designed by the couple behind gorgeous Areias do Seixo a few miles away Noah exhibits the same artistic flair but with a more industrial aesthetic Rooms are in the main house or boxy wood-clad bungalows and kids love the bunks suspended by cables with rope ladders ShareSaveCommentLifestyle TravelGet Outside And Eat Well: 9 Perfect Hotel Picnics In PortugalByAnn Abel Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights Ann Abel is a Lisbon-based writer covering luxury travel with a soulFollow AuthorJun 23 12:16pm EDTShareSaveCommentThis article is more than 3 years old.A picnic spread at São Lourenço do Barrocal One of the few good things to come out of our current situation is the rise of the big-deal picnic And as Portugal rolls into its second pandemic summer hotels across the country have outdone themselves in their efforts to get guests out of their restaurants and into the great outdoors There’s never been a better time—or place—to enjoy an alfresco lunch As horse and carriage can take guests to any spot on this historic Alentejo farmstead-turned-luxury hotel—say beneath a rocky outcrop or by the shore of the lake—for a picnic The menu includes light food and regional delicacies it comes with São Lourenço do Barrocal wine produced from the grapes in the nearby vineyards Guests at this posh hideaway (the one that helped put Comporta on the international hotspot map) can order any meal from then lobby bar or room service menu and for now extra cost guest relations team will pack it up in a basket with cutlery and napkins so to that they can enjoy their lunch anywhere on the 42-acre property If they’d rather take their basket to the beach and the hotel will throw in some beach towels and water bottles Similarly, guests at this sweet little retreat in the coastal Alentjeo can order anything from the lunch menu and the staff will pack it neatly in a basket with a picnic towel Guests can take it anywhere on the property or to a nearby beach At this resort in Lisbon’s chic suburb of Cascais the picnics come with something even better: The baskets are mounted on cruiser bikes that can be ridden to a pretty spot in the forests around the hotel or to nearby Guincho beach The fee includes the use of a Europcar bicycle for eight hours or a full day The “chef’s picnic” at this Azores eco-luxury pioneer combines a hike through one of the most stunningly beautiful islands in the Atlantic with a gourmet lunch to go The boxes include treats that are more interesting than standard picnic fare burritos with cured and marinated fish and chili aioli vegetables from the hotel’s own organic farm This newish winery hotel has almost 1,000 gorgeous acres there are endless options for an outdoor meal—maybe an olive tree or by the river the steep vineyard terraces rising up in the distance The lunchboxes come with the expected (but elevated) foods like breads but also with the traditional meals that the vineyard's workers used to eat A picnic under the palms at Reid's Palace There’s not even a need to leave the property as the lush grounds include a garden with rustling palm trees and ocean views The menu highlights some of the chef’s specialities such as charcuterie boards and muffins with rosemary and flour de sel A post-picnic lounge area set up at Herdade da Malhadinha Nova A highlight of any stay at this sustainably minded winery and hotel in Beja is an outdoor lunch among the vineyards The cold version is plenty lavish—cheese and cured meats from the Alentejo where resident chef Rodrigo Madeira (and sometimes Michelin-starred consulting chef Joachim Koerper makes desserts that are as pretty as they are tasty) and his kitchen team will grill lamb Iberian pork and beef from Malhadinha’s production over an open fire It’s a good thing they also set up a shaded area for postprandial lounging we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links Portugal’s picturesque coastline stretches languorously along the Atlantic inviting throngs of sun-seeking tourists to crowd its shores every year Unquestionably one of Europe’s most coveted summer travel destinations the high season unfolds in a crescendo of packed beaches and fierce competition for a seat at one of the many seaside tascas But as the frenetic energy of summer gradually yields to the mellow beauty of autumn No matter where your travels take you—from the endless golden plains of Alentejo to the sparkling southern shores of the Algarve to the terraced vineyards of the Douro Valley heavy with the fruits of the harvest—you’ll find a range of intimate design-forward hotels that embody the country’s old world charm and endearing hospitality find the very best hotels and unique stays to book for your fall getaway Courtesy of Quinta do ValladoBuilt in 1716, Quinta do Vallado is one of Portugal’s oldest and most famous wine estates The original 18th-century manor offers five rooms resplendent with antique furnishings and a sense of history the contemporary hotel designed by architect Francisco Vieira de Campos The 158-acre property sits right on the bank of Rio Corgo and offers stunning views of terraced hillsides guests can participate in picking and stomping the grapes Courtesy of Duas PortasWith gorgeous views of the Douro River and marina, Foz do Douro is the charming seaside neighborhood where Duas Portas resides This family-owned townhouse is an oasis of peace amid Porto’s bustling streets the wife of Pritzker Prize-winning architect Eduardo Souto de Moura their daughter Luísa runs the place and welcomes guests like long-lost friends this spot feels like a true home away from home or hop on the tram right outside the door and journey into Porto’s historic center home to Mercado do Bolhão and the iconic blue-and-white tiled Chapel of Souls Courtesy of Casa de São LourençoThe scenic drive to reach Casa de São Lourenço is a harrowing journey along the winding roads of Serra da Estrela But it’s well worth the effort to experience the five-star luxury and panoramic views which become even more astonishing as the leaves paint the landscape in shades of amber and crimson Amenities include the glass-walled São Lourenço Restaurant which serves contemporary interpretations of local fare Furniture by Portuguese modernist designer Maria Keil along with the many snug fireplaces scattered throughout the property lend it the feeling of a modern mountain getaway while Areias do Seixo Villas offers 19 spacious villas The hotel’s commitment to eco-conscious practices is apparent at every turn and recycled materials and reclaimed wood blend seamlessly with the interior decor creating an inviting and earthy atmosphere that echoes the property’s sustainable ethos Set upon a protected stretch of coastline in Santa Cruz Areias do Seixo offers guests access to pristine beaches where the golden sands meet the Atlantic's azure waters and elaborate tilework—is inspired by famed 19th-century explorers Roberto Ivens and Hermenegildo Capelo and pays homage to Portugal's Golden Age of Discovery Courtesy of Hotel das AmoreirasTucked away in the lush garden square of Jardim das Amoreiras, Hotel das Amoreiras is a boutique getaway that radiates a sophisticated yet cozy ambiance Owners Pedro Oliveira and his wife Alicia Valero lovingly restored the once-neglected buildings into a “small grand hotel” with 17 refined rooms from the Portuguese marble in the bathrooms to the plush velvet upholstery in the dining area Views span the verdant Amoreiras gardens—especially striking in the fall—and the iconic Águas Livres Aqueduct the city’s best shopping and dining are just steps away Courtesy of São Lourenço do BarrocalNestled among ancient cork trees and flourishing olive groves, São Lourenço do Barrocal was once a bustling farming village in the 19th century whose family had owned the property for over two centuries enlisted the talents of the renowned Pritzker Prize-winning architect Eduardo Souto de Moura to give the 780-acre estate new life after it fell into disrepair The renovation transformed the old stone farm buildings into a delightful collection of rooms which includes an exquisite meal cooked over the grill featuring vegetables fresh from the garden the farm’s delicious certified organic veal the hotel encompasses three levels that elegantly surround a garden conceptualized by landscape designer Louis Benech Hand-painted frescoes and opulent wood floors meld with a captivating blend of North African and European antiques color-rich home than a hospitality project; adding to that feel is the fact that no two rooms are the same Courtesy of Companhia das CulturasAgritourism boutique hotel Companhia das Culturas sits on 100 sprawling acres of cork oaks and apricot and fig orchards in the Castro Marim Nature Reserve in southern Portugal just a short drive from the delightful coastal town of Tavira The memorable breakfast spread includes freshly picked apricots homemade bread with olive oil and fig preserves and cheese and butter from a neighboring farmstead A marble Turkish hammam is a welcome addition to the rural property and perfectly rounds out the commitment to relaxation Indulge in a massage using products from the hotel’s 8950 line all produced from essential oils and featuring plant extracts native to the surrounding ecosystem Courtesy of Casa MãeA sunny, beachside five-star oasis founded on an unwavering belief in sustainability, creativity, and local sourcing, Casa Mãe is located in the historic coastal town of Lagos including five sophisticated suites in the restored 19th-century estate The restaurant relies heavily on the hotel’s vegetable gardens and thoughtfully selected local producers to round out the menu Local sourcing isn’t limited to the fare: more than 90% of the decor and amenities at Casa Mãe are made in Portugal and most are exclusively handmade just for the hotel The Danish Home Lighting Trend That Can Improve Your Mental Health In America’s Cities, Saunas Are Becoming the Hottest Social Spot Millie Bobby Brown Shares Her Favorite Paella Recipe—and Details About Her Wedding to Jake Bongiovi A Day-by-Day Guide to Hiking the Legendary Nakasendo Trail in Japan Never miss a Vogue moment and get unlimited digital access for just $2 $1 per month The Portuguese city of Portalegre is located at the edge of Serra de São Mamede Natural Park just a few kilometers from the frontier with Extremadura Traditionally linked to the textile industry of tapestries since the 17th century the creation of the Robinson cork factory in the 19th century was an important economic boost for the city The factory was later moved to a new industrial zone on the outskirts so a large surface of 60.000 square meters opened up in the center of Portalegre including an important industrial heritage of hangars Inspired by industrial heritage recovery examples like the make-over of the Pompeia Factory in São Paulo the redevelopment plan of the precinct by Eduardo Souto de Moura and Graça Correia proposes the creation of an ‘urban promenade’ formed by the conjunction of new and old buildings Among the new structures of this compound – some still to be completed – the Catering and Tourism School is essential to spatially define the main street that covers the old terrains of the factory the structure ‘hangs’ over the landscape thanks to the precipitous topography of the terrain It is a prism resting on the existing embankment defining a large balcony where all the main spaces of the school turn to: classrooms the building breaks up into two closed volumes: a longitudinal one in an ochre tone containing offices and auxiliary spaces open to small interior courtyards; and a squared one containing all the kitchens and the infrastructural support to the restaurant The volume is finished in a blue color traditionally used in bakeries and places where special hygiene requirements exist other interventions included in the project have been completed such as the parking – located in a refurbished structure of concrete vaults and ceramic latticeworks and that may also be used for concerts and outdoor parties; the A auditorium – housed in a freestanding and elevated building with exposed installations as in industrial structures; and the B auditorium included in one of the halls of the old factory and linked to a Center for Virtual Reality devoted to 2D and 3D animation design for international companies fontanería e instalaciones structural and hydraulic engineering); GPIC (electricidad?electrical engineering); GET (instalaciones mechanical engineering) The sanatorium sits at the top of the Serra da Estrela mountain range It was built in 1944 to help speed up the recovery process of tuberculosis patients who could benefit here from the healing properties of the sun and nature When medical advances rendered this type of facility obsolete the building fell gradually into disuse and ended up in ruins The project to convert this old hospital into a hotel and spa – promoted by Portugal’s Public Tourism Company – does not intend to create a new place but to enhance the existing elements in order to preserve the same atmosphere taking visitors on a déjà vu experience when standing before a building determined to remain in this imposing natural landscape The new design is therefore based on the drawings from the old project designed by the Portuguese architect and filmmaker Cottinelli Telmo the sanatorium was conceived in its day as a mountain hotel surrounded by nature avoiding the hygienist image of a medical facility This romantic vision is reflected in an eclectic style that is maintained after the refurbishment The healing galleries exposed to sunlight are reopened so that the main facade recovers the contrast between solids and voids reproducing the same colors and keeping the attics of the original project The existing reinforced concrete structure did not pass the load tests required converting the ruins into a hotel was a complex process because it was necessary to follow current regulations and to add all the installations required for a contemporary building The two large halls of the main floor are transformed into a bar and restaurant and the morgue used to be – now houses a thermal baths complex with a swimming pool The comb-shaped layout ensures that every room has panoramic views of the mountains designed according to an organic pattern in tune with the natural context At the rear of the building the hillside is carved to make room for parking and service areas Reconversão do Antigo Sanatório dos Ferroviários Pona —SDC— (estructuras structure); Raúl Serafim —GOP Gabinete e Organização de Projectos— (electricidad electricity); Paulo Queirós Faria —Engenheiros Consultores— (instalaciones mecánicas mechanical installations); Cremilde Monteiro César Sousa —SDC— (instalaciones hidráulicas hydraulic installations); Octávio Inácio —Inacoustics Vibrações e Ambiente— (acústica acoustics); Maria João Dias Costa Paulo Farinha Marques (paisajismo landscaping) Exploring the pristine rivers running through forested mountains proves a great alternative to the country’s golden coastline for this young family “the beach isn’t normally like this.” We were sitting on a low bridge below the pretty village of Avô feet dangling above the crystal-clear River Alva but silently rejoiced that we’d got to the river beaches of central Portugal before the crowds the Serra da Estrela national park to the east was in resplendent springtime mood The country is famous for golden beaches on its beautiful coastline but Portugal’s less-visited interior is also home to hundreds of rustic river beaches the Serra da Estrela and Serra do Açor mountains a few miles south have 21 “official” praias fluviais (river beaches with basic services and Praia Fluvial de Loriga, Serra da Estrela. Photograph: Paulo MagalhãesRiver “bank” would be a more accurate word than “beach”, especially in the mountains. Not so much a place for buckets and spades as picnics on the grass or, if you’re in the mood, dive-bombing from boulders into the river. To get a feel for Portugal’s river beaches, I took a short road trip in and around the Serra da Estrela, between the historic city of Coimbra and the Spanish border. Read moreOur first stop was at 1,437 metres above sea level I shouldn’t have used the word “glacial”: it gave our two boys – aged 9 and 11 – the jitters We duly retired to the nearby Casa de São Lourenço a stylish new hotel with a splendid restaurant and panoramic views slow-cooked goat (a local favourite) and regional cheeses José laid out the programme for the coming few days Had the boys brought their swimming trunks Casa de São Lourenço Photograph: José VicenteDelaying our first dip until the next day we spent a lovely afternoon exploring the shepherd’s huts and isolated cottages around Penhas Douradas an elevated plain of granite boulders and sturdy shrubs in between the hotel and the lake many of the buildings had been used as a sanatorium for Portuguese city-dwellers suffering from tuberculosis It is the same up and down these once-busy valleys: houses deserted Once important centres in the wool and textile industry the isolated villages and hamlets of Serra da Estrela – called aldeias do xisto (schist villages) – have gradually become depopulated Poço do Inferno, a waterfall in the Serra da Estrela. Photograph: JMF Almeida/Getty ImagesWe learned more of the area’s history next day from Célia Gonçalves, the cheerful representative of a newish government-backed project called Aldeias de Montanha (Mountain Villages), working with some 40 rural communities in the southern half of the park. As part of the project, residents in some villages organise weekend festivals highlighting specific local traditions. In Alvoco da Serra over the penultimate weekend in June, for instance, there’s a two-day party to celebrate the summer solstice. Every other July, meanwhile, singers and musicians perform in a glade in the woods just outside Lapa dos Dinheiros (which also has a river beach). Read moreCelia’s history lesson was delivered over lunch, this time in O Vicente a small restaurant in the village of Loriga with a terrific view across the valley to Serra do Açor but this time with a starter of broa de Loriga (a maize bread particular to the village) and a slab of buttery Serra da Estrela sheep’s cheese Loriga is home to one of the area’s most popular river beaches The watercourse is partially dammed in the summer to create a deep pool which is as calm as the main current is ferocious Walkers in Vale Glaciar de Loriga Indice (the Glacier Valley of Loriga)A lone group of bikers was looking down from the Roman-era bridge above the beach on the day we visited several children were playing on swings and slides A cluster of picnic tables and a small cafe hugged the bank As with all the river beaches in central Portugal the delights of Loriga’s grassy banks and snow-melt waters are mostly enjoyed by a local crowd The only other group who come in any numbers are Portuguese emigrés “Spending the summer months playing at the river beaches with other kids their own age – it gives their children something fun to look forward to,” Celia notes my pair were not at hand to put her claim to the test we had booked into one of six self-catering cottages at Chão do Rio a sizable farm on the edge of the tiny village of Travancinha the boys had discovered hammocks and bikes and acres of space to explore The lake at Chao do Rio their obduracy proved fortuitous as it gave me a day to hit the hills alone with Célia and José Every road is a switchback in Serra da Estrela which is great for jaw-dropping vistas but not so good for carsickness-prone children full of Chão do Rio’s abundant breakfast Leaving Loriga after a gentle post-prandial stroll around the village (each village in the scheme has signposted walks of differing lengths), we headed across to the neighbouring valley to the wonderful waterfalls at Poço da Broca – another classified river beach a backwoods trout farm run by Carlos and Paulinha where visitors can bring their own rods and try their luck in a large pond beside the breeding pens A room at Chao do Rio TravancinhaIt was a weekend afternoon when we called in and everyone was full of the joys of spring They were also full of wine and fried trout which Paulinha cooks in her “secret” beer-infused sauce I found the children at the farm’s “biological pool” Adorned with lilies and populated by frogs the manmade pond provided them with a day of riotous there was no stopping them: bouldering across the upper reaches of the Zêzere River wading beneath the Fraga da Pena waterfalls skimming stones on the shingle beach of Caneiro de Côja One of the author’s sons at Avô Photograph: Oliver BalchBy the time we reached Avô and the River Alva the snorkel had come out and the boys were straight into the depths Take a train from Lisbon (1hr 44min) or Porto (1 hr) to Coimbra which has several car hire outlets (there is barely any public transport in the national park by Edwina Pitcher, author of Wild Guide Portugal Looking for a holiday with a difference? Browse Guardian Holidays to see a range of fantastic trips This article was amended on 28 May 2019 to correct an instance where we misspelt the River Alva as Alca Madeira allows the perfect observation of our star (now we are not talking about Cristiano Ronaldo But while everyone is posting pictures of the sunset in Madeira the people are early risers and really like the pink colors that the sun displays at sunrise We found these 7 sites so spectacular that we recommend them at any time of the day They say it is the warmest place on the island and where the sun shines for the longest hours It is the only plateau on the island of Madeira Pebble beach very popular with surfers and families it is also known as Ribeira das Galinhas beach The fishing village has a port and some nice bars Curiosity: it is the area with the highest banana production on the island The village located on the southwest coast of the island provides even instagram photos Curiosity: It is a great place for sailors 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brides have a dream and hers was to arrive by helicopter to their wedding without anyone knowing," Carlos Eduardo Batista one of the organisers told Brazilian media Globo The accident was only discovered when he realised the helicopter did not arrive at a nearby football field He made a phonecall which confirmed it had taken off as planned They were later told a plane had crashed nearby but at first thought it was an unconnected incident The distraught bridegroom was told the news at the altar by the pastor and was said to have gone into total shock There were 300 guests at the wedding but only about six of them knew about the surprise The National Civil Aviation Agency has indicated that the aircraft permission to fly until February 1 2017 with a capacity of three people without counting the pilot crashed about a mile from the wedding venue in a forest area near a main road Eight fire engines rushed to the scene but nothing could be done to save the four occupants The pregnant photographer was Nayla Cristina Neves The journey would have taken just 15 minutes Story SavedYou can find this story in My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right A groom was left in a state of shock after being told at the altar that his bride had been killed in a helicopter crash just one mile from the venue Mr Damasceno was stood waiting at the altar in front of 300 family and friends when he was told his bride had been killed said after being told of the horrific accident he contacted the pastor and went with him to tell Mr Damasceno He told Brazilian news website Globo: "I called the pastor who was at the ceremony and he went with me to communicate to try to calm the groom Then the other guests [about 300] knew and no one knew how to act The accident was only discovered when it was realised the helicopter did not arrive at a nearby football field Guests at the wedding were later told a plane had crashed nearby but at first thought it was an unconnected 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