On our quest to visit the most unique hotels in Portugal, today we're travelling to the Serra da Esperança to discover TheVagar Countryhouse Belmonte, a peaceful haven for family or friends’ holidays in the mountains, entirely dedicated to relaxation.
Triple award-winner at the latest edition of the World Luxury Hotel Awards, including the Best Luxury Boutique Hotel Design in Europe, TheVagar offers experiences for the colder days, in tune with nature’s rhythm.
Guests can enjoy the "forest bathing" experience, which involves long walks through the 245-hectare property, offering a deep connection with the serene, verdant surroundings of the mountains.
For a truly immersive experience, guests can also choose the ‘barefoot trail,’ where they walk across various natural surfaces, feeling the textures of pine cones, needles, leaves, stones, and pine bark beneath their feet. The trail culminates in a refreshing natural spring, as highlighted in the press release sent to the media.
This unique retreat is the perfect place for a getaway during the colder months of the year. In addition to the regular sensory activities on offer, TheVagar "also focuses on creating special moments to celebrate significant dates, enhancing the feeling of being in a peaceful retreat and allowing guests to fully enjoy the tranquillity of the location, without the pressure to leave."
One such example is the New Year’s Eve programme, now open for reservations, which includes a range of experiences, such as witnessing the last sunrise of 2024, welcoming the new year around a circle of fire, tasting local wines and products, and even planting native species in the Serra da Esperança.
