After a couple of very intensive days all we wanted was to rest and take it all in. We spent two nights in a spa lost in the middle of nowhere in the Douro region. The surroundings were beautiful, the food was great and locally produced and we had the best full body massage ever (although the spa itself was quite disappointing).
Depois de alguns dias muito intensos, tudo o que queríamos era descansar e processar tudo. Passámos duas noites num spa perdido no meio do nada na região do Douro. Os arredores eram bonitos, a comida era óptima e os ingredientes produzidos localmente. Ainda tivemos a melhor massagem de corpo inteiro de sempre (embora o spa em si fosse uma desilusão).
The herb garden for the restaurant / O canteiro de ervas aromáticas do restaurante
Unfortunately, it was not warm enough to use the outdoor pools.
Infelizmente não estava calor suficiente para usar as piscinas de fora.
We were spoiled and enjoyed our balcony with a view.
Fomos bastante mimados e aproveitamos a vista da varanda.
View from the balcony (the second day was sunny!).
Vista da varanda (no segundo dia fez sol!)
Baby grapes / Uvas bebés
Walks in the garden and vineyard / Passeios pelo jardim e vinha
Starters, mains and desserts at the restaurant. The photos are not great but the food was delicious and we ate until we couldn't eat anymore.
Entradas, pratos principais e sobremesas no restaurante. As fotos não estão grande coisa, mas a comida era deliciosa e comemos até que não poder mais.
We left the spa hotel and caught a train to Porto in this gorgeous train station, right by the river. A nice way to finish our lovely and quiet stay in the Douro.
Saímos do hotel e apanhámos um comboio para o Porto nesta magnífica estação ferroviária, mesmo junto ao rio, o que foi uma boa maneira de terminar a nossa estadia tão boa e tranquila no Douro.
Looks so peaceful. An enjoyable way to spend a few days.
ResponderEliminarThanks Fun60! It certainly was peaceful and enjoyable.
EliminarLovely and relaxing place to stay. Amazing views from your balcony!
ResponderEliminarThanks Sami! The view was the best!!
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