The Vicentina coast is an absolute gem of a place in South-West Portugal, with its wild and wonderful nature, making it a total paradise for hikers, cyclists, surfers and all you outdoor enthusiasts out there. Surrounded by all this beauty, I found a special Local Hideaway. This beautiful luxury hotel reflects nature in its design, with hushed architecture reminiscent of the clean lines and pisé construction of Morocco, as well as in its tasteful interior. Get ready for the perfect place to step back, still and let nature, wellness and tranquillity awaken your senses… slow travel to the max!
In their search for the right place for their new life, Jack and Walter found a beautiful old building in Olhão (Eastern Algarve) where a notable doctor once lived with his family. After an intense renovation, they were finally able to open the doors of their fantastic hotel: an inspiring place where ten rooms, a roof terrace with a small pool, a coffee shop with the most delicious French pastries and a gallery guarantee a wonderful stay. Not to mention the breakfast… divine!!! A great addition to my beloved Olhão!
When you travel through a country where they have the second largest reef in the world, you want to be there in the front row! And although there are many beautiful islands off the coast, this is quite a challenge because you need a boat in almost all places to snorkel or dive properly. It was a bit of a search but I found it! This fantastic Hideaway is exactly what I was looking for! Authentic (a family business for many years and the owners are Belizean), hidden (you have to take some effort to reach it) and truly paradisiacal with direct access to the spectacular reef.
A famous French shoe designer opening a hotel in Portugal… it sounds a bit strange, doesn’t it?! But Christian Louboutin has loved coming to the west coast in the Alentejo below Lisbon for years and also has his own home there. So it was a logical step to unleash his creative brain on a new small-scale luxury hotel in authentic Melides.
He created a beautifully eclectic place where his love of art and travel come together in perfect balance. Of course, with every comfort and quality.