Six Senses Douro Valley – Sustainable luxury & wine-themed wellness
Your luxurious getaway in the heart of Portugal's most beautiful vineyards
There are places where time slows down, where nature envelops every movement, and where luxury takes on a whole new meaning: more discreet, more profound, more sustainable. The Six Senses Douro Valley is part of it.
Housed in a beautifully restored former manor house, this eco-friendly 5-star hotel embodies the essence of sustainable tourism and slow tourism. Located in the heart of terraced vineyards of the Douro Valley, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it offers a unique experience where well-being, local cuisine, nature immersion and environmental commitment are one.
The rooms and suites combine contemporary elegance and natural materials made using traditional Portuguese craftsmanship: local oak, cork flooring, mineral dyes. Every detail has been carefully considered to offer a comfortable and environmentally friendly stay, in a peaceful setting, facing the green hills from the Douro.
The holistic spa 2,000 m² is a sanctuary of sustainable well-being, combining vine-based skincare, natural massages, yoga, meditation and forest breathing. Inspired by the antioxidant properties of the vine, this comprehensive approach to skincare places the slow wellness at the heart of the Six Senses experience.
Cooking is part of a logical process. farm-to-table, with seasonal produce, organic vegetable garden, revisited Portuguese recipes and local sourcing. The main restaurant and the Wine Library offer an exceptional selection of more than 700 Douro wines, orchestrated by two passionate sommeliers. Between candlelight dinners, wine tastings in the cellar and wine tasting classThe culinary experience is both refined and committed.
Six Senses Douro Valley invites you to explore the region in a different way:
- Hiking through the vineyards
- Boat trips on the Douro River
- Sustainable cooking class
- Sensory workshops
- Reading moments in suspended pods in the forest
Each activity is designed to promote disconnection, reconnecting with nature , and anchoringin the territory.
The hotel's eco-friendly practices include:
- Certification GSTC (Global Sustainable Tourism Council)
- Water management, composting, waste sorting, zero plastic
- Renewable energy, organic vegetable garden, bioclimatic architecture
- Sustainability fund to support local initiatives
Six Senses Douro Valley is located just a 1 hour 50 minute drive from the airport. from Porto. An easily accessible luxury getaway to discover the northern wine-growing region of Portugal.
A haven for travellers who appreciate luxury, authenticity and the planet.
LOCATION
Lamego, France
CATEGORY
5 stars
PRICES
From €990 (~ $1165 USD)