Six Senses Douro Valley

A sense of history that's still in the making. A setting of vine-covered rolling hills and the majestic River Douro. Come and stay in the world’s oldest demarcated wine region at a beautifully renovated 19th-century manor house with glorious gardens, woodlands, and sweeping panoramas. The town of Porto and charming heritage villages are close by. Located in the beautiful UNESCO World Heritage-listed Douro Valley, Six Senses Douro Valley is touched with the romance of 19th-century architecture wedded to contemporary interiors reflecting the inimitable Six Senses style. With the River Douro winding its lazy way through the oldest wine-producing region globally, this serene setting is 77,67 miles (125 kilometers) from Oporto International Airport.

The resort’s estate covers 19 acres (8 hectares) with 57 guest accommodations, the Vale de Abraão restaurant with three different atmospheres: Open Kitchen, Terrace and Dining Room; a Wine Library featuring vintages from the valley and a stunning Six Senses Spa occupying 23,700 square feet (2,200 square meters).

Positioned as the ultimate Douro wine and spa experience, the resort assumes its own regional identity. The stunning historic manor house is both contemporary and sophisticated. It was originally converted to a hotel in 2007 and renovated to adopt technical and material innovations, then totally recreated, becoming Six Senses Douro Valley, together with faultless service based on thoughtful details and little surprises.

Contemporary décor with a nod to a bygone era - 60 guest accommodations including bedrooms with panoramic valley views, spacious suites with floor-to-ceiling windows, private balconies, and wooden bridges secret gardens. All are sensitively refurbished to blend traditional highlights with Six Senses natural style. In 2017, the resort was recognized by Virtuoso as the resort with the Best Achievement in Design.

Dining - Showcasing the bounty of Douro Valley produce harvested from the good earth - Dining options at Six Senses Douro Valley are a celebration of the region with much of the produce coming from the verdant valley and surrounding countryside. An organic garden of vegetables and herbs is located right on the estate. Fresh ingredients are harvested only as needed, assuring ultimate freshness and flavor.

"The Vale de Abraão Restaurant" - The Vale de Abraão Restaurant is a breakfast, lunch, and dinner venue that combines three distinct areas, the Open Kitchen, the Terrace, and the Dining Room. Open throughout the day. Inside there is a dining room and open cooking station with a wood-fired oven and Josper grill where you can watch the chefs in action. Outside there is a sunny terrace with a trickling fountain and vineyard views. Seasonal menus of regional dishes - The Vale de Abraão Restaurant is a breakfast, lunch, and dinner venue that combines three distinct areas, the Open Kitchen, the Terrace, and the Dining Room. Open throughout the day. Inside there is a dining room and open cooking station with a wood-fired oven and Josper grill where you can watch the chefs in action. Outside there is a sunny terrace with a trickling fountain and vineyard views.

"The Dining Room" - Classic yet contemporary décor creates an intimate atmosphere with a huge fireplace and floor-to-ceiling windows. Seasonal market-inspired fare incorporates the best regional cuisine and local ingredients. Relaxed dining and historical ambiance - Classic yet contemporary décor creates an intimate atmosphere with a huge fireplace and floor-to-ceiling windows. Seasonal market-inspired fare incorporates the best regional cuisine and local ingredients.

"Quinta bar and lounge" - This is the ideal spot to meet friends for a quiet drink and some tapas, afternoon tea, and some wonderful cheese of the region. For some diversion, there is also a pool table and table games. A cozy sanctuary for a light bite - This is the ideal spot to meet friends for a quiet drink and some tapas, afternoon tea, and some wonderful cheese of the region. For some diversion, there is also a pool table and table games.

"Wine Library and Terrace" - For a truly local experience, the Wine Library & Terrace is the perfect spot to order pre-dinner drinks or to settle in for a while longer and make a meal of it with a few plates of delicious traditional Portuguese sharing dishes and "Petiscos" to accompany the wonderful wine selection. Authentic Douro Valley ambiance - For a truly local experience, the Wine Library & Terrace is the perfect spot to order pre-dinner drinks or to settle in for a while longer and make a meal of it with a few plates of delicious traditional Portuguese sharing dishes and "Petiscos" to accompany the wonderful wine selection.

"Pickles Restaurant & Chef's Table" - The chefs at Pickles think about food on a different level without compromising the ultimate goals of flavor and happiness, pairing each dish with a selected range of premium organic and biodynamic wines. A personal journey of food and wine - The chefs at Pickles think about food on a different level without compromising the ultimate goals of flavor and happiness, pairing each dish with a selected range of premium organic and biodynamic wines. Open for dinner only on Saturday and Sunday.

Wellness & Spa - Embracing the elements of water, stone, and wood. Six Senses Spa Douro Valley offers 10 treatment rooms, a heated indoor pool with water jets, an outdoor pool and refreshment bar, an outdoor yoga deck, plus a gym with the latest equipment and professional guidance. Six Senses specialty treatments and multi-day programs are featured together with locally inspired therapies with grape and citrus. Fitness - Smart tech that's all about you - Not following fads. This is about combining the smart tech (and super-smart experts!) with what is known about you to personalize a spa treatment or design a program to your particular needs (and your desire to stay horizontal or incorporate some get up and go). Wellness Screening - This non-invasive analysis measures your key biomarkers and helps the experts understand what your body really needs. It's simple, it's quick, and the readings along with a discussion about your lifestyle are used in the design of a treatment or a bespoke multi-day program specific to your needs.