Located on the south bank of the Douro river facing the city of Peso da Rιgua (7-minutes drive) and backed by Port wine vineyards is the luxurious Aquapura Douro Valley Resort. This 19th century manor house, opened in June 2007, has 50 well appointed bedrooms with river or vineyard view and 21 self catering villas. Set in stunning natural surroundings, the hotel offers the perfect getaway for a relaxing break in one of Portugals most scenic areas the UNESCO-classified Douro vineyards.
One of the resort's most impressive features is the 22,000-square-foot spa, offering the epitome in luxury and pampering. Conceived by award-winning Madeira-born designers Nini Andrade Silva and Giano Golcalves, the spa makes use of natural, organic and indigenous products. Treatments can include vinotherapy using locally grown grapes, Asian fragrances and therapies from Karin Herzog and Ystara. Guests can indulge in the thermal suite, enjoy a dip in the indoor pool, or pamper themselves in one of the ten treatment rooms - opt for a herbal or steam bath, sauna, yoga class or more energetic workout in the gym - open 24 hours!
Cloister room (sleeps 2+1): Rooms have a private balcony with a view of the historical cloister and vineyards.
Valley room (sleeps 2+1): Facing the UNESCO protected vineyards, most of the rooms share a terrace and have a small working area and spacious bathroom.
Spa room (sleeps 2+1): Rooms have a queen size bed, small plunge pool, tatami (thick floor mattress for spa treatments), small working area and a spacious bathroom. Spa treatments (wet and dry) in the room are available upon request. The panoramic windows offer views of the woods.
River room (sleeps 2+1): These spacious rooms have tea/coffee making facilities, luxurious bathroom with separate panoramic shower and bathtub, small working area and stunning views over the Douro river.
Self catering villas with exclusive butler service
One-bedroom vineyard villas (sleeps 2+1): The villas are located in the middle of the vineyards and have a bedroom, bathroom (bath or shower) and living room with kitchenette and panoramic windows overlooking the vineyards. Use of a shared pool (9 x 6m) and sun deck.
Two-bedroom vineyard villas (sleeps 4+1): As above but with two bedrooms and one or two bathrooms (bath or shower).
Three-bedroom vineyard villa (sleeps 6+1): As above but with three bedrooms and two bathrooms (bath or shower).
One-bedroom vineyard villas with pool (sleeps 2+1): These villas have a circular shaped living room with kitchenette, bedroom, bathroom (bath or shower), library and private sun deck with seating area, private plunge pool (3.80 x 3.80m) and views over the Douro river and vineyards.
One-bedroom Douro villas (sleeps 2+1): The villas are located directly on the river bank and have one of the best views over the Douro river. Each villa has a bedroom, bathroom (bath or shower) and living room with kitchenette. Use of a shared plunge pool (9 x 6m) and sun deck.
Two-bedroom Douro villas (sleeps 4+1): As one-bedroom but with two bedrooms and one or two bathrooms (bath or shower).
Two-bedroom Douro villa with pool (sleeps 4+1): This villa, situated on three floors, has two bedrooms, bathroom (bath or shower), indoor living room, outdoor lounge and private plunge pool (3.30 x 3.30m) facing the Douro river.
Amenities/Leisure
51 air-conditioned rooms including 3 cloister rooms, 6 valley rooms, 16 spa rooms, 16 river rooms, 2 club suites, 3 panoramic suites, 2 duplex suites, 1 winter garden suite, 1 Douro suite and 1 Aquapura presidential suite 21 self catering villas including 4 one-bedroom vineyard villas (2 with private plunge pool), 2 two-bedroom vineyard villas, 1 three-bedroom vineyard villa, 7 one-bedroom Douro villas and 7 two-bedroom Douro villas (2 with private plunge pool) All rooms have bathroom (bath and shower), bathrobes, hairdryer, telephone, clock-radio, satellite TV, minibar, safe deposit box and WIFI access All villas have bathroom (bath or shower), bathrobes, hairdryer, telephone, clock-radio, satellite TV, minibar, safe deposit box, WIFI access, fully equipped kitchenette (hobs, oven, microwave, dishwasher, washer/drier, fridge, freezer and cutlery) and exclusive butler service All room types will accommodate an extra bed Twice-daily housekeeping service Video on request Hairdresser Two boutiques Library Three restaurants Two bars Continental breakfast Wine room Outdoor heated swimming pool (28 x 7m) Pool bar 2,200-square-metre spa with indoor heated vitality pool (20 x 8m) and fully equipped gym One tennis court (free of charge) Horse riding Roof-top garden Free parking Vila Real (15km) has a shopping mall with several shops.
Notes:
No children under 5 years permitted.
Children under 16 years are not allowed in the spa.
Open: 06 Jan 08
