This amazing and luxury hotel opened in 2007 and has as its trademark contemporary and sophisticated design, with an exceptional attention to detail and exotic art.
Set along the banks of the Douro River, the Aquapura Douro Valley hotel is a luxurious haven located deep within one of Portugal’s most picturesque areas, surrounded by vineyards and green rolling hills. Each space is unique and reflects the colors and textures of the Douro region. The balance between the traditional architecture of a 19th century building and its interior design based on pure and contemporary lines gave rise to an atmosphere where serenity reigns. From its balconies or wide panoramic windows one can enjoy stunning views of terraced slopes covered with century old vineyards overlooking the majestic Douro River.
The hotel, set in 8 hectares of land, has 50 rooms and suites, 21 villas, a spa with 2.200 m2, 2 restaurants, a bar and a pool bar, a wine-room, a library, an outside swimming pool, a tennis court, a meeting lounge and 5 hectares of forest.
Take a look outside and you will see how well the hotel’s interiors blend with the colors and textures of the landscape, bringing to life the different nuances in the colors of wine and the sunlight. All rooms and bathrooms are fitted with the most modern equipments: heated bathroom floors, shower and a wide and comfortable bath tub. Latest technology in lighting, telephones, LCD TVs with IP technology and wireless internet.
The villas, ideal for family or more secluded stays, enjoy all the facilities of the Hotel and have their own private pools. They include a fully equipped kitchen and an open fireplace in the living-room.
Aquapura Douro Valley has two restaurants, a bar and a pool bar. In the oldest demarcated wine region in the world wine plays a major role in the hotel’s restaurants. The traditional and the new Douro wines are largely represented. The gastronomic concept in Aquapura is in gastronomical terms a Mediterranean-inspired cuisine, which stands out for its simplicity and hides the constant search, dedication and willingness to innovate by improving our traditions without breaking with the past, presenting traditional flavors in a contemporary presentation.
