Come discover 100 of the most romantic small hotels and places in the world.
One of Portugal’s oldest towns and home to early Portugese royalty, Sintra contains palaces and an 8th century Moorish castle ruins. Located in the lush mountains of northern Portugal, fifteen minutes from Lisbon.
In English, it means the Palace of the Seven Sighs. There is an ancient love story behind the name, dating back to the 12th century Arab Princess Anasir. Some rooms in this romantic hotel have sea views while others overlook the town Lord Byron called, “maybe the most beautiful village in the world”.
T: 351 21 923 3200. US$ 226.
www.minorhotels.com
A hilly port city and Portugal’s capital.
Refurbished Belle Epoque-style aristocrats mansion overlookng the Tagus River in the 8th-century Moorish dustrict of Alfama.
T: +351 218 886 150. 6 rooms.US$ 175-
www.chafarizdelrei.com
This romantic small hotel’s architecture is typical of an early 20th petite bourgeoisie home. The guests rooms are all named after famous Libson cultural figures of that era. Renovated in 2012, it is centrally located within walking distance of museums and chic antique shops and restaurants.
T: +351 919 300 317. 5 room b&b. US$ 75-
www.casaamora.com
Contemporary, magical, eco-chic seaside hotel, one hour from Lisbon.
T:+351261936340.
www.areiasdoseixo.com
A colorful, hand-curated 9 room hotel mixes ornate period architecture with family heirlooms, modern art and playful designer treasures collected over the years. The owners, an architect and a children’s book author, live on the top floor with their four children. They opened it to the public in 2019. Located in the vibrant, upscale Amoreiras district.
Located in the Portugal’s southernmost region, Algarve includes 150 miles of beachfront, crowded urban areas, and quaint, charming and colorful towns filled with Moorish ruins and 18th century architecture. The hilly town of Lagos was Algarve’s provincial capital from the 16th to 18th century.
Formerly an abandoned estate, this stylish boutique hotel features contemporary Portuguese craftsmanship. It is located in quiet northern side of Lagos’ old town, a five minute walk from a beautiful beach. Casa Mae contains three buildings, furnished in either boho-chic, minimalism or vintage style.
T: +351 968 369 732. US$ 195-
www.casa-mae.com
Quirky, eclectic farmhouse combines modern design with rustic charm. Created by London ex-pats, this boutique romantic hotel includes Iberian gardens featuring olive, carob, almond trees and an infinity pool.
T: +351 281 961 013. 10 rooms. US$ 280-
www.fazendanova.eu
Two hours south of Lisbon are beautiful cork forests, rolling hills, olive farms and vineyards. At road’s end if Vicentine Coast National Park, a wild protected coastline beloved by surfers.
Dating back to 1338, the remains of the ancient house were restored in 2014. Ride Lusitano horses past the ruins of a Roman villa.
T: +351 245 038 890
www.torredepalma.com
Nine volcanic islands in the middle of the Atlantic filled with green forests, waterfalls and crater lakes. A few small stone-carved villages are inhabited by descendants of whalers, fishermen, winemakers and farmers. The Portuguese archipelago includes the misty, woody island of Sao Miguel.
Minimalist rooms with sweeping bay views set in a 17th century volcanic rock manor house.
T: +351 296 249 153
www.whiteazores.com
