Six Senses Douro Valley, Portugal

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

Portuguese tradition meets the elements of water, stone and wood in a great setting for rural relaxation. Take a swim in the indoor pool while immersing in the floor-to-ceiling garden views, sip a glass of organic local wine while having your nails done, try your hand at alchemy or venture outside and practice forest bathing.

Dining options at Six Senses Douro Valley restaurants 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.

Being a UNESCO World Heritage Site means all of the region’s stakeholders have a strict obligation to its 3,500 botanical species. Six Senses Douro Valley has protected a 10-acre (4-hectare) woodland on the property, highlighting its commitment to sustaining the environment and beautiful old growth trees.