São Lourenço do Barrocal

Yes. There are two tours a day, one at 11am and one at 4pm.

It’s a long and winding, but well-maintained and beautiful road up from Quinta da Taboadella (1 hr 30 min), Douro Valley or Porto (both 2 hr 30 min).

Yes, the whole family will love safely meandering up close between working machines in the presence of a friendly guide and perusing the gift shop’s clothes and toys for all ages.

Both hotels feature quaint and relaxed common spaces, majestic views, unique architecture and design details (including Burel wool decorations), charmingly-decorated rooms, highly-trained and friendly staff and impressive dining experiences. Many comfortable nooks and fireplaces beg you to curl up with a book and/or glass of an impressive Portuguese wine selection.

These are more than hotels, but experiences abound with panoramic hiking trail itineraries, pools, saunas, massages, full breakfast spreads of local products, free history and nature walking tours and communal cocktail hours.

You can drive through the scenic Zézere Glacier Valley up to Torre, mainland Portugal’s highest peak; hike around Val do Rocim ending with a refreshing dip in its pristine glacier lake; visit Seia’s mountain cheese and charcuterie shops and the Natural Museum of Hydroelectricity.