Year round sunshine, beautiful, verdant landscapes, what’s not to love about a Portugal honeymoon? Many romantic restaurants and cafés are dotted around the streets of the Algarve, adding to the charm of the area. It’s also only a two and a half hour journey from the UK. Vita Vita Parc is a recommended hotel and will make you feel instantly welcome with fruit and flowers in your room.
‘Romantic Ultimate Douro Wine & Spa Experience’
Set in 19-acres, this stunning historic manor house was originally converted into a hotel in 2007 and is now totally recreated to become Six Senses Douro Valley. You will find fifty-seven suites and villas of character and charm that afford modernity as well as thoughtful touches. There is much to entertain the visitor to this stunning UNESCO World Heritage-listed Douro Valley and staff will be on hand to offer advice as to how to maximise your stay; this may include bird-watching, cookery classes, wine-tours and even wine-stomping! The hotel has a vast Six Senses Spa where heavenly treatments and beautiful surroundings should not be missed.
‘Sub-Tropical Gardens, Overlooking Atlantic Ocean’
Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, Belmond Reid’s Palace Hotel sits on a cliff surrounded by 10-acres of sub-tropical gardens. It boasts a long list of celebrated guests who include Churchill and George Bernard Shaw. Many of the rooms and suites offer ocean views as do the variety of restaurants and bars. On-site there are four swimming pools, an expansive garden, a spa and wellness centre, two tennis courts and a fitness centre.