Vidago Palace Hotel — Vidago, Portugal

Intro

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Set in a verdant 100‑hectare park and originally opened in 1910 as Portugal’s most luxurious thermal retreat, Vidago Palace Hotel blends Belle Époque grandeur with modern 5-star comfort, spa wellness, and championship golf in northern Portugal.

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Unique Sports Assets of the Hotel

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A historic 18‑hole parkland golf course originally by Mackenzie Ross and redesigned by Cameron & Powell, with full practice facilities and academy.

Thermal Spa by Álvaro Siza Vieira, rooted in Roman-era mineral springs, featuring indoor/outdoor pools, sauna, hammam, treatment rooms with Clarins and local thermal-water therapies.

Fitness centre with cardio & strength equipment for training.

Tennis, padel courts, table tennis, billiards, mini golf — plus seasonal guided yoga, hiking, cycling, and Douro Valley excursions.

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Location and Surroundings

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Located just 1 h from Porto and nestled in the Vidago Thermal Park near Chaves hot springs, the estate offers tranquil forest walks, mineral springs, and proximity to Douro Valley cultural routes.

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Atmosphere and First Impressions

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Stepping into the red‑brick, Belle Époque façade, guests encounter elegant interiors with grand staircases, glass winter garden, hand‑loomed rugs — creating a palace-like ambiance rich in history and refinement.

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Rooms & Comfort

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The hotel offers 70 rooms and 9 suites, renovated to modern luxury with classic touches—many with elegant roll‑top baths, large windows, minibars and park or mountain views.

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Quotes or Testimonials

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“Palace … treated as if you are royalty!”

“Spa and golf course make it one of Europe’s most prestigious resorts.”

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Sports Offered – by Discipline

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Golf

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Play on an 18‑hole championship golf course with academy and driving range—covering a heritage route updated to modern standards by USGA criteria.

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Wellness & Recovery

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Relax in the Thermal Spa with treatments using mineral-water, Clarins products; enjoy indoor/outdoor pools, sauna, hammam, massage and yoga classes.

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Fitness & Outdoor Activities

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Maintain fitness in the gym or try tennis, padel, table tennis, mini golf, or guided hikes/cycling through forest trails and Douro Valley excursions.

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Cuisine & Dining

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Dine in the grand Salão Nobre restaurant (former ballroom) with fine Portuguese cuisine, enjoy poolside grill and light fare in the Winter Garden conservatory.

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Target Audience & Unique Appeal

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Perfect for wellness travellers, golf enthusiasts, couples, and active families seeking historical elegance, luxurious spa, and sports in a serene forested setting near Porto.

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Unmissable Escape—Book Your Palace Getaway Now!

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Peak weekends, golf packages, and spa slots fill quickly. Book now to claim your place in this storied palace retreat before time runs out!