SANTA CLARA 1728 / SILENT LIVING / LISBON / PORTUGAL
Lisbon can a bit of an acquired taste, with its strong character, bustling traffic and inclination for noisy parties all through the night. Thankfully, it is also the home to Santa Clara 1728 Silent Living, an elegant townhouse in the old cultural area, where visitors to the Portuguese capital can find a slower and tranquil place to relax and recharge.
DÁ LICENÇA / ALENTEJO / PORTUGAL
Dá Licençia is a world of its own, situated amongst 13,000 olive trees, complete with its own anthroposophical furniture and craft collection. Meticulously planned, all senses will be at the same time stimulated and soothed at this small, friendly hotel in upper Alentejo.
L’AND VINEYARDS / MONTEMOR–O–NOVO / PORTUGAL
L’AND Vineyards is not only a hotel and winery, but also has its own Michelin-starred restaurant. One of its most distinct features is its design – sleek and minimalist, reminiscent of the style made popular through Wallpaper* magazine. Walls are white, floors are dark, and many of the interior details are signed Tom Dixon.