Rinoterra Minho  

Perched in Caminha, this 4-star spa hotel sits close to Caminha Igreja Matriz and Torre do Relógio. Moledo Beach is about 8 km away, and Vila Praia de Âncora, Afife beach and Monte de Santa Luzia are a short drive.

Only seven individually decorated rooms give this place an intimate, design-forward feel. Rooms feature LED/LCD TVs, minibars, tea and coffee facilities, air conditioning and private baths with tubs or showers; some have balconies or seating areas. Expect heated floors in select rooms, safes, desks, bathrobes and slippers. Children over 12 are welcome.

A full-service spa is the headline: dynamic indoor pool, jacuzzi, Turkish bath, steam room and massage and body treatments. Outdoors there are two pools, sun loungers and a lawn for chilling. Rent bikes, hit the health club, play in the arcade/game room or use the library and BBQ area. Wedding services, shuttle (surcharge) and free self-parking are on site. Rooms look out over river, garden and mountain views.

Complimentary wireless internet throughout. A conference hall supports meetings, board sessions and interviews. Express check-in/out, room service and laundry/dry cleaning keep business travelers smooth.

On-site restaurant and bar serve traditional Portuguese and international dishes with organic breakfast options. A complimentary breakfast is included and dinner is available by reservation; room service is offered.