PALACE HOTEL & SPA TERMAS DE SAO TIAGO

Just outside Penamacor, Portugal — a modern 4-star stay in the restored towers of the old Quinta do Cafalado. Five minutes by car from Penamacor, 20 minutes from the Spanish border and about 26 km from the Sierra de la Malcata natural reserve, with the hilltop village of Monsanto roughly 23 km away.

Modern, elegant rooms blend contemporary comfort with preserved historic towers. Ninety-nine air-conditioned rooms feature private balconies, minibars, safes, cable LCD TVs, desks and full bathrooms with bidet and hair dryer. The property includes accessible rooms and adjoining options ideal for families — a clear family-friendly pick.

Daily buffet breakfast is served indoors or al fresco with garden views — wake up to peaceful morning vistas. On-site restaurant and room service, free internet access, wake-up service, and in-room comforts like minibars and balconies make stays easy and relaxed.

Rooms include desks and free internet access, plus direct-dial telephones for straightforward work or calls.

Start with a generous buffet breakfast, served in the breakfast room or outside overlooking the garden. A hotel restaurant and room service offer convenient dining options after a day of hiking or sightseeing.