Penha Longa Resort  

Tucked inside Sintra’s lush natural park, this luxury resort fuses a 14th‑century monastery with modern design. It sits beside the Penha Longa golf course and is a short drive from Pena Palace, Quinta da Regaleira and the Estoril coast. Pet-friendly and family-friendly, it’s a leafy base for exploring western Portugal.

About 200 individually styled rooms and suites offer private balconies, memory‑foam beds dressed in Egyptian cotton, minibars and iPod docking. Bathrooms often feature separate tubs and showers with designer toiletries and bidets. Expect a refined mix of historic touches and contemporary finishings throughout the property.

Unwind at a full‑service spa with massages, facials and body treatments. Swim in multiple outdoor pools and an indoor pool, or play the resort’s 27‑hole championship golf course. There’s a fitness center, yoga and mini‑golf, an arcade and family activities, supervised childcare and babysitting (surcharge). Shuttle service, concierge and free parking make getting around easy — wake up to park‑view mornings and hit the links.

A 24‑hour business center, conference facilities and up to 25 meeting rooms support events and meetings. Complimentary wired and wireless internet, limo/town‑car service and express check‑in keep business travel smooth.

Choose from seven restaurants including Penha Longa Mercatto for Italian, plus two Michelin‑starred dining experiences. Bars, a poolside bar and a café serve lighter bites and drinks, and 24‑hour room service covers late cravings. Menus spotlight local Portuguese flavors alongside international fare.