Penha Longa Resort: a relaxing and luxurious retreat in Portugal

Penha Longa Resort: a relaxing and luxurious retreat in Portugal

January 26, 2022

Located in the heart of the Sintra-Cascais Natural Reserve, Penha Longa Resort is a unique hotel. Not only for the beauty of the nature that surrounds it but also for its history, whose origins date back to the 14th century. In this luxury resort, the offer is thought out in detail for the most different styles of guests and types of stay, and luxury is experienced in a variety of ways. From accommodation to gastronomy, from golf to wellness activities, there is a common denominator: the excellent service provided, always with the ultimate goal of transforming all the experiences lived there into unique moments.

Located 45 minutes from Lisbon and 15 minutes from both the sophisticated town of Cascais and the romantic village of Sintra, Penha Longa Resort is a truly chameleonic five-star hotel. With more than 25 years of life, it adapts and reinvents itself year after year, offering versatile and adaptable stays for different audiences. If in summer, for example, it is a premium destination for a family holiday with children, in winter it is the perfect setting for corporate events, conferences and product launches. Autumn and spring are ideal seasons for golf lovers and any time is good for a romantic getaway.

At Penha Longa Resort, the past and the present blend in harmony: there are 220 hectares of a true historic sanctuary of European natural inspiration, where seven centuries of history intersect, including that of Portugal. Dating back to 1355, the property that today serves as the home of this five-star hotel was once a refuge for religious orders, a land considered miraculous in the times of the Black Plague, a holiday home for Portuguese royalty, the scene of hunts and summer vacations for dukes and duchesses, the agricultural estate of aristocrats and even home to a Japanese family. Aqueducts, fountains, gardens, walls, water mills, boulders, chapels, a 16th-century palace and even a 14th-century monastery are just a few examples of the dozens of historical traces left by the various inhabitants who passed by. Without forgetting the protected fauna and flora that inhabit it, and which are also part of its more than six hundred years of history.

Altogether, there are 196 luxury rooms overlooking nature, two multi-award-winning golf courses, a spa with over 1500m2, four swimming pools, 25 event rooms (with capacities from 10 to 600 people), a kid’s club, activities for all tastes and, of course, hundreds of hectares of gardens and mountains to explore. Openly a gastronomic resort, Penha Longa is also a true paradise for foodies, offering different gastronomic experiences in its nine restaurants with different cuisines, three of which have been awarded a Michelin star.

THE SPA

It is no exaggeration to say that Penha Longa Spa is an oasis of harmony for body and mind. With a total of 1500m2, its physical structure was designed based on the teachings of Zen philosophy. All personalized signature treatments and experiences focused on relaxation and well-being are ensured by the prestigious luxury brand Natura Bissé. In addition to the nine exquisite treatment rooms, the spa also has a relaxation room, a Jacuzzi and a private outdoor contrast pool for spa clients, gazebos and a contemplation garden to calm the mind and enjoy the tranquillity of the space. In the outside area, there is also a meditation labyrinth unique in Europe, made of Portuguese pavement and surrounded by water.

THE NINE RESTAURANTS

Considered a paradise for lovers of the art of good eating and drinking, Penha Longa is the only hotel in Portugal that includes three Michelin-starred restaurants, officially assuming itself as a gastronomic resort. In all, there are nine restaurants – seven on the property and two in Lisbon – whose offer ranges from light snacks to fine dining experiences signed by Michelin-starred chefs. The options available are: Lab BY Sergi Arola, Midori, Spices, Penha Longa Mercatto, Aqua, B. Lounge, Eneko Lisboa & Basque, The Chocolate by Penha Longa, Penha Longa Catering.