Six Senses Douro Valley

Six Senses' Douro Valley property — 71 rooms and suites in a 19th-century manor overlooking terraced vineyards and the Douro River.

Six Senses Douro Valley opened in 2015 in a restored 19th-century manor house on the hillside above the Douro River near Lamego. The 71 rooms and suites occupy the original manor and new wings that follow the terraced vineyard topography. The property runs Six Senses' wellness-led format: Earth Lab

Key Features

• Sustainable luxury resort
• Award-winning spa and wellness programs
• Fine dining with locally-sourced ingredients
• Beautiful views of the Douro Valley
• Vineyard tours and wine tasting experiences

Dining

• Vale de Abraão Restaurant

Signature Experience

Morning on the Valley Master Suite's private balcony with vineyard views — the terraced topography gives layered sightlines across the Douro River valley that shift with the light.

Accolades

Best Achievement in Design category in Virtuoso

Vibe: Wellness-Led, Douro-Vineyard, Earth-Lab, 19th-Century-Manor

Featured In Our Collections

Six Senses Douro Valley is featured in 4 of our curated collections:

When to Visit Portugal

Best time: September and October are ideal, coinciding with the Douro Valley's harvest season.

Demand: Luxury travellers tend to flock to Portugal during the shoulder seasons of spring and autumn.

Pricing: Ultra-luxury property pricing peaks from late June through August.

Insider tip: Consider booking exclusive vineyard tours in the Douro Valley during the harvest season.

Avoid: The winter months from December to February are best avoided due to cooler weather.

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