PRAIA DO CANAL NATURE RESORT
Breathtaking Vicentine Coast Natural Park, amongst the last untouched European coastline.
This absolutely unique property boasts over 220 hectares of pure, untouched nature stretching from a plateau, down a valley to the wild Atlantic ocean.
The hotel is composed of 56 rooms and suites making it the perfect destination for those in search of unspoilt nature (25 Deluxe Rooms, 25 Junior Suites, 1 Junior Suite Rooftop, 2 Family Suites and a Grand Suite Rooftop). These feature spacious balconies or terraces with direct access to a semi-private garden area, offering panoramic views over the valley onto the Atlantic Ocean.
Here, everything was carefully thought to provide the perfect background to stir your senses and expand your mind. The decoration is punctuated with warm colours and an inviting minimal design, Portuguese furniture and a handpicked selection of local-produced wares featuring and in common areas a curated art collection. Everything from the outside of the property to the hotel itself is spacious, comfortable, authentic and discreet.
The hotel’s main restaurant, Azeitona, draws its inspiration from the sea and the land surrounding the estate, offering a regionally inspired fine cuisine based on fresh local organic ingredients sourced directly from the local community.Breakfast, lunch and dinner à la carte, it’s the perfect way to unveil the region’s most exquisite culinary traditions and recipes. For the warmer days, there’s also The Pool Bar, serving refreshing beverages by the stunning main pool with stunning views over the property.Here you can literally sit in the water while enjoying your personalized cocktail. For a more secluded place to enjoy an afternoon tea or a cocktail named after the surrounding beaches by a traditional fireplace, Medronho (arbutus) is the place to go.
Located in the gardens of the hotel and surrounded by the extraordinary landscape of the South-West Alentejo and Costa Vicentina Natural Park, the Esteva Spa & Health Club ensures a serene yet contemporary atmosphere which makes it the perfect refuge to unwind, restore and rejuvenate. Featuring a heated indoor and outdoor swimming pool, two massage rooms, a Turkish bath (hammam), a 90 degrees Celsius Finnish sauna, a 70% bio sauna, an indoor and an outdoor relaxation zone, it also offers a cold plunge tank and an ice water bucket for the most intrepid souls.For those seeking a more active stay, the hotel includes a fully equipped gym with Tecnogym fitness solutions.