Bubbling with the famed natural waters of Vidago, this has long been revered as one of Europe's elite spa destination. Now, Vidago Palace, around 90 minutes from Porto, has been reborn as a luxury hotel, spa and golf resort, ranking among the best five star retreats not merely in Portugal, but in Europe.
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The foundations of the golf course areimpressive; Mackenzie Ross, the man responsible for restoring Turnberry's Ailsa course to glory following years of neglect, laid out a nine-hole route forVidago in 1934. These building blocks have were the inspiration for the coursein its present guise, a championship standard par-72 proposition.
The transformation was carried out by theCameron & Powell agency and it meets USGA specifications that ensureimmaculate conditioning. It is the unique and beautiful character of thecourse's surroundings which dictate its style; the designers have allowed theterrain and natural flora and fauna to help create a tranquil and visuallyimpressive course.
| Par | 72 |
|---|---|
| Designed by | Mackenzie Ross |
| Opened for play | 1934 |
| White | 6,898 yards | SSS 73.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow | 6,455 yards | SSS 71.7 |
| Blue | 5,964 yards | SSS 75.3 |
| Red | 5,246 yards | SSS 71.3 |
Now more than a century old, Vidago Palace is a tribute to the Belle Epoque, designed to meet the needs of discerning guests with grandeur fit for royalty. The hotel is now completely redecorated, and has been restored to its original glory, lavished with stunning period pieces including stunning rugs and tiling.
Some 70 rooms and suites comprise the intimate accommodation at Vidago Palace, where the style is very natural and fresh. Custom-made furniture joins standard amenities such as WiFi, plasma screen satellite television and exclusive bathroom products with beautiful results.
Vidago's minimalist spa is in stark contrast to the hotel's extravagance, but is truly among the finest of its kind. The Zen-inspired complex encourages a natural feeling of wellbeing, not to mention serving as the backdrop for a monumental treatment menu experience.
Overall rating:
Wonderful hotel with nice spa and pool facilities. Staff were all excellent, engaging and friendly. Rooms were smallish , with no coffee and tea facilities, but very well presented.
A beautiful truly 5 star hotel. Stunning location, great food and the room was outstanding. The decor was beautiful and we loved the signature items in the room. Plus all Molton Brown products
Fabulous old school hotel very well maintained and with excellent service about 1hr motorway from Porto. The hotel looks big, but the number of rooms is limited and it did not feel crowded even if it was full. Excellent service with efficient, friendly staff. Superb facilities with SPA ( book ahead because it is popular) with indoor and outdoor pools and nice gym. Breakfast was very good and served in the old library. Chaves is 20m away and offers a number of good dining options. Highly recommended if coming to Northern Portugal.
