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Vale do Gaio — boutique hotel in Alentejo, Portugal

Vale do Gaio

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Vale do Gaio

In the deep heart of the Alentejo, over a beautiful dam, you will find the stunning Vale do Gaio — the perfect place to take a deep breath of beauty and quietness. Vale do Gaio is a rural hotel with modern rooms, remote yet only 1h20m from Lisbon. This is the sort of place where you come to relax — although there are plenty of activities at hand, from fishing and kayaking to birdwatching, a swimming pool, and board games.

In the deep heart of the Alentejo, over a beautiful dam, you will find the stunning Vale do Gaio — the perfect place to take a deep breath of beauty and quietness. Vale do Gaio is a rural hotel with modern rooms, remote yet only 1h20m from Lisbon. This is the sort of place where you come to relax — although there are plenty of activities at hand, from fishing and kayaking to birdwatching, a swimming pool, and board games.

Vale do Gaio — boutique hotel in Alentejo, Portugal
Stay details

Info & Amenities

Swimming Pool

Nature

Lovely View

Eco

Arrival

How to get there

  • Nearest airportLisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)119.1 km / 74 mi · 1 hr 27 min by car
  • Nearest cityTorrão5 km / 3 mi · 10 minutes by car
  • From LisbonLisbon118.6 km / 74 mi · 1 hr 33 min by car
  • From PortoPorto391.6 km / 243 mi · 3 hr 48 min by car
  • From FaroFaro210.8 km / 131 mi · 2 hr 23 min by car
Questions

FAQ

Vale do Gaio is a historic hotel set in a former 1950s dam workers' village on the Alentejo's Gameiro reservoir, a project originally designed for hydroelectric workers that has been beautifully repurposed.

Yes, the reservoir is ideal for kayaking, paddleboarding, and fishing. The hotel can arrange equipment rental and guided activities.

Yes, breakfast is included and features regional Alentejo specialities.

Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out by 12:00.

Yes, there is an outdoor pool at the property.