Slow Living

1905 Zino's Palace is a small hotel in Ponta do Sol in Madeira. It's set in a vivid pink building of Romantic influence.

A Casa do Governador is a charming farmhouse estate in an ecological reserve near Évora, with vineyards, three distinct villas, and contemporary rustic decor.

A Hospedaria is a rural boutique hotel between Tavira and Cacela Velha with five suites, private patios, and an excellent breakfast — sister hotel of Pensão Agrícola.

A Padaria Farmhouse is a charming rural B&B in the Douro countryside where Jacinta prepares breakfast each morning with fresh produce from her own garden.

Aljana is a charming family-run guesthouse in Beja with seven rooms, a cosy fireplace, a terrace with cathedral views, and an organic locally sourced breakfast.

AlmaLusa Comporta is a boutique hotel in the heart of Comporta village with 53 rooms and suites inspired by the coast's relaxed style — earthy tones, natural textures, and rice field views.

Âmago is a six-bedroom guesthouse in the Algarvian hills near Faro, brought to life by Liz and Alex Harvey who traded London city life for a slower-paced Algarve retreat.

Amaria is a boutique hotel in a former quinta in the Costa Vicentina Natural Park near Aljezur, with 11 minimalist suites — each with a private patio and garden views.

An eco-boutique hotel on Portugal's protected Atlantic coast, an hour from Lisbon.

Azores Wine Company is a winery offering architect-designed serviced apartments on scenic Pico Island in the Azores.

B.Hostel is a stylish boutique guesthouse in Comporta with nine rooms, a shared kitchen, terrace, and small pool — great value for exploring the Comporta coast in style.

B28 Apartments are beautifully designed serviced apartments on Rua de Belmonte in central Porto — stylish, well-equipped, and perfectly located for city exploration.

A Wabi-Sabi inspired rural retreat set within a 150-year-old estate near the boulder village of Monsanto.

Canto de Luz is a small and intimate boutique guesthouse in Porto's historic centre — five thoughtfully designed rooms in a lovingly restored building.

Casa das Janelas com Vista is an intimate boutique guesthouse in Lisbon's Graça neighbourhood with six rooms and panoramic views over the city and Tagus river.

A design spa mountain hotel immersed in Serra da Estrela, where cork, birch, and silence converge.

A five-star mountain retreat in Portugal's highest range, where burel wool and panoramic views define every stay.

Casa do Conto is a boutique hotel in Porto set in a 20th-century townhouse — a design-led stay combining original architecture with a curated arts and crafts programme.

Casa do Gadanha is a boutique guesthouse in Estremoz born from Michele Marques' dream, preserving original Art Deco doors, colourful tiles, and marble basins.

An architect-designed cork and wood cabin hideaway in Beira Alta for those who seek immersion in nature and silence.

Casas da Quinta de Cima is a boutique hotel on a 50-hectare estate in the unspoilt Eastern Algarve, surrounded by orange trees and wildflowers near Cacela Velha beach.

Conversas de Alpendre is a charming 12-room family-run boutique farmhouse in the Ria Formosa Natural Park with a heated saltwater pool open year-round.

Cucumbi is a rural guesthouse on an organic farm in the Alentejo, run by Catarina and ToZé, with six rooms, a saltwater pool, bikes, and farm-fresh organic breakfasts.

Dá Licença is a boutique hotel in Estremoz with five opulent suites, an art gallery, a round pool, and 360° views of the Serra d'Ossa forest and medieval castles.

Dona Graça is a collection of beautifully designed serviced apartments in Lisbon's Graça neighbourhood, with terraces and views over the city's rooftops.

Duas Portas is an intimate boutique guesthouse in Matosinhos — Porto's coastal neighbour — with four rooms close to the beach and the city's famous fish restaurants.

EXMO Hotel is a boutique hotel on Porto's famous Rua das Flores, housed in a historic building with stylish rooms and a great location in the heart of the city.

Two beautifully designed minimalist apartments in Tavira's Convento das Bernardas — a former monastery transformed by architect Eduardo Souto de Moura.

Gandum Village is a one-of-a-kind sustainable retreat on a 14-hectare estate in Montemor-o-Novo — with an organic farm, restaurant, pools, and coworking spaces.

Herdade do Ananás is a small hotel set on a pineapple plantation on São Miguel island.

Hotel das Amoreiras is a boutique hotel in a quiet Lisbon garden neighbourhood, offering 18 elegantly designed rooms with a beautiful courtyard and a rooftop terrace.

Locke de Santa Joana is a design-led aparthotel in Lisbon's Alcântara neighbourhood, set in a converted convent with studios, apartments, a pool, and co-working spaces.

Mo House is a charming boutique guesthouse in Porto's Miragaia neighbourhood with six unique rooms, a beautiful terrace, and views over the Douro river.

Moinho da Areia is a boutique guesthouse in São Miguel, originally built as a watermill in 1867, perched directly on Monte Verde Beach.

Monverde - Wine Experience Hotel is an eco-friendly retreat set among the vineyards of the Minho region, with a spa, vinotherapy treatments, and indoor and outdoor pools.

Muxima is an eco-friendly guesthouse in a green valley near Aljezur, where owners Paula and Jelle share their love of wild nature and good food in beautifully decorated rooms.

An eco surf retreat right on the Atlantic — eight rooms, 13 bungalows, and endless ocean energy.

Outpost Casa das Arribas is a boutique surf and wellness retreat in Colares near Sintra, with Atlantic views, yoga, surf lessons, and beautifully designed rooms.

Pa.te.os is a collection of four stunning holiday homes in Melides designed by Portuguese architect Manuel Aires Mateus, with a shared infinity pool and private yoga classes.

Pátio do Tijolo is a charming boutique guesthouse in Lisbon's Mouraria neighbourhood with eight individually decorated rooms around a sun-filled courtyard.

Pensão Agrícola is a stunning six-bedroom boutique hotel in the Algarve, nestled between Tavira and Cacela Velha amid almond, carob, fig, orange, and olive trees.

A restored old barn turned into design boutique accommodation, a seven-minute drive from the historical centre of Ponta Delgada.

A design-forward spa hotel in the Dão valley with panoramic views of Serra da Estrela, heated indoor and infinity outdoor pools, and breakfast included.

Quinta do Vallado is one of Portugal's oldest and most celebrated wine estates, offering boutique hotel rooms in the heart of the Douro Valley.

Quinta dos Peixes Falantes is a rural retreat nestled on the idyllic north coast of São Miguel Island.

Rosa et al Townhouse is an intimate boutique hotel in Porto's historic Cedofeita neighbourhood — six rooms of effortless elegance in a beautifully restored Porto townhouse.

São Paulo Boutique Hotel is a beautifully decorated 18th-century Algarvian house in Tavira with five unique rooms, a saltwater pool, and fine art in one of the town's loveliest squares.

Spatia Comporta offers rooms and villas set in pristine woodland, blending naturally into their surroundings with glass, wood, and a seamless indoor-outdoor flow.

Terra Rosa Country House & Vineyards is a peaceful agritourism in Ponte de Lima with seven rooms, a garden pool, a restaurant, and its own Vinho Verde vineyards.

The Farm is a 16-room boutique hotel set in a renovated 19th-century townhouse with an outdoor swimming pool and enchanting banana grove.

The Lemon Lodge is an off-grid eco farmstead between Monchique's hills and Costa Vicentina's wild beaches, offering unique eco-friendly accommodation near Aljezur.

The Lisboans Apartments offer beautifully designed serviced apartments in central Lisbon — the perfect base for living the city like a local.

The Modernist offers six minimalist apartment-style suites in Faro's city centre, in an authentic 1970s modernist building with a rooftop terrace overlooking the Ria Formosa.

The Pinta Guest House is a stylishly decorated boutique guesthouse in the Douro Valley with vibrant rooms, mountain views, and great value for money.

Six minimalist suites in an eco-retreat at the foot of Serra da Estrela, with an infinity pool and 245 hectares of wilderness.

Tipografia do Conto is a boutique hotel in a former printshop in Porto's historic centre, with eight individually designed rooms and a beautiful courtyard.

Torel 1884 Suites & Apartments is a design boutique hotel in Porto's historic Bonfim neighbourhood, with individually styled rooms in a beautifully restored 19th-century building.

Três Marias is a serene rural hotel on the Alentejo Coast with 15 whitewashed rooms, rustic decor, and a perfect base for exploring Southwest Alentejo's wild beaches.

Ventozelo Hotel & Quinta is a restored 18th-century Douro farm turned into a gorgeous boutique wine hotel with 29 rooms and a stunning infinity pool.

Vermelho is a five-star boutique hotel in Melides by designer Christian Louboutin — a handpicked collection of antiques, curious objects, and art in 13 individually designed rooms.

Village by Boa is a design-led serviced apartment complex in Porto combining contemporary living spaces with communal areas and a relaxed, neighbourly atmosphere.