Set on Porto’s Atlantic coastline in the seaside district of Foz do Douro, Vila Foz Hotel & Spa transforms a meticulously restored 19th-century manor house into one of Portugal’s most captivating retreats. Interiors blend the old-world grandeur of gilded ceilings and travertine bathrooms, with a fresh, contemporary sensibility. At the hotel’s Michelin-starred restaurant, coastal Portuguese flavors take center stage under Chef Arnaldo Azevedo. This is the property for travelers drawn to design-forward luxury and refined gastronomy, the kind of guest who wants a beach at their doorstep and a serious wine list within arm’s reach.