Alfandega Da Fe Hotel & Spa - Sambade

4-star mountain retreat with sweeping views of the Douro Valley from every room

Amenities

Alfândega da Fé Hotel has two pools: an outdoor infinity pool suspended over the Vale da Vilariça and an indoor pool with jacuzzi and water jets. The spa area includes a sauna, a Turkish bath, and a fitness center with modern equipment. A reading room and a bar are designed for relaxation, with the same valley view visible from both spaces.

Rooms

Hotel & Spa Alfândega da Fé offers rooms that range from older traditional units to newly renovated ones, each with a private balcony. All rooms look out over the Vale da Vilariça, providing a direct view of the Douro Valley. No two rooms are exactly alike, but every one shares the same high-altitude perspective.

Location

The hotel is perched at 3600 ft in the Serra de Bornes, built around silence and altitude. Guests have access to hiking trails and river canoeing on the River Douro nearby. The property offers free parking and is a short drive from the cultural sites of Alfândega da Fé.

Wellness

The spa at Alfandega da Fe hotel spa has an outdoor jacuzzi and Vichy showers for hydrotherapy. The indoor pool with jacuzzi and water jets, along with the sauna and Turkish bath, are open for use regardless of weather. A fitness center with a range of machines is available to guests who want to maintain their routine.

Dining

The restaurant at Alfândega da Fé e spa serves traditional Portuguese cuisine built on fresh local produce, with a view of the valley from every table. A bar offers wine and champagne, and a snack bar provides lighter options. The hotel also has a reading room where guests can have a drink while looking out at the same panorama.

• Location: Mountain retreat at 3600 ft in Serra de Bornes
• Rooms: Private balcony with Douro Valley view in every room
• Wellness: Outdoor infinity pool, indoor pool with jacuzzi, sauna, Turkish bath
• Dining: Traditional Portuguese cuisine with local produce and valley view
• Activities: Hiking trails, river canoeing on River Douro

License number: 1328