Plan your dream trip to Portugal today!
Posted on: 9 June 2022 Written by: Amy Hopkins
We are thrilled to introduce our partnership with Unlock Boutique Hotels and look forward to making your dream travel plans to this magnificent country come true!
Does the feeling of biting into a freshly baked pastel de nata or eating a steaming bowlful of Cataplana de Marisco with the sea breeze in your hair get you excited? Portugal offers an incredible array of holiday experiences and destinations for all kinds of travellers – from wine lovers and history buffs to foodies and outdoor adventurers.
We at Newmark Hotels & Reserves have formed a partnership with the incredible Unlock Boutique Hotels group to offer you amazing Portuguese travel experiences and stays – so let us help you plan your holiday today!

Pure Monchique Hotel, Algarve
If you’re into wine, visit these places:
Monverde Wine Experience Hotel – a dreamy destination for couples and families in the vineyards of Quinta da Lixa. This hotel is pet-friendly and offers an amazing food offering at its in-house eatery. You can also book incredible wine tasting and additional food experiences through the hotel.
Casa da Lavand'eira – nestled in the Douro Valley, in the Vinho Verde wine region in Baião, this beautiful boutique hotel, surrounded by picturesque gardens, offers guests a tranquil escape. With a spectacular pool and open spaces, this location is ideal for families and couples.
If you’re charmed by history, visit these places:
Albergaria do Calvário – set in an ideal location inside the walls of the historic city of Évora, this boutique hotel is the perfect destination for those looking for old-world charm and a sense of rich Portuguese history. The hotel is housed in a 16th-century olive oil mill, which produced oil for the Convent of Santa Helene do Do Calvário.
Casa Melo Alvim Hotel – history lovers will adore this charming building: the oldest urban manor house in Viana do Castelo, built in 1509 in the Manueline style, which has been restored with dignity and transformed into a comfortable and welcoming hotel. The hotel is pet-friendly and offers a lovely pool for hot days and tours on the Lima river can be arranged through reception.

Surrounded by nature, the Pure Monchique Hotel, located in the renovated Villa Termal das Caldas de Monchique Spa Resort, provides moments of perfect peacefulness. This hotel boasts a restaurant, outdoor swimming pool and access to the thermal Spa and indoor pool.
If you’re into decor and design, visit these places:
Palacete Chafariz d’el Rei – in the heart of Libon, built in the late 19th century, Palacete Chafariz d'el Rei is an eclectic building with neo-Moorish style, with unique Art Nouveau Brazilian interiors. The hotel is just 400 m from the Metro and walking distance from multiple attractions, such as the Castle of São Jorge.
The Noble House – with a beautiful, rich history, The Noble House is an ideal place from which to explore Évora. Designed by Architect Fernando Coelho, the hotel offers an award-winning, intriguing combination of modernity and Alentejo history and tradition. The Noble House may be the oldest hotel in the city – operational for a century – but offers guests all the modern amenities for a comfortable stay.
If you love the outdoors, visit these places:
Sobreiras Alentejo Country Hotel – This country escape offers a unique, tranquil experience, with 360-degree views of nature, combining a simple and elegant design, inspired by the Alentejo landscape. A charming setting with all the comforts for an idyllic stay with family or friends. This hotel is also pet-friendly.
Hotel Central – located in the wellness hub of Villa Termal das Caldas de Monchique Spa Resort in the Algarve, this hotel is the perfect place to enjoy the serenity of Serra de Monchique Natural Park. Guests can revel in nature and enjoy the Monchique Water – the most alkaline water in Portugal.

Monverde Wine Experience Hotel, Quinta de Sanguinhedo, Amarante, Portugal
Hotel Termal – like Hotel Central, this hotel is located in the same wellness resort but offers guests a slightly different accommodation experience. Hotel Termal does share a lot of the same facilities as Central, including the great Restaurant 1692 and all the other outdoor experiences in the Natural park.
To read more about our partnership with Unlock and Newmark’s expansion and growth, click here for the press release. For enquiries, contact: info@unlockhotels.com.