Fortaleza do Guincho

Perched on the edge of the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, Fortaleza do Guincho is a 17th-century fortress transformed into a Michelin-starred culinary destination. Its interiors, designed by João Trigona, blend raw stone walls with contemporary Portuguese craftsmanship, offering a dramatic, windswept escape overlooking the Atlantic. Rooms are monastic in their simplicity, with an emphasis on the elemental power of the ocean vista.

Courtesy of Relais & Châteaux