Fortaleza do Guincho, Cascais

Description: Fortaleza do Guincho

Perched on a cliff-top promontory at the edge of one of Portugal's most famous beaches, in the heart of the Sintra and Cascais Natural Park, Fortaleza do Guincho is built on the foundations of a 17th century fortress. This boutique hotel offers five-star accommodation and fine dining experiences in a spectacular seaside location.

Built around a splendid central cloister furnished with luxurious sofas and wrought-iron chandeliers, guests at Fortaleza do Guincho will feel as though they are entering another epoch as they enter the hotel. The Fortaleza is home to a fine Michelin-starred restaurant, serving Franco-Portuguese cuisine based on local, seasonally fresh ingredients, accompanied by an extensive wine-list created by the hotel's award winning sommelier. Guests will enjoy fabulous views of the Atlantic ocean and Cabo da Roca from the restaurant's elegant dining room.

Praia do Guincho is one of the most popular beaches for surfing in Portugal, and visitors can also enjoy wind surfing and kite surfing from its extensive sands. Golf enthusiasts will also find a number of excellent courses within easy reach of the hotel. Nearby attractions include the historic town of Sintra, with its regal palaces and castles, and the charming coastal town of Cascais.

Type of rooms: Fortaleza do Guincho

Courtyard Single Room:
This spacious room is located in the hotel's cloister, and has a partial sea view through a fortress window. One single bed. Room size 20 sq m.
Superior Single Room with Balcony:
These top-floor rooms have views over the Atlantic Ocean, and an enclosed balcony furnished with a chaise-longue. One single bed. Room size 25 sq m.
Courtyard Double or Twin Room:
Located in the hotel's cloister, these rooms have a partial sea view through a fortress window. One double bed or two single beds. Room size 20 sq m.
Superior Double or Twin Room with Balcony:
These top-floor rooms have splendid views over the Atlantic Ocean,and an enclosed balcony furnished with a chaise-longue. One double bed or two single beds. Room size 25 sq m.

All rooms feature: air-conditioning; telephone; radio, television with satellite channels; safe; mini-bar; en-suite bathroom with hair dryer, bathrobes, and complimentary toiletries.

Additional information: Fortaleza do Guincho