MONTEBELO AGUIEIRA LAKE RESORT & SPA, Mortagua

The 5-star Montebelo Aguieira Lake Resort & Spa sits on the banks of Aguieira Reservoir with a private marina accommodating 400 boats. Guests have access to water sports such as canoeing, sailing, windsurfing, and kayaking directly from the marina. On land, the property offers a tennis court, table tennis, a jogging trail, and bicycle rentals for exploring the surrounding area.

Accommodations range from spacious apartments to villas, each with a fully equipped kitchen, a dining table, and a private balcony or terrace overlooking the reservoir. Superior rooms in the main building offer flat-screen TVs and parquet floors in grey hues. Larger apartments and villas include private swimming pools and garage boxes.

The on-site restaurant serves homemade traditional cuisine and exclusive wines from the Dão region. A poolside bar provides drinks throughout the day, and a snack bar is available for lighter meals. Breakfast is a daily buffet included in the rate, with options like pastries, cakes, and yogurt.

The Montebelo Aguieira Spa offers a range of treatments including massages, facials, body wraps, and body scrubs with surcharge and reservation. Facilities include a hammam, sauna, hot tub, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, and a fitness centre with locker rooms. Yoga classes, a spa lounge, and sun loungers with umbrellas are available for relaxation.

Children have access to a kids' club, a children's playground, indoor play area, kids' pool, and outdoor play equipment. Family rooms and babysitting services are available, along with board games and a games room. The hotel is pet-friendly, allowing dogs in apartments and villas with prior arrangement.

Marina: Private marina with 400 berths and water sports

Rooms: Villas with private swimming pools

Dining: Traditional cuisine with Dão wines

Wellness: Full-service spa with hammam & sauna

Recreation: Tennis court, jogging trail, bicycle rental

Family: Kids' club and indoor play area