It’s all about the small pleasures in life. Winter season can be a perfect time for discovering unique hotels placed in the most breath-taking natural settings. Feel the warmth of absolutely extraordinary indoor swimming pools, offering a view over the involving landscapes. This must be underwater love!

5 hotels with heated pools in Center of Portugal that are perfect for a winter getaway
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Aqua Village, Health Resort & Spa
Aqua Village is the first luxury Health Resort & Spa in the Center of Portugal, situated in Oliveira do Hospital, a mere glance away from the imposing Serra da Estrela, 60 km from Viseu and 80 km from Coimbra.

Casa de São Lourenço
Casa de São Lourenço is the only five-star hotel in the Serra da Estrela region and the only one with a panoramic view over the Glacier Valley. Conceived in 1940 by the architect Rogério de Azevedo, reborn now with a new life turned into the beauty of the landscape.

H2otel Congress & Medical Spa
The H2otel Congress & Medical Spa is a mountain hotel with 90 rooms, including 17 suites and 16 connecting rooms, perfectly integrated into the surrounding natural landscape and in perfect harmony with the overwhelming Serra da Estrela Natural Park. It is located three hours from both Lisbon Airport and Porto Airport.The restaurant offers the richness of traditional cuisine and allows you to taste new flavors, along with nutritional supervision.

Casa das Penhas Douradas - Burel Expedition Hotel
Casa das Penhas Douradas – Burel Expedition Hotel is a charming hotel situated at an elevation of some 1,500 m (4,900 ft) above sea level in the midst of the Serra da Estrela Natural Park, set in a unique mountain landscape.Perfectly at home in its environment and taking inspiration from the local architecture, the hotel has been remodeled using natural materials like cork and birchwood, which insulate the interior and exterior of the building. It also boasts architecture comprised of simple lines designed by architect Pedro Brígida.

Hotel Quinta das Lágrimas
The Quinta das Lágrimas Hotel, a member of the "Small Luxury Hotels of the World" group, is a 5-star hotel situated in the city of Coimbra, 2 hours away from the airports of Lisbon and Porto.This hotel, a retreat of comfort and peace, is situated within an XVIII century palace surrounded by 12 hectares of historical gardens. Kings and emperors used to frequent the palace and, nowadays, it is a magnificent space that honors the eternal love story of Prince Pedro and Inês de Castro. The Quinta das Lágrimas Hotel has 55 rooms (of which 19 are connecting and 6 are suites), an indoor...