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Hôtel Vermelho

Melides, Portugal

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home away from homeprime locationdaring maximalist décorcelebrates art & creativityhome of Christian Louboutin

Over a period of twenty years, Christian Louboutin, founder of the eponymous couture brand, has developed a passion for the south of Portugal, particularly the tranquility of the small village of Melides in Alentejo, ten minutes from the Atlantic coast. The designer has opened Hotel Vermelho, a traditional property whose sky-blue façade is decorated with ceramics by sculptor Giuseppe Ducrot. They give a hint of an interior that is both baroque and joyful, with décor designed by Madalena Caiado. Here in this property, the owner invites guests to taste ‘la vie en rouge’, having called on the best artisans and some of his artist friends to contribute to its aesthetic, creating plaster sconces, magnificent wall frescoes and fascinating optical illusions. Typically Portuguese, but inspired by Louboutin's favorite color, the red tiles lining the floor of the bar come from the famed Azulejos de Azeitão ceramic factory. The hotel is also decorated throughout with furniture, antiques and objects taken from the owner’s private collection. The hotel’s rooms and suites, most with their own terrace that open onto the garden and swimming pool, each boast their own original style. Xtian restaurant serves tasty, bistro-inspired Portuguese cuisine using local artisanal ingredients.

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Our 15 rooms, suites and villas

Double Vista Verde

From

£386

Inclusive of all taxes

| for 1 night

2 travellers

27 sqm / 291 sqft

1 King bed

Double Vista Verde with Terrace

From

£406

Inclusive of all taxes

| for 1 night

2 travellers

29 sqm / 312 sqft

2 Twin beds

Jardim Português Junior Suite

From

£541

Inclusive of all taxes

| for 1 night

2 travellers

36 sqm / 388 sqft

1 King bed

Vermelho Junior Suite

From

£560

Inclusive of all taxes

| for 1 night

2 travellers

42 sqm / 452 sqft

1 King bed

Matinha Suite

From

£849

Inclusive of all taxes

| for 1 night

2 travellers

84 sqm / 904 sqft

1 King bed

Villa

La Maison des Bateaux

6 travellers

150 sqm / 1615 sqft

3 Double beds

Villa

La Salvada

4 travellers

250 sqm / 2691 sqft

2 Double beds

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From the Atlantic to Alentejo, Portugal’s Great Outdoors

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PORTUGAL | 5 stops | 5 nights

From the Atlantic to Alentejo, Portugal’s Great Outdoors

Your journey begins in a fortress facing the Atlantic, between golden sandy beaches and epic cliffs. It then becomes an intriguing inland voyage, immersing you in the sublime Alentejo region. You won't fail to be captivated by the beauty of its vast meadows and hills carpeted with vineyards. The landscape unfolds with rolling plains, pastures and cork oak forests–a bucolic world simultaneously sculpted and preserved by humankind.

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Horseback riding on the beach

The wild beauty of nature lends itself to exploration by horseback, which allows you to absorb its serenity in full. Led by an experienced instructor, you'll begin your journey under the green canopy of the forest before entering the pristine expanse of the beach. Let yourself be lulled by the rhythm of your horse's footsteps and the sound of the waves, and forget all notion of time amid the dreamlike landscapes of the lagoon.

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Melides by bike

Explore the region's natural charms in comfort, from the saddle of an electric bike. Follow the freshwater lagoon of Melides, a natural wonder under protection since 2010, as it flows through rice fields and meadows before ending its course at the Atlantic coast. In the center, an observatory allows you to admire birds and learn about local species. From here, you can easily access Melides beach, a vast expanse of sand just 2.5 miles from the village, which separates the lagoon from the ocean.