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Bringing modern inspiration to traditional Portuguese cuisine is the culinary philosophy of Chef Carla Sousa. Playing with nuances of color and texture, Xtian's dishes are presented on handmade crockery from the nearby village of Melides and served in a colorful dining space or in the gardens.

Xtian Restaurant

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Ancient stones that once adorned old churches give the hotel’s spa a unique energy. Withdraw from the world to restore your sense of balance in this sanctuary of well-being: you will benefit from tailor-made treatments inspired by ancestral Indian techniques. Your inner journey continues in the Indian salon, an intimate space decorated with a remarkable art collection, where you can enjoy tea accompanied by homemade pastries.

Massage & relaxing tea

Behind a façade sculpted by Giuseppe Ducrot, discover the spa of the Hôtel Vermelho, a sanctuary where you can enjoy Ayurvedic treatments and detoxifying rituals inspired by ancestral Indian customs. The massages, combining tradition and exceptional cosmetics, guarantee an unforgettable well-being experience, which continues in the heated natural swimming pool and gardens designed by Louis Benech.

Spa Vermelho Wellness

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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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.

Horseback riding on the beach

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.

Melides by bike

Far from the main cities, this five-day adventure takes you to the very heart of Portugal. From the Atlantic coast to inland areas and the sublime Alentejo region, these incredible landscapes seem to have been preserved and yet somehow magnified for our own particular pleasure. <a href="https://www.relaischateaux.com/us/destinations/routes-du-bonheur/from-the-atlantic-to-alentejo-portugal-s-great-outdoors" target="_new">See the itinerary</a>

Itinerary - From the Atlantic to Alentejo, Portugal’s Great Outdoors

Activities, excursions and other attractions during your stay at Hôtel Vermelho

Vera Gonçalves

Double Vista Verde

Double Vista Verde with Terrace

Jardim Português Junior Suite

Vermelho Junior Suite

Matinha Suite

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La Maison des Bateaux

La Salvada

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