Vidago Palace Hotel
A Belle Époque spa palace in a forest park, with its own golf course.
Our insider guide
Opened in 1910, Vidago Palace is one of Portugal's grand spa hotels, set in a large park of old trees and mineral springs in Trás-os-Montes. Its pink façade and grand staircase recall a golden age of travel.
The thermal spa uses the local mineral waters, and an 18-hole golf course winds through the park.
Highlights
- Historic 1910 spa palace
- Thermal spa with mineral water
- 18-hole golf course
- Large forest park
Dining
Restaurants range from classic grand dining to relaxed clubhouse meals.
A stay, imagined
Life at Vidago Palace Hotel
Picture your arrival: your driver meets you at Porto Airport, the luggage is taken care of, and before long you are in Vidago, Chaves, where Vidago Palace Hotel waits. A Belle Époque spa palace in a forest park, with its own golf course.
Historic 1910 spa palace and thermal spa with mineral water set the tone for the days ahead. Restaurants range from classic grand dining to relaxed clubhouse meals. It is a stay we recommend especially for golf, couples, wellness seekers.
Beyond the hotel, Porto unfolds at your own pace. Porto is a city of granite and blue tiles, tumbling down to the Douro in a cascade of churches, balconies and red rooftops. It feels more intimate than Lisbon, and more rooted in craft: port wine, azulejos, silverwork and a serious culinary tradition.
Signature experiences
What to do in and around Vidago, Chaves
Private port lodge tasting
Vintage and tawny ports among the barrels in Gaia, with a cellar master.
Six bridges cruise
A private boat under the bridges at golden hour.
Tiles and bookshops
São Bento station, Livraria Lello and the azulejo churches with a historian.
Seafood in Matosinhos
Fresh fish grilled on the street-side grills of the fishing port.
A perfect day
A day in Porto, with your driver
- Morning
Early visit to Livraria Lello and a walk through the old town.
- Midday
Lunch at a riverside restaurant in the Ribeira.
- Afternoon
Private port tasting in Gaia.
- Evening
Sunset at the Serra do Pilar viewpoint and dinner with a view.
Private chauffeur drive times
| Porto Airport | 20–30 min |
| Douro Valley | 1 h 30 |
| Amarante | 50 min |
| Lisbon | 3 h |
Approximate times by private Mercedes-Benz, outside rush hour.
The Magik note
A beautiful stop between Porto and the upper Douro. We add a wine tasting on the way.
How we include Vidago Palace Hotel in your journey
Every Portugal Magik journey starts with a private Mercedes-Benz and driver for every transfer and day out. We then reserve this hotel, the restaurant tables and the experiences around it, and pair Porto with Douro Valley at an easy pace.
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Tell us your dates and wishes. We reserve the hotels, a private Mercedes-Benz with your own driver, and every table and experience in between.
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Independent editorial guide; Portugal Magik is not affiliated with Vidago Palace Hotel. Details change and we confirm availability when planning.