FeelViana Sport Hotel, Viana do Castelo, Portugal - Explore & Book
"Tucked into the Cabedelo forest, fringing the Atlantic, this sleek and understated hotel has a beautiful restaurant, beach bar, spa and a plethora of activities for couples and families alike. The focus is on health and play, in a peaceful, woodsy setting that’s at once communal and secluded. Think: Dirty Dancing’s ‘Mountain Lake Lodge’, but much, much cooler, and instead of ‘80s hair and group salsa lessons, there’s windsurfing, wakeboarding, yoga and cocktails by the ocean. FeelViana has a range of rooms, suites and little bungalows, all simple but stylish, with private terraces surrounded by fragrant pines. From here, it’s just a short, cinematic walk through the trees, along the boardwalk to the beach. You can dive into ocean-bound experiences like kite-surfing, paddleboarding or wing foiling, take a spin around their pump track, or join a class in their gym before splashing into the pool. For little adventurers, there’s a kids' club with activities, educational games and creative exploration: a win for the whole family. Highs With its own sports centre offering classes and equipment, a wake park, bike rental and even a pump track, there’s no chance of boredom It's just a 5-min walk to the beach (200m away) or an easy drive into the town of Viana do Castelo Every room has its own private terrace - perfect for tranquil mornings with a coffee With a kids club and babysitting, it's the perfect spot for active families Lows This is a family retreat, so expect some noise around the pool and the restaurant, though the spa is adults only from 4pm The indoor pool is small and the outdoor pool is unheated We hear the restaurant is casual and the breakfast canteen-like" - Handpicked by our hotel experts
