Areias Do Seixo

Costa de Prata, Portugal 

Overview

Located only an hour from Lisbon, Areias Do Seixo is the perfect beach break for those seeking to escape everyday life. Featuring pine groves and sand dunes, this quiet slice of Portugal’s Costa de Prata is the ideal base for a barefoot beach holiday complete with gentle sea breezes and the sounds of waves lapping the shore.

Key Features

  • 15 rooms including two tented hideaways, and standalone villas
  • Spa
  • Infinity pool
  • Campfire on the terrace
  • Activities include cycling, native music performances, garden tours, vegetable picking, mussel collecting, hiking, surfing, riding, agriculture lessons, and golfing
  • Complementary bikes for exploring
  • Extensive gardens
A modern two-story house with a sleek metal exterior and large glass windows. The building features a balcony on the upper floor and is surrounded by greenery. A swimming pool is visible in front, reflecting the clear sky.

As soon as you step into the sea-swept warmth of Areias Do Seixo, it is almost impossible to believe that you are only an hour from Lisbon. This stunning beachside property combines sophisticated architecture with rustic surroundings, striking a harmonious balance between the two. Time seems to stop at Areias Do Seixo, as you spend your days in the effortlessly easy rhythms dictated by the Atlantic tides and the breeze over the sand dunes. The property offers a warm embrace with charming details that are designed to immerse you into the natural environment.

Cozy bedroom with a modern fireplace, featuring a red bedspread and accent pillows. A lounge area with a red bench and a wooden table decorated with fruits. Large windows offer a view of an outdoor space with greenery. Warm ambient lighting creates a welcoming atmosphere.

The rooms of Areias De Seixo pair cutting-edge eco-technology with interiors that evoke an effortlessly hippy-chic atmosphere. The rustic interiors complete with sheepskin throws, suspended fireplaces, and warm lighting, are contrasted with the polished concrete bathrooms and exteriors of the hotel. This elegant and modern design is continued into the main common areas. The living and dining rooms are flooded with natural light from huge picture windows that provide uninterrupted views of the sea.

Outside, Areias De Seixo is equally carefully designed. The glittering infinity pool is flanked by day beds and sun loungers and overlooks the extensive gardens where fresh fruits and vegetables are grown for the hotel’s restaurants. For those hoping to get a little closer to nature, spend a day helping out in the kitchen garden, picking the very food that will later be on your plate, and in the evening wind down with a glass of local wine sitting around the flickering campfire. For those seeking a natural escape without compromising on sophistication or luxury, there is no better refuge than Areias Do Seixo.

A cozy, rustic bedroom featuring a large copper bathtub, a comfortable bed with plush pillows, and a vintage chair. Natural light floods in from large windows showcasing greenery outside. Decor includes textured fabrics and decorative accents, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.
A rustic outdoor setting featuring a bare tree adorned with lanterns. A round wooden table with a decorative design sits nearby, accompanied by a small stool. The ground is covered with pine needles, and the scene is warm and inviting.
An open-air dining area features modern metallic tables and chairs, surrounded by greenery and sculptures, with a sunset view over the horizon.
Modern bathroom featuring a sleek concrete sink with a circular mirror above. Soft towels are neatly hung beside the sink, creating a clean and stylish ambiance.
A modern wooden dining table with rustic chairs in a contemporary kitchen, featuring a unique hanging light fixture made of natural materials. The space has glass walls, decorative plants, and a minimalist design.
A unique bathroom featuring a rustic wooden chair shaped from a tree trunk, a glass partition, and a green plant growing nearby, adding a natural touch to the modern concrete walls.
A cozy bedroom featuring a colorful quilt on the bed, with a modern fireplace hanging from the ceiling. Large windows showcase a serene outdoor view and natural light streaming in.
A cozy, stylish bedroom featuring a vintage copper bathtub as a centerpiece, surrounded by rustic decor, patterned textiles, and soft lighting. A neatly made bed with white linens is visible, along with a wardrobe displaying colorful garments.
A stylish interior of a modern bedroom featuring a gray wall, a wooden bed platform, and a hanging mirror. A vintage armchair with an orange cushion sits nearby, alongside a unique pendant light. Decorative items include dried plants and a rustic tree branch.

Why we love it

Areias Do Seixo is a new generation of luxury, here you will not find beds facing enormous plasma screen televisions, instead this underdeveloped stretch of coast relies on its charming character and exceptional experiences to provide the luxury touch. From picking your own mussels, strolling along the sand dunes, and exploring the gardens, there is no better way to understand the very ethos of this experiential, eco-hotel.

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