Six Senses Douro Valley sits in Portugal's Douro Valley, the terraced wine region east of Porto. The property is a restored manor house with views over the river and the vineyards that surround it. It operates as a hotel and spa: you book a room for the nights you want, and the wellness facilities and activities are available during your stay.

The spa is the centre of the wellness side, with treatment rooms and wet areas, and yoga and fitness sessions available to guests. Specific class times, instructors and programme details are not set out on the page, so confirm what is running for your dates when you book.

Dining is part of the stay, with the hotel's restaurants serving the region's food and wine. The Douro is wine country, and tastings and visits to nearby quintas are a natural part of a trip here, alongside river trips on the Douro itself.

What separates this from a purpose-built fitness retreat is flexibility and comfort. There is no fixed arrival date and no group programme to keep up with. You get a hotel with a spa, a pool and grounds to walk, in one of Portugal's most distinctive landscapes.

It suits people who want a comfortable base with wellness on tap rather than a structured training week. If you are looking for a set schedule of daily classes with a group, this is a different kind of trip.

What's included

- Room booked for your chosen dates at Six Senses Douro Valley - Access to the hotel's spa and wellness facilities during your stay - Access to the hotel's restaurants and grounds

What's not included

- Travel to and from the property - Spa treatments, unless booked and paid for separately - Meals, unless covered by your chosen rate - Wine tastings and excursions - Travel insurance

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