This exclusive location, just 20 minutes from downtown Porto, offers an ideal setting for those looking to escape the urban hustle while staying connected to city amenities. The charm of this area lies in its harmonious blend of nature and elegance: sandy beaches bordered by rocky outcrops are juxtaposed with beautiful period homes.
The Vila Foz thus represents a perfect retreat for rejuvenation while enjoying an authentic immersion in local life before the era of mass tourism. The palatial architecture of the main building, with its original details carefully preservedβfrom Portuguese floor tiles to gold and ornately stuccoed ceilingsβevokes an aristocratic past.
The modernization of the manor was orchestrated by the architecture firm of Miguel Cardoso, who managed to preserve the authenticity of the building while incorporating contemporary elements using a varied palette of materials such as stone, mirror, and glass, as well as mosaics and bronze.
Designer Nini Andrade Silva masterfully integrated innovative materials such as onyx to enrich the architectural heritage of Vila Foz. This distinctive element is boldly used in the bathrooms and also inspires the wallpaper patterns of the rooms. In the modern extension, onyx plays a central role: it decorates the area surrounding the pool and is reflected in the undulating patterns of the corridors and the vibrant green carpets, evoking the movements of the nearby ocean waves.
These fluid lines weave a visual link between the main house, the modern rooms, and the spa, creating thematic and aesthetic continuity. The 68 rooms and suites of the establishment are spread between two distinct structures: the elegant modern extension and the manor, the original building full of history. Each space offers a unique experience, with the manor rooms distinguished by their vast dimensions, stuccoed ceilings, and authentic parquet floors, while those in the modern extension feature soft carpets and wood-carved headboards evoking the nearby ocean waves.
