Stay
It’s easy to feel drained in our overstimulated society, but here the motto is sem hora marcada – take your time – and Areias do Seixo delivers in spades. The design and architecture ooze intimacy and ambience in the hotel’s 14 rooms and three villas, creatively transforming each space using elements of concrete, steel, wood and glass. Here it’s all about savouring the moment, so you won’t find TVs and gadgets in your abode – they’ve been swapped for private jacuzzis, plush bedding, stylish fireplaces and a waterfront terrace, all carefully curated for a sensory experience. Wander through the dunes to the beach, enjoy wine and nibbles at the nightly bonfire, or catch some rays by the infinity pool. Expect to embrace what it means simply to feel; don’t expect a desire to leave.
- Rain showers, huge bathtubs and log fireplaces – some rooms even boast Jacuzzis
- A resident restaurant that gives precedence to local, seasonal and sustainable fare
- A spa with a dry sauna, Turkish bath, treatment rooms, a relaxation room and an outdoor pool
Rooms start from about AU$700 a night.
Areias do Seixo
areiasdoseixo.com