Experiences
LUXURY is discovering something new while you discover yourself.
Here, time is whatever you want it to be. So why not take the opportunity to embrace experiences and activities you have never tried before? Do something new and different; make memories. As a couple or a family, we all have something to discover here.
* To book any experience, please contact us by email: info-douro@octanthotels.com

CASA DE ALGAR
Min. 2 pax ⁄ Max. 12 pax
45€ /pax
Inclui: Visit, wine tasting (3 wines) and traditional tapas of the region
Info: available from Thursday to Saturday Savor your visit to Casa de Algar with our picnic. On the gardens benches, before or after the visit, enjoy the moment (from 35€ per person).
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Ask us about the equipment we have at our guests’ disposal.
€10 per hour
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Do you fancy an exclusive boat trip on the river? We can arrange it. And what about adding a little something special to the trip? Tell us what you like to do and see and we will put together a tailor-made experience for you.
Trip add-ons:
- A picnic on the boat See our Picnics Menu and take your meal with you.
- A bottle of wine or sparkling wine What could be better than a toast on board?
- Picnic on the Ilha dos Amores
Max. 8 pax
From €250
Includes: Boat trip.

If peace and quiet is what you’re looking for then this is one of the perfect places for you. During the winter, some of our most exclusive experiences take place here and, even if there’s nothing going on, you can always enjoy the cozy warmth of the fire.
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Since nature and our connection to it is what drives us, we have developed a number of initiatives aimed at maintaining and improving the surrounding landscape. Speak to our Experience Manager and ask what the next one will be. Come and share these moments with us.
Cleaning up the river By kayak, paddle board or boat.
Cleaning up the Ilha dos Amores
Cleaning up and maintaining our trails
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Apart from our concern about environmental sustainability, one of the things we believe to be very important is knowing the origin of the products that come into our kitchen. This is why one of our projects has been to develop an organic vegetable and herb garden so that these products can then be used in preparing our products.
Even more EXPERIENCES for you to TRY
If we’ve aroused your curiosity and you’d like to try other activities, workshops or regional tours, we have plenty more to offer.
A visit to the Paiva Walkways and Bridge 516 in Arouca, a day discovering the organic production that supplies this farm, or a visit to Sapateiro Wines, along the border that separates this region from the Vinho Verde region, are a just a few suggestions.


