Penha Longa Hotel & Golf Resort

One would have to reach back to the fourteenth century to discover the origins of Penha Longa Hotel & Golf Resort, located in the Portugal’s picturesque Estoril Coast region. The palazzo-style estate still includes the monastery built here in 1355, along with such modern-day additions as two world-class golf courses, the state-of-the-art Senses Spa, fully equipped fitness center, five dining establishments, and tennis and squash courts.

Guests of Penha Longa, meaning “Long Rock,” choose from 194 guest rooms, appointed with large marble baths, high-speed Internet access, goose-down comforters, Nespresso coffee machines, and Bulgary bath amenities. Private balconies offer views of the area’s natural assets. The resort’s rich historical character lends interest to meetings, which can take place in the monastery’s former cloisters, rectory, or stables, beneath vaulted ceilings.