Curia Palace Hotel & Spa

4-star historic palace hotel set in Bairrada vineyards and gardens

Accommodations & History

Curia Palace Hotel & Spa offers spacious Art Deco rooms with marble bathrooms and high ceilings. The original building was bought in 1921, reconstructed, and opened as a hotel in 1926. Special attention is given to warm colors and natural fabrics throughout the interiors.

Dining & Wine

The hotel's restaurant serves typical Portuguese cuisine with a terrace facing landscaped gardens. A glass of Buçaco wine, produced on palace grounds, complements the meal. The breakfast buffet is served in a stunning dining room with large windows and ambient music.

Wellness & Pools

The wellness area includes a large outdoor pool and complete spa facilities with a Jacuzzi and sauna. The outdoor pool is an Art Deco jewel measuring 33 by 59 ft from the 1920s. The spa offers a therapy circuit and indoor pool, though some facilities may require advance notice of availability.

Location & Nearby Attractions

Hotel Curia Palace is located halfway between Lisbon and Oporto in the Bairrada wine region. The hotel is 9 miles from Bussaco National Forest and 23 miles from Conimbriga Roman ruins. Coimbra University, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is within easy driving distance.

Family & Activities

Palace Curia Hotel provides a children's playground, board games, and babysitting services upon request. Guests can use the tennis court, go cycling, or hiking in the surrounding Bairrada countryside. A chapel and expansive gardens offer additional spaces for relaxation and exploration.

• History: 1926 palace with Art Deco and Belle Époque interiors
• Rooms: 100+ rooms with marble bathrooms and high ceilings
• Dining: Portuguese cuisine with Buçaco wine from palace vineyards
• Wellness: Outdoor pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, and spa therapy circuit
• Location: 9 miles from Bussaco National Forest, 23 miles from Conimbriga
• Family: Children's playground, babysitting, board games, tennis court

License number: 564