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 18 meters 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 15 km from Bussaco National Forest and 37 km 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: 15 km from Bussaco National Forest, 37 km from Conimbriga
• Family: Children's playground, babysitting, board games, tennis court

License number: 564