Feeling very much like you have this hotel all to yourself with its 5 elegant and brand new villas, Clube de Mar is both exclusive yet in keeping with the low key and laid back chic of Trancoso.

The villas are all individually designed in that open-sided, shuttered safari-style which immediately invites you to kick off your shoes and start relaxing. They’re also very spacious and private with one bedroom (apart from the Quadrado villa which has two), living room, kitchenette and upstairs balconies.

There’s a number of activities to choose from and an excellent in-house restaurant in which to dine – a particularly romantic setting at night with the decking laid out with tables and twinkling candles.

With a fantastic team of hotel staff whose attentive service which really does make you feel like you’re the only guest there, you also have access to Clube de Mar’s sister hotel, Pousada Etnia.