The Best Hotel in Espinho, Northern Portugal

This plush if somewhat plain resort hotel sits atop a hill, so that most guest rooms look out over the garden to the nearby sandy beach and Atlantic Ocean beyond. Dive into the heated saltwater pools, or opt for thalassotherapy and other treatments in the spa, which has a male and female sauna, laconium, steam bath, ice cabin, and "sensations" shower. Or take advantage of the mini-golf, tennis, bicycles, or nearby activities such as horseback riding. The O Jardim restaurant serves reliably good if unadventurous Portuguese fare, while in summer there's a café that serves light meals by the pool.