Waking up in a new place — without making distinctions between what is mine or what is yours, what is from here or from somewhere else — is how it goes in Porto and northern Portugal.

That town, estate, chalet, boarding house, or apartment. The indulgent comfort of the best hotels and the raw emotion of the most extraordinary campsites. All of this is worth a try.

Where are you looking to stay? Check out these places:

Vidalgo Palace Hotel

This sumptuous luxury hotel is housed in a century-old palace in the heart of the Vidago Thermal Park, surrounded by mountains and forest, and suffused with vintage glamour and elegance.

Quinta da Pacheca Douro

Sleep in wooden cabins shaped like giant wine casks at this winery estate resort in the Douro Valley. They boast all the amenities of a modern hotel room, plus the property also features a restaurant, spa and tasting room.

Pedras Salgadas Spa & Nature Park

Just over an hour’s drive from Porto, Pedras Salgadas offers overnight stays in 16 modern eco-cabins that blend perfectly into the surrounding forest. The 50-acre (20-ha) property includes five miles (8 km) of trails, plus a thermal spa with soothing waters, hydro massages, therapeutic wraps and specialized massages.

PortoBay Hotel Teatro Porto​

Located in the heart of Porto’s theater district, the PortoBay offers 74 stylish rooms, as well as a fully stocked bar and Italian restaurant within walking distance of the Rua das Flores shopping area, historic Porto São Bento train station with its marvelous tilework, and the baroque Clérigos Church with its famous belltower.

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