Hotel health
There is a very holistic approach to your well-being at FeelViana. This isn’t just a great hotel, it isn’t just a watersports centre, it’s a one-stop ‘feel better’ shop. If you weren’t relaxed enough by the people and the place then they have a wellness & spa area, where you can enjoy massages and various treatments using the acclaimed Voya organic products from Ireland as well as a sauna, a Turkish bath and heated indoor swimming pool. There’s also a bespoke yoga studio with wood features, streams of natural light and classes for all levels, even catering for group yoga retreats while we were there. Outdoor yoga sessions, family yoga, SUP yoga, pilates and stretching sessions can all be organised to have you in perfect form for your stay and the hotel also boasts a gym that looks like a professional surfer’s dream setup. As well as conventional gym equipment they have all the functional strength and dynamic balance gear that you normally only see at top sports physio’s or Red Bull’s famed training centre! The hotel also offers personal trainers to really whip you into shape.
Foodie delights
If the thought of all that exercise is making you hungry then rest assured the hotel has that covered too. Jose’s dream was to have a destination where not only could you relax and play to your heart’s content but also refuel with the best food possible. Breakfasts were a delicious buffet ranging from fresh fruit, fresh juices, seeds, nuts and cereals to freshly baked breads and pastries and good old bacon and eggs. With such an extensive fare you were easily setup for a morning of exercise before lunch, which again catered for all tastes, healthy to hearty, with vibrant salads, fresh smoothies and amazing burgers just some of the highlights. Evening meals were a tribute to the quality of the local produce and skill of the hotel’s chef, with dishes leaving you feeling as if you’ve found a culinary paradise by the sea. Try the local Douro valley area wines, which offer incredible taste and value for money. Kids are well catered for with their own menu and enjoy friendly service from the staff who offer the fine dining experience with an authentic warmth and service well able for the odd tossed tomato from baby!
