Experiences

Experience wellbeing and tranquility at Vila Foz Spa.
Relax in our indoor swimming pool. Experience the exclusivity of our treatments, where our approach is customized and specifically directed at each individual. We bring into our Spa the restorative energy of the nearby Atlantic Ocean; we analyze the particularities of each skin, each mind, each body and put together a holistic therapy designed for you that will awake all your five senses and make you feel alive.

At the bar facing the Vila Foz kitchen, this is an exclusive and unique experience for two. Get ready for something memorable in the company of Chef Arnaldo Azevedo, who in addition to cooking privately for you, will tell you all the stories of the dishes and flavors you’ll taste. An engaging, creative, personalized moment. In an evolving and unexpected setting, the Chef offers you the exclusivity of his gastronomy, with a bold sequence of suggestions perfectly paired with the right wines.

There is something truly comforting and inspiring in a picnic. It’s an excellent way to relax and feel the city like a local. The City Park with its leafy trees, ponds, and shadows is the perfect setting for this pleas-ant and evasive moment. Feel nature while enjoying a wonderful basket filled with delicacies, prepared with care, especially for you.

Sit comfortably at one of the tables of the amazing dining room of the Manor House and be prepared to embark on an extraordinary adventure of textures and flavors. Chef Arnaldo Azevedo delivers flavor and perfection in each of the dishes sent to your table. Every one of them correctly paired with the ideal wine.

Explore the city with locals. Let us know your preferences and we will take you around. Get in touch with the local artists, check the city’s main street art spots, explore the city through its architecture, get to know the traditional local shops - some of them more than a hundred years old!

Enjoy the idyllic landscape of the city on a private yacht, in the tranquil waters of the Douro River, all the way down to that unique place where the river meets the sea. You’ll enjoy a wine tasting while discovering the city from this angle and if you want, additionally, you can have an exclusive meal aboard with Chef Arnaldo Azevedo cooking for you.

How pleasant it is to ride a bike near the sea. Grab a bike and spend the day enjoying the wonderful shoreline north of Porto. Alternatively, explore the city center alternating biking and walking. Both suggestions include lunch and a private guide!

If you’re into water sports and enjoy a little bit of adventure, have a surf experience at the city´s beaches or let us drive you a little bit further up to the calm waters of a small river for a reinvigorating Stand up Paddle experience!

Discover the wonders of the Douro Wine Region with us. Enjoy the overwhelming beauty of the vineyard terraces, visit a traditional Quinta (Wine Estate) and taste the superb wines produced in the region. It will be a day full of emotions, flavors, and discoveries.
THIS EXPERIENCE WILL BE TAILORED FOR YOU!

In this experience, we invite you to discover the various Portuguese wine regions, tasting wines that represent each of these regions.
 
Tasting of 6 National Wines | Cheese & Toast Board
Minimum 2 people | Duration 90 minutes
€95.00 per person | Reservation required

Discover with us the various types of Port Wine and learn to recognize the differences between them – and the reasons behind these differences.
 
Tasting of 4 Port Wines | Cheese Board & Mini Pastry
Minimum 2 people | Duration 90 minutes
100.00€ per person | Reservation required

Who doesn't like to be surrounded by friends enjoying a tasty cocktail on a late summer afternoon? Learn how to make the best cocktails with someone who masters the art of mixing drinks and transforming them into extraordinary creations of color and flavor! The Chef will share with you the secrets of two classic cocktails and will help you create your own cocktail! Not only will you master the art of controlling the shaker with precision and authority, but you will also be able to impress your friends with your very own signature cocktail!

Enjoy a Tasting Menu for two, with drinks included, safely and in the comfort of your Suite.