Fodor's Expert Review Pousada de São Tiago

Editor's Note: This location is no longer in operation.

This romantic lodging's origins as a 17th-century fortress permeate every corner, from the tunnel-like entrance to the 12 modern luxury suites, each boasting a Jacuzzi bathroom and large balcony. La Paloma, the on-site restaurant, specializes in Spanish dishes, but you can also enjoy high tea beneath 100-year-old tress on the terrace, or stop for tapas in the mirrored Cascata Bar.