Melides, Alentejo, Portugal
Vermelho
South of Lisbon, Portugal’s Alentejo region is becoming a go-to haunt for those lured by rhythms of slow travel. Comporta has long attracted surfers and the stylish set, but now its neighbour, low-key Melides, is the rising star. Tranquil and untouched, it combines sandy Atlantic coastline with vineyards, rice fields and forest. This spotlight is in part thanks to the opening of Vermelho, the first hotel project from Christian Louboutin — a longterm fan of the region.
hotel Guide
Facilities
- The 13 boutique bedrooms and shared spaces are filled with curiosities, sculptures and artworks, and dressed with Alentenjo tiles, frescoes and treasures. This is the simple life, seen through the most elegant lens.
- Natural heated swimming pool.
- Stunning gardens: The renowned French landscape architect Louis Benech has been responsible for every last detail of Vermelho’s colourful yet natural gardens, which blend in perfectly with the Melides landscape.
Wellness & Spa
- Small spa offering facials and massages.
Wine & Dine
- The restaurant Xtian serves Portuguese cuisine with international nuances in its bistro-style setting, from sunrise to sunset, Xtian encourages us to be curious, inviting us to indulge in age-old dishes of local cuisine and tempting us to unveil the secrets of Portuguese tradition.
- The Vermelho Bar is a masterpiece in design and offers flamboyant cocktails and snacks.
Dresscode
- Extravagant.
84 Rooms Advice
- The hotel is not recommended for children.
Budget
- Rates start at EUR 420 per night.
Local Guide
Location & Setting
- Melides is a small and picturesque town, with cobbled streets, rustic cottages with their blue façades, a local market in the heart of the village where farmers and fishermen sell the produce of their land and a few shops and stores. Have dinner at the local restaurant O Melidense or the classic Tia Rosa, both serving authentic cuisine.
How to Get There
- By plane: Nearest airport is Lisbon. 1.15h by car.
