Where time softens
and senses sharpen
Nested in the heart of Vale de Ribas, The Retreat by Vale Ribas – Wine & Wellness Estate is a sanctuary where nature, wellness, and authenticity come together in perfect harmony. Surrounded by vineyards, woodlands, and rolling green hills, it offers panoramic views of the Minho landscape, inviting guests to slow down and embrace the tranquillity of the region.
Just minutes from traditional villages, nature trails and Arnóia Castle — the only castle on the Romanesque Route — and around an hour from the Fisgas de Ermelo waterfalls and Peneda-Gerês National Park, the retreat offers the ideal balance of privacy, comfort, and discovery of northern Portugal's natural and cultural heritage.
One with the valley
Designed by architect Vítor Costa and brought to life through the 3D visualisation of Noble Quad, the estate embodies a new concept of hospitality, inviting guests to slow down, reconnect with nature and experience the timeless tranquillity of northern Portugal.
Our heated indoor and outdoor pools invite you to swim year-round. The outdoor pool also features a shallow area for younger guests, keeping the fun safe for the whole family..
A complete Retreat
Designed down to the smallest detail, each room features a fully equipped kitchen, so you can live every day with complete freedom and comfort. The spacious, beautifully illuminated bathrooms turn routine into a pause — a calm, refined atmosphere that invites you to slow down. Functionality, contemporary design and elegance come together so that, far from home, you feel even more at home.
What awaits you
We are available 24/7 at your disposal
Greeting service at the airport + Transfer
We offer pressing service
A well equipped gym
A Sauna & Steam bath are available
A massage service is available
How can you reach us
The Retreat by Vale Ribas – Wine & Wellness Estate is located in Ribas (Celorico de Basto),
From Porto Airport (approx. 83 km | 1 hour 15 minutes) Follow the A4 towards Amarante and continue on the roads leading to Celorico de Basto and Vale de Bouro, arriving at the estate in approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.
From Braga (approx. 55 km | 50 minutes) Follow the N103 towards Póvoa de Lanhoso and continue via the EN205 towards Cabeceiras de Basto. Follow the signs to Vale de Bouro / Ribas, reaching the estate in approximately 45 minutes.
From Vila Real (approx. 65 km | 1 hour) Take the A4 towards Amarante and follow the connecting roads to Celorico de Basto. Continue towards Vale de Bouro / Ribas, where the estate is nestled among vineyards, forests, and rolling hills
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