Forbes: IN THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE

Forbes Magazine:
IN THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE

Date 2025

Forbes: IN THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE

Because today, exclusivity is no longer measured in stars, but also in the number of miles that separate us from the world, these six exceptional hotels are reinventing luxury by offering what we now seek: isolation.

The family home

HOTEL CASA PALMELA, PORTUGAL

One hour by car from Lisbon, at the heart of the Arrábida Nature Reserve, this family home turned exclusive hotel overlooks hectares of vineyards, bathed in the golden light of Portugal. The program: just thirteen rooms, ultra-personalized service, a gourmet restaurant, and a setting where time seems to stand still.

Here, there is no bling—just subtle luxury, from the refined rooms (each different) to the simplicity of the surrounding landscapes. A discreet paradise for lovers of fine food, fine wines, and unspoiled nature. But the highlight of the stay is experienced off the coast of Setúbal. Aboard a private boat, head out into the Atlantic for a floating lunch with the horizon in view. Local specialties are savored under the watchful eyes of the dolphins that inhabit these pristine waters. A suspended moment, where the world seems to fade away, leaving space for the beauty of the moment.