Hotel Quinta das Lágrimas

Nature, charm, history, elegance, experiences: this is the essence of Quinta das Lágrimas (Estate of Tears), a hotel with soul and character, a retreat of comfort that honours Portugal's rich traditions of hospitality and gastronomy. For centuries a private sanctuary that welcomed Kings and Emperors, the Quinta das Lágrimas Hotel is now open to all those that appreciate the art of fine living and to those that want to discover the love legend of Prince Pedro and the fair Inês de Castro.

Each season offers a different experience. Throughout the summer the verandas welcome guests after a day spent relaxing by the pool, and the garden becomes a dining room for meals alfresco. In spring the Quinta witnesses the rebirth of Nature, and the botanical garden takes centre stage. With autumn, the green canopy gives way to a palette of earth tones as the leaves change colour. Come winter and the hotel grows even cosier: Glittering fireplaces warm body and soul, and the Christmas spirit makes magic throughout the hotel.

The hotel offers 3 different atmospheres: the palace, garden and spa guest rooms. The palace rooms, which once accommodated the Duke of Wellington and the King Miguel of Portugal, have the charm and romanticism of days gone and offer a stay in history. Offering direct access to our serene botanical garden, the garden rooms overlook the stage for the love affair of Pedro and Inês. The modernly designed spa rooms boast individual jacuzzis and offer stunning views of the Quinta’s woods and Coimbra.
The palace has several rooms and verandas that offer perfect retreats to read or enjoy a quiet conversation. The Quinta’s library, completely covered with panels of exotic woods, has thousands of ancient books that narrate the history of Portugal and of the family that for centuries has welcomed guests in this Estate of Tears.

Our cuisine uses traditional ingredients of this region to create exquisite recipes that we refresh 4 times per year with the rhythm of the seasons. It is a “market cuisine” because it uses only the freshest ingredients available. Our chefs use vegetables and herbs organically grown on our own grounds. In our restaurant, Arcadas da Capela, that has one Michelin star, you will be able to savour aromatic herbs from our chef’s garden and oranges, lemons and avocados from our orchard, as well as the raspberries and wild watercress that grow all over the Quinta. Our other restaurant, Aqua, offers a casual dining experience and a Latin food concept.

The gastronomy at Quinta das Lágrimas is the delicious result of the collaboration between our chef, Albano Lourenço, and our consultant chef, Joachim Koerper. During their careers, Albano and Joachim have worked in restaurants that total 16 Michelin stars.

Coimbra, the ancient capital of Portugal, is one step beyond the Quinta’s gates, offering a thousand years of history, countless artistic treasures, and one of the world’s oldest universities. Coimbra is also a city of poets, of scholars and students, and of Fado, that nostalgic tune that is the mirror image of Portugal. Halfway between Lisbon and Porto, Coimbra is an indispensable stop for all those who travel in search of the real Portugal.

Coimbra’s surrounding region is so rich in monuments and cultural traditions that it deserves a thorough visit. Around the city you’ll find Roman ruins, white sand beaches, semi-virgin mountains, nature reserves, castles, and convents.

Located halfway between Lisbon and Porto, Quinta das Lágrimas is the most complete and pleasant location in Portugal for meetings and other corporate events. The proximity of the estate's different rooms (with capacities ranging from 15 to 350 people) allows for them to be used by small break-out groups at the same time. When it is time to play, the Quinta offers several entertainment alternatives ranging from the spa to the golf academy or to organised team-building activities around the garden and woods.