Anantara to open second property in Portugal

05 Jul 2022by Charlotte Cullinan

Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas will launch its second property in Portugal in 2024 with the opening of the Anantara Royal Vila Vicosa, housed in a former monastery in the Alentejo region.

Charlotte Cullinan

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Charlotte Cullinan

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The lobby in the Anantara Royal Vila Vicosa

The property will feature 50 guest rooms, 10 suites, 16 residences and outdoor and indoor swimming pools. Guests will be able to dine at three restaurants, including a private fine dining area and a wine cellar. Amenities will also include the Anantara Spa, a fitness room and three conference rooms.

The five-star Anantara Royal Vila Vicosa will be located in a former 15th-century monastery, and design studio Broadway Malyan has been tasked with retaining the history of the existing building and respecting its history and heritage.

Anantara debuted in Europe in 2017 with the launch of Anantara Vilamoura Algarve Resort and its latest addition in southern Portugal is part of the brand’s expansion across Europe. It currently has a portfolio of more than 40 global properties, with further openings planned later in the year across Asia, the Middle East and Europe.

The Anantara Royal Vila Vicosa is a strategic partnership between the Portuguese Group Investaureum and Anantara. Dillip Rajakarier, group chief executive of Minor International and chief executive of Minor Hotels, the parent company of Anantara, said: “We are delighted to continue the expansion of our luxury Anantara brand in Portugal in the historic town of Vila Vicosa.

“Located in Alentejo, an increasingly sought-after tourist destination, the upcoming Anantara Royal Vila Vicosa Resort promises unforgettable experiences that characterise the brand.”