Fodor's Expert Review Dom Gonçalo Hotel & Spa

Located a 10-minute walk from the sanctuary, this family-owned boutique hotel has a bucolic feel thanks to a charming garden overlooked by some guest rooms, and which provides ingredients for the excellent restaurant. In striking contrast to the austere style of many local hotels, this lodging boasts modern design, little luxuries such as a pillow menu, Castelbel amenities, and espresso machines, and an outstanding breakfast buffet. Rates includes one hour of access to the spa. The O Convite restaurant (€22, closed Sun. dinner and Mon.)—a favorite with local gourmets—serves traditional Portuguese cuisine, made with fresh ingredients, with the change to try wines by the glass.