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Convento de São Saturnino
Location: Sintra, one of the prettiest and most historic towns in Portugal
Andrew Harper's take: "Located in Sintra, about a half-hour's drive from Lisbon, the Convento de São Saturnino is a rambling warren of Mediterranean-style buildings that was once a derelict hamlet. Every room is furnished with flea-market finds and objets d'art from around the world. You won't find televisions, telephones, Web access, or air-conditioning, but you will be treated to truly remarkable ocean views. I woke up here one morning to the cries of seagulls, a soft salt-tinged breeze, and one of the most beautiful views I've ever seen—a green valley funneling toward the Atlantic Ocean. A very peaceful place."
Cost: Doubles from $235
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