Encarnacao Ericeira, Portugal
Opened
2022
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Wellness LuxeOutside the door
The house
AethosClifftop surf lodge
Sandstone cliffs 40 metres above the Atlantic anchor this surf lodge, built for wave chasers and slow living.
“Aethos appears seemingly out of nowhere on a quiet coastal road—then you walk through the front doors and are dropped onto the pages of Architectural Digest.”
What it’s good at
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
Its clifftop location, in the middle of a nature reserve overlooking the Atlantic and the legendary surf beaches of Ericeira, makes for spectacular views and splendid isolation.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Praia da Calada sits directly below the cliffs, and the cobbled lanes of Ericeira are ten minutes away.
The rooms
Sliding wicker panels open the bathrooms to ocean views, while muted sand tones and warm timber keep bedrooms grounded.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated saltwater pool sits on the central deck, lined with timber loungers and looking out toward the sea.
The spa and gym
The cedar sauna looks through an arched window across the Atlantic, and the gym faces the pool terrace.
Dogs stay too.
ONDA Restaurant
Peniche Harbour seafood and seasonal farm produce arrive on the wind-protected terrace above the Atlantic.
At the table
At the clifftop lounge, guests gather on the outdoor terrace for Portuguese wines, cocktails, and sunset fire pits.
How it began
The property occupies an abandoned clifftop farmstead that previously served as a rehabilitation clinic.
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.