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Built on the site of a 17th-century fortress this luxury hotel boasts a Michelin star award-winning gourmet restaurant and sweeping Atlantic Ocean views. It overlooks the Portuguese surfers' paradise Guincho Beach.Stone winding stairs terracotta tiles and ceilings in exposed bricks create a medieval feel. The central cloister is fitted with velvet sofas and wrought-iron chandeliers.Hotel Fortaleza do Guincho's rooms are appointed with rich fabrics dark wood furniture and paintings with golden frames. Some rooms have private closed balconies with ocean views.The Michelin-starred restaurant has strong Portuguese influences and serves dishes based upon quality national ingredients. Tasting menus are also available. The expansive wine list is hand-picked by an award-winning sommelier. Guests can enjoy Fortaleza do Guincho's fine dining in the privacy of their room.After a day visiting the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park guests can sip a cocktail from the Fortaleza do Guincho Hotel's bar seated on the vast sun terrace overlooking the ocean.