A stay begins on Figueira da Foz’s seafront, in the former Grande Hotel da Figueira, and ends in a building that retains its original 1950s architecture and works of art. Opened in 1953, the hotel is listed as a property of public interest, giving its contemporary comforts a distinctly historic setting. The city’s main sights can be explored on foot, with beaches and natural landscapes nearby. Restaurante Versátil serves a buffet spanning traditional dishes, lighter fare and healthier options; at Restaurante Inevitável, the à la carte menu takes its cues from Mediterranean cooking. Bar Fidélio is a place to pause over a drink, while Satsanga Spa has a Turkish bath, sauna, hydromassage pool, gym, and rooms for massages and beauty treatments.