Vale de S.Torcato has a quiet meeting room within a rural hotel beside the Basilica of São Torcato. Its modern architecture is paired with works by visual artist Pedro Guimarães and sculptor Dinis Ribeiro, whose pieces draw on traditional materials and techniques. After a session, guests can unwind on the terraces or use the spa, with an indoor pool, Turkish bath and gym. The outdoor pool is heated from April to October, and a minigolf course sits among the grounds. At the Vale T restaurant, the day can continue over a meal or a cocktail. The hotel stands beside the basilica, with the historic centre of Guimarães a ten-minute drive away.