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Grande Real Villa Itália Hotel & Spa: A King's Seafront Palace in Cascais
2025-2026 · 3 min read
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The Grande Real Villa Itália Hotel & Spa occupies a remarkable piece of history: the seafront villa in Cascais that was the exile home of Umberto II, the last king of Italy. Expanded into a luxury hotel with clifftop terraces and pools over the Atlantic, it sits in the elegant resort town of Cascais, a short drive from Lisbon.
The dining honors the royal Italian connection. Belvedere Ristorante reimagines iconic Italian recipes with a contemporary twist within the former palace under chef Luís Sousa; and La Terraza Bar offers a relaxed gastro-bar experience with a sea-view terrace pairing wines and cocktails with Portuguese and Mediterranean flavors.
For a historic, seafront stay near Lisbon, the Villa Itália is a standout.
Planning Cascais? Contact us to inquire about the preferred-partner perks included.
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