{"id":36602,"date":"2024-07-18T11:57:15","date_gmt":"2024-07-18T09:57:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/niet-gecategoriseerd\/cooking-and-nature-emotional-hotel\/"},"modified":"2026-06-22T10:07:05","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T08:07:05","slug":"cooking-and-nature-emotional-hotel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/en\/nature-stay\/cooking-and-nature-emotional-hotel\/","title":{"rendered":"Cooking and Nature Emotional hotel"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cooking and Nature Emotional Hotel: a sustainable boutique hotel in tranquil Alvados<\/h1>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What a sight! I stayed here during my trip from Porto to Lisbon. I thoroughly enjoyed the peace and quiet, the charming decor, and the natural surroundings. Looking for a unique and sustainable boutique hotel in Portugal? The <strong>Cooking &amp; Nature Emotional Hotel<\/strong> in Alvados is a hidden gem nestled among centuries-old olive groves. This extraordinary hotel combines luxury, nature, and gastronomy in an inspiring way.       <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Staying Overnight in a Cinematic Setting<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Cooking &amp; Nature Emotional Hotel offers <strong>12 unique rooms<\/strong>, each with its own theme inspired by famous movie classics. From romantic to adventurous settings, each room tells a story. Thanks to the intimate atmosphere and attention to detail, a stay here feels like a special experience, completely in harmony with nature.  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Serras D&#8217;Aire e Candeeiros Nature Park: Hiking and Biking<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The hotel is located on the edge of the <strong>Serras de Aire e Candeeiros Nature Park<\/strong>, a paradise for nature lovers. From the hotel, you have a beautiful view of the rolling hills and olive groves. We enjoyed a fantastic e-bike trip using GPX routes. The area is perfect for:   <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Hiking<\/strong> past impressive limestone formations and caves.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>(E-)biking<\/strong> along quiet roads with breathtaking views.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A visit to the Alcoba\u00e7a Monastery<\/strong>, a UNESCO World Heritage Site just a half-hour drive away.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fine dining and relaxation at the Cooking and Nature Hotel<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The charming little village <strong>of Alvados<\/strong> is small and authentic, with a few restaurants and amenities about 10 km away. A culinary must-try is <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/accommodaties-portugal\/centro-the-nest-cookinghotel\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/accommodaties-portugal\/centro-the-nest-cookinghotel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Nest<\/a><\/strong> (which also offers accommodations), a fine-dining restaurant just 200 meters from the hotel. Here, you can enjoy refined dishes prepared with natural, local ingredients.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do you really want to unwind? The hotel offers a variety of wellness options, such as: <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Massages and yoga classes<\/strong>\u2014perfect for making your stay even more relaxing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Seasonal cooking workshops<\/strong> where you learn to cook with local ingredients.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pottery workshops<\/strong> led by artist Jos\u00e9 Siphioni (check out his Instagram!).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meditative Walk in Nature<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sensory Walk &amp; Nature Bath<\/strong>: Would you like to enjoy mindfulness in a natural setting\u2014alone, as a couple, or as a group? Then take a meditative walk in Alvados, which combines mindfulness, yoga, and a tea ritual featuring traditional herbs from the Serra d\u2019Aire e Candeeiros. An experience of <a href=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/groene-reistips\/wandelen-in-de-natuur-gezond\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2640\">connecting with nature<\/a> to reduce stress and foster a moment of introspection, engaging all the senses with the four elements of nature: conscious breathing, practicing freedom of movement, and guided meditation. Advance reservations are required, subject to availability and for a fee.     <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sustainability at Cooking and Nature Emotional Hotel<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sustainability is at the heart of Cooking &amp; Nature. The philosophy of the Cooking &amp; Nature hotel is to foster environmental, cultural, and social awareness with the goal of creating a more sustainable world. The hotel earned <strong>Biosphere \u2013 Sustainable Lifestyle certification<\/strong> in <strong>September 2023<\/strong> and was even named <strong>Portugal\u2019s best sustainable hotel<\/strong> in 2024. This means that the hotel actively contributes to:   <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Environmentally friendly initiatives<\/strong>, such as energy-efficient facilities and waste reduction.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cultural awareness<\/strong>, through collaborations with local artists and artisans.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Social sustainability<\/strong>, by supporting the community and local entrepreneurs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cooking and Nature Emotional Hotel: A Unique and Sustainable Experience<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Cooking &amp; Nature Emotional Hotel<\/strong> is the perfect place if you want to combine peace and quiet, nature, and luxury with a sustainable lifestyle. Whether you\u2019re coming for an active vacation, culinary delights, or pure relaxation, this hotel offers it all. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Would you like to book a stay? Be sure to make your reservation early, especially if you have a specific room or activity in mind! <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip: Combine your stay with a road trip through Central Portugal and discover even more hidden gems in the region!<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/portugal\/stedentrip-porto-en-lissabon\/\">Read more here<\/a> about my road trip between Porto and Lisbon.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li>  On the route between Porto and Lisbon  <\/li>\n<li>  Peace and a relaxed atmosphere  <\/li>\n<li>  In the Nature Reserve of Serre d\u2019Aire and Candeeiros  <\/li>\n<li>  Stunning view of olive groves  <\/li>\n<li>  Massage, yoga, and cooking classes  <\/li>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":34665,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"off","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[225,224,194,189],"tags":[287,229,233,234,246,226,228,206,209,198,201,202,203,204,205],"class_list":["post-36602","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nature-stay","category-central-portugal","category-accommodation","category-portugal","tag-socially-sustainable","tag-sustainability-certification","tag-organic-cuisine","tag-architecture","tag-boutique-hotel","tag-surroundings","tag-bicycle-rental","tag-swimming-pool","tag-bnb","tag-biosphere-certified-en","tag-sauna-en","tag-wellbeing-en","tag-workshops-en","tag-yoga-en","tag-zero-footprint-en"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/36602","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=36602"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/36602\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/34665"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=36602"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=36602"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=36602"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}