Torre de Palma Wine Hotel is located in Portugal and it has  all the ingredients that make for good living: elegant interiors in perfect harmony with nature, wine tastings from the hotel’s own 14th-century vineyard, an indulgent spa, a restaurant that will take you on a journey through Alentejo’s best delicacies, and an inspired renovation by the celebrated architect João Mendes Ribeiro.
Ribeiro inspired by the traditional setup of the estate  preserved the original structure of the compound. The restored buildings as well as new edifices revolve around an ancient tower. In remodeling the old farmhouses, the general composition of the shell was retained with the insertion of new openings where needed. The new structures have been framed in the image of the existing architecture with concrete shells, masonry walls, and concrete slab roofs; yet they maintain a contemporary language at the same time.
In keeping with the wide, flat landscape of the Alentejo wine region, the low-lying buildings generally have one floor. Both the lounge and Basilii restaurant are located in the old house and pay homage to the prominent family that once lived in the estate’s Roman villa.
Here, genteel Alentejo country living is brought to the fore through the mix of handpicked vintage furniture, different wood textures against whitewashed walls, and various objects strewn about such as sewing machines, aged bottles, and fowl. Well-chosen textiles and pieces of art give the rooms a sense of home. Quirky objects such as the porcelain game heads and the old Portuguese vase introduce a necessary frivolity to the décor.