Quinta das Lágrimas.

Set across 12 acres on the left bank of the Mondego River, Quinta das Lágrimas is a historic estate steeped in Portuguese folklore. This is the legendary setting of the tragic 14th-century romance between Prince Pedro and Inês de Castro, and the property’s famous fountains still flow through the botanical gardens, which double as an open-air museum of rare trees and Japanese, medieval, and organic plots. Guests can choose their atmosphere, staying in the original 18th-century palace, the garden residence, or a sleek, modern spa wing. Beyond the heavy dose of literary history, the retreat features indoor and outdoor pools, a bamboo-framed spa, a nine-hole pitch-and-putt golf course, and a fine-dining restaurant, all just a short walk from Coimbra’s medieval core.