Be it in Portugal, Europe or elsewhere in the world, these pools are well worth a visit (as well as a refreshing dip) when staying at a Pestana hotel.
It’s no easy task choosing Pestana hotels’ most impressive swimming pools. For starters, it’s hard to decide on the criteria: sometimes it’s the pools themselves, sometimes the surroundings and atmosphere, but mostly it’s the view the winning factor. If you’re interested in a hotel with pool, here’s a selection to inspire you.
Pestana Palácio do Freixo, Porto, Portugal
Here, the swimming pool does true justice to the classy hotel it’s part of. Classified as a national monument since 1910, this luxurious 18th-century palace is now one of the most charming hotels in the region. Tucked away in a secluded part of the hotel, the pool is peaceful and quiet, offering a superb view of Porto, the River Douro, Vila Nova de Gaia and a characteristic landscape of blue and green that is typical of the banks of the Douro.
Pestana CR7 Marrakech, Marrakech, Morocco
The pool is on the hotel’s rooftop, where guests can enjoy a bird’s eye view of everything that matters. Offering an excellent location, the hotel is situated on the modern M Avenue just a stone’s throw from the old town. From the pool area, which is also home to the bar, the panoramic view stretches from the different neighbourhoods of Marrakech to the imposing Atlas Mountains.
Pestana Fisherman Village, Madeira, Portugal
Set in a natural bay on the island of Madeira, the fishing town of Câmara de Lobos is in constant contact with the sea and the to-and-fro of the fishing boats. The Pestana Fisherman Village boutique hotel is immersed in this unique atmosphere, while enjoying an infinity pool on the rooftop, which is the perfect place to contemplate the view in all its breadth: from the green of the mountains to the blue of the sea, not forgetting the colourful, bustling town.
Pestana Plaza Mayor Madrid, Madrid, Spain
Combining 17th-century Baroque architecture with all modern-day amenities, this hotel’s much-appreciated pool is very much part of the latter. Located on the rooftop, the pool overlooks one of Madrid’s most characteristic neighbourhoods, a veritable oasis at the very heart of the Spanish capital.
Pestana CR7 Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
This pool is considered the hotel’s calling card, which soon becomes apparent. The space brandishes an original pink décor and almost seems to float. The hotel is located in Funchal’s marina, which means guests can always take a dip, watch the ships pass by and enjoy a cocktail served right there at the bar.
Pestana Rio Atlântica, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
This hotel lives in the “marvellous city”, otherwise known as Rio de Janeiro. Located in the Copacabana neighbourhood, on Avenida Atlântica and opposite the promenade that runs along the city’s best beaches, this 18-storey hotel has a rooftop that houses the swimming pool and Deck Bar, which lends it a lively vibe. The place is also perfect for a dip at sunset and a drink as night falls.
