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Rio do Prado

Rua das Poças s/n
Rated 8.4 in 1194 reviews

Rio do Prado is a charming boutique hotel nestled in the picturesque village of Arelho, Portugal. This serene getaway offers a tranquil environment surrounded by lush landscapes and the inviting beauty of nearby Obidos Lagoon. Designed to provide a comfortable and intimate atmosphere, Rio do Prado blends modern amenities with traditional Portuguese charm, creating a welcoming space for guests.

The hotel features elegantly designed rooms, each thoughtfully appointed to ensure a restful stay. Guests can enjoy various facilities, including a refreshing outdoor pool, a wellness center that offers soothing treatments, and expansive gardens that invite relaxation and exploration. The hotel’s restaurant serves locally-sourced cuisine, celebrating the rich flavors of Portuguese gastronomy in a cozy and inviting setting.

At Rio do Prado, guests can engage in a range of activities, from water sports on the lagoon to hiking in the surrounding countryside. The influence of the natural environment is evident throughout the hotel, with eco-friendly practices incorporated into daily operations and a focus on sustainability.

The attentive staff is dedicated to providing personalized service, ensuring that each guest's experience is memorable. With its unique blend of comfort, natural beauty, and a serene atmosphere, Rio do Prado stands as an ideal destination for travelers looking to unwind and immerse themselves in the tranquil charm of Portugal's countryside.

 Swimming pool

Climate and Weather

January
 15°
 8°
 15°
 5
Sun hours / day
 18
Rain free days
February
 15°
 8°
 14°
 6
Sun hours / day
 16
Rain free days
March
 17°
 10°
 14°
 7
Sun hours / day
 20
Rain free days
April
 19°
 11°
 15°
 8
Sun hours / day
 21
Rain free days
May
 21°
 13°
 16°
 10
Sun hours / day
 23
Rain free days
June
 25°
 15°
 18°
 12
Sun hours / day
 26
Rain free days
July
 28°
 17°
 19°
 12
Sun hours / day
 30
Rain free days
August
 28°
 17°
 20°
 11
Sun hours / day
 30
Rain free days
September
 26°
 16°
 19°
 10
Sun hours / day
 26
Rain free days
October
 22°
 14°
 17°
 8
Sun hours / day
 22
Rain free days
November
 18°
 11°
 16°
 6
Sun hours / day
 19
Rain free days
December
 16°
 9°
 15°
 5
Sun hours / day
 18
Rain free days

Michelin Restaurants in Arelho and near Rio do Prado

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Town Gate
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Town Gate
Town Gate
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4.4km / 2.7mi
José Malhoa Museum
José Malhoa Museum
Cultural heritage monument in Caldas da Rainha, Portugal
5.5km / 3.4mi
Parque D. Carlos I
Parque D. Carlos I
5.4km / 3.3mi
Eburobrittium
Eburobrittium
Cultural heritage monument in Óbidos, Portugal
4.7km / 2.9mi
Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Pópulo
Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Pópulo
Church building in Caldas da Rainha, Leiria District, Portugal
5.8km / 3.6mi
Pillory of Óbidos
Pillory of Óbidos
Pillory in Óbidos, Portugal
4.2km / 2.6mi
Ermida do Espírito Santo
Ermida do Espírito Santo
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5.8km / 3.6mi
Ermida de São Sebastião
Ermida de São Sebastião
Building in Caldas da Rainha, Leiria District, Portugal
5.7km / 3.6mi
Church of Nossa Senhora da Conceição
Church of Nossa Senhora da Conceição
Church in Caldas da Rainha, Portugal
5.6km / 3.5mi
Santuário do Senhor Jesus da Pedra
Santuário do Senhor Jesus da Pedra
Building in Óbidos, Leiria District, Portugal
4.6km / 2.8mi
Óbidos Aqueduct
Óbidos Aqueduct
Aqueduct in Óbidos, Portugal
4.4km / 2.7mi
St. Martin's Chapel
St. Martin's Chapel
Cultural heritage monument in Óbidos, Portugal
4.3km / 2.7mi
Camões Monument
Camões Monument
4.4km / 2.7mi
Capela de Nossa Senhora do Carmo
Capela de Nossa Senhora do Carmo
Cultural heritage monument in Óbidos, Portugal
4km / 2.5mi
Bom Sucesso Resort
4.3km / 2.7mi
Estação da Malaposta da Columbeira
Estação da Malaposta da Columbeira
9.1km / 5.7mi
Túmulo de Francis Lake no Campo de Batalha da Roliça
Túmulo de Francis Lake no Campo de Batalha da Roliça
9.9km / 6.2mi
Castro da Columbeira
Castro da Columbeira
9.5km / 5.9mi
Cruzeiro da Columbeira
Cruzeiro da Columbeira
9km / 5.6mi
Capela de Santa Ana
Capela de Santa Ana
9.1km / 5.7mi
Capela da Columbeira
Capela da Columbeira
9km / 5.6mi
Cruzeiro na Serra do Picoto
Cruzeiro na Serra do Picoto
9.5km / 5.9mi
Restos da torre e muralhas do antigo Castelo de Atouguia da Baleia
Restos da torre e muralhas do antigo Castelo de Atouguia da Baleia
Building in Peniche, Leiria District, Portugal
12.3km / 7.6mi
Igreja matriz de Atouguia da Baleia
Igreja matriz de Atouguia da Baleia
Church building in Peniche, Leiria District, Portugal
12.3km / 7.7mi
Pelourinho de Atouguia da Baleia
Pelourinho de Atouguia da Baleia
Pillory in Peniche, Portugal
12.4km / 7.7mi
Ermida de Nossa Senhora do Socorro
Ermida de Nossa Senhora do Socorro
12.4km / 7.7mi
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceição (Peniche)
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceição (Peniche)
Church in Atouguia da Baleia, Portugal
12.5km / 7.7mi
Quinta dos Loridos
Quinta dos Loridos
12.9km / 8mi
Mata Municipal do Bombarral
13.5km / 8.4mi
Museu Municipal do Bombarral
Museu Municipal do Bombarral
13.5km / 8.4mi
Torre do Carvalhal, também denominada «dos Lafetas ou Lafeitas»
Torre do Carvalhal, também denominada «dos Lafetas ou Lafeitas»
Cultural heritage monument in Bombarral, Portugal
12.3km / 7.6mi
Igreja do Bom Jesus do Carvalhal
Igreja do Bom Jesus do Carvalhal
12.6km / 7.8mi
Capela do Sobral do Parelhão
Capela do Sobral do Parelhão
12.3km / 7.6mi
Praia de São Martinho do Porto
13.4km / 8.3mi
Estação da Malaposta do Bombarral
Estação da Malaposta do Bombarral
13.2km / 8.2mi
Igreja Matriz do Bombarral
Igreja Matriz do Bombarral
13.6km / 8.5mi
Igreja de São José
Igreja de São José
12.4km / 7.7mi
Igreja de Geraldes
Igreja de Geraldes
14km / 8.7mi
Castle of Alfeizerão
Castle of Alfeizerão
Building in Alcobaça, Leiria District, Portugal
14.6km / 9.1mi
Fort of Consolation Beach
Fort of Consolation Beach
17th Century fort in Portugal
15.8km / 9.8mi
Pelourinho de Alfeizerão
Pelourinho de Alfeizerão
Pillory in Alcobaça, Portugal
14.8km / 9.2mi
Praia da Consolação
Beach in Portugal
15.1km / 9.4mi
Parque dos Dinossauros da Lourinhã
Parque dos Dinossauros da Lourinhã
14.3km / 8.9mi
Igreja Paroquial de São Martinho do Porto
Igreja Paroquial de São Martinho do Porto
15.2km / 9.5mi

What to do in Arelho and near Rio do Prado

Town Gate
Town Gate
Medieval Castle in Portugal
4.1km / 2.6mi
Town Gate
Town Gate
Medieval Castle in Portugal
4.4km / 2.7mi
José Malhoa Museum
José Malhoa Museum
Cultural heritage monument in Caldas da Rainha, Portugal
5.5km / 3.4mi
Parque D. Carlos I
Parque D. Carlos I
5.4km / 3.3mi
Eburobrittium
Eburobrittium
Cultural heritage monument in Óbidos, Portugal
4.7km / 2.9mi
Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Pópulo
Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Pópulo
Church building in Caldas da Rainha, Leiria District, Portugal
5.8km / 3.6mi
Pillory of Óbidos
Pillory of Óbidos
Pillory in Óbidos, Portugal
4.2km / 2.6mi
Ermida do Espírito Santo
Ermida do Espírito Santo
Church building in Portugal
5.8km / 3.6mi
Ermida de São Sebastião
Ermida de São Sebastião
Building in Caldas da Rainha, Leiria District, Portugal
5.7km / 3.6mi
Church of Nossa Senhora da Conceição
Church of Nossa Senhora da Conceição
Church in Caldas da Rainha, Portugal
5.6km / 3.5mi
Santuário do Senhor Jesus da Pedra
Santuário do Senhor Jesus da Pedra
Building in Óbidos, Leiria District, Portugal
4.6km / 2.8mi
Óbidos Aqueduct
Óbidos Aqueduct
Aqueduct in Óbidos, Portugal
4.4km / 2.7mi
St. Martin's Chapel
St. Martin's Chapel
Cultural heritage monument in Óbidos, Portugal
4.3km / 2.7mi
Camões Monument
Camões Monument
4.4km / 2.7mi
Capela de Nossa Senhora do Carmo
Capela de Nossa Senhora do Carmo
Cultural heritage monument in Óbidos, Portugal
4km / 2.5mi
Bom Sucesso Resort
4.3km / 2.7mi
Estação da Malaposta da Columbeira
Estação da Malaposta da Columbeira
9.1km / 5.7mi
Túmulo de Francis Lake no Campo de Batalha da Roliça
Túmulo de Francis Lake no Campo de Batalha da Roliça
9.9km / 6.2mi
Castro da Columbeira
Castro da Columbeira
9.5km / 5.9mi
Cruzeiro da Columbeira
Cruzeiro da Columbeira
9km / 5.6mi
Capela de Santa Ana
Capela de Santa Ana
9.1km / 5.7mi
Capela da Columbeira
Capela da Columbeira
9km / 5.6mi
Cruzeiro na Serra do Picoto
Cruzeiro na Serra do Picoto
9.5km / 5.9mi
Restos da torre e muralhas do antigo Castelo de Atouguia da Baleia
Restos da torre e muralhas do antigo Castelo de Atouguia da Baleia
Building in Peniche, Leiria District, Portugal
12.3km / 7.6mi
Igreja matriz de Atouguia da Baleia
Igreja matriz de Atouguia da Baleia
Church building in Peniche, Leiria District, Portugal
12.3km / 7.7mi
Pelourinho de Atouguia da Baleia
Pelourinho de Atouguia da Baleia
Pillory in Peniche, Portugal
12.4km / 7.7mi
Ermida de Nossa Senhora do Socorro
Ermida de Nossa Senhora do Socorro
12.4km / 7.7mi
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceição (Peniche)
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceição (Peniche)
Church in Atouguia da Baleia, Portugal
12.5km / 7.7mi
Quinta dos Loridos
Quinta dos Loridos
12.9km / 8mi
Mata Municipal do Bombarral
13.5km / 8.4mi

About Arelho

Arelho, a charming village in Portugal, offers a variety of activities and sights that reflect its unique character and natural beauty. One of the highlights of Arelho is its proximity to the stunning Lagoa de Obidos, a lagoon that provides opportunities for water sports such as kayaking and paddleboarding. The serene environment around the lagoon is perfect for leisurely walks or picnics, allowing visitors to appreciate the scenic views.

The village itself has a quaint atmosphere, and wandering through its narrow streets can reveal traditional architecture and local charm. Stopping by local cafés or bakeries offers a taste of authentic Portuguese pastries and coffee, creating a pleasant experience for those looking to immerse themselves in the local culture.

Nature enthusiasts will find that the surrounding area presents numerous hiking trails, showcasing the diverse flora and fauna of the region. These trails often lead to breathtaking viewpoints, making them ideal for photography or simply enjoying the tranquility of the landscape.

For those interested in history, a visit to nearby historical sites can provide insight into the region's past. Exploring these locations can enrich the overall experience of Arelho, connecting visitors with the heritage of Portugal.

In the evenings, the village often hosts local events that showcase traditional music and dance, providing a glimpse into the vibrant culture of the area. Engaging with the community during these events can foster a deeper connection to Arelho and its residents.

Overall, Arelho serves as a peaceful retreat, combining natural beauty, local culture, and a welcoming atmosphere, making it an appealing destination for those seeking a more relaxed experience in Portugal.




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