Sustainably minded Almaa is an idyllic spot to recharge, with a quirky design scheme (featuring recycled furniture) and an attractive setting. The surrounding 3.5 hectares of lush grounds have walking paths and an old spring-fed reservoir for swimming. It's not without imperfections (a little mould-proof paint would work wonders) but as the name in Portuguese suggests, it has soul.
More recent add-ons include an activity room for yoga, meditation, qigong and other spiritual practices. It's a 10-minute walk from the village centre.