Six Senses is to unveil its first European resort during Q2 of 2015 in the Portuguese UNESCO World Heritage area of Douro Valley, home to sun-kissed grapevine-filled terraces and the River Douro, which winds its way to the Atlantic Coast.

The 19-acre (eight hectare) resort will feature a 24,000sq ft (2,230sq m) Six Senses Spa with 10 treatment rooms. Specialty treatments and multi-day programmes will contain locally-inspired therapies – some of which will be wine-based, similar to those at the recently-launched Epicurean Hotel in Florida.

The spa will also include the Six Senses Visiting Practitioner Programme, where more than 100 eminent wellness healers, practitioners and experts will be available for consultations.

The group’s Six Senses Yogic Programmes will also be added to the menu, appealing to different levels of yoga practitioners.

Other spa facilities include a heated indoor pool with water jets, a heated outdoor pool and bar, a gym and a separate recreational on-site tennis court.

The 19th Century architecture property, with signature Six Senses contemporary interior design, will comprise 71 guest rooms and suites which range from Valley, Spa and River rooms to suites and villas with one, two and three bedrooms. The resort’s design was overseen by Clodagh Design.

An all-day dining restaurant and a speciality restaurant will provide fresh local produce and food from the resort’s own gardens.

Other facilities include an interactive and instructional Wine Academy where guests are educated by leading Portuguese winemakers and the resort’s sommelier. Guests can take drinks into the resort’s library for relaxation.