Daniela & Frank McClintock

Meet Your Hosts – Daniela & Frank Hi, I’m Daniela, and together with my husband Frank—who founded this project in 1987—we are delighted to be your hosts during your stay. I was born in Vienna, Austria, in 1971, and in my early twenties, I discovered my passion for alternative medicine and healthy food. This led me to study and work at the Tomas Nelisson Shiatsu Center in Vienna, where I deepened my knowledge and practice. During this time, I also trained under Grandmaster Wang Dongfeng, studying Tai Chi, Chi Kung, and Wushu, while working as a macrobiotic chef in various wellness centers across Vienna. In 2000, after the birth of my second daughter, my family and I moved to Portugal in search of a life closer to nature. Five years later, after navigating personal challenges and welcoming my third child, I met my now-husband Frank—the owner and manager of Paradise in Portugal, which soon became home for me and my children. Together, we not only raised our family but also expanded and developed this beautiful retreat into what it is today. Frank’s love for nature and birdwatching, combined with my passion for alternative medicine and holistic healing, has shaped Paradise in Portugal into a sanctuary where guests can reconnect with themselves and the natural world. We look forward to welcoming you!