In 1936 Portugal, the opulent Vidago Palace hotel is a haven for Europe's elite from the Spanish Civil War erupting across the border. Beautiful young aristocrat Carlota (Mikaela Lupu) arrives at the resort to plan her wedding to the wealthy César (Pedro Barroso), which will save her family from bankruptcy. But her heart is preoccupied with thoughts of Pedro (David Seijo), the handsome son of the hotel's concierge. The illicit lovers have been separated by social class and war, but when a fateful chain of events brings them together again, Carlota must decide her destiny. Nominated for numerous European TV awards, this sumptuous saga beguiles with romantic passion, gorgeous scenery, and exquisite period detail.
The impending marriage of young aristocrat Carlota to the wealthy César is complicated by her secret love for Pedro, the son of the Vidago Palace Hotel's concierge.
Pedro lies wounded in the woods, with his fellow fugitives believing him dead. Unaware of what has happened, Carlota confides her feelings about him to her best friend.
Carlota finds Pedro and rushes to the hotel for a doctor. As he recovers, she tries to put thoughts of him aside and focus on her upcoming wedding to César.
With São's help, Carlota manages to ditch her mother and meet up with Pedro, and the misunderstandings and manipulations the pair have endured come to light.
Carlota and Pedro are now determined to be together, but the da Silvas pressure César and Carlota to marry, against the wishes of both the young people.
With Pedro and Dolores in Lopes's custody, Carlota thinks she must marry César to save Pedro's life. On the wedding day, Carlota is horrified to learn Lopes's true plan.