The best accommodations The Azores

This 4-star establishment is just a 5-minute walk from the town center, not far from the region's natural attractions. It offers accommodation with garden views, continental breakfast, and outdoor activities: electric and mountain bike rental to enjoy beautiful walks, and jeep tours to visit São Miguel with a private and exclusive service for guests (up to 6 people). A haven of peace in a magical place, with an extraordinary welcome.

A very well maintained quinta with swimming pool and immediate views of the meadows, the ocean, Pico and Faial. Situated at the entrance of the parish of Rosais, it offers various accommodation possibilities. The establishment has two double rooms, one T1, two T2, one T3 and one T4. Simply decorated, the quinta is very comfortable and offers an enchanting setting, 3 km from Velas. The exteriors are pleasantly arranged with a large terrace that encourages rest. A breath of fresh air in the country. Portuguese, English and French are spoken here.

Set in a building of 1907, which went through a boarding school and then a nursery and primary school, the five rooms of this quinta offer all the modern comforts in a rural and exotic setting. Some have en suite facilities, others not. The services are up to the place and the owner couple will welcome you warmly, and in French!

A small house refurbished in the hotel with simple comfort with a small single room and two double rooms including one with a small lounge and access to a fully equipped kitchen. Terrace. Barbecue. Beautiful garden. 

This campsite run by Vila do Porto is located in Praia Formosa, on the white sandy beach, directly overlooking the sea. You'll fall asleep to the sound of the waves! It features a number of tents, bungalows and shared bathrooms. Set back from the village, you'll need a car if walking isn't your forte. There's a bar on site where you can eat at good value for money. The staff are helpful and friendly. An economical option in a splendid setting.

Nestled in the fajã do Belo, this unusual establishment offers accommodation in pretty lava stone houses on the oceanfront. It offers a unique and secluded natural setting, the perfect place to recharge your batteries. Even though it's only accessible on foot or by quad bike, on the path leading to the fajã da Caldeira, you'll find everything you need: attentive staff, swimming pool and terrace, and barbecues for memorable evenings under the setting sun. A little paradise for complete relaxation.

A historic ^17th-century mansion overlooking the sea and Pico. Grace welcomes you with a smile, in French, to her family's manor house, comprising 3 lounges and 10 charming rooms with period furnishings. Each room has its own private bathroom and all modern comforts. Breakfast is served in the dining room, with its antique furnishings. The first floor features a small museum and an old mill, as well as an ^18th-century garden with exposed stonework, century-old trees and a swimming pool.

In the heart of the fajã, this guesthouse has everything you need for a real getaway. Clean, comfortable rooms, a warm welcome, convivial meals with staff and guests, beautiful views of the ocean and lagoon, the tranquility of nature... The team also organizes activities: hiking, surfing lessons, fishing, visits to waterfalls and caves, surfboard and kayak rentals... A timeless place to recharge your batteries.