Accommodation: Azores swimming with dolphins

The Hotel

Our hotel has a unique and dramatic setting, perched on cliffs high above the Atlantic ocean. It is renowned as one of the top hotels in the Azores and is classed at 3*** 4****

It consists of separate villas made of the local volcanic stone set in beautiful landscaped gardens. It is a haven of tranquility, beauty and rustic charm where you feel the island’s elemental origins and breathe the unpolluted ocean air.

It is surrounded by forests and vineyards and has fabulous views of the spectacular volcano which is dormant. Its landscaped gardens lend themselves to socialising in the garden-restaurant under vines and orange trees. There are also many magical and tranquil hidden away places to relax in hammocks or gaze out to sea. There is also a swimming pool and barbecue looking out to the ocean. Dolphins and whales can often be sighted from here. The owners and staff are friendly and hospitable hosts and the hotel has a very good standard of comfort and amenities. The hotel has a reasonably priced, excellent restaurant serving local fish and seafood, superb international cuisine, and offers an extensive and imaginative vegetarian selection.

The Rooms

The accommodation included in the price is sharing a private en-suite room with an armchair. All accommodation options are subject to availability at the time of booking. There are a variety of styles of accommodation to choose from. If you wish to upgrade for a supplement there are several options:

The studio en suite room which is bigger than the twin has two beds, sofa chairs, has tea making facilities, a fridge and many have access to a terrace.

The suite has a separate lounge with sofabed and armchairs with a kitchen as well as a twin room and bathroom. This is ideal for three sharing.

The Family suite has a separate lounge with sofabed and armchairs with a kitchen as well as a twin room and bathroom. It also has a mezzanine room with twin beds that is ideal for children. This is ideal for a family of 4 or 5 and offers a discount price. All bathrooms have a full bath, bidet and shower. The rooms have a telephone but do not have TV’s and hairdryers can be borrowed at reception.

Other Facilities

Our groups have use of the swimming pool which is situated in a dramatic location looking out to the ocean. It is a saltwater pool and is a perfect spot to relax and read a book or for the children to play. There are two bars, one with a large lounge with sofas, a library and internet café. The hotel has wifi broadband for lap tops. There is a shop with local artisan crafts. The holiday includes a cultural tour of the island and there are many nature walks in the forests nearby. Access to the sea for swimming is a 5 minute walk from the hotel.

Additional upgrades: (see booking page also) >

Single en-suite room supplement is £255 ( UK Pounds ) €355 (Euros )
Single, shared bathroom is £155-£205 ( UK Pounds ) €215 - €285 ( Euros)

En suite studio for 2 with sofa, tea making and fridge, supplement

£85 pp ( UK Pounds ) €120( Euros)

De-luxe private en-suite villa for 2 with lounge and kitchen , supplement £125pp ( UK Pounds ) €174 ( Euros)

Family suites available(sleep 4/5) Attractive family discounts

New Website

We are very excited about our newly designed web site. It is packed with beautiful new images and is very user friendly. The photo gallery is being prepared and will be with you shortly.We hope 2008 is the year you can join us for one of these exciting adventures with the dolphins.