The Santa Barbara Eco-Beach Resort is located opposite a long sandy beach on the north coast of São Miguel, 20-minutes drive from the airport. Recently opened, this small resort has been created using a contemporary design with many unique features. The apartments, which resemble Scandinavian chalets, are spacious and modern with natural furnishings and a balcony or terrace.
The resort is nestled between two towns, so there is a good choice of restaurants and bars within a few minutes drive. Its central location also allows easy access to places of interest such as the Sete Cidades Lakes (45-minutes), Furnas hot springs and botanical gardens (40-minutes), Fogo Lake (30-minutes) and ‘Cha Gorreana’ tea factory (20-minutes). Guests can enjoy various activities in the surrounding area including diving, hiking and golf as well as onsite activities such as surf lessons, fishing and boat trips, body-boarding, snorkelling and kayaking.
Accommodation
- 30 air-conditioned apartments including 14 studios, 7 one-bedroom and 9 two-bedroom units
Amenities/Leisure
- Bar and lounge
- Restaurant serving local dishes and sushi using fresh local fish and biological products grown on their own farm and local producers, and with a terrace overlooking the ocean
- Outdoor saltwater swimming pool open all year
- Santa Barbara’s sandy beach is located a few steps away and there is a Beach Club open Jun-Sep
- Complimentary WiFi throughout the property
- Free parking
- A variety of activities are available locally including surf lessons, body-boarding, snorkelling or kayaking
- 10.4km drive to Batalha golf course (27 holes) and 41km to Furnas golf course (18 holes)
- Bike hire available at c.20 Euros per day
- Local restaurants are 1km away
- 20 minutes’ walk to the centre of Ribeira Grande
- 2 minutes’ drive to the closest supermarket
- Buffet breakfast
Board Basis: Bed & Breakfast
Garden Villas (one-bedroom sleeps 2+2 and two-bedroom sleeps 4+2)
Garden apartments are air-conditioned and have one or two bedrooms, bathroom (bath, shower and hairdryer), living room with sofa-beds which accommodate two adults or children, cable TV, kitchenette (2 electric hobs and oven, microwave, fridge-freezer, kettle and coffee machine) and terrace. These units have a view of a small lake backed by the mountains of Fire Lake and, at either side, the town of Ribeira Grande and the ocean. Flowers and plants border the apartments with the regional cryptomeria being the main focus. Towels and bed linen are provided. Note: All two bedroom villas have 2 private bathrooms (one has a concrete bath and the second has a shower).
Retreat Villas (one-bedroom sleeps 2+2 and two-bedroom sleeps 4+2)
Retreat apartments are air-conditioned and have one or two bedrooms, open-plan bathroom (bath and hairdryer), spacious living room with sofa-beds which accommodate two adults or children, cable TV, kitchenette (2 electric hobs and oven, microwave, fridge-freezer, kettle and coffee machine) and terrace with hammock and Jacuzzi and views of the city, beach and mountains. Towels and bed linen are provided. Note: All two bedroom villas have 2 private bathrooms (one has a concrete bath and the second has a shower).
Blue & Green Villas (one-bedroom sleeps 2+2 and two-bedroom sleeps 4+2)
The Blue & Green are air-conditioned and have one or two bedrooms, bathroom (bath, shower and hairdryer), large living room with sofa-beds which accommodate two adults or children, cable TV, kitchenette (2 electric hobs and oven, microwave, fridge-freezer, kettle and coffee machine) and terrace. These units have a view over Santa Barbara beach and the mountain range near Lagoa do Fogo. These units all have access to a shared swimming pool. Towels and bed linen are provided. Note: All two bedroom villas have 2 private bathrooms (one has a concrete bath and the second has a shower).
Blue & Green Studios (sleep 2+1)
The Blue & Green studios are air-conditioned and have a double bed, bathroom (shower and hairdryer), seating area, cable TV, kitchenette (2 electric hobs and oven, microwave, fridge-freezer, kettle and coffee machine) and terrace with hammock and Jacuzzi. Some studios interconnect with a two-bedroom apartment. Towels and bed linen are provided.