White Exclusive Suites & Villas
sao miguel, the azores
THE PERSONALITIES
Lovers. Escapists. Wellness Aficionados. Explorers.
MOMENTS
White walls and driftwood. Green hills and blue ocean. Unobstructed views of the Atlantic.
BEST VISITING MONTHS
June to September.
COST
WHY STAY
White Exclusive Suites & Villas is a boutique seaside hotel on the south coast of São Miguel island, part the Portuguese Azores archipelago. Once a wine production estate, the retreat now consists of nine suites, beautifully integrated into the landscape, with volcanic stone accents.
Stay in one of the Ocean Suites with unparalleled views of the Atlantic, or one of the Unique Suites reminiscent of the building’s original design - with its stone walls and arches. Larger groups will love the cliffside villas with large terraces and heated saltwater pools.
Take part in yoga and sound baths meditations. Get an unforgettable massage to the sound of the waves. Enjoy the open-air restaurant, the peaceful ambiance, and the unique location.
WHY WANDER
São Miguel is known for its lakes, volcanoes and rich marine life. See the island from the water aboard hotel’s own boat. Hike to Vista do Rei or Miradouro da Boca do Inferno viewpoints for a 360-degree nature experience. See the infamous twin crater lakes of Sete Cidades, one green and one blue. Spot Rasa and Santiago lagoons, as well as Sete Cidades crater, formed 22,000 years ago. Bike along the lagoon or kayak across the lake. Hike inside a dormant volcano crater. Visit the Furnas hot springs (Caldeiras). Swim in Ponta da Ferraria, a geo-thermal natural spring, surrounded by lava rocks. If visiting between April and June, go whale watching. Hike through Ribeira dos Caldeirões - home to some of the best waterfalls on the island. Take a bike ride along the coast to the nearby towns. At last, make sure to sunbath at Vila Franca Islet - famous for the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series.
INDULGE IN
Fresh produce, like local cheese and fruit. Azorean wine. Cozido de Furnas. Just-caught seafood.
GETTING THERE
Rent a car for a short beautiful drive.
WILD INITIATIVES
From the design of the accommodations to daily practices, the resort strives to showcase that preserving the Azores' natural beauty is a collective responsibility.
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