Just south of Madalena on Pico Island is the Criação Velha wine region. We turned off the main road onto a narrow road with dry basalt stone walls guarding vines on either side. It led out to the coastline where old lava patches meet the ocean and overlook Faial Island. The late afternoon sun rays made the landscape glisten and I had a strong urge to work on a (my own?!) vineyard here some day.

Similar to a few other areas of the island, the land is divided up into small rectangular plots by piles of volcanic rock (basalt). It's a centuries-old practice to protect the vines from the strong ocean winds and salt water spray as well as warm the grapes.

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"My friend and I very much enjoyed our stay. Patricia the host was very accomodating. The house was laid out in a way where we each slept well in separate bedrooms, but could lounge in the front room. The outdoor patio had a fantstic view! Close to swimming and a fun cafe and an easy walk to the marina and shops. We could even use a washer, which helped. The only challenge was for my friend who has a bad knee, so the entry stairs were hard for her. But would be fine for most people! I would stay...

"We loved our stay and immediately fell in love with the house. It had all the amenities you would need and more and the views were absolutely astounding. It was definitely the best part of our stay while visiting the Azores."

3 bedrooms, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

"We had a very peaceful and enjoyable stay, using the house as a base to climb Mt Pico, enjoy a whale watch and a wine tour. The host was very helpful with advice and helped arrange the wine tour and driver. The view out the back is beyond gorgeous and it’s a perfect deck to eat all your meals."

"This house is great. Located mid-island, it is convenient for travel all over the island. Shopping is nearby and some of the best restaurants are easy to reach. We strongly recommend Magma (just about 1 mile from house), Cinco (located in Madalena) and Mar Sushi Terrace (located in Lajes). All of these restaurants are really good, and priced properly. Service is exceptional. We stayed in this house for 14 days and really enjoyed the surroundings and the noise of the ocean crashing into the...

"L'appartamento ha un potenziale enorme, se solo fosse gestita come si dovrebbe Ho prenotato ad aprile per 4 giorni ad agosto...ho contattato l'host 3 giorni prima di arrivare ma non mi ha risposto...il giorno dopo l'ho contattata con wattsapp e dopo vari messaggi e telefonate sono riuscita ad avere risposta per l'orario del check-in La casa e' nolto bella e il posto e' favoloso, immerso nei vigneti"

"Adelina was the most gracious and friendly host! Supplying us with incredible fruit and eggs from her gardens and chickens. The house had spectacular views of Sao Jorge and had tons of room for a family of 6. It also had a well appointed kitchen. Loved the location. A great stay. "

"It was a wonderful place and our host was a beautiful caring lady."

"Isa was so amazing with communication and helping me set up any needs that I had for my trip. There was a welcome basket with bread and cheese and tea and coffee and water which was so much appreciated. A beautiful setting on their banana farm and close to an amazing restaurant and nice hiking. I love that the property has a bathtub for after a long day of hiking. Outdoor patio and barbecue we're a lovely place to end the day as well. I can't recommend this property more for a quiet place on...

"Great stay,ideal for what we needed.It was walking distance to the little shop and restaurant.We enjoyed the country walks and playing in the garden.Lovely open plan kitchen for our family.Ideal living space for a family with little ones."

"We traveled with a large group and this was the only home that could accommodate all 7 of us. The owners reside in an adjacent home on the property. They were there if we needed anything but did not intrude. We had access to a washing machine, and the home has a bathtub which several of us enjoyed. The views from the property are incredible and you have a large outdoor area with a picnic table and BBQ. Definitely a rustic home with lots of old world features. It was challenging to cool down but...

"Our family of 5 (four adults & one teen) felt right at home. Plenty of room and the outside yards are very special. You’ll want a rental car or be prepared for a steep walk up from town. Kitchen is small but well-equipped. Hosts are nice and helpful. WiFi is strong & reliable. Good screens on the windows to keep the biting bugs out!"

"Excellent experience during our 4 day stay at this property. Wife and 2 kids (12 & 8 years old) had an amazing time in this apartment. The views are breathtaking from the deck side of the apartment (some of the best on the island). Bedrooms are very spacious with tons of storage closet storage space. Bathrooms are well appointed and the open style of the kitchen/dining/living room allows you to really appreciate the views. Owner provided access to iron/ironing board/washer/dryer and even...

"This place is a treasure. I highly recommend staying here. The hosts are amazing people and treat you like family. "

"La casa de Lucinda està situada delante del mar, cuando abres la puerta allí lo tienes.. Esta muy bien equipada y Lucinda es muy amable, nos dejó un montón de cosas de comida como bienvenida. Además tiene una excelente disposición para ayudarte en lo que necesites"

"We loved our stay. The view is amazing and the countryside is very charming."

"Loved the house,loved the location. Miguel was quick to address any questions we had. My only criticism is that there was no comfortable place to sit. We encountered terrible downpours and were confined to the house for an afternoon. There was no sofa or even a comfortable chair to sit and read a book. However, saying that, I would not dissuade you from staying in this lovely home."

"Jolie maison familiale avec un jardin dans un petit village à proximité de l'aérodrome. La maison assez rustique est bien équipée et décorée. Il a fait très chaud lors de notre séjour, il n'y a pas la clim, un ventilateur dans la chambre serai un plus appréciable pour mieux dormir."

"A perfect house for our family. Myself, my sister, daughter and son in law had plenty of space, 3 separate bedrooms, 3 separate bathrooms, fully stocked kitchen and a store around the corner for supplies. Wonderful outdoor space. Gated property. Communication with Zelda was a breeze. She was very helpful explaining how appliances worked and places to explore. We loved our stay!!!! Thank you!!!"

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"A wonderful stay! The property is large and well appointed both inside and out! The accuracy of the on line listing is too modest. We only wish we could have stayed longer. Thank you for sharing this beautiful property."

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5/5 Excellent

"This was a lovely hotel. The rooms were modern, spacious and very nicely designed. There is a good breakfast buffet with some great cakes! The restaurant provides excellent food and was good value. The menu doesn't change very much though. I would love to stay again!"

A verified traveler stayed at Pico TERRAMAR & SPA

Posted 7 days ago

5/5 Excellent

"Really friendly staff, Miguel was particularly helpful. Comfortable room with good breakfast. Complimentary tea was available in the Reception area during our stay, which was much appreciated. Walking distance from shops. Parking can be a bit tricky, but perhaps they have additional spaces we were not aware of"

A verified traveler stayed at Hotel Caravelas

Posted 1 month ago

5/5 Excellent

"Fantastic location with rooms dotted around the garden. Our room was spacious, comfortable and simply furnished with an outside porch with seating area and access to the beach. There was also a kettle in the room! Would highly recommend the restaurant which is reasonably priced, popular with locals and serves with excellent food. We were there in March and had fortunately booked a table, because the restaurant was pretty full."

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