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Farm house rent in Pico Island, Azores, Portugal
Casa da Mó, ref.80083 (Ref: 12908)
self-catering farm house in Pico Island, Portugal
self-catering farm house in Pico Island, Portugal
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Pico Island
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Price range:
E685 to E755 (EUR) p/w
type of property:
farm house
Type of accom:
self-catering
Sleeps max. of:
6
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Pico Island farm house rent details
The property
Casa da Mó is located in Pico Island, São Roque council, precisely in Prainha parish. The unit is located in a predominant agricultural area, overseing the ocean and with several bathing spots , from which we refer , the natural swimming pool of "Prainha de Baixo" ("Poça Branca"), which is located 5 walking minutes from property.
The parish offers endless conditions for quality rural tourism in historic, cultural, gastronomical and natural landscape terms. The parish also offers several leisure areas like the Prainha Forest Natural Park with endemic vegetation, children’s playground and barbeque and meeting points. You can also watch some wild animals like, for example, dears. It also offers wonderful panoramic views over the craggy slopes and of the nearby São Jorge Island. Road access is fairly good and there is a bus stop at approximately 800 meters. There are some supply points, providing bread and other goods. The nearest medical care service is located in the council centre, at Medical and Health Centre, 12 km from Praínha. Madalena is 32 Km and the airport 25 Km distant.
Casa da Mó is a two-floor house. In the ground floor there is the living room with TV, HiFi, DVD player and a double sofabed, fully equipped kitchen (hob, oven, dishwasher, wash machine, refrigerator/freezer, sandwich maker, toaster, coffee machine) and a bathroom. On the first floor there are two bedrooms, with two single beds and one double bed respectively. We also provide, at your request, cradle and baby care items.
The perfect place for those who love the rustic environment combined with the comfort of modern living. In the house you can find several objects that portrait the way of life and traditions of Pico's people, which will help you know a bit more about the ways of these people.
Sleeps 6 persons, self catering.
The parish offers endless conditions for quality rural tourism in historic, cultural, gastronomical and natural landscape terms. The parish also offers several leisure areas like the Prainha Forest Natural Park with endemic vegetation, children’s playground and barbeque and meeting points. You can also watch some wild animals like, for example, dears. It also offers wonderful panoramic views over the craggy slopes and of the nearby São Jorge Island. Road access is fairly good and there is a bus stop at approximately 800 meters. There are some supply points, providing bread and other goods. The nearest medical care service is located in the council centre, at Medical and Health Centre, 12 km from Praínha. Madalena is 32 Km and the airport 25 Km distant.
Casa da Mó is a two-floor house. In the ground floor there is the living room with TV, HiFi, DVD player and a double sofabed, fully equipped kitchen (hob, oven, dishwasher, wash machine, refrigerator/freezer, sandwich maker, toaster, coffee machine) and a bathroom. On the first floor there are two bedrooms, with two single beds and one double bed respectively. We also provide, at your request, cradle and baby care items.
The perfect place for those who love the rustic environment combined with the comfort of modern living. In the house you can find several objects that portrait the way of life and traditions of Pico's people, which will help you know a bit more about the ways of these people.
Sleeps 6 persons, self catering.
Pico Island
Pico is the second largest island of the Archipelago with a surface area of 448 km2. It is home to the highest mountain in Portugal which reaches an altitude of 2351 meters.
The island of Pico is divided into three municipalities, “Madalena”, “São Roque”, and “Lajes”. Similar to the other islands the value of its’ architectonic patrimony is found in the churches and chapels of the different parishes:
- The “Santa Maria Madalena” Church in the town of Madalena, the “São Roque” Church and Convent and Church of “São Pedro de Alcântra” in São Roque, and the “Nossa Senhora da Conceição” Church and Chapel of “São Pedro” in Lajes, along with many others are examples of the island’s architectural patrimony.
The majestic mountain in Pico, classified in 1972 as Natural Reserve, is a prominent and consistent element in the island’s landscape.
Using the network of roads which pass through the interior of the island, along the mountainside and the coastline, Pico offers a landscape of indescribable beauty. Although it is almost impossible to highlight any one point of Pico’s landscape as better than the last or the next it is necessary to point out a few:
- Starting from the area of “Furnas” at the base of the mountain you will find thick forests up to an altitude of 1500 meters. From this point to about 2000 metres shrubbery takes over. After that bare lava, snow covered in winter, is all you will find. The mountain is peaked by Pico Alto, a round crater with a perimeter of about 700 metres and a 30 meter depth. Pico Pequeno is the volcanic cone which lies at the extremity of the crater. It rises about 70 metres and has fumaroles at its base. Sunrise as viewed from the summit is a spectacular and unforgettable sight;
- The “Capitão, Caiado”, and “Paúl” Lakes, among many others, set within a natural and entrancing environment;
- The “Mistério da Prainha”, between São Roque and Prainha, “Mistério das Bandeiras”, between Santa Luzia and Bandeiras, on the north coast and the “Mistério de São João”, on the south coast, are extensive fields of lava spilled from volcanic eruptions registered after settlement on the island. Much of the cultivated land was destroyed by the eruptions;
- The “Arcos do Cachorro”, an impressive lava flow is perforated by numerous tunnels and grottoes. The ocean passes thunderously in these grottoes and tunnels creating a notable effect;
- The Caves of the “Frei Matias, Silveira” and “Montanheiros”, are magnificent caves which are especially appreciated by speleologists;
- There are extensive virgin areas which are covered in exuberant vegetation, predominantly the “Cedro-do-mato” forest-cedar (Juniperus brevifolia), including the Natural Reserves of “Caiado” Lake, “Caveiro” and “Mistério da Prainha”. All of these are sanctuaries of the rich endemic vegetation particular to the region.
While passing through Lajes, a stop at the “Baleeiros” (whale) Museum is necessary. All that pertains to the glorious whaling tradition is available to the public. Displayed are biographies, whaling canoes and every article needed for the activity. Due to present day concerns whaling has been halted but the spirit and the memory of the “sea-wolves” still lives. Of growing popularity is the parctice of whale watching. A growing number of enterprises offer spectacular expeditions to the interested tourist.
The vineyards of Pico are very distinctive. A maze of stone walls form corrals in which the grapevines are found. In this way the farmers were able to rid the soil of the many rocks and form shelter for their crops. The “maroiças” or pyramids were also built for the same reason and add an interesting aspect to Pico’s landscape. The product of these grapevines is the famous wine known as “Verdelho do Pico”, a superb aperitif.
Completing your tour of Pico at Madalena’s pier, a daily ferry to Faial is available. From the ocean the sightseer is left with a final portrait of the mountain island which includes the islets “Deitado” (lying down) and “Em-pé” (standing up) overshadowed by the magnificent mountain.
The island of Pico is divided into three municipalities, “Madalena”, “São Roque”, and “Lajes”. Similar to the other islands the value of its’ architectonic patrimony is found in the churches and chapels of the different parishes:
- The “Santa Maria Madalena” Church in the town of Madalena, the “São Roque” Church and Convent and Church of “São Pedro de Alcântra” in São Roque, and the “Nossa Senhora da Conceição” Church and Chapel of “São Pedro” in Lajes, along with many others are examples of the island’s architectural patrimony.
The majestic mountain in Pico, classified in 1972 as Natural Reserve, is a prominent and consistent element in the island’s landscape.
Using the network of roads which pass through the interior of the island, along the mountainside and the coastline, Pico offers a landscape of indescribable beauty. Although it is almost impossible to highlight any one point of Pico’s landscape as better than the last or the next it is necessary to point out a few:
- Starting from the area of “Furnas” at the base of the mountain you will find thick forests up to an altitude of 1500 meters. From this point to about 2000 metres shrubbery takes over. After that bare lava, snow covered in winter, is all you will find. The mountain is peaked by Pico Alto, a round crater with a perimeter of about 700 metres and a 30 meter depth. Pico Pequeno is the volcanic cone which lies at the extremity of the crater. It rises about 70 metres and has fumaroles at its base. Sunrise as viewed from the summit is a spectacular and unforgettable sight;
- The “Capitão, Caiado”, and “Paúl” Lakes, among many others, set within a natural and entrancing environment;
- The “Mistério da Prainha”, between São Roque and Prainha, “Mistério das Bandeiras”, between Santa Luzia and Bandeiras, on the north coast and the “Mistério de São João”, on the south coast, are extensive fields of lava spilled from volcanic eruptions registered after settlement on the island. Much of the cultivated land was destroyed by the eruptions;
- The “Arcos do Cachorro”, an impressive lava flow is perforated by numerous tunnels and grottoes. The ocean passes thunderously in these grottoes and tunnels creating a notable effect;
- The Caves of the “Frei Matias, Silveira” and “Montanheiros”, are magnificent caves which are especially appreciated by speleologists;
- There are extensive virgin areas which are covered in exuberant vegetation, predominantly the “Cedro-do-mato” forest-cedar (Juniperus brevifolia), including the Natural Reserves of “Caiado” Lake, “Caveiro” and “Mistério da Prainha”. All of these are sanctuaries of the rich endemic vegetation particular to the region.
While passing through Lajes, a stop at the “Baleeiros” (whale) Museum is necessary. All that pertains to the glorious whaling tradition is available to the public. Displayed are biographies, whaling canoes and every article needed for the activity. Due to present day concerns whaling has been halted but the spirit and the memory of the “sea-wolves” still lives. Of growing popularity is the parctice of whale watching. A growing number of enterprises offer spectacular expeditions to the interested tourist.
The vineyards of Pico are very distinctive. A maze of stone walls form corrals in which the grapevines are found. In this way the farmers were able to rid the soil of the many rocks and form shelter for their crops. The “maroiças” or pyramids were also built for the same reason and add an interesting aspect to Pico’s landscape. The product of these grapevines is the famous wine known as “Verdelho do Pico”, a superb aperitif.
Completing your tour of Pico at Madalena’s pier, a daily ferry to Faial is available. From the ocean the sightseer is left with a final portrait of the mountain island which includes the islets “Deitado” (lying down) and “Em-pé” (standing up) overshadowed by the magnificent mountain.
Whale & dolphins watching
Whale watching is a must when visiting the Azores. It's an experience that you might only get once in your lifetime.
On the Azores there are very good opportunities to achieve this experience. There are several companies who arrange these excursions out on the open ocean.
The excursion takes about 3-4 hours, and takes place in big inflatable boats or fishing boats carrying about 8-14 people. Some companies arrange information's meetings before the excursion, informing about the lives of the whales around the Azores Islands. The companies are placed on Pico, Faial Sao Miguel and Santa Maria. The best opportunities are from Pico and Faial.
On the excursions the best precaution ill be taken, in order to not disturb the whales, and other animals you meet in the ocean.
If you want to be sure participate in these excursions, you have to make reservations at least 8 days in advance. More information, prices and reservations can be done thourgh us.
On Pico and Faial there are whale related museums.
On the Azores there are very good opportunities to achieve this experience. There are several companies who arrange these excursions out on the open ocean.
The excursion takes about 3-4 hours, and takes place in big inflatable boats or fishing boats carrying about 8-14 people. Some companies arrange information's meetings before the excursion, informing about the lives of the whales around the Azores Islands. The companies are placed on Pico, Faial Sao Miguel and Santa Maria. The best opportunities are from Pico and Faial.
On the excursions the best precaution ill be taken, in order to not disturb the whales, and other animals you meet in the ocean.
If you want to be sure participate in these excursions, you have to make reservations at least 8 days in advance. More information, prices and reservations can be done thourgh us.
On Pico and Faial there are whale related museums.
inside this Pico Island farm house rent
sleeping :
The farm house comprises 2 bedrooms in total;
1 double, 1 twin and 1 cots.
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This gives room for up to 6 people.
Bed linen and towels are provided for your use.
general :
The farm house has 1 bathrooms for your party's use.
entertainment :
The farm house has
television dvd. The music system will play cds, radio.
eating & living :
There is room for 6 in the living room and 6 in the dining room. The open fire can be used to create a comfortable atmosphere. To prepare food you will find a cooker, an oven, a microwave, a fridge, a freezer, a kettle, a toaster. You will also find a dish washer, a washing machine, an iron and ironing board. The owner has also provided cutlery, glassware, cooking utensils.
Smoking :
Smoking is allowed in this farm house.
Pets :
Pets are not welcome
Wheelchairs :
Not suitable for wheelchairs
outside this Pico Island farm house rent*
general :
The farm house is in a very quiet area. It has a patio area, sea views, panoramic views, a barbeque.
in the local area of this Pico Island farm house rent*
on site :
The farm house is right beside
walking.
less then 15 minutes drive away :
Close to the farm house you will find
swimming, fishing, shopping areas, a restaurant, a food shop.
less then 45 minutes drive away :
Within easy reach
of the farm house you will find
scuba diving.
extra information :
whale & dolphin watching < 45 min
key locations near this Pico Island farm house rent*
The farm house is....
25 km from Madalena airport.
booking preferences for Pico Island farm house rent
Preferred Booking Start Day :
Any day of the week.
Preferred Booking End Day :
Any day of the week.
The minimum booking period is:
3 days.
The earliest arrival time is:
3 PM
The latest departure time is:
10 AM
Long stay discount!! 15% discount if booking length is more than 14 days.
Long stay discount!! 10% discount if booking length is more than 7 days.
Long stay discount!! 10% discount if booking length is more than 7 days.
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