A renovated windmill located in the eastern coast of Graciosa Island, in the picturesque village of São Mateus. It faces the sea and the islet of Praia, Ilhéu da Praia. It distances about 300 metres from the only sand beach of Graciosa. São Mateus, as well as the whole island, is an ideal place for swimming, fishing a (fishing rods available), diving, walking, etc. The island has about 4.700 inhabitants, most of which live on agriculture, fishery and services. The main village of the island is Santa Cruz, which is 6 km away from Sao Mateus. This town hall has a large and beautiful square and the houses have an interesting architecture.

The windmills are an important landmark in the landscape of the island. There are about 20 on the whole island, four of which in S. Mateus. This windmill was renovated and adapted to the needs of our times. The bathrooms and kitchen had to be built in the basis of the windmill, whose access is made through an interior passage.

Thus, on the ground floor, there is a bedroom with a double bed and a private toilet with shower; there is another bathroom; a laundry equipped with washing machine and drier; a completely equipped kitchen and a dining room with wide windows that enable a marvellous view to the small island of Praia and to the sea, which is just across the street.

The windmill itself has three floors: On the first floor there are a living room and an open terrace.
On the second floor there is a bedroom with a double bed. On the third floor, the cupola, there is a couch. This place invites you to read, rest or contemplate the landscape.

Maid service every five days, additional maid service agaínst fee. Guests have at their disposal a choice of bed linen and towels that they can change whenever they want.

Sleeps 2-4 persons, breakfast products delivered.  

Graciosa is for many persons the most beautiful of all the 9 islands. But all the islands have their very own " personality ". Graciosa has a mild climate, and a very gentle nature with smooth hills, which can be seen from a long distance. It is about 8 x 12 km. If you have the time, you can easily spend 3-4 days to discover Graciosa. The population is about 4700.

The most important town on the island is Santa Cruz. The airport is about 3 km outside the center of the town. If you come to Graciosa by ferry from Angra do Heroismo at Terceira, you will arrive in Praia, (also known as Sao Mateus). A town that in the past was the most "important" town on the island.

The most interesting attraction on the island is absolutely Furna do Enxofre. An extinct volcano with a crater, which it is possible to enter all the way to the very bottom. Many years ago a tower was placed there with internal steps, that leads you rather comfortably to the very bottom. At the bottom there is a beautiful large deep lake.

The opening at the top of the crater is fairly small, which make the visit even more exiting. This attraction a must to visit. You can drive by car all the way to the crater entrance. The best time for a visit is between 11.00 AM to 14.00 PM, when the dayligth gets through the top opening.

It can be difficult to rent a car on Graciosa, specially during the summer. There are busses which take to all of the island, but only for some time of the day. You have to ask at the tourist office when you are there. So it is suggested that you " rent a taxi " for a day, or for some hours. It is very easy to hitchhike.

In Carapacho there is the health spa Termas do Carapacho, which provides treatments with thermal water, and claims to cure some bone and skin diseases. It's open from 1. May to 30. September.

The lighthouse at the point of Carapacho gives you a wonderful view towards Terceira, Sao Jorge, Pico and Faial.

Monte Nossa Senhora da Ajuda is the highest point around Santa Cruz, and gives you a magnificent view over Santa Cruz and the surrounding areas. In the outskirts of Santa Cruz towards the airport, there is a modern swimming pool area, with all the facilities required.

In Santa Cruz there is a beautifully placed bullfighter arena. On occasions there are bullfights in the arena, and " bullfight by the rope " in some of the small villages around the island. When you are on Graciosa, don't miss this opportunity to see what this is all about. It's very exiting and gathers many people from all over the island.
 

 

The farm house comprises 2 bedrooms in total; 2 double, 1 of the bedrooms with en-suite facilities. . This gives room for up to 4 people. Bed linen and towels are provided for your use.

The farm house has 2 bathrooms for your party's use.

The farm house has television dvd.

There is room for 4 in the living room and 4 in the dining room. To prepare food you will find a cooker, 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 is allowed in this farm house.

Pets are not welcome 

Not suitable for wheelchairs 

The farm house is in a very quiet area. It has a patio area, sea views, panoramic views.

The farm house is right beside walking.

Close to the farm house you will find a beach, swimming, fishing, climbing, scuba diving, a restaurant, a food shop.

Within easy reach of the farm house you will find shopping areas.

The farm house is....

14 km from Graciosa airport.
6 km from Santa Cruz.
0.3 km from Beach.

Any day of the week.

Any day of the week.

3 days.

3 PM

10 AM