We are fans. Nice coffee shop upstairs with magnificent view, pastry, coffee, beer, etc. The…read morecommunication was good for our delayed flight . Flat tire is nothing to ignore. We will be back on a regular basis so good to know they are there.

Horta airport is small and has everything you need. There's a little coffee shop / bar upstairs…read more It's not quite Lisbon prices, but it's twice what you'll pay downtown. Welcome to the airport, eh. It's before security, so if your flight might be delayed it's better to wait until close to boarding to go through. Don't wait too long, though, since this is a tiny airport and they can't handle a whole flight trying to rush through security all at once. It's 2023, so there's free wifi and it seems to work pretty well. For those departing, there's a little duty free shop downstairs before security (which, uh, there are no international flights, but okay). Once you pass security there's the main waiting area, with bathrooms and vending machines to your right. To your left is a second waiting area with a small charging station with standing desks, more seating with lots of outlets, a water bottle refill station, and two handicap accessible bathrooms. For those arriving, there's a taxi stand. It seems like during tourist season there are rental car offices and tourist information booths. The bus stops right across the street. The bus doesn't run very often, but when it lines up it'll get you downtown in 20 minutes for 1.60, compared to a 15 minute, 12 euro taxi fare.

We really enjoyed this hotel! We had room 226 which had a nice view over the Horta marina and Pico…read moreisland. The room and hallway looked recently painted, although the bathroom was a little dated. We had a big balcony with a table and chairs. The service at the reception was excellent and friendly. We also tried the a la carte menu at the restaurant. It was excellent!! The waiting staff was really friendly and we noth had a filet mignon (only 22,50) with spinachspread, batatas and shrimps. It was the best dish we had on the whole trip!! We went for another meal the next day. I'm sure the buffet wasn't as nice as the a la carte menu, so if you have the choice, eat a la carte instead of at the buffet. The breakfast was also very nice and one of the few that had a jug of soymilk, which I totally emptied :P We also tried the little hotelgym, that was situated behind the pool and jacuzzi. Maybe the hotel could check it once in a while, some of the equipment looked as if it needed repairment. From the hotel it is quite an easy, but sometimes steep walk to Horta city center.

I stayed here for 8 nights for a conference in June 2014. I did not expect much from the pictures,…read morebut I was pleasantly surprised by a number of factors, most important of which was the friendly service and hospitality. The staff went out of their way whenever someone needed something. A few things to know: Wifi was spotty and slow. For a small amount you can purchase wifi for a week through a local provider and it works in different places on the island. The rooms were updated about 5 years ago and are pretty nice. The beds, however, leave a little to be desired in the way of comfort. They have a full bar area with tv. Nice area to have a drink at the end of the day. Pretty substantial breakfast each morning although the food in the Azores, generally, leaves a lot to be desired. There are two beaches within walking distance, the nicer of which is about a 5-7 minute walk. The hotel is centrally located. Really a perfect spot, steps away from everything. They have a small gym and indoor pool as well as a nice outdoor infinity pool. Beautiful views! I would highly recommend this hotel for this specific location and would not hesitate to return.

This was our second trip to the Azores but our first time to Pico. We are seasoned foodies and…read morecooks back home in NY....Translated ( not impressed easily... lol) So discovering Atmosfera was a breath of fresh air, or in this case fresh pesto! Cynthia and I combined are 125% Italian so the thought of fresh pasta etc. got us in the car and our way. This place is kind of hard to find. Great property with sweeping views in almost every direction including Mt Pico which I had climbed earlier that day. Let me preface the meal by saying the Azores aren't known for world class cuisine. We love it here, but didn't find any gourmet options on the biggest island - Sao Miguel. So it was surprising that tiny Pico Island would be the place where we finally found a proper gourmet meal prepared by a passionate Italian chef and staff. We had the pesto pasta & the bolognese sauce. The wines were local with some good and very affordable Italian options. The service is personal and warm. Desserts were outrageous; Lemon Meringue Pastry shortbread concoction Panna Cotta We enjoyed so much we returned the following night and ordered some new offerings... Carrot Onion soup - Absolutely amazing with polished presentation ( see pic) Pork Shank- Cynthia ordered this as I normally don't order pork. She let me try it and it stole the show... tender, moist with perfectly prepared roasted potatoes on the side. This dinner was so satisfying we had to skip dessert. We had a different server who was extremely courteous & polished ( which was not our experience at most of the best restaurants on Sao Miguel ). The only negative we felt was the bread. It was served room temperature and just ok. You gotta give a pass for this however , as the Azores aren't London, NY Paris, Rome or San Francisco. In one word.. Delizioso! We hope to return soon

I'm giving this place 2 stars because the location is nice and there's a pretty view…read more We were very disappointed with this restaurant. It claims to be Italian food but I don't find the food here Italian. There's 2-3 Italian dishes and that's it. We ordered 2 appetizers, the cheese board and shrimp cocktail. They were pricy appetizers so I was expecting a large cheese board and a traditional shrimp cocktail with large cold shrimp and cocktail sauce. Instead, we got 6 small slices of cheese, 2 thin slices of pear and 1 walnut. We also got 4 hot over cooked shrimp, a questionable sauce which was not cocktail sauce over a salad... I don't know what that was but it was not shrimp cocktail. The appetizers were very disappointing. We ordered 2 pastas. The waitress raved over the noodles being homemade. I've had homemade noodles before and they're very soft... I didn't find the noodles soft. The sauce also wasn't very good and kind of bitter. We were excited about this place from the reviews but unfortunately we didn't find it very good. With the prices reflected on their menu being on the higher side, I guess we expected more. Advice : appetizers are meant to be shared. 6 small slices of cheese and a few thin sliced pears and 1 walnut isn't enough. Google "restaurant cheese boards" and "shrimp cocktail" and see how they're typically presented at restaurants. Also, shrimp cocktail is something which is very popular and is expected to be a cocktail sauce with chilled shrimp which aren't over cooked or warm.

Fantastic town homes right near the center of town. Tons of space and fabulous patios that look…read moreover the vineyards onto the sea. swimming pool into the ocean right across the street. Monica did a great job checking us in and recommending restaurants in town. This is the place to stay in Magdelena for sure. Would stay there in a heartbeat again.

Stop reading this and BOOK NOW if Quinta Pereirinha is available during your dates. If you need…read morefurther convincing, here's six reasons why I loved our stay here: (1) this house is clean, beautiful, spacious, and private. Beds are extremely comfy; (2) Nico and Rick are amazing hosts and extremely kind people who made our stay one of a kind; (3) their house is on a farm with a gorgeous garden and the cutest cats, chickens, and other animals (if you don't like nature, don't book this stay. Also, maybe don't travel to the Azores?); (4) Nico and Rick offer private dinners or breakfasts that you can purchase during your stay which are made using their own homegrown ingredients and are delicious and equivalent to any upscale restaurant. We opted for a dinner which featured traditional local meals with their own twist to them -- everything was outstanding, including the tablescape featuring a beautiful bouquet of flowers from their garden; (5) you can walk down to the ocean from this spot, or hike up to a viewpoint of Lagoa do Capitão. All without having to get in your car and drive anywhere. We did this hike on the last day of our stay and loved it; and (6) staying at Nico & Rick's place was the highlight of our trip. Easily my favorite place we stayed on any of the islands, and maybe my favorite place ever. Just book it -- you'll see what I mean.

PICO DREAMS is located in 5-10 mins walking distance from the center of São Roque do Pico. The…read moreplace is absolutely wonderful! When you check in, you're awed by the spectacular display of the Atlantic on the front and the dense forest in the back of the property. I stayed in one of the units in the back of the property. The place is modernized and clean. The most impressive thing for me was the owner's hospitality. They were incredibly helpful and went above and beyond to make my stay comfortable and convenient. The owner's son, Gonçalo, recommended a wonderful restaurant and a few places to check out nearby. He also taxied me to places at a reasonable cost. While I was there, his willing girlfriend was helping at the place...incredibly sweet and helpful as well. The owner, Isabel, prepares and offers a buffet-style breakfast to guests for 7 euros, which was great. I absolutely love this place and would definitely come back! I HIGHLY recommend it!!