SANTA BARBARA, located in Portugal, is the first luxury Eco-Beach resort on the island of São Miguel. This luxury resort is nestled on the black sand beaches of the Azores, which stand a beautiful contrast to the blue of the ocean and the different shades of green of the hills that surround the resort. Experience the island to its fullest, with a total of 30 Villas and Studios that provide precious moments in perfect harmony with nature. SANTA BARBARA promises an unforgettable experience full of adventure and personalized experiences.
The resort comprises a total of 30 villas & studios: 14 studios, 7 one-bedroom villas and 9 two-bedroom villasand, which promise to offer experiences in perfect harmony with nature.
All accommodation options, whether villas or studios, have a small equipped kitchenette, a living room and a large balcony with comfortable armchairs, ideal for observing and absorbing the surrounding landscape. However, there are distinctive features in some of the bedrooms: most of the two-bedroom villas have two bedrooms and two individual bathrooms, and the master bedroom may have a large bathtub in which to relax. All villas and studios offer large comfortable spaces and will surely surprise you with a magnificent view.
SANTA BaRBARA RESTAURANT & BEACH BAR
With stunning views, Restaurant Santa Bárbara offers an exquisitely rich menu where we unexpectedly discover exotic spices and authentic flavours. This restaurant offers Santa Bárbara´s famous sushi and sashimi, and a selection of bao, ramen, and curries, among many other dishes inspired by Thai, Indian, Korean and Japanese cuisine. All prepared with a necessary tribute to the quality of local foods, with Azorean meat and Atlantic seafood strongly represented, along with the freshest garden produce, aromatic herbs and fruit, which come from a careful selection of their two greenhouses set up on the property.
✓ Enjoy a massage to the sound of the sea on top of the cliff.
✓ Visit the sports activity centre in case you’re looking for some adventure, with access to the surf school and hire equipment for snorkelling, stand-up paddle boarding, surfing and kayaking.
✓ The resort also offers private experiences that include a careful selection of the best providers for each activity and advice on the best restaurants and most worthwhile places to visit , along with personalized excursion proposals based on your personal interests.
✓ How about yoga by the beach? Enjoy many more outdoor activities including biking, hiking, or even some farming activities.
Santa Bárbara is located in Portugal.
Fly to Portugal or to the Azores
✈ Lisbon
✈ Porto
✈ Boston
✈ New York
✈ Toronto
✓ From the airport João Paulo II, follow in direction of Ribeira Grande City, through EN1-1A. Airport transfers are on request and on quotation.
Valorization of human capital and awareness of sustainability: the implementation of training programs and the scheduling of regular meetings to constantly improve the sustainability policies applied.
Guest participation in sustainability policies – raising awareness and encouraging good practices throughout visitors’ stay; the development of sustainable packages/activities, that include walking and/or cycling trips, agricultural activities in the organic farm, explanation of the composting process, beach-cleaning and eco-tourism activities (such as bird-watching or terrestrial ecology), as well as the establishment of partnerships with local associations/NGOs.
Implementation of a sustainable purchasing policy: to avoid waste, preference is given to the purchase of local and national fair trade and sustainably sourced certified products, the elimination of single-use items and the use of environmentally friendly cleaning products for surface disinfection, among others.
Reduction of electrical consumption / GHG emissions – the development and implementation of procedures, as well as the installation of equipment, to conserve electrical usage among various areas of the complex (that included housekeeping, kitchen, maintenance and administration).
