Pestana Bahia Praia Nature and Beach Resort

Pestana Bahia Praia Nature & Beach Resort combines contemporary comfort with an unbeatable location on São Miguel, offering direct access to Água d’Alto Beach and wide views over the Atlantic. This 4-star resort is designed for travellers who want both relaxation and the chance to explore the natural beauty of the Azores.

The spacious, recently renovated rooms feature modern furnishings, flat-screen TVs, and Wi-Fi. Many include balconies with sea views, while suites provide separate living areas for extra space.

Leisure facilities include a large outdoor freshwater pool, a well-equipped gym, tennis courts, a games room, and landscaped gardens with a 17th-century chapel. Guests can also enjoy the sauna, Turkish bath, and on-site massage services.

Dining options cover both international favourites and traditional Azorean dishes in two restaurants, while the pool bar serves drinks and hosts live music.

The resort is just a five-minute drive from Vila Franca do Campo and 20 km from Ponta Delgada Airport, with free private parking available. Whether you prefer a quiet day on the beach, active pursuits like hiking or cycling, or evenings of good food and entertainment, Pestana Bahia Praia is an excellent choice for discovering São Miguel.

S. Miguel (São Miguel), known as "The Green Island", is the largest and most populated island of the Azores as well as the home to the Presidency of the Autonomous Region of the Azores. S. Miguel Island has a surface area of approximately 293 square miles (759 km2). The island covers 759 km2 (293 sq mi) and has around 150,000 inhabitants, 50,000 of them located in Ponta Delgada the largest city in the archipelago. S. Miguel's diverse scenery is a pleasant awakening to visitors, with beautiful lakes, sandy beaches, rolling hills, high mountains, green plains and blue ocean.