Fodor's Expert Review Socalco Nature Hotel
Caminho do Lombo do Salão 13, 9370-174, Portugal
This charming sustainable boutique hotel in the hills above Calheta Beach offers comfortable rooms built into the terraced stone walls, a menu with ingredients grown on the grounds or from the local market, and a relaxing pool with amazing views down to the water. Accommodations range from standard rooms to spacious villas; all are individually decorated and vary in size and style. Each has a kitchenette, while some have private terraces or gardens. Owner and chef Octávio Freitas offers a variety of activities to keep guests engaged, including cooking classes and gastronomic island tours.
PROS
- spacious and comfortable sleeping and living quarters
- convenient location for walks down to the beach or up to the MUDAS museum
- sustainable ethos
CONS
- lots of stairs and no elevator
- limited service outside of meal times
- need a car for island excursions
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Rate Includes: Free Breakfast