A Villa by the Sea
It’s our pleasure to welcome you at A Villa by the Sea, our home, and to provide you a perfect way to unwind and relax in a calm atmosphere, with a unique and privileged location over the sea, in the center of Vila Franca do Campo, within walking distance from everywhere in the this small town.
Vila Franca do Campo is located in the middle of Sao Miguel Island, in the south coast. It's only 15 minutes distance from Ponta Delgada, and from here you can get to the most iconic places of the island easily. Our rooms:
A Villa by the Sea
Vila Franca do Campo - São Miguel - Azores
OUR SERVICES
During your stay at A Villa by the Sea you can also try some of our special services.
Dinner at Home
sometimes it's better to stay at home to enjoy the end of the day only surronded by our loved ones, listening to the birds, the sound of the ocean, and looking at the horizon. and to enjoy a special dnner at home!
pic-nic baskets
São Miguel island has a lot of places to relax, sit back or lay on the grass and enjoy a homemade picnic among nature.
Massage by the sea
Reiki by the sea
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Whale & Dolphin Watching
Join an exciting Marine Wildlife Expedition, with Biologists and Naturalist Guides, to see and learn more about Whales, Dolphins, Turtles, Fish, Birds, and the season's marine biodiversity of the Azores Islands!
Unlock the island's scenic coastline with its velvet green cloaked volcanoes, the sandy beaches and Princess Ring Islet of Vila Franca do Campo, along with all the best kept secrets of sea life in the heart of the Atlantic Ocean.
Partner
Terra Azul - Azores Whale Watching and Dolphin Swimming
Diving
Are you a certified PADI Diver? Would you like to have a diving experience in the middle of the Atlantic? Or you haven’t even dived all your life and want to try it for your first time?
Discover the variety of different types of Dives such as recreational diving training, diving trips for certified divers, diving experiences for those who do not have any type of certification and snorkeling trips. Half-day or full-day boat trips and the Private Tour or a simple tour to the Natural Marine Reserve of Vila Franca do Campo Islet, our Princess Ring.
This is how you can explore Diving in São Miguel Island. You should try it.
Partner
Azores Sub Dive Centre
Biking
If you wish to go biking to other places around the island or if you you’d like to do a personal guided tour, please just let us know. We are pleased to let you know all about our best partners for these experiences.
Partner
CC-Bike Rental & Riding Tours
Fishing & Cooking
If you want to combine two different experiences in just a day, Fishing & Cooking is the ideal experience for you.
Think about a boat tour with coastal fishing and then cook your own meal fished by you at you’re A Villa by the Sea.
This is what this experience offers you. And you will love it!
Meals include barbecue, side dished, desert, Drinks (extra drinks with extra cost).
Partner
Azores Fishing
Sunset Boat Tour
A sunset tour is always a different way to end the day.
Enjoy a swim in the open sea and a cocktail among the Atlantic Ocean, along with a magnificent sunset.
Bring with you a bathing suit, a towel and enjoy the ride!
Partner
Azores Fishing
First Experience Plus
The best option for your first fishing experience!
This is a special tour along part of the south coast of São Miguel Island, and the islet of Vila Franca do Campo where you can have quite a few experiences all together: coastal trolling fishing, during sunrise or sunset; snorkeling; observe all the fauna that will surround you while you’re on the sea. The only thing you will need to bring with you is a bathing suit and a towel.
The rest is up to us!
Partner
Azores Fishing