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ABOUT US
                   ALI & CAROLINE - YOUR HOSTS

THE ESTATE IS OWNED AND RUN BY CAROLINE AND HER HUSBAND ALI. WE BELIEVE THAT WE
SET OURSELVES APART FROM THE CROWD WITH OUR UNIQUE EXPERIENCES.

ALI IS IN CHARGE OF COORDINATING GUEST EXPERIENCES AND ALL THINGS GIN. IN SHORT, THE
FUN STUFF. HE ALSO LEADS GUEST EXPERIENCES INCLUDING, HIKING, MOUNTAIN BIKING AND
TOURS AROUND THE SOLAR BRANCO GROUNDS AND PONTA DELGADA. PREVIOUSLY ALI WORKED
FOR THE WORLD WILDLIFE FUND AS WELL AS RED BULL IN FORMULA ONE. HE HAS SPOKEN AT
DAVOS ABOUT SOCIAL MEDIA AND DYSLEXIA.

CAROLINE LEADS OUR CULINARY EXPERIENCES, INCLUDING OUR TOP SELLING VEGAN COZIDO, AS
WELL AS SHINRIN YOKU (NATURE CONNECTION) SESSIONS WHERE YOU WILL EXPERIENCE THE
NATURAL BEAUTY OF THE AZORES WITH ALL YOUR SENSES. PREVIOUSLY SHE WAS A MEMBER OF
THE BRITISH DIPLOMATIC SERVICE FOR ALMOST 2 DECADES. HER RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDED
LOOKING AFTER MEMBERS OF THE ROYAL FAMILY AS WELL AS POLITICIANS AND OTHER VIPS.

OUR COMMITMENT TO A
     SUSTAINABLE AZORES
               THE OCEAN AZORES FOUNDATION
     THE OCEAN AZORES FOUNDATION WILL LOOK TO FUND OCEAN BASED RESEARCH AND
 CONSERVATION PROJECTS BASED ON ALL ISLANDS OF THE AZORES. OUR AIM IS TO GIVE BACK TO
  THE COMMUNITY AND ENVIRONMENT THAT WE NOW CALL HOME. FUNDING WILL COME FROM
SALES OF BALEIA GIN, AS WELL AS GUEST DONATIONS, DONATIONS FROM THE SOLAR BRANCO ECO
                   ESTATE AS WELL AS EVENTS HOSTED ON THE GROUNDS..

BALEIA GIN TASTING
PRICE: €15 | BOOK NOW
TIMES: WEDS & FRI 17:00
DURATION: 1 HOUR
HOSTED BY: ALI

N a m ed after th e P o r t u g u e s e w o r d f o r w h a l e , B a l e i a i s d i s t i l led overlooking
th e never-ending A t l a n t i c O c ea n o n t h e i s l a n d o f S ã o M i g u e l.

B l e n ding traditi o n a l b o t a n i c a ls s u c h a s j u n i p e r , c i t r u s a n d rosemary with
s e a w eed sustai n a b l y s o u r c e d f r o m t h e w a t e r s a r o u n d t h e i s land. Baleia gin
h a s an exception a l l y s m o o t h fl a v o u r , m i x i n g a t o u c h o f s w e etness with the
s a l t of the ocea n .

E v e r y bottle sol d s u p p o r t s m ar i n e c o n s e r v a t i o n p r o j e c t s i n the region,
th r o ugh a dona t i o n t o T h e O c e a n A z o r e s F o u n d a t i o n .

A l i Bullock, own e r o f t h e w o r l d- r e n o w n e d G i n L i b r a r y b a r , l o cated at The
S o l a r Branco Eco E s t a t e , c o n ce p t u a l i s e d a n d c r e a t e d B a l e i a Gin in
p a r t nership with p r o d u c e r L i ma & Q u e n t a l . A r t w o r k d r a w n by local artist
C a t a rina Limão .

T h e Azorean pe o p l e a n d w h a l e s h a v e a l o n g h i s t o r y o v e r t h e last 150 years.
F r o m hunting w h a l e s , t h r o u g h t o t h e o u t l a w i n g o f c o m m e r cial whaling in
1 9 8 1. Baleia gin a i m s t o a w a ke n y o u r s e n s e s t o t h e s a l t o f t he ocean, and
e n v i sage a missi o n o f h o p e t o t h e f u t u r e a n d p r e s e r v a t i o n of these
m a g nificent ceta c e a n s o f t h e o c e a n .

T his e xperience is h e l d a t t h e S ol a r B r a n c o E c o E s t a t e c o m e rain or shine.
W h e n the weath e r i s n i c e , t h e l i b r a r y d o o r s a r e o p e n , b r i n g ing the beautiful
v i e w s of the gre e n h i l l s o f S ã o M i g u e l t o t h e o c e a n b e y o n d . There is also
a m p le seating ou t s i d e a n d w e i n v i t e y o u t o t o u r t h e g r o u n d s with a G&T in
h a n d. For rainy d a y s , w e h a v e c o m f o r t a b l e s e a t i n g i n s i d e .

Y o u r gin tasting i n c l u d e s a j o ur n e y t h r o u g h t h e h i s t o r y o f t he Azores, the
S o l a r and the ci t r u s t r a d e w i t h t h e U K a s w e l l a s l e a r n i n g t o make, and
e n j o ying, the pe r f e c t B a l e i a Gi n a n d T o n i c .

P l e a se note: Thi s e x p e r i e n c e is o n l y a v a i l a b l e f o r a d u l t s o v er eighteen.

AZOREAN GIN
MASTERCLASS: INCL
BALEIA & ROCHA
NEGRA
PRICE: €40 | BOOK NOW
TIMES: TUES, SAT & SUN 17:00
DURATION: 1.5 HOURS
HOSTED BY: ALI

W h ile Portugal i s b e t t e r k n o wn f o r i t s P o r t , t h a t h a s n ' t s t o pped it
from producing s o m e e x c e l l e n t g i n . J o i n u s a s y o u a r e g u i d e d through
th e rich history a n d f l a v o u r s of g i n w i t h g i n e x p e r t a n d h o s t here at
th e Solar Branco E c o E s t a t e , Al i B u l l o c k .

Y o u r gin tasting t a k e s y o u t h ro u g h t h e v e r y b e s t g i n s f r o m the Azores
a n d Portugal as y o u l e a r n a b ou t t h e h i s t o r y o f g i n a n d i t s m odern
re n a issance. You w i l l t r y 3 t a st e r g i n s w i t h s e l e c t e d t o n i c s a nd
g a r n ishes matc h e d f o r e a c h o n e . L i g h t s n a c k s w i l l b e s e r v e d during
th e tasting.

T h i s experience i s h e l d c o m e r a i n o r s h i n e . Y o u r g i n t a s t i n g takes you
th r o ugh the ve r y b e s t g i n s f r o m t h e A z o r e s a n d P o r t u g a l a s you learn
a b o ut the histor y o f g i n a n d i ts m o d e r n r e n a i s s a n c e .

E n j o y your visit a t T h e g i n l i b ra r y , o n e o f t h e l a r g e s t i n t h e world.

FREE GIN!
Free Gin!? Yes. Join us for a gin
masterclass, bring a craft gin we don’t
have in the collection, and you and one
other will enjoy the class for free
(please see the terms and conditions
below.)

This experience is held come rain or
shine. When the weather is nice, the
library doors are open, bringing the
beautiful views of the green hills of Sao
Miguel to the ocean beyond. There is
also ample seating outside and we
invite you to tour the grounds with a
G&T in hand. For rainy days, we have
comfortable seating inside.

Terms & Conditions:Free gin offer only
valid for advance bookings
The bottle must be an unopened craft
gin that you leave at The Solar Branco
Eco Estate
You must either be a guest staying on
the estate or book directly with us here
at Solar Branco.

This offer does not apply if you book
through a third party agent.

SHINRIN YOKU
FOREST BATHING
WALK
PRICE: €25 | BOOK NOW
TIMES: WEDS, FRI 10:00
DURATION: 3 HOURS
HOSTED BY: CAROLINE
MIN: 4 PEOPLE
S h i n rin Yoku is a u n i q u e s e n s o r y w a y t o e x p e r i e n c e a n d connect
w i t h nature. O r i g i n a t i n g i n J a p a n , S h i n r i n Y o k u o f f ers an
o p p ortunity to i m m e r s e y o u r s e l f i n n a t u r e w i t h o u t m o d ern day
d i s t ractions.

S h i n rin Yoku is o f t e n r e f e r r e d t o i n E n g l i s h a s f o r e s t b a t h ing (the
lite r al translatio n o f t h i s J a p a n e s e t e r m ) o r f o r e s t t h e r a p y .

Y o u r guide, Ca r o l i n e S p r o d , i s t h e f i r s t a n d o n l y S h i n r in Yoku
g u i d e in the Azo r e s , a n d c o - o wn e r o f t h e S o l a r B r a n c o E c o Estate.

VEGAN COZIDO
DINNER
PRICE: €65 | BOOK NOW
TIMES: 48 HOURS NOTICE NEEDED
GUESTS MIN 4
HOSTED BY: CAROLINE

C o m ing to the A z o r e s i s a l l a b o u t c o n n e c t i n g w i t h n a t u r e , and enjoying some of
th e unique exp e r i e n c e s t h a t t h e s e i s l a n d s h a v e t o o f f e r . O n e of the most unique
a n d exciting thi n g s t o e n j o y i s t h e C o z i d o d a s F u r n a s - a meal cooked in a
v o l c ano.

T h i s famous ru s t i c d i s h i s t ra d i t i o n a l l y m a d e w i t h m e a t and vegetables. The
S o l a r B ranco E c o E s t a t e ' s s i g n a t u r e v e r s i o n i s a modern plant based
in t e rpretation o f t h e d i s h , u s i n g f r e s h l o c a l s e a s o n a l i n g r edients and a special
b l e n d o f herbs a n d s p i c e s , d e l i v e r i n g a d e l i c i o u s a n d refined twist on the
trad itional dish .

Y o u r evening s t a r t s b y j o i n i ng u s t o p i c k u p t h e p o t f r om the cooking site.
T h a n ks to the v o l c a n i c h e a t , t h e p o t i s k e p t n a t u r a l l y a t a temperature of 80 -
9 0 d egrees Cel s i u s a n d c o ok s t h e r e f o r a t l e a s t 6 h o urs. It's a fun photo
o p p ortunity to s h o w f r i e n d s an d f a m i l y h o w y o u h a u l e d y o ur dinner out of the
s t e a m o f the vol c a n o . Y o u ' l l re t u r n t o T h e S o l a r B r a n c o E co Estate to enjoy this
u n i q ue food wi t h l o c a l w i n es , b e e r s a n d a c c o m p a n i m e n ts. Please note: This
d o e s not inclu d e t r a n s p o r t a t i o n . Y o u w i l l n e e d t o m a k e your own way to and
from the cooking s i t e .

AZOREAN VOLCANIC
WINE TASTING
PRICE: €55 | BOOK NOW
DURATION: 1.5 HOURS
HOSTED BY: JOAO & ALI
GUESTS (MINIUM) 4
TIMES: CONTACT US

Jo i n u s for a wi n e t a s t i n g a t t h e h i s t o r i c S o l a r B r a n c o E c o Estate, above
th e to wn of Liv r a m e n t o . T h e a r e a w a s k n o w n f o r g r o w i n g w ine grapes in
th e 1700s, bef o r e c i t r u s t o o k o v e r i n t h e 1 8 0 0 s . T h e e s t a te still has its
te r r aces on wh i c h g r a p e s w e re g r o w n . Y o u w i l l b e h o s t e d by Ali Bullock,
o w n er of the S o l a r B r a n c o Ec o E s t a t e , a n d o u r i n - h o u s e private wine
s o m melier, Joã o C o u t o . A l i a n d Jo ã o will take y o u t h r o u g h t h e r i c h
h i s t ory of the A z o r e s a n d t h e w i n e s o f t h e r e g i o n .

D u r i ng the tasti n g y o u w i l l s am p l e 4 w h i t e w i n e s a n d 2 r ed wines from
th e A zores arc h i p e l a g o . T h e wi n e s a r e a l l p a i r e d w i t h l o c a l cheeses and
s a v o ry bites s h o w c a s i n g r e g i o n a l s p e c i a l i t i e s . E a c h u nique wine is
h a n dpicked fro m s m a l l i n d e p e n d e n t p r o d u c e r s , m a n y o f t h em producing
le s s than 1,000 b o t t l e s e a c h ye a r .

Y o u ’ll learn fro m y o u r h o s t s a b o u t t h e h i s t o r y o f w i n e making in the
A z o r es, its plac e i n l o c a l c u l tu r e , a n d h o w i s l a n d e r s h a v e continued to
g r o w grapes on t h i s v o l c a n i c a r c h i p e l a g o i n t h e m i d d l e of the Atlantic
o c e a n.

T h e ta sting take s p l a c e o n t he G i n L i b r a r y t e r r a c e , w h e r e you will enjoy
v i e w s o f the cou n t r y s i d e a n d A t l a n t i c o c e a n . W e w e l c o m e you to take a
to u r o f the gr o u n d s o f t h e e s t a t e , w i t h a g l a s s o f w i n e in hand. The
e s t a te i s perfe c t l y l o c a t e d l es s t h a n 1 0 m i n u t e s f r o m t h e main city of
P o n ta D elgada. T h e h e r i t a g e h o u s e s i t s o n t o p o f a h i l l , surrounded by
fa r m land, overl o o k i n g t h e q ua i n t t o w n o f L i v r a m e n t o a nd the ocean
b e y o nd.

PORTUGUESE TERROIR
WINE TASTING
PRICE: €65 | BOOK NOW
DURATION: 1.5 HOURS
HOSTED BY: JOAO & ALI
GUESTS (MINIUM) 4
TIMES: CONTACT US

Jo i n u s for a wi n e t a s t i n g a t t h e h i s t o r i c S o l a r B r a n c o E c o Estate, above
th e to wn of Liv r a m e n t o . T h e a r e a w a s k n o w n f o r g r o w i n g w ine grapes in
th e 1700s, bef o r e c i t r u s t o o k o v e r i n t h e 1 8 0 0 s . T h e e s t a te still has its
te r r aces on wh i c h g r a p e s w e re g r o w n . Y o u w i l l b e h o s t e d by Ali Bullock,
o w n er of the S o l a r B r a n c o Ec o E s t a t e , a n d o u r i n - h o u s e private wine
s o m melier, Jo ã o Couto. Al i a n d Jo ã o will take y o u t h r o u g h th e r i c h
h i s t ory of winem a k i n g i n P o r t ug a l a n d i t s r e g i o n a l w i n e s .

D u r i ng the tasti n g y o u w i l l s am p l e 3 w h i t e w i n e s a n d 3 r ed wines from
P o r t ugal. The wi n e s a r e a l l p a i r e d w i t h l o c a l c h e e s e s a n d savory bites
s h o w casing reg i o n a l A z o r e a n s p e c i a l i t i e s . E a c h u n i q ue wine is
h a n dpicked fro m s m a l l i n d e p e n d e n t p r o d u c e r s .

T h e ta sting take s p l a c e o n t he G i n L i b r a r y t e r r a c e , w h e r e you will enjoy
v i e w s o f the cou n t r y s i d e a n d A t l a n t i c o c e a n . W e w e l c o m e you to take a
to u r o f the gr o u n d s o f t h e e s t a t e , w i t h a g l a s s o f w i n e in hand. The
e s t a te i s perfe c t l y l o c a t e d l es s t h a n 1 0 m i n u t e s f r o m t h e main city of
P o n ta D elgada. T h e h e r i t a g e h o u s e s i t s o n t o p o f a h i l l , surrounded by
fa r m land, overl o o k i n g t h e q ua i n t t o w n o f L i v r a m e n t o a nd the ocean
b e y o nd.

SUSHI & GIN DINNER
PRICE: €65 | BOOK NOW
DURATION: 1 HOUR
HOSTED BY: JOANA & ALI
TIMES: AVAILABILITY: CONTACT US
MIN GUESTS 4

Jo i n hosts Ali a n d J o a n a a t T h e G i n L i b r a r y f o r a s u s h i d i n n er and Japanese
g i n tasting, cre a t i n g a u n i q u e g a s t r o n o m i c p a i r i n g .

L o c a lly born Joa n a i s c o n s i d e re d t h e b e s t s u s h i c h e f i n t h e Azores. Joana
lo v e s to combine m o d e r n a n d t r a d i t i o n a l f l a v o u r s a n d i n g r e dients to create
h e r masterpiec e s . S h e p e r s o n a l l y c o l l e c t s t h e f i s h a s t h e b oats come into
th e port of Rabo d e P e i x e .

A v e getarian sus h i o p t i o n i s al s o a v a i l a b l e .

A l i has picked g i n s w i t h J a p a ne s e b o t a n i c a l s a n d c i t r u s t h a t carefully
c o m plement the d e l i c a t e s u s h i f l a v o u r s . T h e G i n L i b r a r y i s located at The
S o l a r Branco Eco H o t e l . I t c o nt a i n s o n e o f t h e l a r g e s t p r i v a te gin collections
in t he world.

L o c a l wines and b e e r s a r e a l so a v a i l a b l e . P l e a s e n o t e , a l l d rinks are
c h a r ged on a p e r d r i n k b a s i s .

SANTANA FARMER'S
MARKET TOUR
HOTEL GUESTS ONLY: COMPLIMENTARY
DURATION: 1 HOUR
TIMES: THURS / TOUR STARTS AT 10:00
BOOK NOW

M e e t the Farme r s , A z o r e a n st y l e . U n l i k e M e r c a d o d e G r aça in Ponta Delgada,
th i s is a marke t t h a t m o s t pe o p l e d o n ’ t g e t t o s e e o r e xperience, including
lo c a ls! H appeni n g o n l y o n a T h u r s d a y , t h i s i s w h e r e t h e f armers meet, buy and
s e l l their produ c e a n d l i v e s t o ck a n d g e t t o g e t h e r f o r a c h a t .

In the area y o u w i l l a l s o fi n d o n e o f t h e t o p r e s t a u rants in the Azores,
R e s t aurante Da A s s o c i a ç ã o A g r i c o l a

- P l ease note: T h e m a r k e t i s l o c a t e d o u t s i d e o f R i b e r ia Grande. Your own
t r a n sport is req u i r e d , a n d y ou c a n f i n d t h e m a r k e t o n G o ogle Maps h e r e.

JAPANESE MASSAGE
PRICE: €90PP
DURATION: 2 HOURS
HOSTED BY: RICARDO
GUESTS 2 -3
TIMES: CONTACT PARTNER

T a k e time for y o u r s e l f . T u r n o f f y o u r p h o n e a n d t u n e i n to the sound of the
b i r d s, the wind b r e e z i n g t h r o u g h t h e t r e e s a b o v e y o u a n d the songs of nature
a s y o u relax in t h e c a r e f u l a nd e x p e r i e n c e d h a n d s o f R i c a rdo and his team at
T h e KeepMoving P r o j e c t .

E n j o y a Japane s e S e i r a i m a ss a g e a s y o u b r e a t h e i n f r e s h Atlantic air of the
A z o r es. This pri v a t e s p a c e i s pe r f e c t f o r a s o l o t r a v e l l e r o r couple to enjoy.

O n c e y our mas s a g e h a s f i n i sh e d a n d y o u a r e c o m p l e t e l y relaxed, gently stroll
d o w n to The G i n L i b r a r y a n d e n j o y a n A z o r e a n o r J a p a n e se gin as you sit and
ta k e in yet mor e o f t h e b e a u t i f u l s c e n e r y t h a t t h e i s l a n d of Sao Miguel has to
o f f e r you.

S t a y , relax, laugh o u t l o u d . B r e a t h e .

WANDERLUST
PHOTOS WITH LOCAL
INFLUENCER
PRICE: €180
DURATION: 5 HOURS
GUESTS 1 - 3
TIMES: CONTACT PARTNER

G e t your phone a n d c a m e r a r e a d y a n d c a p t u r e t h e l a n d s c ape beauty of São Miguel
Is l a nd, with m e a s y o u r p r o f e s s i o n a l p h o t o g r a p h e r a nd also local renowned
In s t agrammer.

T o g e ther we wi l l d i s c o v e r t h e b e s t s p o t s , h i d d e n g e m s i n t o the forest and beat the
c r o w ds. I’ve bee n a i s l a n d p h o t o g r a p h e r f o r 1 0 y e a r s , c a p t uring people and the raw
b e a u ty of the la n d s c a p e h e r e. T o g e t h e r w e w i l l g o t o t h e o ff beaten path to get you
in c r edible imag e s f o r y o u r s o c i a l m e d i a . W e w i l l h a v e l o t s of time for each photo and
lo c a tion, feel f r e e t o b r i n g y o u r c a m e r a s a n d p h o n e o r just enjoy the beauties
a r o u nd you, wh i l e I c a p t u r e y ou i n a m a z i n g m o m e n t s o f w onderlust. Which will be so
e a s y , because th e s p o t s I w i l l t a k e y o u t o a r e t r u l y b r e a t h taking.

T h i s is a privat e e x p e r i e n c e j u s t f o r y o u o r y o u r g r o u p , to make sure you have a
d r e a my day of c r e a t i n g c o n t e n t w i t h m e .

W e w ill meet up a n d W e n a v i ga t e a r o u n d t h e i s l a n d u s i n g my photography expertise
to make the mo s t o f t h e l i g h t a n d w e a t h e r c o n d i t i o n s . W e w ill spend the day knowing
th e island and h a v i n g a f u n c r e a t i n g o r i g i n a l c o n t e n t f o r your social media. If the
w e a ther lets us w e c a n a l s o do s o m e a w e s o m e d r o n e p h o t os.

WHALE & DOLPHIN
WATCHING
PRICE: €50+
DURATION: 2.5 HOURS
GUESTS 1+
TIMES: CONTACT US

T a k e to the se e m i n g l y n e v e r e n d i n g b l u e w a t e r s o f t h e Atlantic Ocean to           look for
w h a les and dol p h i n s o n t h i s w i l d l i f e w a t c h i n g t r i p f r o m Ponta Delgada            or Villa
F r a n ca. Traveling i n a n i m b l e , o p e n b o a t w i t h a n e x p e r i e n ced captain, you’ll       have the
b e s t chance of s p o t t i n g t h e b o t t l e n o s e d o l p h i n s , s p e r m w h ales, sei whales,   bearded
w h a les, and blue w h a l e s t h a t f l o c k t o t h e i s l a n d s .

Im m erse yourse l f i n t h e c e t a t i o n s o f t h e A z o r e s w i t h y o u r wildlife guide for a short
b r i e fing about y o u r i t i n e r a r y . K e e p y o u r c a m e r a r e a d y , b e c ause there’s a lot to see,
w i t h more than 2 0 d i f f e r e n t c e t a c e a n s a p p e a r i n g i n t h e w a ters off the Azores.

S c a n the water f o r s p o t t e d d o l p h i n s a n d b o t t l e n o s e d o l p hins, and try to see the
d i s t inctive featu r e s o f t h e w ha l e s t h a t t r a v e l t h r o u g h t h e archipelago on their yearly
m i g r ation routes .

K n o w before yo u g o :
R e m ember to ea t l i g h t , a n d b r i n g y o u r p e r s o n a l w a t e r s u p ply, sunscreen and chap-
s t i c k fo r the S u n , a n d w a r m c l o t h i n g s i n c e t e m p e r a t u r es may vary. A Camera is
e s s e ntial, speci a l l y f o r p h o t o gr a p h y l o v e r s .

T h i s to ur is in a d v i s a b l e f o r a n y o n e p r e g n a n t , w i t h w e a k back, in wheelchair, or in
d e l i cate health co n d i t i o n .

*P r i c es:
P r i c es v ary acco r d i n g t o s e a so n a n d t i m e s w i l l v a r y d e p e n ding on the conditions on
th e water.

E BIKE HIRE
PRICE: €10+
DURATION: 5 HOURS
GUESTS 1+
TIMES: CONTACT PARTNER

C y c l e to the be a c h . C y c l e i n t o t o w n . E n j o y t h e A z o r e a n c ountryside, without having
to w orry about t h e r i d e u p a h i l l w i t h o u r p a r t n e r s A t l a n t i c Bikes.

E B i kes are amaz i n g l y e a s y t o r i d e a n d s o m u c h f u n . S o w h at are you waiting for?

DIVE THE DEEP
AZOREAN BLUE
PRICE: €45 +
DURATION: 2+ HOURS
GUESTS 1+
TIMES: CONTACT PARTNER

D A IL Y SCUBA DI V I N G T R I P S
G e t to t he bes t d i v i n g s p o t s w i t h e v e r y d a y s c u b a d i v i n g t o urs. Our local guides will
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O F F SHORE DIV E S
O f f s hore dives c a n g i v e y o u t h e b e s t e x p e r i e n c e o f a l l d i ve sites. You can have the
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S N O RKELING T O U R S
A d a ily activity w h e r e t h e w h o l e f a m i l y c a n j o i n e v e n t h o se who do not dive. Our
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HORSE RIDING
THROUGH THE
COUNTRYSIDE OF
SÁO MIGUEL
PRICE: €65+
DURATION: 3 HOURS
GUESTS 2+
TIMES: CONTACT PARTNER

E q u itur, our hor s e r i d i n g p a r t n e r o f f e r s g u i d e d t o u r s o n our beautiful island. From
 b e g i nners, inter m e d i a t e , u p t o e x p e r i e n c e d r i d e r s , e v e r y o n e is welcome.

T h e rides ar e fu n in natu r e , w i t h t h e b e s t l o c a t i o n s o f t h e i s l a n d a nd the chance to
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th e b eautiful na t u r e o f t h e i s l a n d , w i t h s e a v i e w s , r i d i n g a l ong sandy lanes framed by
th e traditional a z o r e a n v o l c an i c s t o n e w a l l s , j u n g l e l i k e areas, amazing views over
th e is land and t h e s t e a p c o a s t s a n d s m a l l f a r m s w i t h s e v eral fruit trees, plants and
flow ers.

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w i l l join a sma l l g r o u p w i t h ex p e r i e n c e d g u i d e s , w h o k n o w both the island with its
n a t u ral treasure s a n d t h e h o rs e s w e l l .

LEARN HOW TO MILK
AN AZOREAN COW
PRICE: €€50 – ADULT (AGE 15+) €27 – CHILD (AGE 7 – 14)
FREE – INFANT (AGE 0 – 6)
DURATION: 3 HOURS
GUESTS 2+
TIMES: CONTACT PARTNER

W o u ld y ou like t o m i l k a c o w , t a s t e r a w m i l k a n d c h e e s e , g et immerse d i n the green
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T h e n come an d v i s i t o u r f a r m ! W e a r e a s m a l l f a r m i n Achadinha located in the
n o r t heastern si d e o f S ã o M i g u e l i n t h e A z o r e s i s l a n d s o f Portugal. We h ave 6 0 cows,
h e i f ers, and c a lves that gra z e o n g r e e n p a s t u r e s a l l y e a r r o u n d a n d soak up the
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