Property Details of Azores Bed and Breakfast

The Quinta da Meia Eira consists of 2 houses and 50.000 m2 of fields that reach the sea. It is a rare combination due to its dimension and location, which brings together Nature and Man.

The agricultural land is diverse, but mainly dedicated to cattle breeding and dairy production, an ex-libris of the Azores. Here you can find some small agricultural displays. The limit of the land is the sea?

The garden that surrounds the house includes a vegetable garden, leisure areas, a terrace and a threshing floor ?Eira? which gives the Quinta its name.

Local Area Details

From the houses you have a magnificent view of the Mount of Castelo Branco, the ocean, the south coast of Faial, the island of Pico and other points of interest.

Looking out for ships crossing the Atlantic seeking shelter in the Horta marina, bird watching and whale watching are some other hobbies for those staying at the Quinta da Meia Eira.

From the Quinta you can find paths that lead you to fishing areas (400m), natural swimming pools, to the quay (800m), the Mount of Castelo Branco (3km) and to fields belonging to the nature reserves of the island. The mount is an interesting headland which gives its name to the village and is part of ?Natura 2000? European Network, as well as the coastline between Castelo Branco and the Quinta da Meia Eira. In this area you can discover most of the 50 endemic flora species of the island.

At the Quinta da Meia Eira you can find mountain bicycles, binoculars, books, records, a piano, guitar, a ?Viola? ? a traditional azorian guitar, games and a children?s play area which includes swings, slide and other toys.

On Faial you will find many activities at your disposal: good sand beaches, walking trails, nature reserves, museums, monuments ?There are many companies that can offer you sailing trips, whale watching, the latest sports craze, etc.

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Property Features

* Close to a Beach
* Children are allowed

Contact Information for Houses of Land and Sea Portugal

Name:	Francisco Ribeiro
Telephone:	(351) 965435925
Alt Telephone:	(351) 966204722
Fax:	(351) 292943718
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