"A lovingly restored late-1600s agrarian village on Flores that was converted into 16 vacation homes while preserving original stone-and-wood architecture and the village footprint. Interiors favor cozy, homey touches like crocheted blankets, Portuguese lace curtains and simple wood furniture; each house has a self-catering kitchen and the village includes a restaurant serving a seasonally changing menu of Azorean dishes. Dramatic natural scenery — including the Morro Alto and Pico do Se Natural Forest Reserve with its green cliffs and waterfalls — forms a striking backdrop." - Jessie Beck