“We had two delightful weeks in this vulcanic island with plenty of exuberant vegetation, clean waters and cute houses. But the best of all was the warmth and hospitality received by Margarida and her family: specially her father Joao but not less by her mother Cecilia, husband Jose, kids, daugther-in-law, brother and sister, etc. We traveled, my wife, my daughter and I ... I thought Carla, 18 years old, could get bored, but on the contrary she loved it and want to come back to visit other islands in the future ... to follow the whales and the dolphins. I loved fishing close to the coast and believe me there is plenty of good fish. The wolf did not get there yet ... no fastfood restaurants, no big buildings, no mass tourism. Angra do heroismo is a small well conserved and remodeled city after the 1980 earthquick, a Human Patrimony ... There are not good picture references in internet or any thing close to reality ... what you see and feel is better. Please no disco-pub, drinking, smoking, big hotels people. Let's keep this islands far from big money makers and preserve its soul and beauty.”
Two bedroom apartment in The Azores (Rated #2 Best Islands to Travel by NGM)
Two bedroom apartment in The Azores (Rated #2 Best Islands to Travel by NGM)
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- 2 Bedrooms
- Sleeps 4
- 1 Bathrooms
About our home
Comfortable urban second (top) floor apartment with two bedrooms; private terrace in roof top with a street view ideal for meals, drinks, bbqing, reading... All family amenities: 3 bikes, snorkelling, golfing - 2 sets, motocicle and 2 cars optional, video games - X box and Wii, ping-pong table in the basement, lots of toys.
Features
- Main home
- Cable TV
- Washing machine
- Dryer
- Balcony
- Car optional
- No smoking
- Wifi
Margarida's reviews
As a host (1)More about us
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My name is Margarida and I am the mum in a family of four. My two boys are 13 and 14. I am happily married for 17 years with the love of my life. We treasure family time and believe that the best we can do for the boys is to give them a good academic instruction, books and to travel. This is our first home exchange.
Swap availability
- White
- Open to offers
- Green
- Available
- Red
- Not Available
Where is it?
Neighbourhood
The Azores are a group of nine volcanic islands in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. They were recently voted as the second best islands to travel (see at National Geographic Magazine; Nov/Dec 2007). All islands are different and can be reached within 20 min by plane or 2 to 8 hours by boat. We live in Terceira Island, in the central group, the second most populated island (56.000 people). Our city, Angra do Heroismo, was a very important Atlantic port in historical events in the 15 century. Our apartment is located right in the centre of the city, 100m from the City Hall and 100m from the bay, defended by 2 beautiful XV century fortresses and a sand beach with sunken arqueological remains of Spanish galleons (the real thing), marina and a peer with bars and esplanades during summer time. You will find good food, friendly people, warm weather, crystal clear sea water (23 Celsius), fresh fish and sea food, volcanic landscape, good wine and cheese, good coffee, night animation, concerts and many street events. Excellent outdoor activities include whale and dolphin watching, jet sky, golf, swimming, snorkelling, scuba diving among others.
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