| In the luxurious green shrine of S. Miguel Island (Azores) enjoy the exquisite austerity of a 17th century monastery facing the sea and the islet of Vila Franca, with its unique natural reserve and swimming pool.
With its cloisters, chapter house, gardens and magnificent terraces, the monastery offers you large spaces, splendid views and only ten big rooms decorated with antiques and modern art.
In the neighbourhood of a small old town full of character (Vila Franca do Campo), close to the sea and the mountains, Convento de S. Francisco is the ideal place to stay if you want to explore the Island or to rest under the protection of its old stone walls, where only the music of the fountains, forgotten gregorian chants and the echo of the sea waves on the shore can be heard.
The Archipelago of Azores, in the middle of the north Atlantic, is composed of nine vulcanic islands, which, according to the legend are the remainings of the lost continent of Atlântida.
São Miguel Island
Located at 25º 30' W and 37º 50' N, S. Miguel is the biggest Island of the Archipelago, known as the green Island due to the permanent green fields and woods that cover it.
Vila Franca do Campo
On the south coast of the Island, Vila Franca do Campo was the first capital of S. Miguel and is nowadays one of the main touristic centers of the Azores, by the sea - for diving, whale watching or big game fishing - and close to a superb golf course (Achada das Furnas) and the mountains, where some well marked walking tracks offer unforgettable sight-seeing.
Convento de São Francisco has 10 rooms equipped with fireplace, telephone, TV, BWs.
A swimming pool, a croquet game field, a squash, are available and several lounges for social and cultural events.
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