Pátio Ecolodge

My twin sister and I booked the 6-day riding holiday and would recommend it wholeheartedly! Faial island is beautiful with varied terrain and steeped in history. We encountered lush, tropical forests, extinct volcanoes, and rolling green hills. The horses were in excellent condition, sure-footed and responsive. Nothing bothered them at all! Our guides were knowledgeable, helpful, and fun. We loved each day as it held a unique experience - traversing an extinct volcano in the mist, cantering under wind turbines, winding along rugged coast line. An experience not to be missed!

The staff at Patio Lodge were very friendly and welcoming upon arrival. Our Horseback ride for 1.5 hours on the Lusitano Trail was a fantastic experience. As beginners, the ride was appropriately tailored to our level of skill. Our guide Durlav was excellent, providing training and guidance along the journey as needed. He shared interesting insights about the island and its history throughout the ride. Would definitely recommend!

It’s not a 4*. We were at the tiny house and during the day was impossible to stay inside even for few minutes. Too hot. No air condition, ok, but you must let your customers stay inside. Not clean. We found hairs in the bathroom and in the bed. Breakfast was as 2* hotel. Very few things and flies everywhere. I understand the room is near the horses but you can’t cover the foods with with napkins.

I booked an all-inclusive trip to Azores with WWE, which was hosted at Patio Lodge. Angelique is the BEST hostess, an absolute treasure at Patio. She ensured our activities were coordinated on time and accompanied our group on several lovely adventures around the island. The focus of the trip was horseback riding, and you will not find better scenery in the world to explore on horseback. Be honest about your riding ability, as the Lusitano horses are fast moving and the trail guides need an accurate gauge on rider ability before matching you with a horse and trail plan. Don't miss the caldeira hike around the rim of the volcano. Thanks to Angelique and the courteous staff at Patio, I've fallen in love with the island of Faial and hope to return someday.

Probably the worst place to stay in Faial. They serve you water from the tap, and say is Portuguese water, the wine is the same, the serve you the worse Portuguese wine, from a box, and say it's from Pico wine or other DOC region. They treat people with a fake smile and treat the staff very badly.

Patio was like visiting a friend’s place - so welcoming and warm. The staff are all so friendly and eager to please. The horses were all in such good condition and so well loved. Excellent hacks on such a beautiful island. The barn staff are all outstanding. Shout out to Deogo who runs a busy barn operation and our guide Laura! So many wonderful barn staff who work hard and always with a welcoming smile and eager to help you. Chef Jorge worked with our varying dietary requirements and took pride in preparing something we would enjoy. Carla prepared beautiful breakfasts and packed lunches. Our lovely stone cottages had everything you needed. I Especially respect that the property is deemed an “eco lodge” so lots of reminders of how to leave a small environmental footprint. The cottages did not have fans or screens so it was very warm unless you left the doors open. The cottages are a very new addition to the property so screens/fans may be upcoming. Thank you Angelique! who represented Patio Ranch and worked with Wild Women; organized and drove our group to many amazing activities - highlights were our beautiful lunches on our rides and our whale watching adventure. She was a lot of fun and worked hard to try to accommodate us all. Cecilia on Pico was a delight too. Had the time of my life on this trip!