Alma do Pico - Nature Residence

Alma do Pico is a gorgeous location to stay for a few days and explore the beautiful island of Pico. The bungalow with a small kitchen was clean and comfortable. There was a dehumidifier available, which was not a luxury at all. The humidity was very high during our stay. We appreciated the fact that there was a drying rack in the bungalow. The bathroom was clean, but the shower lacked a handheld shower head. I was not a big fan of the spring mattress, so I slept not as well as I would have hoped for. Since we were staying in a forest environment we did spot some cockroaches in the bungalow. I guess it is very hard to get rid of these little animals. The bungalow also had a small terrace with some chairs. The wifi sadly was not very good. We could park our car at the reception building and had to walk a few minutes to our bungalow. The breakfast was served at the table in the reception building and was very good. There were different breakfast options available. Alma do Pico also has a laundry service, which was very convenient. The restaurant Atmosfera is very good and the service in general is very friendly and welcoming. We enjoyed the pool and the beautiful adjoining terrace where we could relax after a day of exploration.

A lovely oasis on the outskirts of Madalena, Alma do Pico offers relaxing "duplex" studios in a wooded enclave with pool and on-premises restaurant. Each unit includes a small kitchen and an outdoor patio for enjoying the morning breakfast basket. Given the location, a rental car is handy for getting around the vicinity and exploring the island.

We stayed at Alma do Pico while exploring Pico for five days. Ines and Hugo were our friendly helpful hosts. The setting is designed to be natural and eco-friendly. Don't expect luxury. The cottages are set amongst the incense trees with exquisite plantings and hard-scaping using the natural lava stones. We enjoyed the local foods at breakfast. The location is somewhat remote. You need a car. The lighting in the cottage is dim making it hard to read. Spend the time exploring the island not reading in the room.