The Resort

Resort A dream given form: Opened 1 June 2015

Not just another hotel, but a dream given form by João Reis, an entrepreneur and enthusiastic surfer, who realized a vision on the northern coast of São Miguel.  It began from a passion: a passion for the dark, sandy beach that bears its name; for the mysterious blue waters of the Atlantic; and mystic green pastures and forested-mountains of Ribeira Grande.  This environment mixed with a desire to transmit the same passions for nature, the sea and, above all, the Azores resulted in SANTA BÁRBARA.

João Reis respected the natural beauty of the island and developed this resort to be in harmony with the island’s unique surroundings. Built from scratch, and in perfect symbiosis with the coastal ecology, the eco-friendly beach resort is integrated into its environment. Its architecture, the materials and the framing of the landscape were the three main concerns of the project. What resulted was a site that breathes in the island and coastal ecosystem, providing its visitors with a tranquil stay.

Singular Properties

Accomodations SANTA BÁRBARA is part of SINGULAR PROPERTIES group, owned by Catarina and João Reis and which includes WHITE Exclusive Villas & Suites and La Maison, also on the island of São Miguel. We offer visitors a selection of 30 Villas and Studios (14 Studios, seven 1-Bedroom Villas and nine 2-Bedroom Villas) harmoniously situated over the beautiful Santa Bárbara coastal areal.

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Exterior Spaces

Moments of Contemplation The compound is dominated by a huge saltwater pool with submerged stone lounges and a manicured patio that provides views of the ocean that promise to relax and delight. Nearby, the wooden deck, which was built on top of the cliff overlooking the beach, is the perfect place to have a massage, while relaxing to the sound of the waves, wind and seabirds. Individual patios with thatch parasols provide personal spaces for meditation, leisure and peace.

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Eat & Drink

Gastronomy A cuisine is thought to nourish your body and soul. The secret lies in our attention and dedication we invest in preparing the best produce sourced from our farm, pastures, and immense sea. Our commitment is to offer you a Singular Experience. Welcome to our Singular Soul Food Restaurant.

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Farm-to-table

Natural & Organic Our organic farm supports our commitment to cultivating ecological and socially-responsible farm-fresh, sustainable produce at competitive rates to sustain our restaurants. The goal of this project is to provide our visitors with tasty and healthy meals in all our restaurants, while reducing our footprint and environmental impact.

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Wellness & Fitness

Retreat With a privileged view over the 3.3 acre property, our wellness centre is dedicated to relaxing the mind and stimulating the body, providing a wide-range of exclusive services and treatments, such as our signature rituals, relaxation massages, alternative therapies and supportive yoga classes.

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Sustainability

Eco-resort We’re dedicated to ecologically sustainable policies that condition our brand. The architecture and luxury amenities, our Farm-to-Table supply chain, environmental support and energy/water efficiency programs were constituted to reduce our ecological impact, maintain the natural beauty and environmental balance of the coastal ecosystem.

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SANTA BÁRBARA BY SINGULAR PROPERTIES