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The island Graciosa

Hot springs, events and recreation

Be affected by the magic of volcanic landscapes!
Enjoy the magic beauty of Graciosa and the Azores on our Quinta da Gabriele, take advantage of our qualified therapies, the power of the ocean, the hot springs.
 
Islands symbolize vacation. Escape! Their very insularity makes them more attractive than a comparable piece of real estate on the mainland.
 
A panel of 522 experts in sustainable tourism and destination stewardship donated time to review conditions in 111 selected islands and archipelagos – the Acores figure as number two in the world.
 
The Isle of Graciosa is the smallest within a group of five islands situated in the middle of the archipelago. Graciosa is famous for the Caldeira and its sulphur cavern, a unique phenomenon in volcanism.

Crater edge of the Caldeira

Crater cave: Furna do Enxofre

Caldeira round trip
but the island offers much more than this:
 
Wonderful pictures,

Flowers

Pico & São Jorge

Stone walls
walks and more pictures,

Old path

The whale island

Chapel
snorkeling, diving, boat tours,

Colourful rocks

Lighthouse Ponta da Barca

Rock formations
adventures and events.

Stairs in the lighthouse

Bullfight

Natural pools
Quinta da Gabriele ¤ Graciosa ¤ Carapacho 52 ¤ PT – 9880 – 120 Luz / SCG / Açores