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SOLAR BRANCO ECO ESTATE

Eco luxury for the curious traveller

STRICTLY ADULTS ONLY

Breathe in the clear Azorean Atlantic air as you walk through the citrus-inspired gardens. Take in the view over green hills to the ocean beyond. Hideout, forage, think in peace. Enjoy this beautiful heritage home, built over 100 years ago, lovingly restored and brought back to life. Sleep in big, dreamy beds. Hike, run, read. Relax. Put your phone down. Laugh out loud. Dream. Enjoy life with those around you. 

 
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STRICTLY ADULTS ONLY

BUILT IN 1860. RESTORED IN 2020

 A 5-YEAR RESTORATION EFFORT: This was never going to be an easy restoration. With over 150 years of history to protect. A project to breathe new life into the estate was born in 2018. Each building has a history, starting with the citrus trade in the 1800s. Abandoned and unloved it is now coming back with a new lease of life as a boutique eco hotel.

The gardens will take 5 more years to restore, regrow and regenerate to their own glory. Supporting the space with food for both guests and the wildlife that lives here on São Miguel.

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Europe’s Largest Gin Collection

Enjoy our award-winning Baleia Azorean Gin as you learn about the history of all things juniper at The Gin Library. Or taste on the gins on display, choosing from over 1000 in the collection. Or bring your own bottle of craft gin and we will swap it for a bottle of Baleia Gin made here in the Azores.

STRICTLY ADULTS ONLY: Guests visiting Senhor Raposas Secret Drinking Den are not permitted to bring babies or children under 16.

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Food & Drink

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THE GREEN PANTRY

Plant to Plate – Azores

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SUSHI: CHEF JOANA

Sustainable Sushi – Omakase

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SENHOR RAPOSA

Enter into our Speakeasy

 
Breakfast at Cluckingham Palace

CLUCKINGHAM PALACE

Enjoy some of our free range, organic eggs

 

STRICTLY ADULTS ONLY. GUESTS VISITING THE ESTATE ARE NOT PERMITTED TO BRING BABIES OR CHILDREN UNDER 16.

DRINKS FROM THE AZORES

TRY OUR AWARD-WINNING, SUSTAINABLE & LOCALLY INSPIRED GINS AND BEERS.

 

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Baleia Gin
Ghosts of the Ocean Gin
Ebisu Gin - Japan
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Bela Vista
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Mr Pugsby
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Mother Vaca Beer

Experiences

Your bartender and perfect gin and tonic creator - Ali Bullock

PERFECT G&T

Join Ali at The Gin Library

THE GIN LIBRARY

GIN MASTERCLASS

Discover the world of gin

The Gin Library Azores

GIN FLIGHT

Taste 3 Azorean themed Gin & Tonics

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WINE TASTING

Taste the Azores through our wines

SUPPORTING OCEAN CONSERVATION

 

PATRONS OF THE OCEAN AZORES FOUNDATION

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Drone photo taken by Nuno Sa – Ocean Azores Ambassador
Blue Shark (prionace glauca) swimming on top of the seamount Condor, near Faial island, Azores
Photo taken by Francisco Garcia – Ocean Azores Ambassador

Sustainability

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Low Carbon Luxury

Azores and sustainable tourism

Fundação Ocean Azores

OA FOUNDATION

Funding ocean conservation projects

Green Azores

Rewilding

Walk in nature and gardens over 100 years old

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ZERO FOOD WASTE

Working towards zero food waste

Shop in our store

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MOTHER VACA

Taste our Azorean-brewed craft beers. Mother Vaca

Baleia Vodka Azores

OCEAN AZORES DRINKS

Giving back through a donation to the Ocean Azores Foundation

Whale Shop Azores

WHALE SHOP

Shop for a unique gift from the Azores

MONTHY PHOTOS & NEWS

OUR MONTHLY PHOTOS & NEWS

May has been yet another busy month here at The Solar Branco Eco Estate. The buildings are finally coming close to being finalised, and the restoration effort of the last 5 years will come to

April has come and gone, quite literally. The building works are progressing and we will have guests in only 2 months. Solar panels are going in, painting is progressing, carpenters are sanding and we are

As we look back on March, it has been a windy and rainy month! The season is changing and our plants are trying to flower but the wind is proving to be a challange. This

The Solar Branco Eco Estate
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Your Hosts

EVENTS

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A Perfect Day

Make your day as unique as you are here at the Eco Estate

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Christmas in the Azores

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The Drinks Bus

The best gin and tonics served around the island

LOW CARBON LUXURY  Breathe in the clear Azorean Atlantic air as you walk through the citrus-inspired gardens. Take in the view over green hills to the ocean beyond. Hideout, forage, think in peace. Enjoy this beautiful heritage home, built over 100 years ago, lovingly restored and brought back to life. Sleep in big, dreamy beds. Hike, run, read. Relax. Put your phone down. Laugh out loud. Dream. Enjoy life with those around you.