Santa Barbara Eco-Beach Resort, Ribeira Grande

Santa Barbara Eco-Beach Resort - A 4-star coastal retreat with organic farm-to-table dining, wellness retreat, and ocean-view villas

Santa Barbara Eco-Beach Resort features 30 accommodations, including studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom villas, each with private terraces, kitchenettes, and views of the ocean or mountains. The on-site Singular Soul Food Restaurant serves farm-to-table dishes, blending Azorean ingredients with international flavors like sushi and sashimi made from locally sourced seafood. Guests can book treatments at the wellness center, which offers massages, yoga, and alternative therapies, or explore outdoor activities such as hiking, whale watching, and surfing. The resort’s organic farm supplies fresh produce for its restaurants, and rainwater collection systems support sustainable landscaping. A continental breakfast is available each morning at Santa Barbara Eco-Beach Resort.

Pros

The resort’s organic farm supplies fresh ingredients for on-site dining.

Villas feature private terraces with ocean or mountain views.

The wellness center offers signature massages, yoga, and alternative therapies.

Proximity to Santa Bárbara Beach allows easy access to surfing and swimming.

Cons

The Beach Club is closed from November to May.

The nearest major airport, João Paulo II, is 15.5 miles away.