Quinta Minuvida

When we arrived we were so happily greeted by Moo and Biscuit (Biscoito) in the parking area....two of the sweetest dogs I've ever met! Armindo, Minuvida's manager was equally welcoming! Telling us about the Lodge and all that was important to know upon arrival as he showed us to our rooms. Each morning and evening we indulged in a feast: fruits, yogurt, local cheese, a delicious chicken dish and homemade lasagna were some of the offerings loving prepared by their chefs. Rimi and João were wonderful hosts, taking us to explore hiking trail and hot spring pools while sharing with us the history or fun facts of their Island. Beautiful place and beautiful people xo

I hosted a women's retreat at Minuvida with 6 participants who absolutely loved the experience. The accommodations were comfortable, the staff was warm and inviting, the food was healthy and delicious, and the Quinta itself was stunning. I'll definitely be hosting more retreats at Minuvida!

Beautiful cosy place with friendly environment and sustainability at heart. Clear instructions for everything In English and Portuguese. Large beautiful garden with a common kitchen, yoga studio, hammock and a swimming pool. Two very calm dogs and few cats are roaming around. Loved it.

I can't say enough wonderful things about this place: the setting, staff, food, yoga and experience overall were all delightful, inspirational, heart-warming, soul-stirring and fun. From the morning cappuccinos to the farm-to-table feast (upon request), from the hikes to the exceptionally good, spiritual yoga, to being able to pick a salad fresh from the garden, my friends and I loved everything about this place. The rooms are spacious and the bathrooms are great. It rains a lot here so expect a bit of mustiness and moisture.

This location is led with passion for the environment. The owners are leading it with love, attention to details and attention to every guests. A small talk here, a little chat there. The pets of the house are as well the pets of the guests. Everybody welcomes you. We loved the guest kitchen and the garden area, while breakfast was basically more like a local discovery travel, that was not fully filling your stomache. The concept fits. It is traditional, with the comfort this brings...and everything feels like well balanced out. Definitely a good choice.

Had a great stay at Minuvida. Luis was a wealth of information and super helpful every weekday during breakfast. He also was able to recommend places to see and things to do, make reservations, and give us "insider tips" like where to park. Jaoo, one of the owners, took us on a great hike that we never would have found on our own. The property had a lot of space and was a nice central location to get to other sites and places on the island during the day. Our room was nice as well and had everything we needed. It was also helpful to have breakfast daily and a place to store some groceries for snacks and small meals. We had a covid "incident" when it was time to return home and they were really wonderful, helping navigate the system and make sure all was taken care of. Highly recommend!