HÔTEL PICO DA URZE ^{* * * *}

Located at 1 400 m above sea level, the hotel offers 27 comfortable and comfortable rooms, equipped with the necessary (heating, especially!), balcony and mountain tours and valley, bathroom (with dryer) and less useful amenities in this place of exceptional surrounding nature: Satellite TV, wireless internet… The situation is excellent and convenient for walking in the nearby Rabaçal Park and the south-west coast, Porto Moniz in the north west and the Paul da Serra plateau. Many outdoor activities are organized to benefit the best of nature: jeep safari, cycling or walking, canyoning, paragliding… The restaurant meets the funny name of Jungle Rain Cafe (approximately 25 € for a full meal). Here you are offered traditional local and international cuisine, starters, grilled meats and fish, choose the cod has lagareiro, duck to orange or pork to chataigne, it is delicious - all flambés dishes are made in front of you, a rich wine card and desserts are home to one of Venezuelan origin. Its exotic decor plunges us into the universe of a tropical forest, if there is not too much wind, one can sit and rest quietly after a good walk. Many travellers stop to drink, after a long walk, or to admire the views by allowing themselves to be invaded by the peace of mind. The complex in the correct service also includes the Churrascaria, Pastor do Paul (15 € for a complete meal), where you can eat outdoor grills and without any manners, salads, pizzas or typical mountain dishes. The interior looks like a rustic wooden chalet, onions and garlic from the ceiling, ham smoked on the counter. It is simple but effective.