Thinking of Sao Miguel in Spring of next year.

Lillian Palko

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Jun 21, 2019, 4:16:13 PM6/21/19

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Can anyone give recommendations for staying in Vila Franca do Campo and Ponta Garca? Guide? How about good eats!

Thank you,

Lillian

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Cheri Mello

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Jun 21, 2019, 4:47:38 PM6/21/19

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Hi Lillian,

You can check out hotels, residentials, casa de hospitalidade, Air BnB, or even hostels. I'd pick one of those and go out to my browser and type that in along with "vila franca do campo" or "ponta garca." You'd be better off staying in Vila Franca, as there's more to do there.

As for the food, I try most things. So I just look at the menu (many are posted outside, some you have to ask for) and if you see something that sounds good to you, then give it a try. Regarding the seafood though....In America, if you order fish or shrimp, they would have the head removed. This does not happen there. You are served the whole thing. If you find salad, the only options for dressing are oil and vinegar. Just so you know.

Cheri Mello
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Researching: São Miguel island: Vila Franca, Ponta Garca, Ribeira Quente, Ribeira das Tainhas, Achada

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Susan Murphy

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Jun 21, 2019, 5:14:43 PM6/21/19

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I can highly recommend the guide Gary Travassos.... I’ve used him three times in São Miguel

You can email me off the list if you have questions but his website is informative:

https://www.azoreantours.com/

Susan Vargas Murphy

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Lillian Palko

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Jun 22, 2019, 10:15:49 AM6/22/19

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Thank you for the suggestion. My older sister has somewhat limited stamina/mobility so a driver would be great. I will check him out. Thanks again.

On Friday, June 21, 2019 at 2:14:43 PM UTC-7, Susan Vargas Murphy wrote:

I can highly recommend the guide Gary Travassos.... I’ve used him three times in São Miguel

You can email me off the list if you have questions but his website is informative:

https://www.azoreantours.com/

Susan Vargas Murphy

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Can anyone give recommendations for staying in Vila Franca do Campo and Ponta Garca? Guide? How about good eats!

Thank you,

Lillian

Furtado, Gomes

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Marie Shantz

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Jun 22, 2019, 11:43:51 AM6/22/19

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Convento de Francisco in Vila Franca do Compo

Contact Manuela Guerrero

011 351 296 583 532
011 351 962 651 593mobile
manuela.m...@sapo.pt
http://conventosaofrancisco.net/

This is a converted convent to a B&B. Stayed a couple times in Vila Franca. Love it!

Speak with her directly.

Marie Shantz

Lillian Palko

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Jun 27, 2019, 11:03:59 AM6/27/19

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Thank you Marie!

On Saturday, June 22, 2019 at 8:43:51 AM UTC-7, Marie Shantz wrote:

Convento de Francisco in Vila Franca do Compo

Contact Manuela Guerrero

011 351 296 583 532
011 351 962 651 593mobile

manuela....@sapo.pt

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