Solar da Bica
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Country House
Certification - Chave Verde
“Solar da Bica” is the result of a dream which the owners, Joel and Ferdinanda, born in São Vicente, had of sharing the beauty of the site with others.
They wished to receive those keen to enjoy a spectacular, rural landscape where the surrounding peacefulness and splendour allow visitors to regain their strength to face the agitation of their daily lives.
With much effort and dedication over a number of years, they rebuilt a house with an architecture which is typical of Madeira.
The name “Solar da Bica” comes from the characteristics of the place and the house itself.
The property is next to a brook which, in the past, supplied drinking water to the villagers through a waterspout (bica in Portuguese) and was also used for washing clothes.
The Portuguese word “solar” is used to describe a house, belonging to wealthy aristocratic families, similar to a manor house but a little smaller.
The “Solar da Bica” is situated in a romantic, rustic and idyllic site which is itself in the middle of the largest area of ancient forest known as Laurissilva,. This specific kind of forest is considered by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. From the “Solar da Bica” the uniqueness and natural beauty of the Laurissilva forest may be explored and prehistoric plants may be observed in a protected environment.
We invite you, either on foot or by car, to experience the amazingly picturesque scenery, directly and in its natural state.
How to get there? - Solar da Bica
GPS: 32.791662,-17.026113
Location/ How to get there
Route from the airport to Solar da Bica.
Leaving the Airport, follow the freeway towards Funchal, all the way to Ribeira Brava.
Here you drive towards São Vicente after going through the Encumeada tunnel. In São Vicente, continue towards the centre and on the first roundabout you take the first turn right. On the second roundabout, you also take the first turn right and follow the road sign to Solar da Bica.
Always up the hill, you will find the modern Igreja dos Lameiros (Lameiros Church), turn left into a narrow street, in front of the Church Tower. After going upwards for about 150 m, you will find on your left a (pink) manor house where we will be waiting for you.
Address
Sítio dos Lameiros
9240-211 São Vicente
Madeira
Photo Gallery - Solar da Bica
Facilities - Solar da Bica
; Swimingpool
Solar da Bica
There are also 10 modern, fully equipped rooms in a new wing of the installations.
The building, with modern architecture, looks entirely in place in the oldest and most luxuriant landscape of the site and provides a functional setting for rest and leisure.
There is an inside, heated swimming pool, with a gymnasium, sauna and solarium around a central patio made with a centrepiece of volcanic rock flagstones.
The communal area is based around an old press. It overlooks the valley and the tops of the mountains, which constitute the spectacular views that the windows provide.
Children have a place here to play, and adults to have a drink or simply enjoy some socialising.
A wood burning fireplace, for use on cooler days, makes the Solar da Bica
Rates & special offers - Solar da Bica
The rates are in Euros
We accept:
- Cash
Breakfast / Meals
Breakfast
INCLUDED
Meals
NOT AVAILABLE
Special Offers Solar da Bica
2009/11/01 - 2010/03/15 : more than 6 night(s) - discount of 1 night(s)
2010/06/01 - 2010/07/15 : more than 6 night(s) - discount of 1 night(s)
2010/10/01 - 2010/10/31 : more than 6 night(s) - discount of 1 night(s)
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