The cottage resort Quinta da Altamira is situated in the picturesque and up scale village of Caloura on the south coast of São Miguel. Caloura is characterized by larger estates as well as occasional holiday home and is known for its peace and tranquility. Caloura is also centrally-located, making it possible to explore all the island without excessive driving.The upper grounds of Quinta Altamira are landscaped like a park, whereas the coastal area has been left in its natural state. Cultivated areas for fruit and vegetables are spread-out over the estate. Not only its size (67000 m² / 16½ acres), but also the unique structuring of the property with hedges and natural stone walls, contributes to the feeling of spaciousness and privacy. All cottages are situated in the estate’s park. Due to the scattered arrangement, each cottage has its own area with garden and terrace with beautiful views of the surrounding landscape. Walks over the Quinta Altamira, again and again, open fantastic outlooks over the Atlantic.

Quinta Altamira offers 3 different types of cottages:
- B1 (up to 3 persons): 1 bedroom, combined living and eating room with sofa  bed as well as integrated kitchenette, shower/WC.

- The cottages are fully furnished, well-appointed and comfortable.
- The kitchenettes are extensively equipped (i.e. gas cooker, refrigerator and coffee machine) and for the terraces, garden furniture is available.
- The lodging price includes bed linen, towels (for kitchen and bathroom), dish-cloth/washing-up liquid and in the cooler season an electric heater.
- By inquiry allergy-free bed linen is available.- Final cleaning is included in price. Other cleaning services available against fee.

The cottages of Quinta Altamira are not only interesting for self-caterer, because there are several recommended restaurants nearby. Moreover a wide range of fruit and vegetables is available all year round. In the near village of Água de Pau there are also some shopping possibilities (about 30 minutes on foot, less than 5 minutes by car).

Quinta Altamira can also arrange for horseback-riding, scuba-diving, dolphin safaris, whale-watching, sailing trips and bicycles. It also offers, free of charge, cots and high chairs.

Apart from a barbecue area there is a tennis court (rackets are available upon request) and a swimming pool in the Quinta Altamira. Especially for the little guests there is a small playground. Nearby, snorkeling, diving (i.e. offered by a certified diving base) and angling is possible. Charming reposes invite one to stay and relax and enjoy the nature. It is not uncommon to see dolphins filing past offshore.

For those wishing to swim or sunbath, several excellent possibilities exist not far from the Quinta Altamira. A very delightful and scenic beach may be reached in not more than 10 minutes by car. The well-known thermal baths of Furnas as well as a lesser-known natural thermal bath are also within a half hour drive away.
São Miguel, the largest island in the archipelago of the Azores, has a land area of 759.41 km2; its length is 65 km and its maximum width is 16 km. The island is composed of two volcanic massifs separated by a central ridge of a lower altitude. The highest point, called Pico da Vara, with an altitude of 1,080 metres, is situated in the eastern massif. The large craters of Sete Cidades, Fogo and Furnas contain wonderful lakes of crystal-clear water. The island is situated at 250º 30 West longitude and 370º 50 North latitude.