2 Best Hotels in São Vicente, Madeira

On a steep hill overlooking verdant green mountains, this tiny guesthouse is by far the best reason to visit São Vicente. Run by a charming family, you'll feel at home the moment you step inside as they encourage you to help yourself to the fruits and vegetables from their organic garden—plump nectarines, rosy strawberries, sweet tomatoes—or help yourself to beer and wine from the honor bar. There's a pool, a sauna, and a communal lounge area with games and books. And then there's the view: each room has a private balcony overlooking the magical valley. At night, it's hard to tell where the lights end and the stars begin.

This charming guesthouse is tucked away off the road that runs along São Vicente's waterfront, which means you're away from the traffic but still enjoy ocean views from upstairs. The simple but stylish rooms are more like small apartments accommodating from two to five people with kitchenettes where you can make the most of local produce from the nearby market.