Perfection does exist without any lifestyle compromise. This perfection is found in Vila Franca at this property. This is the most beautiful, ideally located, quiet, and modern property in the Azores This property is situated in Vila Franca, which has a slightly warmer and drier climate than the rest of the island with a fantastic local culture that is nothing but enjoyable. The property is the most elevated unit in Marinamar II and currently the only one for rental. Its views are amazing over the beach and infinity pool to take in the stars, sunrise and sunset. The unit is completely updated with a projection screen TV, granite countertops, amazing artwork, and everything one needs to relax completely without hesitation or worry. The sandy beach of Vila Franca beckons… this is without a doubt, the best and most popular vacation spot in the Azores for those who enjoy lazing in the sun, body boarding or surfing the waves, sailing, diving, or hiking the lakes of Furnas or Lagoa Do Fogo. One can enjoy all that Sao Miguel has to offer within a short distance in a secure and luxury setting. Surfing, body boarding, windsurfing, water skiing, jet skiing, sailing, kayaking, kite surfing, boating, diving some of the most virgin locations in the world, whale watching, swimming with dolphins, and spelunking are some of the available options right outside of the doorsteps. Diving in the Azores is year round with good visibility and the water temperature makes the dive even more of a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Visibility can be up to 60 meters on a good day. Divers will frequently see schools of mackerel, barracudas, yellow-fin tuna and trigger fish. Common sting rays grow to enormous size in these waters. Even large mantas and whale sharks are sometimes encountered. Small sea creatures such as sea spiders, sea urchins, tube worms, octopus, moray eels and lobsters hide in the small underwater formations. Night dives are particularly spectacular since the luminescent plankton can provide an eerie glow at certain times of the year. The Islands are also a hidden gem for a surfing vacation spot. Being a remote location with few surfers, there is little competition for waves at all of the beaches. In addition, there are consistent waves all year round thanks to the deep water. The surf ranges from 4-8 feet in the summer and 15 feet and up in the winter. A final advantage to surfing in the Azores is the warm ocean water thanks to the Gulf Stream.