VIVA Quinta Private Collection: Quinta do Ananás São Miguel Island, Azores, Portugal Some places are simply beautiful. This one is alive. Quinta do Ananás is a gated four-acre pineapple estate where authentic Azorean farm life meets luxury living — just seven minutes from Ponta Delgada, five minutes from Pópulo Beach, and perfectly positioned to explore all of São Miguel. The Estate Wander greenhouse rows sheltering the legendary Azorean Smooth Cayenne DOP pineapple — named by Forbes as the world's finest. Meet the resident goats, collect jewel-toned eggs from the free-range chickens, and watch ducks drift across the lower pond. This is your daily life here. The Residence The three-bedroom farmhouse wraps around a full perimeter patio with mountain views, lounge lawns, and a covered BBQ terrace for six. Inside: queen memory foam beds in bamboo linens, air conditioning, a spa bathroom with deep soaking tub and rainfall shower, and a fully equipped gourmet kitchen stocked with local spices and an espresso machine. A private five-person jacuzzi crowns the outdoor experience. Experiences Begin each morning with farm-fresh eggs and a welcome basket of local wine. Book a private greenhouse tour, a hands-on cooking class, or an in-villa massage. Or simply do nothing — the Azores rewards that too. Year-Round Escape Summer brings golden days and Atlantic energy. Shoulder season offers dramatic skies and quieter trails. Winter stays mild, green, and deeply restorative — with a jacuzzi waiting at the end of every day. Quinta do Ananás. Not just where you stay. What you remember.