Beyond being the founder and director of Quinta da Saraiva as a tourism project, Daniel is also an International Political Economist from Georgetown University and a multi-industry entrepreneur. Although he does not live in Madeira, he tries to come as often as possible to his favorite destination and interact with his guests. He is also Graciela's son, and therefore a descendant of Quinta da Saraiva. Contact Daniel in English, Portuguese, French, or Spanish at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Our dear housekeeper Nélia is the best embodiment of the local Câmara de Lobos community – always featuring a friendly smile. From the moment you step in to Quinta da Saraiva, Nelia will seek to guarantee that your stay is the most comfortable possible. During breakfast, please ask her to prepare her “world-famous” scrambled eggs. Nélia speaks Portuguese, Spanish, and English.

Responsible for the overall aesthetic of Quinta da Saraiva, Graciela is the creative director of the property. All decoration, design, and art has been personally chosen and curated by her. As the daughter of Anália, who was part of the last generation to be born in the property, she is a true descendant of Quinta da Saraiva. She speaks English, Portuguese, French, and Spanish.

Nina is Quinta da Saraiva's marketing and community manager. She's responsible for the fantastic content we publish across all of our platforms - including Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok. Nina, as a true Madeiran, knows exactly how to spot and capture the best moments at Quinta da Saraiva which are then shared with our global audience. She has a fantastic eye for detail and previous experience working in the hospitality industry. You can reach out to Nina via our social accounts or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. in either Portuguese or English.

Your best friend at Quinta da Saraiva. Diogo's mission is to ensure that you have an unforgettable experience while staying with us. Make sure you don't miss one of Diogo's world-famous poncha cocktail workshops, and if you get lucky, he might throw a Nikita into the mix. Diogo speaks English and Portuguese.

Mina is our newest addition to the Quinta da Saraiva team. Hailing from nearby Ribeira Brava, Mina is our most motivated and hardworking colleague. You will also never catch Mina without a big smile! Ask her for her secret to being such an uplifting and positive personality over breakfast in either English or Portuguese. Mina loves to interact with our guests.