Horse riding
Rolling hills, old agriculture pathways, not much traffic, Faial is a great place for horse riding. There is a riding center in Capelo and...
Trail running
Faial is the cradle of trail running in the Azores, over the last decade Faial became a real hotspot for fans of running in...
Hiking
Like all of the Azorean islands, Faial is a paradise for hikers, be it a short hike just outside of the city or crossing...
City walk in Horta
The city of Horta is one of the things that truly makes a difference between Faial and the other islands of the Azores. All...
Entre Montes
Between the mountains or Entre Montes is the area of Monte da Guia and Monte Queimado just next to Porto Pim in Horta. It...
Farol da Ribeirinha
The lighthouse of Farol da Ribeirinha is probably the most emblematic memorial of the massive earthquake that hit Faial on the 9th of July...
Levada
The Levada of Faial is a stunning hiking trail on the north side of the island. It leads along an abandoned water line through...
Fajã da Praia do Norte
The Fajã da Praia do Norte is a headland created by the lava of the eruption of the Cabeço do Fogo volcano in 1672....
Capelinhos
The volcano of Capelinhos located at the western tip of Faial is a living witness of active volcanism in the Azores. It is the...
The Caldeira
The Caldeira do Cabeço Gordo is one of the main landmarks of Faial. Situated in the center of the island it is with its...
