Faial, the blue island
Faial, the blue island got its nickname from the uncountable hydrangeas which are lining up all the way up to the top of the...
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...
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...
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...
Culture
In the middle of the Atlantic the cultural life is different, but not less rich than on the continent. Through out the year, Faial...
Culture in the middle of the Atlantic
Faial, the blue island in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean has about 15.000 inhabitants. You think life is boring if you are living...
Festivities in the Azores
Festivities in the Azores are often linked to some religious event, no wonder as according to statistics more than 80% of Portuguese define themselves...
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....
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...
Bicycle
If you are fit enough, Faial is a good place for riding a bicycle, be it on the road or with a mountain bike....
