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...
The Atlantic Ocean
Faial is a pretty small island, with 170 square kilometres about the size of Lichtenstein, but if you add the Atlantic Ocean surrounding Faial,...
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....
Varadouro
Varadouro is a small coastal resort in the parish of Capelo. In the old days it used to be the summer resort of the...
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...
