Botanical Garden
Did you know that there exist 76 endemic plant species in the Azores. The botanical garden of Faial just outside of the city hosts...
Recreational Parks
If you just want to relax, probably have a picnic or even a barbecue, there are plenty of opportunities in Faial to do so....
Monte Carneiro
The lookout point of Monte Carneiro above Horta is probably the most neglected viewpoint of Faial. Situated at 287 meters above the Port of...
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 geography of Faial
Like all the islands of the Azores, the geography of Faial is dominated by the volcanic origin of the island and the subtropical climate...
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...
