Faial Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
Portuguese island of the Central Group of the Azores
About Faial
Horta (OHR-tuh, /ˈoɾ.tɐ/), the capital of Faial (figh-AHL), /faj.ˈaɫ/), is the political and economic centre of the island and is famous for its sailing port. It is divided into 13 civil parishes (freguesias). The island is172km(66sqmi). The distance to the neighbouring island of Pico is only around6km (3.7mi). The highest point is the1,043m (3,422ft)-high Cabeço Gordo in the Caldeira. The port of Horta is an important port of call for Atlantic sailors. With its nearest neighbours, Pico (east across the channel) and São Jorge (northeast across the channel), it forms an area commonly known as the Triângulo (English: Triangle). The island has also been referred to as the Ilha Azul (English: Blue Island), derived from the writings of Portuguese poet Raul Brandão, due to the large quantity of
Top Attractions in Faial
Explore the best things to see and do in Faial:
- ★Caldeira
- ★Capelinhos volcano
- ★Fábrica da Baleia de Porto Pim
- ★Falca Park
- ★Horta Harbour
- ★Horta Museum
- ★Jardim Botânico do Faial
- ★Lighthouse of Ponta dos Capelinhos
Where to Eat in Faial
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Ah! Boca Santa
- 🍴Peter Café Sport
- 🍴Restaurante Pasquinha
Where to Stay in Faial
- 🏨Azoris Faial Garden
- 🏨Hotel do Canal
- 🏨Pousada Forte da Horta
Faial Travel Guide Sections
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