9 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Faial Island That You Shouldn't Miss

September 26, 2021 Jeremy Dunfee

Faial Island (Portuguese pronunciation: [fɐˈjaɫ]), also known in English as Fayal, is a Portuguese island of the Central Group (Portuguese: Grupo Central) of the Azores. The Capelinhos Volcano, the westernmost point of the island, might as well be the westernmost point of Europe, if the Monchique Islet, near Flores Island, is considered part of North America, for it sits on the North American Plate.
Restaurants in Faial Island

1. Sailazores Yacht Charter

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Sailazores Yacht Charter

Bareboat and Crewed Yacht Charter in the Azores. We are the leading yacht charter operator in the Azores, with 9 fully owned recent yachts provided in 3 Bases, Horta, Ponta Delgada and Terceira-Angra. Cruising around Azores islands is one of a lifetime experience. Every secluded bay and protected harbor tells a story. Sailing in this variety of landscapes and spectacular volcanic sceneries is an unparalleled synonymous of freedom and pleasure. Discover the nine emerald islands, the best kept secret in the middle of the Atlantic. SAILAZORES YACHT CHARTER provides the perfect yacht charter service for your adventure. Nature will take care of the rest.

2. Toboga Azores

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Toboga Azores

Toboga Azores is located in Faial Island. We have a range of Nature Experiences made for who wants to discover the magic of Azores in a fun and personalized way, always with the interpretation of our guides. Excellence it's our everyday principle! Fun it's the only way to live our job!

3. Central Sub

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5.0 based on 13 reviews

Central Sub

Dive center

4. Igreja de Nossa Senhora das Angustias

En 1-1a, Horta, Faial Island 9900-018 Portugal
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4.5 based on 25 reviews

Igreja de Nossa Senhora das Angustias

5. Fabrica da Baleia

Rua Comendador Fernando da Costa Porto Pim Whaling Station, Horta, Faial Island 9900-025 Portugal +351 292 292 140 [email protected] http://www.oma.pt/
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Fabrica da Baleia

In this former whaling station, one can learn about the whole process of transforming cetaceans, from dismantling to collecting ambergris and oil. This center exhibits the machinery used in this process, namely several machines for grinding, boiling, pressing and drying sperm whale meat. In addition, a 10 m sperm whale skeleton and a full-scale replica is displayed.

6. Peter Cafe & Scrimshaw Museum

rua Tenente Valadim 9, Horta, Faial Island Portugal 9-9900-027-292-292-327 http://www.petercafesport.com/
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Peter Cafe & Scrimshaw Museum

Reviewed By Akumuk - Paignton, United Kingdom

This is an amazing cafe and museum to visit. The cafe holds a welcome for any visitors and has its own unique and interesting decor. The museum, entered through the cafe, houses a wonderful collection of ivory spanning several centuries. The carvings of the exhibits are exquisite and well worth a visit. The staff are welcoming and very pleased to practice their good English.

7. Horta Regional Museum

Palacio do Colegio Largo Duque de Avila Bolama, Horta, Faial Island 9900-141 Portugal +351 292 392 784 http://www.azores.gov.pt/Portal/en/entidades/pgra-drcultura-mh/
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Horta Regional Museum

8. Casa dos Dabney

Monte da Guia, Horta, Faial Island 9900 Portugal +351 292 240 685 [email protected] http://parquesnaturais.azores.gov.pt/pt/parques/3/centro/15
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Casa dos Dabney

The Dabney's House, recovered by the Azores Regional Government, portrays the history and the passage of the Dabney family in Faial, who left a cultural, historical and scientific heritage, still visible and recognized on the island. The Dabney family settled in Faial in 1806, when John Bass Dabney was appointed US Consul General in the Azores. Three members of the Dabney family (John, Charles and Samuel) successively engaged this position over a century. In 1854, Charles William Dabney bought a summer house built in Monte da Guia, included in a residential complex consisting of a house with cistern, pier and shelter for two boats, a viewpoint, a small area of vineyards stretching up the slope toward the bay of Porto Pim and a winery, where is currently the exhibition about their experiences on the island.

9. Trilhos R

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Trilhos R

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