Top 10 Nature & Parks in Faial Island, Azores

November 17, 2021 Flossie Demartino

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. Capelinhos

Capelinhos, Faial Island Portugal +351 292 202 000 http://turismo.cmhorta.pt/index.php/pt/oquevisitar/centros-interpretacao/vulcao-dos-capelinhos
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5.0 based on 374 reviews

Capelinhos

The site of the volcanic eruption of 1957-58 on Faial, an island which is dominated by the volcanic cone of Caldeira.

Reviewed By mikedZ5951IB - Littleton, United States

This volcanic eruption has been a very different kind. The fact that it erupted in 1958 and gradually escalated to a full blown natural disaster is amazing. We were lucky to be guided by Azores Experience they were just equipped to tell the whole story of the eruption and its impact on the people of the island what a story.

2. Entre Montes

Horta, Faial Island Portugal http://parquesnaturais.azores.gov.pt/en/faial-eng/what-visit/trails/walking-trails/94-pni-faialeng/2960-prc8fai-entre-montes
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5.0 based on 5 reviews

Entre Montes

3. Praia Da Faja

Faja Da Praia Do Norte, Praia do Norte, Faial Island 9900-471 Portugal
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Praia Da Faja

4. Piscinas Naturais do Varadouro

Caminho Varadouro Comprido, Capelo, Faial Island 9900-302 Portugal
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5.0 based on 14 reviews

Piscinas Naturais do Varadouro

5. Caldeira

10 km from Horta, Horta, Faial Island Portugal http://turismo.cmhorta.pt/index.php/pt/o-que-fazer/trilhos-pedestres/perimetro-da-caldeira
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4.5 based on 749 reviews

Caldeira

Reviewed By telemark - Wildhaus, Switzerland

We did the 360 degree crater rim hike in foggy and stormy weather. Pretty narrow path at times, views of the caldeira and the island are unbelievable. The 8 km hike can easily be done in 2 hours. Our family liked it a lot - and next time we want to descend into the crater!

6. The Marina of Horta

Horta Harbour, Horta, Faial Island Portugal +351 292 391 693 http://portosdosacores.pt/marinas/marina-da-horta/
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4.5 based on 491 reviews

The Marina of Horta

7. Baia da Ribeira das Cabras

Praia do Norte, Faial Island Portugal
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4.5 based on 6 reviews

Baia da Ribeira das Cabras

8. Praia do Porto Pim

Horta, Faial Island 9900 Portugal
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4.5 based on 162 reviews

Praia do Porto Pim

Best beach ever. Come meet Porto Pim and have the best time of your life.

9. Praia do Almoxarife

Horta, Faial Island Portugal http://www.getportugal.com/en/poi-praia-de-almoxarife-18864
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4.5 based on 159 reviews

Praia do Almoxarife

Reviewed By Serenitygardens - Merced, United States

There are several public beaches on Faial Island and all are beautiful. Since the weather is rather mild there are plenty of days to visit the beach and swim or relax on the sand.

10. 10 Volcanos

Caldeira, Faial Island Portugal
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4.5 based on 5 reviews

10 Volcanos

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