Location: Faial Island
Top Things to do in Faial Island
Top 10 Nature & Parks in Faial Island, Azores
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
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 374 reviews
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
3. Praia Da Faja
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
4. Piscinas Naturais do Varadouro
5. Caldeira
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 749 reviews
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
7. Baia da Ribeira das Cabras
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
8. Praia do Porto Pim
9. Praia do Almoxarife
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 159 reviews
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.
