Attractions in Azores - Faial - Portugal

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Botanical Garden

With its enchanting location in the valley of Flamingos, the Jardim Botânico...

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Cabeço Gordo Crater

Cabeço Gordo has an altitude of 3,422 feet (1,043 metres) and is...

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Caldeira do Faial

Dominating the deserted centre of the island and designated a nature reserve,...

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Capelinhos Volcano

The Capelinhos Volcano, which last erupted between 1957 and 1958, is located...

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Capelo

Capelo occupies the whole western apex of the island and a mountain...

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Capelo Natural Park

The Capelo Natural Park is one of the beauty spots of Faial....

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Castelo Branco

About 10 km west of Horta is Castelo Branco, a typical rural...

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Castelo de Santa Cruz

On the western side of Horta’s main square stands the small and...

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Castelo de São Sebastião

Built in the 17th century on a rocky headland off the coast...

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Cedros

Cedros is the most important village on Faial’s north coast. Tourist attractions...

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Feteira

Feteira, in the southern district of Horta, has an interesting headland called...

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Flamengos

Flamengos is the only village located in the inner part of the...

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Horta

Horta is a charming Azores town. Its cosmopolitan air and beautiful location,...

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Horta Museum

Housed in the former Jesuit College since 1989, the Horta Museum exhibits...

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Igreja Matriz do Santíssimo Salvador

Forming part of the Jesuits’ College, the Igreja do Santíssimo Salvador is...

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Igreja de Nossa Senhora das Angústias

Built to commemorate first settlers at the island of Faial, the Igreja...

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Igreja de São Francisco

Construction of this church began in 1696. It has a notable baroque...

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Império dos Nobres

On the west side of the Praça da República is the Império...

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Jardim Florêncio Terra

The Jardim Florêncio Terra, dating from the nineteenth century is one of...

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Jardim Largo do Infante

The Jardim Largo do Infante is one of the places that visitors...

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Jardim da República

The Jardim da República in Horta is a pretty public garden, with...

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Levadas

This long winding channel is located in the parish of Capelo, circumnavigating...

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Monte da Espalamaca

Just north of Horta, the mountain ridge of Monte da Espalamaca with...

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Monte da Guia

Monte da Guia is a mountain lookout point, with a beautiful panoramic...

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Nossa Senhora do Carmo

The Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Carmo, the parish church of Horta...

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Observatory

The Observatório Príncipe Alberto do Mónaco, situated northeast of the old harbour,...

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Parque Florestal

In the Cabouco Velho Forest Park, at an altitude of 500 metres,...

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Parque da Alagoa

The Parque da Alagoa is situated close to the Municipal Swimming Pool...

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Pedro Miguel

Pedro Miguel is located on the eastern coast of the island, between...

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Peter’s Café Sport

Peter’s Café Sport is the most famous bar in the North Atlantic....

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Photography Exposition

The Exposição Fotogrâfica Vulcão dos Capelinhos is found at the entrance to...

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Ponta dos Capilinhos

Strongly contrasting with the rest of the island, Faial’s westernmost point is...

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Port of Horta

When visiting the island of Faial, a trip to Horta Marina and...

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Porto Pim

Porto Pim was, until 1878, Horta’s main harbour. It has a beautiful...

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Praia do Almoxarife

The Praia do Almoxarife is a broad stretch of sand. It is...

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Praia do Norte

Praia do Norte boasts a large beach with black sand and is...

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Ribeirinha

Ribeirinha is hidden in a narrow valley. Parts of it are known...

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Salão

Salão is a village located between Cedros and Ribeirinha, on the northern...

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Scrimshaw Museum

The Scrimshaw Museum, a must for all visitors to Faial, contains a...

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São Lourenço Farm

São Lourenço Farm includes a natural park, a small botanical garden and...

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Torre do Relógio

North of the Praça da República in Horta is another small square,...

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Vale de Flamengos

The Vale de Flamengos is an attractive area full of colourful plantations,...

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Varadouro

Varadouro is a pretty summer resort, with a natural swimming pool surrounded...

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