Hi Alvaro, we are in Faial. Areeiro/Capelo area. We have also a piece of land in Eshpalhafatos 🙂

We live there and there are certainly negative aspects as well. Isolation, weather in winter and more… If you are interested we have a video chat service on this for those who have questions about moving there. Check it out at this link (1h or 30′) https://guidetotheazores.pt/travel-advice-for-the-azores-1-hour-video-call/
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Hello, Tony
thank you for your kind words.
Yes, we still feel pretty much the same about Faial. Things of course change a bit and as you get to know better the place you’ll find
some downside as well, but overall we are happy with our choice.
I’m afraid i don’t know of such a map, but every parish have access to such utilities, the infrastructure on the island are surprisingly good.
If you move away from the villages, though there are indeed places with no electricity or running water, the best advice is to ask around if you’re there
or ask the realtor about the plot/house you plan to buy. Even if the place has no connections, sometimes it is possible at a fair price.
Other times it is not (because of the distance from the grid). Anyway as i said the best way is to ask the realtor about it, they have the obligation
to give you the correct info.
Thanks and good “hunting”
Sigfrido

Curious, after 2+ years from this article’s publish date, do you guys still feel the same about Faial? Might you be able to recommend a good online map of the island that shows the communities or areas that have utilities (electricity, gas, water, internet, et al)? Interested in more of the rural areas, but ones that also have these services…

Thanks much.