Faial
Ultra Blue Island by Azores Trail Run 2026
Ultra Blue Island: Your complete guide to conquering the 2026 Azores Trail Run through volcanic terrain and coastal paths.
Varadouro Faial Azores Complete Travel Guide
Discover Varadouro on Faial Island: volcanic landscapes, coastal charm, and authentic Azorean experiences in this hidden gem of the Atlantic archipelago.
Porto Pim Beach Guide: Faial Azores Hidden Gem
Tucked away on Faial Island, Porto Pim Beach is the Azores' best-kept secret. This black sand paradise sits in a protected bay, offering calm waters perfect for swimming and snorkeling. Unlike crowded tourist beaches, Porto Pim feels like your own private slice of volcanic heaven. Trust us, this hidden gem is worth the trip.
Horta Azores One Day Guide for First Visitors
Welcome to Horta, the charming harbor town that's stolen countless sailors' hearts! This colorful Azorean gem packs serious punch into one perfect day. From the famous marina murals to volcanic adventures on Faial Island, we'll show you exactly how to make the most of your first visit to this Atlantic paradise.
The 10 best hiking trails in Faial
The island of Faial has an extensive network of well-marked hiking trails and paths for every kind of hiking enthusiast, from unexperienced to ultra-fit.
Beaches and Natural Pools in Faial
There are a number of beaches and natural pools in Faial, one white sandy beach, a handful of black sand stretches and various natural or semi-natural pools that should be enough for almost every traveller's relax, sunbathing and swimming need.
The sun sets over Capelo in Faial, Azores Islands
When the weather is nice, the sunsets on the southwest coast of Faial are nothing short of spectacular!
Drone Shot of Praia do Norte Surf Spot – Faial, Azores
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LVqSDD_WQA&t=1s The Azores are a great surf destination, with several surf spots well known to ...
Morro de Castelo Branco: Explore Faial’s Volcanic Rock
Discover Morro de Castelo Branco, an ancient volcanic formation on Faial Island, perfect for birdwatching and breathtaking views of the Azores coastline.
Capelinhos, the volcano that wasn’t there
Just 65 years ago the island of Faial, in the Azores, was 2,4 square kilometres smaller, and had more than twice the population it has today. Capelinhos, the volcano, was just one of the thousands of submerged dormant cone off the coast of the island of Faial, in the Azores archipelago
Top 10 things to do in Horta
Discover Horta, Faial's vibrant city in the Azores. Its sheltered harbor is a top sailing destination with a lush marina attracting tourists worldwide.
Living in Faial
When we first came to the Azores, almost ten years ago in 2012, we had no idea that we would be living in Faial and call it our home in a few years.
Faial Island (the Blue Island)
With 19.8 km in length and 14 km in maximum width, the 173.1 km2 of surface of Faial Island, in the Azores central group, have an almost pentagonal shape. It is the third most inhabited island in the archipelago, roughly 15,000 residents.
