{"id":449,"date":"2025-09-28T21:19:39","date_gmt":"2025-09-28T18:19:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/en\/?p=449"},"modified":"2025-09-28T21:46:44","modified_gmt":"2025-09-28T18:46:44","slug":"faial-azores","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/en\/faial-azores\/","title":{"rendered":"Faial Island Azores"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--themify_builder_content-->\n<div id=\"themify_builder_content-449\" data-postid=\"449\" class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-449 themify_builder tf_clear\">\n                    <div  data-css_id=\"j0zx701\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row fullwidth_row_container tb_j0zx701 tb_first tf_w\">\n            <span  class=\"builder_row_cover tf_abs\" data-lazy=\"1\"><\/span>            <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_x30b701 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_dve6702   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Faial Island Azores<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_kro1701   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-906\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/new_logo_white.png\" alt=\"Aleks blog\" width=\"107\" height=\"40\" \/><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_sx4x701 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_7nuc701 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_q6vg701   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p>Ol\u00e1! Bom Dia!<\/p>\n<p>Continuing my journey through the Azores, and now we\u2019re on the fourth island \u2013 Faial.<\/p>\n<p>What? You missed everything? Okay, here\u2019s a quick reminder for the second-to-last time. In previous posts, I already covered the islands <a href=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/en\/terceira-azores\/\">Terceira<\/a> \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/en\/sao-jorge-zores\/\">S\u00e3o Jorge<\/a> \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/en\/pico-azores\/\">Pico<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Although it\u2019s probably best to start here:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/en\/azores-faq\/\">Azores: FAQ<\/a> \u2013 I went into detail about getting between the islands, which planes and ferries to take, Azorean cuisine, which islands to visit, and other tips, addresses, passwords, and instructions.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/en\/azores-rent-car\/\">Car rental in the Azores<\/a> \u2013 absolutely essential, you can\u2019t do without it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>How to get to Faial<\/p>\n<p>I came by ferry from <a href=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/en\/pico-azores\/\">Pico<\/a>. Just half an hour across the ocean.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_y3zu701 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_eule701 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_geab701   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23054 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/faial-1.jpg\" alt=\"\u043e\u0441\u0442\u0440\u043e\u0432 \u0424\u0430\u044f\u043b \u0410\u0437\u043e\u0440\u044b\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23055 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/faial-2.jpg\" alt=\"\u043e\u0441\u0442\u0440\u043e\u0432 \u0424\u0430\u044f\u043b \u0410\u0437\u043e\u0440\u044b\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\"><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_74wd701 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_2chy701 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_788p701   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2>Where to stay<\/h2>\n<p>Of course, in the capital. Horta \u2013 the main city on Faial.<\/p>\n<p>In Horta, we stayed at <a href=\"https:\/\/booking.stay22.com\/privateperson\/3H0P5WtWlJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Casa da Baia<\/a>. The pluses of this hotel are the price and the location. Although, that\u2019s also a minus. The hotel is in the center, close to the nightlife spots, so until 3 a.m. there\u2019s shouting, partying, drinking and fucking right under the windows. The room is small, just a bed with about half a meter of space around it. Cozy? Think more like a hospital ward. There\u2019s a shared kitchen area with free tea, coffee, and cookies. Parking is available, though getting a spot right in front of the hotel is tricky \u2013 but within walking distance you can find one, even for free.<\/p>\n<p>If you want cheap, stay at Casa da Baia. If you want affordable and comfortable, here are a couple of centrally located options near the waterfront \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/booking.stay22.com\/privateperson\/hCYRYDRm4k\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hotel do Canal<\/a> (I parked the car nearby) and <a href=\"https:\/\/booking.stay22.com\/privateperson\/eYZze4t396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Azores Faial Garden<\/a> (has both indoor and outdoor pools).<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_eb8q701 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_e8sw701 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_komy701   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23056 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/faial-5.jpg\" alt=\"\u043e\u0441\u0442\u0440\u043e\u0432 \u0424\u0430\u044f\u043b \u0410\u0437\u043e\u0440\u044b\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23057 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/faial-6.jpg\" alt=\"\u043e\u0441\u0442\u0440\u043e\u0432 \u0424\u0430\u044f\u043b \u0410\u0437\u043e\u0440\u044b\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23058 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/faial-8.jpg\" alt=\"\u043e\u0441\u0442\u0440\u043e\u0432 \u0424\u0430\u044f\u043b \u0410\u0437\u043e\u0440\u044b\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\"><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_dwq2701 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_fzg9701 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_0x7s701   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p>Where to eat and drink<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/on1xmnq7oNKr9yQL6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Restaurante Bela Vista<\/a> \u2013 on the way to Capelinhos, I recommend stopping here for lunch.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/UToFofFyqxHjTkko6\">Aldina<\/a> \u2013 we had lunch here on the second day, nothing particularly outstanding. There was nothing else around.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>For dinner and a few drinks, of course, Peter Sport Bar<\/strong>. I\u2019ll tell you more about it later. There are two entrances and two rooms. If you\u2019re facing the place, take the entrance on the left, where the bar counter is. When there are no seats inside and you just want to quench your thirst, you can grab a mug at the bar and sit on the waterfront. Everything is pretty relaxed and casual.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_1bk2701 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_g3nj701 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_ijkg701   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23059 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/faial-9.jpg\" alt=\"\u043e\u0441\u0442\u0440\u043e\u0432 \u0424\u0430\u044f\u043b \u0410\u0437\u043e\u0440\u044b\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\"><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_cfjw701 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_6qyy701 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_6mjz701   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2>Faial<\/h2>\n<p>Faial Island was discovered in 1427 and colonized in 1432 by Portuguese settlers, many of whom came from Flanders. Today, about 15,000 people live on the island.<\/p>\n<p>The name Faial comes from the Portuguese word \u201cfaias,\u201d referring to the abundance of Myrica faya \u2013 the \u201claurel tree.\u201d This plant was widespread on the island at the time of colonization.<\/p>\n<p>However, the hydrangeas, which now cover the island with their blue blooms and create landscapes of incredible beauty, later became a symbol of Faial and earned it a second name \u2013 \u201cThe Blue Island.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>There aren\u2019t any hydrangeas in the photo because I was there in May, and they bloom in summer. But in summer, everything along the roads is drowned in flowers \u2013 not just blue ones. I saw the same on Terceira in July.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_3ek1701 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_wbv8701 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_n7sg701   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23060 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/faial-47.jpg\" alt=\"\u043e\u0441\u0442\u0440\u043e\u0432 \u0424\u0430\u044f\u043b \u0410\u0437\u043e\u0440\u044b\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23061 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/faial-48.jpg\" alt=\"\u043e\u0441\u0442\u0440\u043e\u0432 \u0424\u0430\u044f\u043b \u0410\u0437\u043e\u0440\u044b\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23062 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/faial-49.jpg\" alt=\"\u043e\u0441\u0442\u0440\u043e\u0432 \u0424\u0430\u044f\u043b \u0410\u0437\u043e\u0440\u044b\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23063 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/faial-45.jpg\" alt=\"\u043e\u0441\u0442\u0440\u043e\u0432 \u0424\u0430\u044f\u043b \u0410\u0437\u043e\u0440\u044b\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\"><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_2z9a701 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_m4dr701 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_l34a701   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2>What to do and see on Faial<\/h2>\n<p>In two days, you can: see the huge volcanic crater in the center of the island and walk along its edge, take a short hike along ancient water channels surrounded by endemic flora, check out the unique volcanic landscape formed by the 1957 eruption, visit the Volcanology Museum, study all the drawings in Horta Marina \u2013 the yacht harbor, enjoy an evening at the iconic bar, explore old ruined lighthouses and churches, and discover 400 endemic species in the local botanical garden.<\/p>\n<h3>Capelinhos<\/h3>\n<p>One of the most impressive spots on Faial is Capelinhos \u2013 a stretch of land on the western tip of the island formed by the 1957\u20131958 volcanic eruption. The volcano erupted from the ocean, not far from the island\u2019s shore. As the lava settled and cooled, Faial\u2019s landscape changed dramatically, adding about 2.5 square kilometers of new land. The atmosphere is totally otherworldly, with a landscape of black sand and lava.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t rush straight to the Volcanology Museum and the lighthouse. First, drive to the end of the road, where there\u2019s a viewpoint overlooking the surviving lighthouse and Capelinhos. After that, you can go to the <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/FYRZbDbFMJVvu7ao7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">parking<\/a> lot and look for the museum entrance. It\u2019s a little quest in itself.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_1dq5701 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_3dl5701 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_lsbp701   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23064 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/faial-13.jpg\" alt=\"\u043e\u0441\u0442\u0440\u043e\u0432 \u0424\u0430\u044f\u043b \u0410\u0437\u043e\u0440\u044b \u0432\u0443\u043b\u043a\u0430\u043d \u041a\u0430\u043f\u0435\u043b\u0438\u043d\u044c\u044e\u0448\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23065 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/faial-14.jpg\" alt=\"\u043e\u0441\u0442\u0440\u043e\u0432 \u0424\u0430\u044f\u043b \u0410\u0437\u043e\u0440\u044b \u0432\u0443\u043b\u043a\u0430\u043d \u041a\u0430\u043f\u0435\u043b\u0438\u043d\u044c\u044e\u0448\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23066 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/faial-18.jpg\" alt=\"\u043e\u0441\u0442\u0440\u043e\u0432 \u0424\u0430\u044f\u043b \u0410\u0437\u043e\u0440\u044b \u0432\u0443\u043b\u043a\u0430\u043d \u041a\u0430\u043f\u0435\u043b\u0438\u043d\u044c\u044e\u0448\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23069 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/faial-10.jpg\" alt=\"\u043e\u0441\u0442\u0440\u043e\u0432 \u0424\u0430\u044f\u043b \u0410\u0437\u043e\u0440\u044b \u0432\u0443\u043b\u043a\u0430\u043d \u041a\u0430\u043f\u0435\u043b\u0438\u043d\u044c\u044e\u0448\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23067 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/faial-23.jpg\" alt=\"\u043e\u0441\u0442\u0440\u043e\u0432 \u0424\u0430\u044f\u043b \u0410\u0437\u043e\u0440\u044b \u0432\u0443\u043b\u043a\u0430\u043d \u041a\u0430\u043f\u0435\u043b\u0438\u043d\u044c\u044e\u0448\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23068 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/faial-27.jpg\" alt=\"\u043e\u0441\u0442\u0440\u043e\u0432 \u0424\u0430\u044f\u043b \u0410\u0437\u043e\u0440\u044b \u0432\u0443\u043b\u043a\u0430\u043d \u041a\u0430\u043f\u0435\u043b\u0438\u043d\u044c\u044e\u0448\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\"><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_su0h701 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_n4fd701 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_hxbj701   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h3>Church of S\u00e3o Mateus and Ribeirinha Lighthouse<\/h3>\n<p>On Faial, there are two photogenic abandoned spots you simply can\u2019t pass without stopping.<\/p>\n<p>In 1998, an earthquake measuring 5.9 on the Richter scale struck 5 km off the coast. As a result, houses in several villages were destroyed, along with the <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/e2KSzFbKFNLowHWX6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ribeirinha Lighthouse<\/a> (built in 1915) and <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/MRk9Lq4nwSabNz3Q9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the Church of S\u00e3o Mateus<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Interestingly, the Church of S\u00e3o Mateus was built in 1934 on the site of an earlier church from 1666, which had been destroyed by the 1926 earthquake.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_jder701 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_rwir701 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text 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loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23079 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/faial-61.jpg\" alt=\"\u043e\u0441\u0442\u0440\u043e\u0432 \u0424\u0430\u044f\u043b \u0410\u0437\u043e\u0440\u044b\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23073 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/faial-63.jpg\" alt=\"\u043e\u0441\u0442\u0440\u043e\u0432 \u0424\u0430\u044f\u043b \u0410\u0437\u043e\u0440\u044b\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23074 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/faial-65.jpg\" alt=\"\u043e\u0441\u0442\u0440\u043e\u0432 \u0424\u0430\u044f\u043b \u0410\u0437\u043e\u0440\u044b\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23075 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/faial-67.jpg\" alt=\"\u043e\u0441\u0442\u0440\u043e\u0432 \u0424\u0430\u044f\u043b \u0410\u0437\u043e\u0440\u044b\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\"><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_aekd701 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_qfmy701 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_fmv8701   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h3>Horta Marina<\/h3>\n<p>Horta Marina is known not only as an important stop for everyone crossing the Atlantic but also for its unique pier paintings.<\/p>\n<p>Every crew arriving in Horta leaves a commemorative painting or inscription on the marina walls, which, according to tradition, brings good luck on future voyages. These vibrant frescoes turn the marina into an open-air gallery, where each painting is connected to a journey across the ocean.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_6pos701 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_wwyg701 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_ogwq701   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23080 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/azortel-42.jpg\" alt=\"\u043e\u0441\u0442\u0440\u043e\u0432 \u0424\u0430\u044f\u043b \u0410\u0437\u043e\u0440\u044b\" width=\"1100\" height=\"826\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23081 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/azortel-45.jpg\" alt=\"\u043e\u0441\u0442\u0440\u043e\u0432 \u0424\u0430\u044f\u043b \u0410\u0437\u043e\u0440\u044b\" width=\"1100\" height=\"826\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23082 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/azortel-47.jpg\" alt=\"\u043e\u0441\u0442\u0440\u043e\u0432 \u0424\u0430\u044f\u043b \u0410\u0437\u043e\u0440\u044b\" width=\"1100\" height=\"826\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23083 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/azortel-49.jpg\" alt=\"\u043e\u0441\u0442\u0440\u043e\u0432 \u0424\u0430\u044f\u043b \u0410\u0437\u043e\u0440\u044b\" width=\"1100\" height=\"826\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23084 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/azortel-50.jpg\" alt=\"\u043e\u0441\u0442\u0440\u043e\u0432 \u0424\u0430\u044f\u043b \u0410\u0437\u043e\u0440\u044b\" width=\"1100\" height=\"826\"><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_oiv5700 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_rffl700 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_ugm4700   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h3>Peter Sport Bar<\/h3>\n<p>After finishing their sail or just stopping by Horta, all sailors head to Peter Sport Bar, which has been operating since 1918.<\/p>\n<p>The bar has become a true legend among sailors and travelers.<\/p>\n<p>Pick up a side job, drop off a package, find fellow travelers in either direction \u2013 for over 105 years, this bar has witnessed both the tears of farewells and the joy of reunions. By day, it\u2019s a regular caf\u00e9. By night, it embodies the spirit of freedom for the entire marina. In every language, for all ages. Peter isn\u2019t just a bar; it\u2019s a meeting place where the paths of those who conquer the ocean intersect.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_fp3o700 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-2 tb_9j3u700 first\">\n                    <!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_q6b8621 image-top   tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/azortel-62.jpg\" alt=\"\">    \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n        <\/div>\n<!-- \/module image -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-2 tb_8ra0209 last\">\n                            <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_subrow themify_builder_sub_row tf_w col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tb_dw9s900\">\n                <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column sub_column col4-2 tb_bqqc901 first\">\n                    <!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_zqz1367 image-top   tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/azortel-60.jpg\" alt=\"\">    \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n        <\/div>\n<!-- \/module image -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column sub_column col4-2 tb_b8ou902 last\">\n                    <!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_xbyp168 image-top   tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/azortel-59.jpg\" alt=\"\">    \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n        <\/div>\n<!-- \/module image -->        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_subrow themify_builder_sub_row tf_w col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tb_bwng474\">\n                <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column sub_column col4-2 tb_nrba474 first\">\n                    <!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_nbez849 image-top   tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/azortel-58.jpg\" alt=\"\">    \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n        <\/div>\n<!-- \/module image -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column sub_column col4-2 tb_li34474 last\">\n                    <!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_gw2q665 image-top   tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/azortel-57.jpg\" alt=\"\">    \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n        <\/div>\n<!-- \/module image -->        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_xnce700 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_lmxm700 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_6s5d700   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h3>Waterfalls and Levadas<\/h3>\n<p>Faial doesn\u2019t have large waterfalls like those on other Azores islands \u2013 S\u00e3o Miguel or Flores. However, you can find small natural streams and springs, especially in the wetter, greener parts of the island.<\/p>\n<p>For example, <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/Tm1KBiVN52mMsktG8\">Po\u00e7o das Asas<\/a>. Just keep in mind that the \u201cwaterfall\u201d only appears after rain. At other times, it\u2019s still beautiful \u2013 huge ferns, various endemics \u2013 but without flowing water, at most some puddles.<\/p>\n<p>The levada on Faial was built in the 1960s. For me, it was one of the most enjoyable trails. Most of the path runs in the shade of trees. The route is linear, so I only walked halfway and returned to the car. Parking and the <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/R3xQvQwwyZJtSQm7A\">trailhead<\/a> are along the levada. As usual, detailed information is on trails.visitazores.com. It\u2019s best to walk this route in dry weather.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_d7ni700 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_8ce5700 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_ksuk700   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23094 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/faial-42.jpg\" alt=\"\u043e\u0441\u0442\u0440\u043e\u0432 \u0424\u0430\u044f\u043b \u0410\u0437\u043e\u0440\u044b\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23132 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/faial-71.jpg\" alt=\"\u0410\u0437\u043e\u0440\u044b \u043e\u0441\u0442\u0440\u043e\u0432 \u0424\u0430\u044f\u043b\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23095 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/faial-75.jpg\" alt=\"\u043e\u0441\u0442\u0440\u043e\u0432 \u0424\u0430\u044f\u043b \u0410\u0437\u043e\u0440\u044b\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23096 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/faial-77.jpg\" alt=\"\u043e\u0441\u0442\u0440\u043e\u0432 \u0424\u0430\u044f\u043b \u0410\u0437\u043e\u0440\u044b\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\"><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_l7dm700 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_c2jv700 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_s522700   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h3>Caldeira<\/h3>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/SVVQ4m11wBZ6iCE27\">Caldeira<\/a> is an impressive crater of an ancient volcano, located in the center of the island. The trail runs along its edge, offering views of the huge crater, about 2 km in diameter, covered in greenery. Inside the crater, there are either birds or pterodactyls flying around \u2013 hard to tell.<\/p>\n<p>Along the rim of the Caldeira, there\u2019s an easy 7 km circular route; more details at trails.visitazores.com. We completed it in 2 hours. The path is fairly even, with slight elevation changes, and the views of Pico are absolutely stunning!<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_u08g700 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_7suk700 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_vkti700   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23097 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/faial-85.jpg\" alt=\"\u043e\u0441\u0442\u0440\u043e\u0432 \u0424\u0430\u044f\u043b \u0410\u0437\u043e\u0440\u044b\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23098 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/faial-86.jpg\" alt=\"\u043e\u0441\u0442\u0440\u043e\u0432 \u0424\u0430\u044f\u043b \u0410\u0437\u043e\u0440\u044b\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23099 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/faial-88.jpg\" alt=\"\u043e\u0441\u0442\u0440\u043e\u0432 \u0424\u0430\u044f\u043b \u0410\u0437\u043e\u0440\u044b\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23100 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/faial-82.jpg\" alt=\"\u043e\u0441\u0442\u0440\u043e\u0432 \u0424\u0430\u044f\u043b \u0410\u0437\u043e\u0440\u044b\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23101 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/faial-84.jpg\" alt=\"\u043e\u0441\u0442\u0440\u043e\u0432 \u0424\u0430\u044f\u043b \u0410\u0437\u043e\u0440\u044b\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\"><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_clca700 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_22ko700 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_vjt4700   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p>Up next is the last one, but the biggest of the Azores \u2013 S\u00e3o Miguel. This one isn\u2019t part of the central islands, so you can\u2019t get there by ferry. That means it\u2019s time to fly. In <a href=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/en\/azores-faq\/\">Azores: FAQ<\/a>, I showed the local propeller shuttle.<\/p>\n<p>So, as they say, to be continued \u2013 links will be added.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/en\/terceira-azores\/\">Terceira<\/a> \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/en\/sao-jorge-zores\/\">S\u00e3o Jorge<\/a> \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/en\/pico-azores\/\">Pico<\/a> \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/en\/faial-azores\/\">Faial<\/a> \u2013 S\u00e3o Miguel.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_g9io699 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_lys0699 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_4bra699   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23102 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/faial-68.jpg\" alt=\"\u043e\u0441\u0442\u0440\u043e\u0432 \u0424\u0430\u044f\u043b \u0410\u0437\u043e\u0440\u044b\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\"><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_c8zx479 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_spqj479 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_e04r479   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h3>More travel stories from Portugal<\/h3>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module post -->\n<div  class=\"module module-post tb_yhse479 \">\n        <div  class=\"builder-posts-wrap loops-wrapper grid4 masonry boxed tf_rel tf_clear tf_clearfix\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n    <article id=\"post-556\" class=\"post tf_clearfix post-556 type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-places tag-portugal has-post-title no-post-date has-post-category has-post-tag has-post-comment has-post-author \">\n\t    \n\t                <figure class=\"post-image tf_clearfix\">\n                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/en\/ajuda-palace-lisbon\/\">\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ajuda-palace-46-1024x768.jpg\" title=\"Why Ajuda Palace Stole My Heart\" alt=\"Why Ajuda Palace Stole My Heart\">                                    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