Travel Guide of Faial in Portugal by Influencers and Travelers
Faial Island, also known in English as Fayal, is a Portuguese island of the Central Group 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.
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Pictures and Stories of Faial from Influencers
2 pictures of Faial from Colin Watts, Raul Lluva, and other travelers
- A lone wind blown tree on the high plateau of Paul da Serra, Madeira ...click to read more
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The Best Things to Do and Visit around Faial
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1 - Cabeço Gordo
Cabeço Gordo is the highest mountain, massive stratovolcano and the largest geomorphological structure that forms the island of Faial.
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2 - Santana
Santana, short form for Santa Ana is a municipality along the northern coast of the island of Madeira, in Portuguese archipelago of the same name. The population in 2011 was 7,719, in an area of 95.56 square kilometres.
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3 - Surfing in Porto da Cruz, Madeira
Calhau Surf School was created in summer of 2010, making them the first surf school to operate on Madeira Island! Their extensive surfing experience means that they will teach you the best techniques and coach you to become an independent surfer in t...
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4 - Casas Típicas de Santana
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5 - Porto da Cruz
Porto da Cruz Portuguese pronunciation, is a civil parish in the municipality of Machico in the northeastern corner of Madeira. The population in 2011 was 2,597, in an area of 25.22 km².
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6 - Surf in Santana
Calhau Surf School was created in summer of 2010, making them the first surf school to operate on Madeira Island! Their extensive surfing experience means that they will teach you the best techniques and coach you to become an independent surfer in t...
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7 - Ribeiro Frio
6 km away
The village of Ribeiro Frio is situated in the interior of the island of Madeira. It belongs to the parish of São Roque do Faial, the municipality of Santana, and is located around 15 kilometers from Funchal.
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8 - Pico do Arieiro
8 km away
Pico do Arieiro, at 1,818 m high, is Madeira Island's third highest peak. Most days, visitors can stand and look down on the clouds. The air is fresh and clear and the sun is very bright. On a clear day it is possible to see the neighbouring island of Porto Santo, 30 miles to the northeast.
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9 - Stand up Paddle in Madeira
Ready to go out on an SUP tour around Madeira Island but not sure how it works? Come and have a lesson with Salty! The expert instructors will teach you the basic terminology, positioning, balance and paddling to have you supping in no time. You'll b...
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10 - Santa Cruz
12 km away
Santa Cruz is a municipality, a parish and a city in the eastern part of the island of Madeira. It is the second most populous municipality, behind Funchal. The population in 2011 was 43,005, in an area of 81.50 km².
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11 - Monte Palace Tropical Garden
13 km away
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12 - Stand Up Paddling in Porto da Cruz, Madeira
Do you want to explore the ocean around Porto da Cruz on your own? A SUP lesson and tour in Madeira is the ideal activity for you!The expert instructors at Salty Madeira Water Activities will teach you the basic terminology, positioning, balance, and...
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13 - Funchal
14 km away
Funchal is the largest city, the municipal seat and the capital of Portugal's Autonomous Region of Madeira, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean.
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14 - Ponta de São Lourenço
16 km away
Ponta de São Lourenço is the easternmost point of the island of Madeira. It is inside the town of Caniçal and forms a part of the municipality of Machico. Its terrain are made up of rocks and herbaceous vegetation.
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15 - Trekking | Madeira
10 km away
Round trip transfers from Funchal to Pico do Arieiro (Areeiro) - Pico Ruivo - Achada do Teixeira self-guided hike, so you don’t have to worry about parking logistics or walking the trail both ways.
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16 - Cristo Rei
16 km away
The Christ the King statue also known as the Sacred Heart statue, is an Art Deco statue of Jesus Christ in Garajau, Madeira.
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17 - Cabo Girão apžvalgos aikštelė
19 km away
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18 - 25 Fontes Falls
25 km away
The 25 Fontes is a group of waterfalls located in Rabaçal, Paul da Serra on Madeira Island. Access is possible via the Levada das 25 Fontes.
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19 - Mount Pico
30 km away
Mount Pico is a currently quiescent stratovolcano located on Pico Island, in the mid-Atlantic archipelago of the Azores. It is the highest mountain in Portugal, at 2,351 metres above sea level, and is one of the highest Atlantic mountains; it is more than twice the elevation of any other peak in the Azores.
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20 - Porto Moniz
30 km away
Porto Moniz is a municipality in the northwest corner of the island of Madeira. It is located west of Santana and Machico, and northwest of Funchal. The population in 2011 was 2,711, in an area of 82.93 km². The municipality features a natural complex of lava pools that are popular with locals and tourists.
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21 - Ponta Do Pargo
37 km away
The Farol da Ponta do Pargo is an active lighthouse located in Ponta do Pargo, Madeira, Portugal. The lighthouse was built in 1922 on top of Ponta Vigia, a rocky cliff escarpment and has a focal height of 312 metres.
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