Full-Day Private Tour of Faial
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Full-Day Private Tour of Faial
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Highlights
The full day tour takes about 7-8 hours and leads you to all points of interest of Faial. The Faial, everything in one day is perfect for visitors who want to know more about Faial, its history and its people.
The tour leads you along the southern coast from Horta to the volcano of Capelinhos. At lunch time, we will have a rich picnic in one of the recreational parks of Faial. In the afternoon you will visit the Caldeira, see the lighthouse of Riberinha destroyed by an earthquake and then go to one of the best sandy beaches of the Azores.
Itinerary
Faial Island(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeThe first part of the tour follows largely the main road on the southern coast of Faial to the Volcano of Capelinhos. The second part leads up to the Caldeira then to the eastern tip of the Island and from there back to Horta. In-between the attractions there are short drives of 15 to 20 minutes.Miradouro da Laginha
15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThe cliffs of Lajinha are in Feteira, a small parish on the south coast of Faial. A nice place to view the rocky and south coast of Faial created by lava flows.Rail Morro de Castelo Branco
15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThe emblematic white volcanic rock of Morro de Castelo Branco which most visitors might have spotted it just before touchdown of their flight.Varadouro
15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeVaradouro is a small coastal resort, in the old days it used to be the summer resort of the wealthy families of Horta who spent their summer holiday there. Nowadays it is a residential area with some very popular natural swimming pools.Capelinhos
45 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThe volcano of Capelinhos located at the western tip of Faial is a living witness of active volcanism in the Azores. Before its eruption between September 1957 and October 1958, the small port below was one of the most important places for launching whaling boats.Praia Da Faja
15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThe Fajã da Praia do Norte is a headland created by the lava of the eruption of the Cabeço do Fogo volcano in 1672. Nowadays it is a quiet spot with adegas, old agricultural buildings, summer houses and beautiful small gardens.Reserva Florestal Natural do Parque do Capelo
1 hours 30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThe park of Capelo is a well-maintained forest park with small trails on which you can explore the different trees and plants of Faial, for the children there is a playground. The perfect place for having lunch with a rich picnic.Caldeira
15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThe Caldeira do Cabeço Gordo is one of the main landmarks of Faial. Situated in the center of the island it is with its 2 kilometre diameter and 400 meter depth probably the most impressive crater of the Azores.Lighthouse of Ribeirinha
15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThe ruins of the lighthouse of Farol da Riberinha is an emblematic memorial of the massive earthquake that hit Faial on the 9th of July 1998. The earthquake which had a magnitude of 6.2 on the Richter scale caused massive destruction on Faial.Igreja Ribeirinha
15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThe church São Mateus of of Riberinha is another witness of the devastations of 1998. It is the former parish church of Ribeirinha which has been hit hardly by the earthquake.Praia do Almoxarife
15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThe parish Praia do Almoxarife is best known for its long beach with black sand. It used to be the first beachhead of the early settlers, nowadays a popular place to go to the beach in the summer.Miradouro de Nossa Senhora da Conceicao
15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeFrom the viewpoint Miradouro da Nossa Senhora da Conceição there is stunning panorama covering the bay of Horta and Praia do Almoxarife on Faial with the Islands of Pico and São Jorge in the background.
What's included
INCLUDED
Private transportation
Bottled water
Rich lunch picnic with drinks
Liability insurance
Personal accident insurance
Snacks
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lot's of stories on the past and present of Faial
Customer reviews
Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Location
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Faial Island, Portugal
Provider
Visitfaial
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