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Faial Island
Faial Island, Azores, Portugal
Where Faial Island sits, what to see there, and what to book.
- Top sights
- 4
- Bookable experiences
- 26
- Time zone
- Atlantic/Azores
Faial Island sits in Azores, and this guide is the shape of it: where it is, what it breaks down into, and what there is to do once you are there. The sights below are ordered by how many tours and tickets are sold for them, which is the closest thing there is to a ranking of what visitors actually go and see. There are 26 bookable experiences here in total, with prices, durations and cancellation terms on every card.
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What to see in Faial Island
Ordered by how many tours and tickets are sold for each — the closest thing there is to a ranking of what visitors actually go and see.
Sample itineraries for Faial Island
Built from this guide: the sights in the order visitors book them, the areas with a catalogue of their own, and places within day-trip range. A starting shape, not a researched route — check opening hours before you go.
One day in Faial Island
Faial Island's most-visited sights
- 1
Day 1
Faial Island's most-visited sights
- MorningCapelinhos14 tours & tickets sold for it.
- MiddayMorro de Castelo Branco3 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Afternoon10 Volcanoes Trail1 tour or ticket sold for it.
- Book aheadFaial Island: Full Day with Local Guide, Volcanoes and LandscapesTakes about 7 hours.
2 days in Faial Island
Faial Island's most-visited sights · Day trip to Horta
- 1
Day 1
Faial Island's most-visited sights
- MorningCapelinhos14 tours & tickets sold for it.
- MiddayMorro de Castelo Branco3 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Afternoon10 Volcanoes Trail1 tour or ticket sold for it.
- Book aheadFaial Island: Full Day with Local Guide, Volcanoes and LandscapesTakes about 7 hours.
- 2
Day 2
Day trip to Horta
- Early startHead to HortaAbout 8 km from Faial Island — its own guide has what to see there.
3 days in Faial Island
Faial Island's most-visited sights · Day trip to Horta · Day trip to Pico
- 1
Day 1
Faial Island's most-visited sights
- MorningCapelinhos14 tours & tickets sold for it.
- MiddayMorro de Castelo Branco3 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Afternoon10 Volcanoes Trail1 tour or ticket sold for it.
- Book aheadFaial Island: Full Day with Local Guide, Volcanoes and LandscapesTakes about 7 hours.
- 2
Day 2
Day trip to Horta
- Early startHead to HortaAbout 8 km from Faial Island — its own guide has what to see there.
- 3
Day 3
Day trip to Pico
- Early startHead to PicoAbout 36 km from Faial Island — its own guide has what to see there.
5 days in Faial Island
Faial Island's most-visited sights · Day trip to Horta · Day trip to Pico · Day trip to Angra do Heroísmo · Day trip to Terceira
- 1
Day 1
Faial Island's most-visited sights
- MorningCapelinhos14 tours & tickets sold for it.
- MiddayMorro de Castelo Branco3 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Afternoon10 Volcanoes Trail1 tour or ticket sold for it.
- Book aheadFaial Island: Full Day with Local Guide, Volcanoes and LandscapesTakes about 7 hours.
- 2
Day 2
Day trip to Horta
- Early startHead to HortaAbout 8 km from Faial Island — its own guide has what to see there.
- 3
Day 3
Day trip to Pico
- Early startHead to PicoAbout 36 km from Faial Island — its own guide has what to see there.
- 4
Day 4
Day trip to Angra do Heroísmo
- Early startHead to Angra do HeroísmoAbout 129 km from Faial Island — its own guide has what to see there.
- 5
Day 5
Day trip to Terceira
- Early startHead to TerceiraAbout 129 km from Faial Island — its own guide has what to see there.
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What travellers book in Faial Island
The experiences Viator ranks highest here, with the price, the duration and the cancellation terms on every card.
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Faial Island: Full Day with Local Guide, Volcanoes and Landscapes
5.0 (248)7h
Discover the best of Faial Island on a full-day tour with your local Guide Ramiro, combining stunning landscapes, stunning volcanoes and authentic culture. Explore the most iconic spots in a comfortable vehicle while…
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Half-Day Faial Island Tour from Horta
4.9 (13)3h 30m
Treat yourself with a half-day tour on Faial Island in the Azores. The quiet coves and soft sand beaches make for a relaxing island paradise getaway. Discover why Faial is called the "Blue Island" as you are led around…
from €71 / personView details
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Full-Day Pico Island Tour from Horta
3.9 (8)8h
Treat yourself with a full-day tour on Pico Island in the Azores. Discover why Pico is called the "Mountain Island" as you are led around to the best highlights of the island with guide and transport included.
from €170 / personView details
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Double Diving Departure in Faial
5.0 (3)4h 30m
The exceptional conditions of location of the Azores, both at the level of climate and sea currents provides unique conditions for the practice of diving, making it possible to observe several species of underwater…
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Private Half-Day Hike around the Caldeira
5.0 (3)3h 30m
Hiking around the Caldeira is an experience you should not miss out if you visit Faial. This collapsed volcanic cone is one of the main landmarks of Faial. With 2 km in diameter it is an impressive reminder of the force…
from €75 / personView details
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Double Snorkeling Exit in Faial, Azores
4.0 (2)4h 30m
Dive with tube and mask is an incredible experience that will allow you to observe marine life from the surface. In this activity you will discover wonderful underwater landscapes on Faial Island in the Azores, as well…
from €69 / personView details
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