Worth a DetourNatureIslandsVolcanoes

Faial

Azores

The blue island of hydrangea hedges, with Horta's painted yacht marina, a vast summit crater and the young volcanic headland of Capelinhos.

Photo: The Cosmonaut · CC BY-SA 4.0
Best Time to Go
May–Sep
Our full guide to Faial is being written. It's on the The Azores list as Worth a Detour.

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About 18 miles away

Portugal's highest peak, a volcano in the Azores above UNESCO-listed vineyards.

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Heritage · Islands

Terceira

Azores
About 81 miles away

An Azores island centered on Angra do Heroísmo, a World Heritage port town, with a lava cave you can walk into and lively summer festivals.

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Nature · Volcanoes

São Miguel

Azores
About 183 miles away

Crater lakes, hot springs and tea fields on the largest island of the Azores.

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The Azores

Crater lakes, hot springs and whales in the middle of the Atlantic.

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