Ilha do Faial cuisine is based on the traditions of Portuguese cooking and seafood, of course. Fish and seafood are the basis of most of the national dishes of the Azores Archipelago. You can taste different types of tuna, mackerel, marlin, lobster, and shrimp here. You should order grilled meat or grilled fish. These two dishes will be delicious. You should also taste the local soups. Turnip soup deserves special attention. Flatbread bolo lêvedo often served as bread here.
There are many interesting ways to spend time on the island for people who prefer an active holiday. You can go on a boat trip before going to extreme sports. You will rent a yacht in the … Open
1. You can visit the Faial in any season. The temperature is quite comfortable here. It is hot here in the summer. However, the scorching heat does not happen here. The air temperature is … Open
You should taste local cheeses. There are different varieties of them on almost every island in the archipelago. Each of them is worthy of attention. Therefore, it is recommended to order assorted cheeses in a restaurant or buy local cheese in a store or market. Queijo fresco is especially delicious. This is a young soft type of cheese. It is served with a special sauce based on red paprika in the restaurant. It is also worth tasting Queijo Corrado. This cheese is like brie. It is soft with a dense hard shell. If you find Queijo São Jorge cheese, you should definitely buy or order it. This cheese is produced on the island of San Giorgio. This is one of the best cheeses in Europe.
Ilha do Faial is the leader of the archipelago by the number of attractive beaches. There are parts of the coast with white sand and exotic beaches with black sand and secluded coves, as … Open
Vinho Verde deserves special attention from the wines. This is a light sparkling wine with a slightly sour taste. Excellent white, pink, and red wines are produced on the nearby Pico Island. These are "Basalto", "Lajido", and "Terras de Lava". The wine can also be ordered in restaurants or bought in the store as a souvenir. You can go to Pico Island by ferry and buy a bottle of wine right in the vineyards. This will be a great gift from the trip.
Apartment hotels are widespread on the island, while beach hotels are very popular among tourists. One of the most upscale hotels on the island is Fayal Resort situated in the secluded area … Open
There are many restaurants and taverns here. Many of them specialize in fish menus and national cuisine. You can eat delicious food anywhere. However, there are several places that deserve special attention on the island. This is, for example, Restaurant Atletico in Horta. It is located at Rua Felipe Carvalho. This restaurant has an unusually welcoming atmosphere. Fish dishes are perfectly prepared here. There are always many visitors here. Therefore, you should book a table in advance.
There are no large stores or shopping centers on Faial. You should go shopping at the farmers' market or small shops in Horta. There are souvenir shops in almost every village. The Mercado … Open
Peter Cafe Sport is a unique place. It is very popular among sailors. Local cuisine is prepared perfectly here. There is also a bar with a large selection of drinks in this restaurant. A small museum, located on the second floor, is a feature of the establishment.