Shopping in Ilha do Faial - authentic goods, best outlets, malls and boutiques

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 Municipal da Horta market is located at Rua Doutor Serpa Pinto, Municipal Junto ao Bombeiros. These are several colonial-style buildings. Spices, vegetables, fruits, and local fish are sold here. You can also find various agricultural products, fabrics, clothing, interesting souvenirs, and delicious fresh bread from a nearby bakery here. You can have a snack in one of the cafes here.

You will find shops where you can buy even branded clothing and interesting jewelry in the center of Horta. There are also souvenir shops here. Many people come to the island in search of handicrafts of the Azores archipelago. The easiest way to find such products is to visit fairs. They are organized mainly during the holidays. Many interesting and even rare items can be found at flea markets. People spend hours here in search of antique items of the XVIII-XIX centuries.

There are special souvenirs on every island of the archipelago. You have the opportunity to buy on Faial almost everything that the Azores are famous for. Products made of ceramics painted with blue ornaments will be a great souvenir. They are produced on the island of San Miguel. You can also choose something practical from clay. If you find corn leaf doll in traditional costumes, then buy it. This is a very authentic gift from the islands. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Local fabrics and products made from them deserve attention. Hand-made tablecloths, bedspreads, and embroidered linen shirts are of excellent quality. They are popular with tourists despite the relatively high cost. Small figurines that are cut from the heart of a fig tree are an unusual souvenir from a Faial. You can find sculptures of animals, ships, plants, and flowers on the shelves of souvenir shops. You can easily find even the carved wooden attractions of the island.

Pay attention to the unique crafts made of fish scales. The Capello School of Craft is the center of this craft on Faial. Secrets of ancient craft are carefully kept here. Flowers made in the traditional technique of fish scales will become the most original souvenir from the island. You should also look at the embroidery on the tulle fabric made of straw. You can buy traditional blankets from the island of San Jorge or other items that are made by local craftswomen. These are towels, bedspreads, mats of different shapes and sizes, and tablecloths.

You can buy a traditional Azorean Cockerel as a souvenir for friends and colleagues. You can find a variety of crafts with its image. These are magnets, bells, and key rings. Various crafts from Portuguese cork are also in high demand among visitors to the island. The choice of products from it is huge. These are magnets, postcards, notepads, and much more. You can choose something original, such as jewelry or a handbag.

You should buy local tea. It is not exported. Therefore, you can taste it only on the island. It is of excellent quality. Experts appreciate it. You should definitely bring it home. This fragrant drink will remind you of your journey for a long time. You can't return from Faial without a bottle of local alcohol. The most popular drink is, of course, port wine or Madeira wine. However, there are special wines and alcoholic beverages in the Azores.

Pico Island is very close to the Faial. You should definitely go there for a tour of the volcano. You can also purchase a straw hat here. It is great for sunny weather. Wine of excellent quality is produced on the island. You can buy several different types right in the vineyards. However, you can also find these wines on the Faial. You can also buy pineapple and passion fruit liqueurs. This pleasant viscous and sweet drink will be a great gift for friends and relatives.

Cheeses of excellent quality are produced on the island. It will be better to buy their hard sorts. They are better preserved on the way home. However, you should taste as many different varieties as possible during your vacation on the island. You can buy them at the market or at most grocery stores. Almost all the guests of Faial take pineapples from the local plantations. Azores pineapples have a unique taste. They are usually sold in the original gift box in stores. Colleagues will surely appreciate this souvenir. You can also buy pineapples for yourself.