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Faial en une journée : Capelinhos, la Caldeira et le phare en ruines

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Île de Faial
Capelinhos
Riberinha
Nature
History
Caldeira
Beach

Tu pourras profiter de sept à huit heures autour de Faial, en privé, pour découvrir les principaux points d'intérêt de toute l'île et l'histoire qui s'y rattache. La première partie du circuit suit la côte sud, de Horta jusqu'au volcan Capelinhos. Le déjeuner est un pique-nique complet dans l'un des parcs récréatifs de l'île. L'après-midi est consacré à la Caldeira, au phare de Ribeirinha, qui a été détruit par un tremblement de terre, et à l'une des plus belles plages de sable des Açores. La journée commence devant le bâtiment d'information touristique Casa da Baia à Horta.

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Rich lunch picnic with drinks
  • Liability insurance
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  • Personal accident insurance
  • Snacks
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lot's of stories on the past and present of Faial

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  1. Praça Infante Dom Henrique, Horta

    The meeting point is in front of the Casa da Baia tourist information building.

  2. Faial Island

    The first half follows the main road along the south coast of Faial out to the Capelinhos volcano. The second half climbs to the Caldeira, goes on to the eastern tip of the island, and comes back to Horta. Between the stops the drives run 15 to 20 minutes.

  3. The cliffs of Lajinha are in Feteira

    The cliffs of Lajinha are in Feteira, a small parish on the south coast. A good place to look at the rocky southern shore, which the lava flows built.

  4. The emblematic white volcanic rock of Morro de Castelo…

    The white volcanic rock of Morro de Castelo Branco, which most visitors have already seen from the plane on the way down.

  5. Varadouro

    Varadouro is a small coastal resort. The wealthy families of Horta used to spend their summers here. It is a residential area now, with natural swimming pools that stay popular.

  6. Capelinhos

    The Capelinhos volcano, at the western tip of Faial, is the clearest evidence of active volcanism in the Azores. It erupted between September 1957 and October 1958. Before that, the small port below it was one of the main places for launching whaling boats.

  7. Praia Da Faja

    The Fajã da Praia do Norte is a headland the lava of the Cabeço do Fogo eruption built in 1672. It is quiet now, with adegas, old farm buildings, summer houses and small gardens.

  8. The park of Capelo is a well-maintained forest park with…

    The Capelo forest park is well kept, with short trails through the trees and plants of Faial, and a playground for children. This is where the picnic lunch happens.

  9. Caldeira

    The Caldeira do Cabeço Gordo, in the centre of the island, is 2 kilometres across and 400 metres deep, which makes it probably the most impressive crater in the Azores.

  10. The ruins of the lighthouse of Farol da Riberinha is an…

    The ruins of the Farol da Ribeirinha stand as the memorial of the earthquake that hit Faial on 9 July 1998. It measured 6.2 on the Richter scale and wrecked a great deal of the island.

  11. The church São Mateus of of Riberinha is another witness of…

    The church of São Mateus at Ribeirinha is the other witness to 1998. It was the parish church, and the earthquake hit it hard.

  12. Apartamento caminho da praia

    The parish of Praia do Almoxarife is known for its long black sand beach. The first settlers came ashore here. In summer it is where people go to swim.

  13. Miradouro de Nossa Senhora da Conceicao

    From the Miradouro de Nossa Senhora da Conceição the view covers the bay of Horta and Praia do Almoxarife, with the islands of Pico and São Jorge behind them.

  14. Praça Infante Dom Henrique, Horta

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
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  • Up to 6 travelers per booking.
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guiding available in: de, en, fr, hu.

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