How long is the ferry from Pico to Faial?

30 min
How long does it take to get from Pico Island to Faial Island? The car ferry from Madalena (Pico) to Horta (Faial) takes 30 min including transfers and departs every two hours.

Is Faial worth visiting?

For us, visiting Faial was a very positive experience. Sometimes it feels good to get out of the confusion and enjoy the nature that some destinations have to offer. It is a small island but with many cultural, natural and gastronomic points of interest.

What does Faial mean in Portuguese?

Faial is a Portuguese word derived from faya, referring to a tree species, Myrica faya.

What is Faial known for?

Featuring a bit over 15k inhabitants, Faial is an iconic island on what comes to volcanoes and landscapes. Home to the last volcanic eruption of the Azores, this Azores’ island offers amazing sites and pretty views to Mount Pico in the horizon.

Can you island hop in Azores?

Good to know: the 9 Azores islands are not all close to each other. There are three island groups each approximately a 1-hour flight apart. If you want to go island hopping, it’s easiest within the central island group (Terceira, São Jorge, Faial, and Pico) as these are all bunched together.

Can you travel between islands in Azores?

The one alternative to flying between the Azores is taking an Azores ferry. A boat ride is a pleasant and relaxed way to travel between the islands. It’s also the fastest option when you’re traveling between the central islands of São Jorge, Pico, and Faial.

How do you get around Faial?

Traffic in Faial is very light, so it is easy to drive around. Taxis, rent-a-car and scooter services are available at reasonable prices and the ferries provide regular maritime connections between Faial, Pico and S. Jorge islands.

How do I get to Faial Azores?

Getting to Faial The best way to arrive to Faial Island is by plane. Azores Airlines operate daily direct flights (duration around 2h30) between Lisbon and Horta Airport in Faial. You can also arrive to Faial from Lisbon via S.

What is the population of Faial Azores?

The population is 15038 and the population density is thus on 86.90 inhabitants per square kilometer (compared Isle of Wight 364 inhabitants / km²). The capital of the island is Horta (located in the Southeast of the island).

What is the population of Pico Azores?

Hardly anyone lives here, some 15,000 people on a relatively large island, the second biggest in the Azores.

How big is Faial island Azores?

66.82 mi²Faial Island / Area

Are there any sandy beaches in the Azores?

Canto da Areia Beach Let’s end our journey by landing on Corvo Island. Canto da Areia Beach (also known as Portinho da Areia) is the only sand beach on the whole island, which is instead characterised by rugged volcanic rocks and high cliffs.