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Topic: Faial


In the News (Tue 2 Dec 08)

  
  Omega's Faial Web Page
Horta, on the island of Faial, on the route of the yachts.
Faial is in the shape of an irregular pentagon with an area of 173.42 Km2.
Faial was called Ventura on old charts and Sao Luiz at the time of its discovery by Portuguese navigators.
www.pathcom.com /~omega/faial.html   (1192 words)

  
  Faial - Search Results - MSN Encarta
Faial, island, Portugal, one of the Azores, in the Atlantic Ocean.
Faial is probably the most cosmopolitan of the central islands and also one of the most...
9900 - Horta, Faial, Azoren Portugal Tel./Fax: 00351 292 945 277
uk.encarta.msn.com /Faial.html   (161 words)

  
 Faial - Azores Tourist Guide - Destinazores
Crossing the 4 mile canal which separates the islands of Faial and Pico, the city of Horta welcomes you to this quaint island where everything looks both small and lovely.
The island of Faial has a surface area of approximately 173 km2.
The “Caldeira do Faial”, a veritable cathedral of silence and beauty, is the vast crater of the extinct volcano from which the island originated.
www.destinazores.com /faial.php   (687 words)

  
 Faial - Portuguese Family Histories
MANUEL CALDEIRA was born in Faial, and settled in the Clarksburg area on the John Soto ranch a little north of the Freeport ferry landing.
Faial in January in 1823, the son of Manuel and Vittoria Louisa Souto Freitas.
On Faial, I stayed at a hotel in Horta, later discovering that it was in the Angustias section, where my great grandmother and her brother were born.
www.dholmes.com /histories/faial.html   (5536 words)

  
 Azores Island - Faial – the Blue Island!
However, Faial’s biggest attraction is surely its capital, the delightful town of Horta with its famous yacht harbour and a rich architectonic patrimony – probably the archipelago’s liveliest town with a very distinct cosmopolitan flair.
With regard to Faial’s history it can be said that to a certain extent it mirrors the history of the whole archipelago and shows clearly that all historic developments were initiated from the outside.
Another milestone in Faial’s history was the landing of the first hydroplane in the port of Horta in 1919 and until the 2nd World War all transatlantic flights per hydroplane used Horta’s harbour for a stopover.
www.azores-islands.info /uk/places/faial/faial.html   (535 words)

  
 Efaial
Faial is one in the Azores islands that you very often see recommended by tourist authorities.
Faial also has a sunny climate, and a wonderful view towards Pico.
The nature of Faial is dominated by the volcano named "Caldeira do Faial", which created Faial in the first place.
www.azores.dk /Efaial.htm   (432 words)

  
 Cachet Travel - Faial, the Azores
The most well known image of Faial is the vibrant tapestry of paintings on the harbour wall, as sailing superstition decrees that it is bad luck to leave port without completing one.
Whale watching expeditions from Faial are a much more natural experience than in many other parts of the world as the small boats used often get within 30 metres of the mammals and the handful of skippers and their lookouts really know the waters.
Despite Faial's predominantly seafaring reputation there are plenty of attractions for landlubbers and Horta itself is possibly one of the most attractive towns in the Azores.
www.cachet-travel.co.uk /azores/faial.htm   (608 words)

  
 Açores - Informações Turísticas
The island of Faial is an open invitation to walks amongst rustic landscape.
The ocean surrounding the island is an immense aquarium where blue and white swordfish, tuna and dogfish are ready to engage fishermen in vigorous battle.
Faial´s reputation for water sports is complemented by its underwater observation.
www.viaoceanica.com /gtacores/faial_ing.html   (479 words)

  
 Archipelago Azores - Faial   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Faial is probably the most cosmopolitan of the central islands and also one of the most beautiful, rising gently through pastureland to the main crater which dominates the island.
Faial was the last location of major volcanic activity in the Azores, when Capelinhos erupted (1957-58), adding 1km2 of land to the island.
This area, resembling the surface of the moon, is in stark contrast to the hydrangea-lined lanes of the rest of the island.
www.azoreschoice.com /faial.asp   (327 words)

  
 Connors Fall River Travel   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The island of Faial is an open invitation to walks amongst rustic landscape.
The ocean surrounding the island is an immense aquarium where blue and white swordfish, tuna, and dogfish are ready to engage fishermen in vigorous battle.
Faial's reputation for water sports is complemented by its underwater observation.
www.cfrt.com /FAIAL_cfrt.htm   (494 words)

  
 Food | Rhode Island news | projo.com | The Providence Journal
Not so at Faial Restaurant, where the prime rib for a single guest is two inches thick, and stretches end to end and side to side on a 13-inch Fiesta serving platter.
Joe Faria and Pereira, brothers-in-law, were both born on the island of Faial in the Azores, and came to the United States as children.
Faial is casual and fun that way, with a large television in the corner of the dining room and two more screens over the long bar.
www.projo.com /food/content/wk-dine16_11-16-06_IE2RIM6.3385c24.html   (1122 words)

  
 Faial: Free Encyclopedia Articles at Questia.com Online Library
It is known as the blue island because of the hydrangeas that...you are lucky you may see whales in the narrow strait between Faial and Pico, the neighbouring island.
FAIAL CRISS-crossed with hedgerow after hedgerow of hydrangeas, it isnt hard to work out why Faial is known as the Blue Island.
The nine main islands are Sao Miguel (the largest) and Santa Maria in the southeast; Terceira, Pico, Faial, Sao Jorge, and Graciosa in the center; and Flores and Corvo in the...
www.questia.com /library/encyclopedia/faial.jsp?l=F&p=1   (897 words)

  
 Pierre Sousa Lima motopage - Faial Island
Until about 1860, Faial's position in the Atlantic and the existence of a sheltered port attracted cargo boats engaged in the orange trade and American whalers, who called there to put on supplies.
In the first half of the 20th century Faial was an important centre for underwater cable links and took part in the pioneer period of aviation.
Today Faial is a developing island, with an economy based on agriculture, livestock raising, the dairy industry, fishing and trade.
pierre.inazores.com /faial_e.htm   (504 words)

  
 Faial — The Blue Island
Faial is an island in the Central Group of the Azores Archipelago, formed by nine volcanic islands and located in the heart of the North Atlantic Ocean, at about 932 miles (1500Km) from Lisbon and 2423 miles (3900Km) from the American Eastern Coast.
If on the other hand you'd like to understand why writer Raúl Brandão called Faial "The Blue Island", come during the feast of St. John on July 24, when every field and road side of the island are covered by big bushes of beautiful blue hydrangeas, forming a breath taking scenery.
Politicaly, Faial is one of the nine Portuguese islands that form the Azores Autonomous Region, integrated in the European Union, with the Euro as its official currency.
www.geocities.com /fredtilman/geo_e.html   (583 words)

  
 Faial (Santana) - Definition, explanation
Faial is a parish in the district of Santana in the Madeira Islands.
Faial is the second largest parish in area, the largest parish and the second smallest parish and the third leastly populated in Santana.
Faial has a school, a lyceum, a gymnasia, a church and a square (praça).
www.calsky.com /lexikon/en/txt/f/fa/faial__santana_.php   (188 words)

  
 Faial Hotel Resort Faial Azores Portugal Faial Azores Portugal
The Faial Resort Hotel is a 4 star hotel about five minutes drive from the centre of Horta on the Island of Faial.
Horta is the capital of Faial island and is well known meeting point for yachts crossing the Atlantic from America to Europe.
In the centre of the island is a extinct volcano with a one mile wide crater filled with luxuriant vegetation.
www.direct-hotels-online.com /Portugal/Azores/Faial/Faial_Hotel_Resort.html   (311 words)

  
 ARCHIPELAGOES  -  Azores  -  llha do Faial
Like other Azorian islands, Faial has magnificent hydrangea bushes scattered about the fields, and the sight of the sun going down, with Pico in the distance, is an unforgettable sight.
Faial is one of the Azores islands that you very often see recommended by tourist authorities.
The nature of Faial is dominated by the volcano named Caldeira, who created Faial in the beginning of time.
www.archipelago.nu /SKARGARD/ENGELSKA/AZORES/faial.htm   (501 words)

  
 Casa Azores, self catering holiday accommodation on Faial, The Azores, Portugal, Azoren
Faial is one of 9 Azorean Islands, almost in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean.
The highest point of Faial is the Cabeço Gordo with an altitude of 1043 meters.
The closest island to Faial is Pico, just 6 km away and a ferry maintains the connection several times a day.
www.casaazores.com /faial.htm   (1361 words)

  
 Azores - Faial   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Faial, with an area of 173 km², is located around 6 km west from Pico, from which it is separated by the Canal do Faial.
Faial measures 21 km in length and has a maximum width of 14 km.
Faial was the last location of volcanic activity in the Azores when the eruption of Capelinhos (1957-8) took place, adding 1 km² of land to the island.
www.oceandots.com /atlantic/azores/faial.htm   (113 words)

  
 Faial - Real Estate
Model from popular rural architecture in north of Faial-Azores island.Recently restored and equipped...
This house is located in Fernandes - Ramal Novo-Varadouro area of Faial.
Traditional old farm house completely renovated and converted into a comfortable country house in...
www.azores.com /realestate/faial.php   (129 words)

  
 Portugal accommodation Hotel Pousada Santa Cruz Horta Faial Azores Pousadas of Portugal
The Hotel Pousada da Horta is located on the beautiful island of Faial in the centre group of islands in the Azores, Portugal.
The position of Faial made the Port of Horta a secure stop during the days when ships were under sail.
On Faial is the Caldeira do Cabeco Gordo which is a crater of volcanic origin with a diameter of nearly 1450 metres and a depth reaching 400 metres.
www.pousadasofportugal.com /portugal/pousada/horta-faial.html   (605 words)

  
 Science Fair Projects - Faial
There are a parish and an island that have the name Faial in Portugal:
Faial da Terra, a parish in the municipality of Povoação
Faial, a parish in the municipality of Santana
www.all-science-fair-projects.com /science_fair_projects_encyclopedia/Faial   (198 words)

  
 The Island of Faial, The Azores
Crews retain their fascination for Faial for days, weeks and even months, spending hours socializing in the cosmopolitan and renowned Café Peter.
Before taking their leave, seafaring travelers leave behind them a picture of their boat on the marina wall-thus transforming the wall into a rainbow of art and imagination.
And the highlight is surely the Semana de Mar (Ocean Week) in August with its Yachting regattas and whaleboat races, a lively festival which sets the entire city alight.
www.eurosun.com /faial.htm   (537 words)

  
 Faial
Pico the island closest to Faial a mere 5 miles away, boasts the highest terrain in the Azores.
Looking down into the crater of this extinct volcano, one was confused by the lack of man made objects and the distance, so that judging the depth of the crater was almost impossible.
The village was smothered in ashes and pyroclastic flow.
www.seakin.com /gilana/31_azores/faial/21fai.htm   (506 words)

  
 1World2travel - Faial - Azores-Portugal   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The original name of Faial was 'Insula de La Ventura nos Portulanos' and it was discovered by Diogo de Silves in 1427.
Horta (originally Vila da Orta), seat of the only municipality in Faial, is the liveliest, and most eye-catching town of the Azores.
The island is also known as Ilha Azul, the "Blue Island", by poet Raul Brandão, due to the large quantity of Hydrangeas that bloom during the summer months.Different colours of blue decorate the houses, divide the fields and line the roadsides.
www.1world2travel.com /article.php?articleID=2725   (540 words)

  
 Birding Azores - Main Page
Faial has a length of 21 km, a width of 14 km, and a total area of 173 square kilometres.
The island is dominated by the Caldeira, a volcanic cone with is highest point reaching 1.043 metres.
There are no real specialities on Faial, but it is one of the best places for close-ups on gulls.
azores.seawatching.net /index.php?page=faial   (475 words)

  
 Faial Holidays - Cheap late deals, bargain all inclusive holidays & last minute package offers.
Faial holidays feature one of the most popular Azores islands, known as the “blue island” because of its summer hydrangeas.
Most Faial holidays are based around Horta, the island’s principal town and port, beautifully set at the foot of the mountains.
Holiday in Faial partly owe their popularity to better beach and swimming options than other islands, and even some sandy beaches.
www.directline-holidays.co.uk /Faial?source=RSS   (409 words)

  
 Faial, Horta, Azores - trekking and hotels
Faial is the smallest of the three "Triangle Islands" and an easy island to visit and get around.
The eruption at Capelinhos - courtesy of Foto Jovial, Horta, Faial.
Although some early flights from London to Lisbon connect with the Horta flight, this is not always the case, and sometimes it is necessary to overnight in Lisbon.
www.ewpnet.com /azores/Faial.htm   (377 words)

  
 Faial Horta Hotels - Discount hotels in Faial Horta, Portugal   (Site not responding. Last check: )
With a wide selection of hotels to choose from, there is sure to be something for every travellers taste and budget.
Booking your Faial Horta hotel room online couldn't be simpler with our online reservation services.
Faial Horta Hotels Portugal - Copyright 2003 www.worldwide-hotel-reservation.com © All rights reserved.
www.worldwide-hotel-reservation.com /portugal/faial-horta   (153 words)

  
 Bed and Breakfast Holidays in Faial, the Azores at our farmhouse Azores High
Rua da Miragaia Nº 28, Pedro Miguel, 9900-437, Horta, Faial, Azores.
The Azores enjoy a mild maritime climate, of which the dominant feature is the area of high pressure named after them.
The surface area of Faial is approximately 173 km2.
www.azoreshigh.com /faial.html   (688 words)

  
 Ferienwohnung Ilha Faial - Casa azul - Cedros, Ilha Faial, Azoren Portugal   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Ferienwohnung Casa azul in Cedros, Ilha Faial, Portugal.
Weltweit (auch in Portugal !) und natürlich auch in der Region Ilha Faial, wie sie an dieser Ferienwohnung Casa azul in Cedros erkennen können.
Wohnen in einer wunderschönen Ferienwohnung in Cedros, Ilha Faial, vielleicht Radfahren, Baden oder Spazierengehen, faulenzen, relaxen, paddeln, Angeln?
www.ferienhaus24.de /s/ferienwohnung/1156_Casa_azul_Ilha_Faial.html   (190 words)

  
 TrekEarth | Pico Mountain from Horta - Faial Photo
Ilha do Pico (Pico Island) is an island of Azores noted for its eponymous volcano, Ponta de Pico (Pico Alto), which is the highest mountain of Portugal and also the highest elevation of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge.
Crossing the 4 mile canal which separates the islands of Faial and Pico, the city of Horta welcomes you to this quaint island where everything looks both small and lovely.
The island of Faial has a surface area of approximately 173 km2.
www.trekearth.com /gallery/Europe/Portugal/Islands/Acores/photo454142.htm   (189 words)

  
 Re: Antonio Avila born 1874 Faial Portugal
In Reply to: Antonio Avila born 1874 Faial Portugal by Brenda Avila
This may be a brother of Antonio Avila.
Re: Antonio Avila born 1874 Faial Portugal Brenda 11/05/00
genforum.genealogy.com /avila/messages/150.html   (50 words)

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