Like the other Azores Islands, Faial is a volcanic island, which helps create ideal conditions for growing hydrangeas. The last eruption on Faial lasted for 13 months from 1957 to 1958, temporarily ...

Glide over the stunning volcanic landscapes of Faial, one of Portugal's captivating Azores islands, with this breathtaking drone footage. Witness the dramatic contrasts of the "Blue Island," from the ...

Maritime tradition and international camaraderie took center stage during the 13th International Azorean Whaleboat Regatta, held July 2 to 6 on the island of Faial in the Azores. Teams from the United ...

The giant sunfish found floating near Faial Island in the Azores archipelago Courtesy of the Atlantic Naturalist Association Last December, scientists in Portugal got word that fishermen and boaters ...

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The Azores are composed of nine islands and are often differentiated by their geographic location; the eastern islands (São Miguel and Santa Maria), western islands (Flores and Corvo) and central ...