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 The
city you won't ever want to leave
Streets lined with neat rows of white-washed houses and local
squares adorned with gardens. Admire the bell-towers of churches
which house works of art. Museums accommodating precious sculptures
created from whales teeth and fig tree pith. Observe the dark
walls of an ancient fort built to hold off pirates. Stroll along
the elegant curve of an avenue along the ocean. This is Horta,
a city which greets its visitors with a smile. Where the passing
of time is a unique experience.
The most colourful marina
in the world
The yachts sail in from all four corners of the globe. 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. The Horta marina is
also the point of departure for big-game fishing boats which,
year after year, catch record-breaking fish. 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. 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.
Hotel
rates in the Island of Faial
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Experience
the rush of a duel fought out with a combative swordfish. Meet
yachtsmen from all over the world during happy hour at a local
bar. View the mysteries of volcanic caves where shoals of multi-coloured
fish hide out. These are just some of the activities lying in
store on the island of Faial where an action-packed holiday awaits
you. 
A
blue island bedecked in green