Horta · first week of August
Sea Week
When: August
FAIAL ISLAND · PORTUGAL
Faial
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Known as the Blue Island, Faial combines a strong maritime identity with Azorean rural traditions, bringing fresh Atlantic fish, seafood, meat dishes and traditional sweets to the table.See what to eat↓
RegionAzoresLocal picks05Coordinates38.58° N · 28.70° WCome hungry. Leave with stories.
THE ISLAND AT THE TABLE
Taste the island
What to taste across Faial?
Specialities associated with the island's places and local traditions.
At the table
Savoury dishes associated with places across this island.
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Caldeirada de Peixe
A hearty fish stew made with fresh Atlantic catch, potatoes, tomatoes and aromatic seasonings.Seafood02
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Polvo Guisado
Tender octopus slowly stewed with wine, onion and aromatic island seasonings.Meat03
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Molha de Carne
A traditional Azorean meat stew slowly cooked in a richly seasoned sauce and commonly served with bread.Local sweets
Pastries and traditional sweets worth making room for.
In the glass
The local drink that completes the experience.
BEYOND THE TABLE
Living traditions
Festivals & traditions
Celebrations, pilgrimages and historical gatherings that reveal another side of local identity.
Parishes across Faial · Pentecost season
Holy Spirit Festivities
When: May to September
Horta · religious and maritime tradition
Nautical Procession of Our Lady of Guia
When: August
Caldeira · popular and religious celebration
São João Baptista Festivities
When: 23 and 24 June
WALK THE LANDSCAPE
Notable routes
Trails worth following
A short selection of established trails. Check the official route conditions before setting out.
6.8km
THE ISLAND AT THE TABLE
A island is best understood through its local tables.
Faial brings together places whose ingredients, recipes and traditions reflect the character of Azores.
Faial
Caldeirada de Peixe
Polvo Guisado
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