Highlights

Experience Espalamaca’s exceptional view of charming Horta and beyond.
See natural wonders created by volcanic activity once prevalent in the Azores.
Marvel at the mile-wide Caldeira crater, cloaked by gorgeous native trees.
Observe the jet-black volcanic ash still covering the floor of the Capelinhos lighthouse.
Delight in Praia do Norte, where massive waves are the result of an incredible underwater ravine.

Description

Enhance your shoreside experience with a Regent Choice small group tour. Hosting no more than 16 guests, these tours provide a more intimate experience and allow for more personal engagement with your knowledgeable guide.

Fall under the spell of the island of Faial’s unique natural beauty on a tour that highlights a stunning landscape largely developed from volcanic eruptions. Drive to Espalamaca, a dazzling overlook affording the finest view of enchanting Horta. If the day is clear, you’ll treasure the arresting sight of three other Azorean islands: Pico, São Jorge and Graciosa. Journey past elegant windmills and a landscape ripe with vivid blue hydrangeas to Caldeira, a massive crater left by the now-extinct volcano that created the island of Faial. Behold the mile-wide depression, sumptuously blanketed with indigenous junipers, tree heathers, cedars and ferns. Travel to Capelinhos, where the strikingly barren terrain is rocky and hauntingly lunar-like. See the stately lighthouse, the only building to survive the devastation of a volcanic eruption in the mid-20th century. You’ll pass through verdant Capelo Forest Park and Praia do Norte, a splendid seaside parish shaped by a volcanic eruption in 1672 that’s now a surfing mecca. Marvel at fascinating sights on this journey through the wonders of Faial.

Helpful Hints

Wear casual, weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes.
Bring a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen.

Disclaimer:

This tour is primarily panoramic in nature with walking at the guest’s discretion during stops. There will be some uneven surfaces and steps to negotiate. It is available to guests who utilize a collapsible wheelchair, are able to make their own way on and off the coach and have an able-bodied companion to assist them; however, getting off at the stops may not be feasible. Guests with mobility concerns are cautioned to evaluate their personal level of ability and stamina. The order of sites viewed or visited may vary. Views are weather dependent.

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