Faial
Portugal · MadeiraPT
Civil parish in Madeira, Portugal
Faial is a civil parish in the Madeiran municipality of Santana located along the northern coast of the island of Madeira. The population in 2011 was 1,567, in an area of 24.03 km².
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 1,567
- Coordinates
- 32.783, -16.850
- Timezone
- Atlantic/Madeira
Overview of Faial
Faial — a small settlement in Madeira, Portugal — is worth a place on your map. It counts about 1,567 residents. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. The local offer centres on nature, water sports and family. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Faial
Nature in Faial
(5)Faial's nature entries include Desert, Islands, Parks, Volcanoes and Walkways. Everything listed here comes from what Faial is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Water Sports in Faial
(5)For water sports, expect Diving, Scuba Diving, Water Skiing, Water Sports and Windsurfing. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Faial.
Family in Faial
(1)Looking for family? Faial has Playgrounds. Plan them together and you have a full day. The list follows Faial's own activity tags.
Sports in Faial
(1)On the sports side, Faial offers Snow Tubing. Everything listed here comes from what Faial is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Wellness in Faial
(1)Wellness lovers get Ranches. All of it is drawn from Faial's recorded activities. A compact set that still fills a visit.
More to do in Faial
(1)On the other activities side, Faial offers Fishing. Everything listed here comes from what Faial is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Faial
June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Snow activities belong to December to February.
Getting there & around
Small places like Faial are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching Madeira. Time zone: Atlantic/Madeira.
Similar destinations
Places near Faial that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Faial known for?
- Faial, in Madeira, Portugal, is best known for nature, water sports and family. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 1,567 residents.
- What can you do in Faial?
- Recorded activities in Faial include Desert, Islands, Parks, Volcanoes and Walkways. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Faial?
- June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Snow activities belong to December to February.
- Where is Faial located?
- Faial is located in Madeira, Portugal. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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