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- Faial
Faial
Faial is the resort island of the Azores most recommended by
travel agents for a holiday, because of its central position in the
archipelago. Its coast is indented with sheltered bays and it has
an immense volcanic crater that is carpeted with greenery,
providing breathtaking views. The island's main town, Horta, has a
large marina that is a favoured stopping point for yachtsmen, and
the harbour also occasionally accommodates cruise liners. Horta and
other villages have a number of pretty churches, chapels, towers
and forts, and a lively small-town atmosphere. Of interest to
sightseers is the new section of land, covering an area of
approximately one mile (two km), added to the island in the most
recent volcanic eruption of 1957.
Information & Facts
Language
Portuguese is the official language, but English is
widely spoken and understood.
Money
Portugal is a member of the European Union and its official
currency is the Euro (EUR), which is divided into 100 cents. There
are numerous banks, bureaux de change and ATMs available in main
cities and tourist destinations. Foreign currency can be exchanged
at banks, bureaux de change and automatic currency exchange
machines. Banking hours are generally 8.30am to 3pm Monday to
Friday. Major credit cards are widely accepted, as are travellers
cheques.
Time
Local time is GMT (GMT +1 from last Sunday in March to
Saturday before last Sunday in October).