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Faial Travel Guide
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Overview: 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. 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.
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