Property Details of Azores Cottage

The Azalea house, in Faial island, is an old rural house build of volcanic stone and covered with traditional hollow tile.

Located, 10 km from the airport and 19 km from Horta town, in the small locality of Areeiro, village of Capelo, you have the sea in the horizon and from here you can find paths that lead you to the 2 km distant Varadouro bay, one of the most beautiful places in Faial, where people dive, fish, swim in the natural pool or just lay under the sun.  In the volcano Capelinhos area you can discover the old lighthouse ruins and from there, many endemic flora species which is part of the "Natura 2000" European Network.

With an area of 50 square meters, the Azálea house includes one double bedroom, bathroom, living room with kitchenette (hob, microwave, wash machine) and terrace with sea view. A sofa-bed is available in the living room. In the outside you may rest in the terrace, in the garden or prepare your own barbecue.

Activities:
■  Whale and dolphins watching
is a must when visiting the Azores. It's an experience that you might only get once in your lifetime. More than 20 species of cetaceans frequent the waters of the Azores. The best locations for whale viewing are located in the triangle Faial, Pico and Sao Jorge. Generally the season for watching is between April and October.
â–  Diving
Deep underwater, the coast of both Faial and Pico are littered with pristine diving locations. For the lover of the submerse world, Azores sea offer a different experience with predominantly volcanic scenery with rocky reefs, arches, undersea caves and sunken ships. The abundance of sea life in these waters attract different species of fishes; groupers, parrot fish, white hakes, sea-perches, rays, morays barracudas, manta rays, octopus, etc. The temperature of the water at the surface ranges between 16 and 22 degree Celsius (60 to 71 Fahrenheit) with a visibility range of 20 meters.
■  Boat trips
The Azores are truly one of the most well preserved places of our planet. Boat trips will take you trough some of these wonderful areas, where you will observe nature at its best, dolphins and sea birds in their natural habitat will remain in your mind as pleasant memories that will last for ever.
Short boat trips takes you from Faial to Pico or Sao Jorge.
Transmacor - local boats to Pico and S. Jorge
■  Fishing
The Azores is an internationally renowned destination for deep-sea fishing and chartered boats are available at many coastal resorts, particularly on Faial. The Azores provide excellent billfish and tuna fishing opportunities. The main fishing season starts at the beginning of July and ends in the first week of October. The Blue Marlin, White Marlin, Spearfish, Swordfish, Giant Bluefin, Bigeye Tuna are main species of special interest in these waters.
■  Horse riding
Horse riding in Capelo is an invigorating way of taking a close look at the beautiful scenery compose of green pastures, the odour that varies from the smell of the sea to that of flowers. The hippic centre "Centro Hipico do Capelo" located 1 km from the property offers you that possibility.
■  Walking
Walking in the special designed treks or in the vast network of ancient footpaths connecting villages and other small localities along the coast, high on the edge of cliffs, down verdant valleys, along the shore, across dairy pastures, or up into hill country high above the villages is un unforgettable exercise.
■  Swimming
The natural swimming pools of the Varadouro harbour are just 2km from Casa Azalea. They are an opportunity to swim in the middle of the Atlantic ocean.

Local Area Details

Crossing the 4 mile canal which separates the islands of Faial and Pico, the city of Horta welcomes you to this quaint island where everything looks both small and lovely.

The island of Faial has a surface area of approximately 173 km2. “Horta�, seat of the only municipality in Faial, is the liveliest, and most eye-catching town of the Azores.

It contains a great richness of architecture illustrated in its buildings and monuments. The marina is generally filled with colourful yachts which stop here during their voyage across the North Atlantic. This creates a lively atmosphere characteristic to Horta which is revealed in the relationship between the residents and the yachtsmen.

Architecturally the following structures are especially noteworthy:

- The “Sao Salvador� Church (mother church), the “Nossa Senhora das Angustias� (Our Lady of Anguish Church), the “Nossa Senhora do Carmo� (Our Lady of Carmo Church), the Church of St.Francis which is presently integrated with the “Arte Sacra� Museum and the “Horta� Museum;

- The Chapels of “Nossa Senhora do Pilar� and “Nossa Senhora da Guia�, (Our Lady of Pilar) provide magnificent terraces overlooking the city, the south part of the island and Pico;

- The “Torre do Relogio� Clock Tower, “Imperio dos Nobres�, and the “Forte de Santa Cruz�, a noteworthy structure from the 16th century which has been transformed into an Inn;

- The “Portao fortificado do Porto Paim� (large iron gate of Porto Paim), and the “Muralhas de Sao Sebastiao� (walls of St.Sebastian) were constructed to defend the bay of Porto Paim .

Following the city tour, there are three good alternatives for a warm up to the tour of the island:

- A visit to “Monte do Guia�, and a climb to the Chapel offer a spectacular view of Faial and Pico. Descending to Porto Paim, the bay, a wonderful beach and calm blue ocean water awaits you; ( The “Guia� and “Queimado� mounts were classified in 1980 as Protected Countryside due to their botanical and landscape characteristics)

- A trip to Mount “Carneiro� is definitely worthwhile. From there one can observe the exquisite landscape of the green Flamengo Valley, the city of Horta and the island of Pico;

- The ascent to “Espalamaca� offers a beautiful view of the valley from a different angle.
Departing in the direction of the island centre a dazzling display awaits the viewer. The “Caldeira do Faial�, a veritable cathedral of silence and beauty, is the vast crater of the extinct volcano from which the island originated. The “Caldeira do Faial� was classified as a Natural Reserve due to its valuable endemic vegetation and unique landscape.
Returning from the “Caldeira� to the Largo Jaime Melo and heading the east, you will see many interesting panoramas over the south coast. Especially worthy of mention is view of the fascinating “Baia do Varadouro� (bay), with the “Morro de Castelo Branco� (hill) in the background and the “Ponta dos Capelinhos�. This deserted end of the island is presently used in most of the tourist posters of the island and was the stage for the most recent volcanic eruption in the Azores in 1957/58. The effects of this disaster are still evident in the partially covered homes, cultivated land, and lighthouse.
In the “Capelinhos� Museum, near the area in the town of Capelo, a history of the active period of the volcano is presented.
Hiking up to “Cabeco Gordo�, the highest point on the island at an altitude of 1,043 meters, from “Ribeiro do Cabo� is recommended in order to see the spectacular view overlooking the west side of the island. on your return the fresh and well equipped Forest Park of Capelo (Recreational Forest Reserve) is the perfect place for a delightful lunch and a rest.
During the return trip to Horta along the north side, beautiful scenes of the coastline, the slopes of the “Caldeira� and its’ fields decorated by hydrangea fences make for a delightful and unforgettable trip.
A stop at the “Praia do Almoxarife�, a delightful beach with a campground, is a wonderful spot to complete your tour of the island.
On your way to Flores you will depart by plane from the airport at “Castelo Branco�.

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Property Features

* Close to a Beach
* Children are allowed

Contact Information for 80085 Stone cottage in Faial Island Portugal

Name:	Frederico Santos
Telephone:	+351-242-908061
Alt Telephone:	+351-934-512503
Fax:	+351-242-908026
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