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. ■ 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.