Madeira district, Madeira, Portugal

Places to visit near Faial

Faial is a town in Madeira district, Madeira, Portugal, home to about 1,567 people. Within 50 km by road there are 241 places to visit — 43 churches, 32 hill stations & viewpoints, 35 forts & heritage and 31 waterfalls. The must-see places are Capela da Nossa Senhora da Penha de França (1 km), Reserva Natural Do Sítio da Rocha Do Navio (7 km) and Ribeiro Frio (7 km).

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Faial, Madeira
Faial, Madeira district, Madeira, Portugal. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Faial at a glance

Location
Madeira district, Madeira, Portugal
Population
about 1,567
Coordinates
32.7833° N, 16.8500° W
Places within 50 km
241 (64 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Faial

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Faial: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Faial

44 churches within 100 km of Faial. The closest is Capela da Nossa Senhora da Penha de França (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Faial

35 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Faial. The closest is Penha de Águia (1 km); the best-known is Achada Do Teixeira (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Faial

35 forts & heritage within 100 km of Faial. The closest is Solar Do Capitão (2 km); the best-known is Forte de Nossa Senhora Do Amparo (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Faial

31 waterfalls within 100 km of Faial. The closest is Madre d'Agua (11 km); the best-known is Véu da Noiva Falls (28 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Faial

28 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Faial. The closest is Parque Das Queimadas (7 km); the best-known is Reserva Natural Do Sítio da Rocha Do Navio (7 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Faial

20 museums within 100 km of Faial. The closest is Núcleo Museológico Do Solar Do Ribeirinho (13 km); the best-known is Museu da Baleia (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Faial

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 34 km on the road.

  1. Start in Faial
  2. 7 km Reserva Natural Do Sítio da Rocha Do Navio · nature spot, Madeira
  3. 4 km Farol de São Jorge · beach, Madeira
  4. 10 km Achada Do Teixeira · viewpoint, Madeira
  5. 5 km Ribeiro Frio · nature spot, Madeira
  6. 7 km Capela da Nossa Senhora da Penha de França · church, Madeira
  7. 1 km Back to Faial

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    Within 15 km of Faial

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Faial by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches4344Capela da Nossa Senhora da Penha de França (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3235Penha de Águia (1 km)
    Forts & heritage3535Solar Do Capitão (2 km)
    Waterfalls3131Madre d'Agua (11 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2628Parque Das Queimadas (7 km)
    Museums1920Núcleo Museológico Do Solar Do Ribeirinho (13 km)
    Beaches & coast1818Farol de São Jorge (10 km)
    Other attractions1414Babosas (16 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves77Ilhéu da Rocha Do Navio (4 km)
    Caves66Furnas Do Cavalum (10 km)
    Parks66Madeira Thematic Park (5 km)
    Treks22Vereda Boca Do Risco (10 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs22Ribeira de João Gomes (17 km)

    Faial: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Faial?

    Capela da Nossa Senhora da Penha de França (church, about 1 km), Reserva Natural Do Sítio da Rocha Do Navio (nature spot, about 7 km), Ribeiro Frio (nature spot, about 7 km), Achada Do Teixeira (viewpoint, about 9 km), Farol de São Jorge (beach, about 10 km), Furnas Do Cavalum (cave, about 10 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Faial?

    241 places on Spotwander: 43 churches, 32 hill stations & viewpoints, 35 forts & heritage, 31 waterfalls, 26 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Faial?

    Capela da Nossa Senhora da Penha de França, about 1 km by road; Igreja Do Porto da Cruz (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Faial?

    Penha de Águia, about 1 km by road; Suna (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Faial?

    Solar Do Capitão, about 2 km by road; Quinta da Jangalinha (3 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Faial?

    Start in Faial, visit Reserva Natural Do Sítio da Rocha Do Navio, then Farol de São Jorge, then Achada Do Teixeira, then Ribeiro Frio, then Capela da Nossa Senhora da Penha de França, and drive back — about 34 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Faial?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Faial

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Faial’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Faial on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.