The Azores is a Portuguese island archipelago situated in the Atlantic, roughly 2,000kms from the European mainland. Many of the Azores were created by volcanic eruptions. Faial Island is in the centre of the Azores and features fabulous landscapes, old architectural delights and black sands lapped by deep blue seas. Touring with car hire at Horta Airport provides the perfect holiday option.

The main entry point for Faial Island is its Horta Airport. This small airport is on Faial’s southwest coast near Castelo Branco. Faial’s coastal circular road, the EN1-1A, is north of the airport and offers easy car rental at Horta Airport access to holiday accommodation and tourist spots on the island. Horta, Faial’s capital, is 10kms east of the airport.

The single two storey passenger terminal at Horta Airport’s processes all flight arrivals and departures. TAP, the Portuguese national airline, and regional carriers fly to Horta Airport from other Azores islands, Lisbon and North African cities. Full facilities are available at the airport and include an information point, car hire at Horta Airport services and currency exchange.

Café-bars at Horta Airport offer a range of snacks and beverages. The duty free shop at Horta Airport is after Customs. Other amenities are a newsagent’s, a first aid post, VIP lounge, post office and a well stocked shop selling eclectic local handicrafts. Advance bookings often generate additional cheap car at Horta Airport discounts.

Driving out of Horta Airport Porto Pim’s and Conceicao’s black volcanic sands, Capelinhos Volcano and Varadouro rock pools can be reached via the EN1-1A. The EN2-2A leads to paths for the viewpoint and caldera at Cabeco Gordo, Faial‘s highest point. Pico and San Jorge islands are visible from here on good days.