Learn New Things with Educational Visits and Other Activities
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Discover and explore in a fun way
Many tourist companies, cultural centers, lodgings, and other entities offer programs that combine fun with learning. Discover them below:
Farmer for a day
Be a farmer for a day and get to know and participate in the activities of the first permaculture farm on the island located on the north side of the island.
This activity can be booked through Endemic. Find out more
Cleaning the Ocean
A fun and educational activity for the family! Together you can go snorkeling in the coastal area of Porto Pim, observe the marine life and collect floating garbage in the sea.
This activity can be booked through Endemic. Find out more
Azorean Roots
Come and find out about the life of your ancestors. If you have Azorean ancestry from Faial Island, you can discover documents, the house where they once lived, neighboring families, and learn more about the life of the people who are part of your origins.
This activity can be booked through Our Island. Find out more
Organic Farming
Discover how an organic farm works using agroforestry and permaculture concepts. This is an inspiring experience based on the living knowledge and expertise of real small-scale organic production in the Azores.
This activity can be booked through Quinta da Meia Eira. Find out more
See how bees live
Put on a beekeeper suit and open a beehive. Enjoy the fantastic experience of seeing an operating beehive and learn about organic honey production.
This activity can be booked through Quinta da Meia Eira. Find out more
Organic banana farm
Did you ever wonder how bananas are grown? The subtropical climate on the south coast of Faial is optimal to grow bananas and other exotic fruits. Visit an organic banana farm in the village of Feteira and learn about bananas, agroforestry and organic agriculture.
This activity can be booked through: Visitfaial. Find out more
Azorean Agroecology
In the heart of Capelo, with the Capelinhos Volcano as a backdrop, come and learn how agricultural production integrates with Azorean nature. With the aim of reflecting its commitment to the environment and the local ecosystem, this small company works with permaculture principles and regenerative agriculture methods.
Company carrying out the activity: Myrica Faial Permaculture Farm. Find out more
