{"id":12194,"date":"2025-09-07T17:36:16","date_gmt":"2025-09-07T17:36:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.discoverfaial.com\/?p=12194"},"modified":"2025-09-07T17:36:16","modified_gmt":"2025-09-07T17:36:16","slug":"festas-do-varadouro-3-7-sep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.discoverfaial.com\/en\/festas-do-varadouro-3-7-sep\/","title":{"rendered":"FESTAS DO VARADOURO | 3 &#8211; 7 SEP"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"95\" data-end=\"285\"><strong data-start=\"95\" data-end=\"283\">The Festas do Varadouro will take place this year from September 3rd to 7th, with days filled with music, tradition, and fellowship by the famous natural pools of the parish of Capelo.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"287\" data-end=\"587\">The program once again brings together the richness of Faial\u2019s culture, combining activities at sea and on land. Among the highlights are the <strong data-start=\"429\" data-end=\"451\">whaleboat regattas<\/strong>, a symbol of the island\u2019s maritime heritage, and <strong data-start=\"501\" data-end=\"518\">sport fishing<\/strong>, which attracts both participants and spectators to Varadouro Bay.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"589\" data-end=\"922\">On land, the festivities feature <strong data-start=\"622\" data-end=\"675\">traditional games, folk marches, dances, concerts<\/strong>, and the <strong data-start=\"685\" data-end=\"743\">religious celebrations in honor of Our Lady of Lourdes<\/strong>. The food stalls with regional flavors and the festive atmosphere make these celebrations a meeting point for residents, visitors, and emigrants returning at this time of year.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"924\" data-end=\"1021\">The event is organized by the <strong data-start=\"954\" data-end=\"982\">Parish Council of Capelo<\/strong>. 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