Faial Cruises
Faial Island , also known in English as Fayal, is a Portuguese island of the Central group (Grupo Central) of the Azores. Its area is 173 km ² and it is located 28.7 ° W longitude and 38.6 ° N latitude. The nearest island is Pico Island to the east. The island is also referred to as Ilha Azul (the "Blue Island"), by poet Raul Brandà £o, due to the large quantity of Hydrangeas that bloom during the summer months.