Faial Island

Faial Island (Portuguese: [fɐˈjal]), also known in English as Fayal, is a Portuguese island of the Central Group (Portuguese: Grupo Central) of the Azores. The Capelinhos Volcano, the westernmost point of the island, may be considered the westernmost point of Europe (if the Monchique Islet, near Flores Island, is considered part of North America, since it sits on the North American Plate). Its largest town is Horta. With its nearest neighbours, Pico (east across the channel) and São Jorge (nort…