Fajã Grande
A small village on the west coast, backed by waterfall cliffs and facing the Atlantic. It is one of the westernmost villages in Europe and a great spot to watch the sunset.
Fajã Grande is built on a lava terrace (fajã) at the foot of a cliff. Waterfalls cover the mountain wall behind it, and to the west lies the open Atlantic. It is often called the westernmost village in Europe. The village has a small harbour, a natural seawater swimming pool, a former whaling lookout tower, and a few restaurants. Watching the sunset from the harbour pier is popular in the evening, and on clear days you can see Monchique island in the distance. It is a good base for exploring the west coast. You can walk to Poço do Bacalhau waterfall, and it is also the endpoint of the north coast hiking route.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Poço do Bacalhau
- Aldeia da Cuada
- Fajãzinha
- Ribeira Grande Waterfall
- Poço da Alagoinha
- West Coast Viewpoints (Craveiro Lopes & Portal)
- Lagoa Negra & Lagoa Comprida
- Ponta Delgada – Fajã Grande Coastal Trail