# Things to see in Fajã Grande (Portugal): 20 places and when to go

> Fajã Grande is a town in Portugal, and this site lists 20 places in and around it, mainly Nature (5), Temples (4), Hot springs (4). The best known are Morro Alto, Lighthouse of Ponta do Albernaz and Ponta das Lajes Lighthouse. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 14. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/faja-grande/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** Portugal · 39.4522, -31.2653
- **Places:** 20 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/naturaleza/) (5) · [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/espiritual/) (4) · [Hot springs](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/termal/) (4) · [Architecture](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/arquitectura/) (2) · [Diving](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/submarinismo/) (2) · [Hiking](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/senderismo/) (2)
- **Best time:** March to October.
- **Also possible:** November to February.
- **Nearest airport:** FNC Funchal, 1,505 km as the crow flies
- **Highest point:** Morro Alto, at 914 m.

## What to see in Fajã Grande

The places in and around Fajã Grande, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

- [Morro Alto](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/morro-alto/): Mountain in Portugal · 4.0 km
- [Lighthouse of Ponta do Albernaz](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/farol-do-albarnaz/): Lighthouse in Portugal · 8.0 km
- [Ponta das Lajes Lighthouse](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/farol-das-lajes-das-flores/): Lighthouse in Portugal · 11 km
- [Convent of São Boaventura](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/flores-museum/): Convent in Santa Cruz das Flores, Portugal · 12 km
- [Church of Nossa Senhora do Rosário](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/igreja-de-nossa-senhora-do-rosario/): Church in Azores, Portugal · 11 km
- [Church of Nossa Senhora da Conceição](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/inglesa-de-nuestra-senora-de-la-concepcion/): Church building in Azores, Portugal · 12 km
- [Baixa do Moinho](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/baixa-do-moinho/): Reef · 11 km
- [Church of Nossa Senhora dos Milagres](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/igreja-de-nossa-senhora-dos-milagres/): Church in Azores, Portugal · 6.8 km
- [Church of Senhor Santo Cristo dos Milagres](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/igreja-do-senhor-santo-cristo-dos-milagres/): Church in Azores, Portugal · 11 km
- [Miradouro Rocha dos Bordões](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/miradouro-rocha-dos-bordoes/): Protected area in Portugal · 5.0 km
- [Áqua Quente](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/aqua-quente/): Hot spring · 8.5 km
- [Flores Dive Center](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/flores-dive-center/): Dive site · 111 m
- [GR01FLO Great Route Flores (Stage 1)](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/gr01flo-great-route-flores-stage-1/): Hiking · 8.9 km
- [GR01FLO Great Route Flores (Stage 2)](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/gr01flo-great-route-flores-stage-2/): Hiking · 2.5 km
- [Miradouro do Monte das Cruzes](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/miradouro-do-monte-das-cruzes/): Nature · 11 km
- [Natural swimming pool](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/natural-swimming-pool/): Hot spring bath · 12 km
- [Natural swimming pool Buena Vista](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/natural-swimming-pool-buena-vista/): Hot spring bath · 12 km
- [Piscinas Naturais da Fajã Grande](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/piscinas-naturais-da-faja-grande/): Hot spring bath · 118 m
- [Reserva Florestal de Recreio da Boca da Baleia](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/reserva-florestal-de-recreio-da-boca-da-baleia/): Protected area · 8.2 km
- [Reserva Florestal de Recreio Luís Paulo Camacho](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/reserva-florestal-de-recreio-luis-paulo-camacho/): Protected area · 9.3 km

## When to go to Fajã Grande

The best time to visit Fajã Grande is **March to October**; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 9 h 31 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 30 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 41 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 03 |
| May | Best time | 14 h 10 |
| June | Best time | 14 h 46 |
| July | Best time | 14 h 31 |
| August | Best time | 13 h 33 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 15 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 56 |
| November | Possible | 9 h 47 |
| December | Possible | 9 h 14 |

In June there are 14 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 14. In June, 20 of the 20 places are at their best.

When to go to Portugal in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Fajã Grande

The nearest main airport is Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport (FNC, Funchal), 1,505 km as the crow flies. How to get around Portugal (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=39.4522%2C-31.2653)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=39.4522%2C-31.2653)

## Other towns nearby

- [Horta, Azores](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/horta/): 54 places · 249 km
- [Lajes do Pico](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/lajes-do-pico/): 18 places · 286 km
- [Angra do Heroísmo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/angra-do-heroismo/): 35 places · 361 km
- [Ginetes](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/ginetes/): 12 places · 503 km
- [Ponta Delgada](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/ponta-delgada/): 46 places · 523 km
- [Lomba da Fazenda - Vila do Nordeste](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/lomba-da-fazenda-vila-do-nordeste/): 14 places · 561 km

And all of Portugal, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Fajã Grande?

The best known: [Morro Alto](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/morro-alto/), [Lighthouse of Ponta do Albernaz](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/farol-do-albarnaz/), [Ponta das Lajes Lighthouse](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/farol-das-lajes-das-flores/), [Convent of São Boaventura](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/flores-museum/), [Church of Nossa Senhora do Rosário](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/igreja-de-nossa-senhora-do-rosario/). In all, 20 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Fajã Grande?

March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 14.

### How do you get to Fajã Grande?

The nearest main airport is Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport (FNC), 1,505 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=39.4522%2C-31.2653) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Fajã Grande as the destination and these 20 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).