As our rental home was at the end of the village Almoxarife, we enjoyed the country way of life. This included curious looks from our neighbors as we walked by, dust twirling in the air from a passing tractor, a rooster’s wake up call at sunrise, bats circling above us on a starry night and wondering about unfenced bulls (tied down with a rope only) up the street.

There wasn’t any noise pollution except for the creatures’ natural sounds.

country life in the Azores

If you are looking for a quiet place to vacation, then visit the idyllic island of Faial by car or walking tours. Azores: Car Tours and Walks (Landscapes)

Internet broadband access is extensive on the island. Of course, getting into the net was fastest at the internet café in Horta near the marina.

The cafe is housed in a pastel green wedding cake of a building, with wrought-iron balconies and Art Deco interior.

At first we used this café, but its food is served cold and with tuna (both quiche and pizza slices…). I like tuna, but my family doesn’t.

Later we realized that the city of Horta is well equipped with internet broadband access – in almost every restaurant or bar, residents and visitors can access the the net free of charge.

Island of Faial and wi-fi zones

Other Wi-Fi zones included the playground at the beach in Almoxarife.

The port city of Horta, aware of its significant role in history regarding transcontinental communications, still intends to be the center of information technology despite its far-flung geographical location.