Horta is the main town of Faial in the central Azores, facing the island of Pico and its volcano across a narrow channel. More about Horta →
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Cruise ships berth at the cruise terminal in the Port of Horta, a 270 m berth for ships up to 230 m long, about 500 m from downtown and next to the marina. The port also has a commercial pier for ships up to 180 m. The airport is about 10 km away.
1.7 km · ~23 min by car
Sailors' bar by the marina, famous with transatlantic yachtsmen.
Typical prices, approximate. Fares change with demand, traffic and time of day.
Typical prices, approximate. Fares change with demand, traffic and time of day.
The marina, town and Porto Pim are walkable; the Caldeira and Capelinhos by taxi or excursion. Distances, times and prices are approximate.
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Cruise terminal berth of 270 m for ships up to 230 m long (depth 8.75 m, max draught 8 m), 500 m from downtown and 10 km from the airport. The commercial pier has 150 m and 200 m berths for ships up to 180 m.
Prices are approximate.
Horta is the main town of Faial in the central Azores, facing the island of Pico and its volcano across a narrow channel. It is a small cruise port, visited by many expedition and small luxury ships. The town's marina is a famous stop for yachts crossing the Atlantic, and sailors leave paintings on its walls.
Cruise ships berth at a terminal about 500 m from downtown. Beyond the town, the island's volcanic interior includes the Caldeira crater and the Capelinhos landscape left by the 1957–58 eruption.
The marina, a stop for transatlantic yachts, with crew paintings on the harbour walls and Peter Cafe Sport nearby.
The bay and beach of Porto Pim below the Monte da Guia headland.
The volcanic crater at the centre of Faial.
The volcanic landscape left by the 1957–58 eruption on the western tip of the island. The interpretation centre charges €10 for adults, €5 for juniors and seniors, €20 for families, and is free under 6.
