Location · Faial, Azores
Where to find us
In the historic center of Horta, just steps from the marina, the bay, and everything the city has to offer.
In the vicinity
On foot, in minutes
The central location in the heart of Horta puts practically everything within easy reach — without needing a car.
Horta Marine
~3 min walk
One of the most famous marinas in the Atlantic, a stopping point for sailboats from all over the world.
Ferry Port
~5 min walk
Regular connections to Pico, São Jorge and other islands in the central group of the Azores.
Piscinas Naturais
~10 min walk
Pools of volcanic lava with crystal-clear water — the typical bathing spot in the Azores.
Faial Caldera
~15 min drive
A volcanic caldera with a diameter of 2 km — one of the most impressive in the Azores.
Botanical garden
~8 min walk
Flora endemic to the Azores in a tranquil garden in the city center.
Whale Watching
Marina departures
One of the best places in the world to see whales and dolphins in their natural habitat.
Local restaurants
~2–5 min walk
Fresh fish, Pico-style beef stew, and Azorean specialties can be found in the restaurants on Rua Ernesto Rebelo.
Cafes and pastry shops
~2 min walk
Queijadas da Graciosa and bolo levedo at one of the many pastry shops in the historic center.
Horta Airport
~5 min drive
Regular flights from Lisbon, Porto and other islands of the Azores with SATA/Azores Airlines.
The island
Faial — the blue island
Faial is called "the blue island" because of the hydrangeas that cover its roads from north to south. At only 173 km², it brings together in a small territory an imposing volcanic caldera, a dramatic coastline, the most Atlantic marina in Europe, and the characteristic hospitality of the Azores. Horta is the capital—a city with the soul of a port, where sailors from all over the world have left their mark for centuries.
173 km²
Island area
+14 000
Inhabitants
1043 m
Highest point
~2h
Flight from Lisbon