Horta Trip Overview
This half day walking tour takes about 3-4 hours and leads you through the streets of Horta. You will not only get to know the history of the city and its major landmarks but see some hidden places. This tour is perfect for those who are not only interested in scenic pictures but who want to know the stories behind the motives.
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* Duration: 3 to 4 hours
* Starts: Horta, Portugal
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Horta, Açores, Portugal
This half day walking tour takes about 3-4 hours and leads you through the streets of Horta. You will not only get to know the history of the city and its major landmarks but see some hidden places. This tour is perfect for those who are not only interested in scenic pictures but who want to know the stories behind the motives.
Itinerary
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Stop At: The Marina of Horta, Horta Harbour, Horta, Faial Island Portugal
The marina of Horta is one of the most important stop overs for yachts crossing the Atlantic. Many of the sailors leave a colourful painting on the harbour walls.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Mercado Municipal da Horta, Rua Doutor Serpa Pinto Junto ao Bombeiros Municipais, Horta, Faial Island 9900-095 Portugal
The newly renovated market of Horta hosts on the weekend farmers from Faial and neighbouring Pico island. The public park next to it invites for a rest.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Igreja Matriz do Santissimo Salvador, Largo Duque de Avila e Bolama, Horta, Faial Island 9900-141 Portugal
The church of Matriz was originally built as Jesuit convent. The south wing hosted the Jesuit convent, today it is the museum of Horta. The north wing is occupied by seat of the municipality of Horta.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Igreja de Nossa Senhora das Angustias, En 1-1a, Horta, Faial Island 9900-018 Portugal
The church of Angústias is located at the site of the first hermitage founded by the first Captain of Faial Joss van Hurtere, it was in this area where the first settlement of Horta was located. On the ceiling over the altar, you can find the coats of arms of the noble families of Faial.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Praia do Porto Pim, Horta, Faial Island 9900-023 Portugal
The small streets of Porto Pim and give a feeling of the old day Horta. The fortifications were built to defend Horta from pirate attacks.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Peter Cafe & Scrimshaw Museum, rua Tenente Valadim 9, Horta, Faial Island Portugal
Peter Café Sport is probably the most famous bar of the Atlantic Ocean. Founded in 1918 by Henrique Azevedo it serves until today as post office, meeting point and of course bar for the sailors passing by in Horta.
