Azores cruise port guide

About Azores

Horta is a city in the Portuguese archipelago of the Azores on the island of Faial, officially known as the Very Loyal City of Horta. Its marina is a primary stop for yachts crossing the Atlantic Ocean, and the walls and walkways are covered with paintings created by visitors noting the names of their vessels, crews, and the years they visited.

Horta's marina is a primary stop for yachts crossing the Atlantic Ocean, its walls and walkways covered with paintings created by visitors noting the names of their vessels, crews, and the years they visited. Peter's Cafe Sport, located across from the marina, houses the island's scrimshaw museum—a collection of artifacts carved from whale tooth and jawbone—and has long been a point of reference for transatlantic yachters and sailors. The Legislative Assembly of the Azores is also located in Horta.