The Portuguese city of Horta is located on the southeast shore of the island of Faial belonging to the Azores. The city has about 6,500 inhabitants and is the administrative center of the same-named Horta county. The colonization of Faial began already around 1460. In the 18th century Horta was important as a port. The old port of the city was in the bay of Porto Pim, protected by the two mountains Monte Queimado and Monte da Guia. In 1876 began the construction of today's harbor where now also larger steamships can dock. Today Horta is the third largest fishing port of the Azores.
Cruise offers to the port Horta, Faial; Azores / Portugal
Horta is one of the most beautiful cities in the Azores. As 'tourist capital' of the island group it is a popular destination for cruises and exudes a captivating international flair. The city is rich in elegant, architecturally interesting buildings. On the quays of the marina there are countless paintings of sailing crews who are immortalized here with the ship name and date.At the Municipal Museum are on display, among others, models of the electrician Euclides Rosa. He made from fig tree bark miniature models of monuments, ships, etc. This crafts has existed since 1834.Also flower cameos from fish scales are manufactured until today in Horta.
Which cruise lines and ships sail to Horta, Faial; Azores?
Azamara Cruises, Crystal Cruises, Explora Journeys, Holland America Line, Hurtigruten- the original , Nicko Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, Phoenix, PLANTOURS Kreuzfahrten, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Sea Cloud Cruises, SeaDream Yacht Club, Silversea Cruises
In which country / island is Horta, Faial; Azores located?
