Horta, Port municipality in Faial Island, Azores
The municipality of Horta extends across 173 square kilometers on Faial Island, including thirteen parishes and numerous coastal settlements along its perimeter.
Founded in 1467 by Flemish nobleman Josse van Huerter, Horta developed from a small chapel into a strategic maritime center in the Atlantic Ocean.
The marina walls display thousands of paintings created by visiting sailors, documenting vessels and crews that crossed the Atlantic through the decades.
The Horta Marina provides essential services for transatlantic vessels, while the commercial port handles larger ships and connects to other Azorean islands.
Peter's Cafe Sport houses a museum of scrimshaw art pieces, featuring intricate carvings on whale teeth and bones from the region's maritime past.
Location: Azores
Inception: 1467
Founders: Josse van Huerter
Elevation above the sea: 0 m
Website: https://cmhorta.pt
GPS coordinates: 38.53333,-28.63333
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:39
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