Plan your Trip with AI  🗺️ 🤖

Travel Guide of Horta, Azores in Portugal by Influencers and Travelers


Horta is a municipality and city in the Portuguese archipelago of the Azores encompassing the island of Faial. The population in 2011 was 15,038 in an area of 173.06 square kilometres The city of Horta itself has a population of about 7,000.


Download the Travel Map of Portugal on Google Maps here




The Best Things to Do and Visit in Horta, Azores


TRAVELERS TOP 6 :



1 - Cabeço Gordo

Cabeço Gordo is the highest mountain, massive stratovolcano and the largest geomorphological structure that forms the island of Faial.

View on Google Maps Book this experience

Cabeço Gordo things to do in Horta, Azores



2 - Faial

   9 km away

Faial Island, also known in English as Fayal, is a Portuguese island of the Central Group of the Azores. The Capelinhos Volcano, the westernmost point of the island, might as well be the westernmost point of Europe, if the Monchique Islet, near Flores Island, is considered part of North America, for it sits on the North American Plate.

Learn more

Faial things to do in Horta, Azores



3 - Scuba Diving in Faial

Haliotis Faial proposes a range of courses to help you become a PADI certified scuba diver, enabling you to dive autonomously anywhere in the world. The diving centre will take you to the best diving spots around Faial Island that can be accessed by ...

Book this experience

Scuba Diving in Faial things to do in Horta, Azores



4 - Pico Island

   28 km away

Pico Island, is an island in the Central Group of the Portuguese Azores. The landscape features an eponymous volcano, Ponta do Pico, which is the highest mountain in Portugal, the Azores, and the highest elevation of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge.

Learn more

Pico Island things to do in Horta, Azores Pico Island things to do in Horta, Azores



5 - Mount Pico

   30 km away

Mount Pico is a currently quiescent stratovolcano located on Pico Island, in the mid-Atlantic archipelago of the Azores. It is the highest mountain in Portugal, at 2,351 metres above sea level, and is one of the highest Atlantic mountains; it is more than twice the elevation of any other peak in the Azores.

View on Google Maps Book this experience

Mount Pico things to do in Horta, Azores



6 - Snorkeling in Faial

Learn to observe the underwater world from the surface with fun filled snorkelling excursions. You will be taught about the local history thanks to your experienced guide who will take you out to the most adequate places. Lean the technique of skin d...

Book this experience

Snorkeling in Faial things to do in Horta, Azores




Disover the best Instagram Spots around Horta, Azores here


   Book Tours and Activities in Horta, Azores



Discover the best tours and activities around Horta, Azores, Portugal and book your travel experience today with our booking partners




Pictures and Stories of Horta, Azores from Influencers

Picture from Ivan Moreira who have traveled to Horta, Azores


Plan your trip in Horta, Azores with AI 🤖 🗺

Roadtrips.ai is a AI powered trip planner that you can use to generate a customized trip itinerary for any destination in Portugal in just one click

Just write your activities preferences, budget and number of days travelling and our artificial intelligence will do the rest for you

👉 Use the AI Trip Planner



Why should you visit Horta, Azores ?


Travel to Horta, Azores if you like:

  🏰 Church  
















   Where to Stay in Horta, Azores


Discover the best hotels around Horta, Azores, Portugal and book your stay today with our booking partner booking.com


Booking.com

   More Travel spots to explore around Horta, Azores

Click on the pictures to learn more about the places and to get directions



Discover more travel spots to explore around Horta, Azores





  Travel map of Horta, Azores

Explore popular touristic places around Horta, Azores

   Download On Google Maps  🗺️📲






   Book Flights to Horta, Azores, Portugal

  • Share This Travel Guide

Book a Hotel in Horta, Azores

Booking.com