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ItalianoHorta Marina, located on the Faial Island, is the most important marina in the Azores and the fourth most visited in the world. This is due to its location, which offers good shelter against winds coming from all directions, making it a must-stop for sailboats traveling from the Caribbean to the Mediterranean.
Horta Marina was the first recreational port to be inaugurated in the archipelago, and in addition to welcoming thousands of yachts and vessels crossing the North Atlantic, it has also hosted a large number of tourist cruises.
(C) Néri Goulart
History of Horta Marina
Horta Marina was inaugurated in 1986 and is a modern extension of a port of centuries-old importance. In 2001, it underwent expansion works to provide better services and was reopened in 2002.
The marina has the capacity for 300 vessels and, in addition to being the fourth most visited marina in the world, it is one of the most important, having received the Blue Flag of Europe in 1987, which guarantees its quality.
Horta Marina is also a venue for many international regattas, as they make annual stops during their journeys. These international regattas are usually aimed at ocean cruising sailing, where the marina can be either the destination or a stopover for these races.
(C) Néri Goulart
Past versus Present
Since 1986, Horta Marina has begun receiving its first vessels, thus creating its nautical traditions and unforgettable regattas.
As a stage for major regattas and a stop for thousands of vessels, the marina began to gain more notoriety, eventually becoming the fourth most important marina in the world. Today, Horta Marina continues to welcome thousands of vessels and curious visitors eager to experience such a beautiful and exciting place. In addition to private yachts, the marina also receives many tourist boats.
Memories of the Sailboats
Upon entering the harbor, visitors are drawn to the immense paintings on the walls, which serve as a true open-air museum.
The paintings decorate the area, making it more colorful and fun, and eternalize important moments of the sailboats that have passed through.
The tradition is that every vessel that docks at Horta Marina must leave a painting representing the boat; in return, it will have luck and safety during its journey. The breakwater is already covered with paintings, some faded and others more recent, but there is always something new to see. It is a way for them to leave their mark after visiting one of the most important marinas in the world.
