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OtherA sightseeing port and Atlantic crossing gateway

Horta

Horta · Portugal · View on map

A port town on Faial Island in the Azores, known as a traditional stopover for yachts crossing the Atlantic. The harbor breakwater is lined with colorful murals left by sailors.

From port to town

Not yet confirmed

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Horta · Map: Natural Earth (overview)

Port highlights

About 15,000 (city of Horta)
Population
A west-coast oceanic climate (subtropical). Warm and humid year-round, with strong winds.
Climate
Portuguese
Language
Euro (EUR)
Currency
May to September
Best time to visit
Local food
Seafood cataplanalima bean stewAzorean cheese
Sights
Horta harbor murals (sailors' paintings)Peter Café SportCapelinhos volcanic siteMonte da Guia viewpoint
Monthly average high / low temperatures
17°
13°Jan
17°
12°Feb
17°
12°Mar
18°
13°Apr
20°
15°May
22°
17°Jun
24°
19°Jul
26°
20°Aug
24°
19°Sep
22°
17°Oct
19°
15°Nov
18°
13°Dec

Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 2002–2016 · Station: HORTA (AZORES) · about 1.6 km from port · elevation difference about 57 m · Approximate (limited observation period) · Last checked: Oct 3, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers
Much more expensive than Tokyo
Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)149 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, water is much cheaper; beer costs about the same; coffee, meals and a Big Mac are somewhat more expensive.

€0.35
Water 500 ml
€4.25
Coffee
€7.50
Inexpensive meal
€3.38
Local beer
€5.65
Big Mac

Prices from nearby Ponta Delgada (Azores) (about 273 km away) · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 (partly estimated) · Sources: Shop and menu prices · The Economist, Big Mac Index (CC BY 4.0)

Getting there from Japan

C — Two or more connections
Ease of access

Details being researched: Nearest airport, Airport to port (approx.)

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

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Sources

Source: Wikipedia “Horta, Azores” (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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