Horta Travel Guide

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Facts and practical information

Alternative names: Population: 6.6 thous. (2019)Area: 66.82 mi²Elevation: 39 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 38°32'5"N, 28°37'36"W
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Horta Top Attractions

Horta Attractions - What to See and Explore

Horta offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Porto Pim Whale Factory Museum, Botanical Garden of Faial, Santa Maria Natural Park, Nature Park of Flores. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

  • porto pim whale factory museum horta
  • botanical garden of faial horta
  • nature park of santa maria horta
  • nature park of flores horta
  • convent of nossa senhora do carmo horta
  • protected landscape of barreiro da faneca horta
  • faja do pedregalo horta
  • faja do calhau rolado horta
  • departamento de oceanografia e pescas horta
  • sociedade amor da patria horta
  • torre do relogio horta
  • jardim florencio terra horta
Day trips

Horta – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Horta, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Mount Pico (Pico), Farol dos Capelinhos (Faial), Gruta das Torres (Pico).

  • mount pico13 milesE
  • farol dos capelinhos faial12 milesW
  • gruta das torres pico7.2 miE
  • convent of sao pedro de alcantara sao roque do pico17 milesE
  • lagoa do caiado pico21 milesE

Best Time To Visit Horta

Learn when is the best time to travel to Horta weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

Popularity among visitors

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July and August are the busiest months in this location. Many people also choose to visit in June.

Average temperatures in °F

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The highest air temperature is in July, August and September. While the coldest is in January, February, March, April and December.

Monthly rainfall in inches

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in July. Most of it rains in January and December.

Length of day in hours

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

Sunrise

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the top attractions to visit in Horta?

What is the best time to visit Horta?

July and August are the busiest months in this location. Many people also choose to visit in June. The highest air temperature is in July, August and September. While the coldest is in January, February, March, April and December.

Where to next? Visit azores Azores region page or discover the top tourist attractions in Portugal.