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da Horta Marina Blue Flag

Portugal Faial

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About da Horta Marina

Marina da Horta is in the town of Horta on Faial Island in the Azores. It is a well-known stopover for yachts crossing the North Atlantic and a venue for international sailing regattas.

Visiting crews can replenish water and fuel, connect to shore power, and use the showers and laundry facilities. A boat hoist and a repair area support yacht maintenance and repairs. Engine, hull and sail repairs are available in Horta; specific work and schedules are agreed with local workshops.

The marina lies along the town's waterfront, close to the centre of Horta. Its distinctive feature is the paintings left on the quays by crews to commemorate their visit.

Marina details

Working VHF channel:
10
Capacity:
240
Visitor access:
Visitors accepted
Entrance depth:
4 m
Check-in:
Harbour office
Phone:
+351 292 391 693

Amenities

Technical services and boat storage

Boat lift
Available
Available

Everyday amenities & leisure

Accommodation ashore
Available
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Car parking
Available
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ATM
Available
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Bicycle rental
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Fishing spot
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Mooring

Finger pontoons
Available
Available
Alongside mooring
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Review by Nikolay Pavlovskiy on 03 Oct 2026

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Nikolay Pavlovskiy ✵ S/Y Salomé 11.2m
03 Oct 2026 • 93 reviews • Navigator
5.0

Marina Horta — a legendary place with a very lively atmosphere. The famous wall with drawings by yachtsmen was particularly memorable. I was here not on my own boat, so I evaluate the marina from the outside, but the guest berths look convenient: mooring on pontoon fingers, enough room for maneuvering, there is electricity on the pontoons. Even with wind of about 10 m/s it was calm inside the basin, boats were well secured, and I did not notice significant wake from ferries and large vessels. In my impression, Pico opposite additionally shelters the port from wave build-up. There is a fuel station on the way out, the harbour master's office nearby, all the infrastructure a yachtsman needs around, and repair workshops are operating. I personally did not check the showers and toilets. Overall — a place with history and a great atmosphere that's definitely worth a visit.

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