


Horta Marina
Horta Marina on Faial Island is one of the fourth most visited ocean marinas in the world, and its mid-Atlantic position has made it a legendary waypoint for transatlantic crossings for centuries. With space for 300 vessels, it's a proper hub of nautical life — you'll find fuel, provisions, and repair services alongside the famous painted murals left by crews from around the globe. The energy here is unlike any other port, and the waterfront cafés and views of Pico volcano right across the channel make lingering on shore just as appealing as being at sea.
Based on AIS data
quiet → busy
Marinas and anchorages near Horta Marina · times are dock to dock
Popular Times
Boats arriving and leaving, by local hour — the hours the quay is actually working.
- Busiest around 08:00 — boats coming and going
- Half the boats that stop here have arrived by 13:00
- 81% of visits are overnight
- Typical stay: ~45h
Plan a Passage
Popular
24 legs boats have actually been recorded sailing.
How busy is it?
typically 1st busiest of 5 nearby spots across the year
Boats in Horta Marina

Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 519 · Alboran Bourbon (Azores)

Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 519 · Alboran Grappa (Azores)

Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 519

Beneteau Oceanis 51.1 · Alboran Mónica

Bavaria 50 Cruiser · Melodia













