Azores district, Azores, Portugal

Places to visit near Horta

Horta is a town in Azores district, Azores, Portugal, home to about 6,572 people. Within 50 km by road there are 192 places to visit — 64 wildlife, forests & gardens, 47 churches, 23 hill stations & viewpoints and 13 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Igreja de Nossa Senhora Do Carmo (1 km), Torre Do Relógio (1 km) and Fajã Dos Tijolos (1 km).

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Horta at a glance

Location
Azores district, Azores, Portugal
Population
about 6,572
Coordinates
38.5374° N, 28.6261° W
Places within 50 km
192 (48 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Horta

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Horta

91 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Horta. The closest is Fajã Dos Tijolos (1 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Horta

66 churches within 100 km of Horta. The closest is Igreja de Nossa Senhora Do Carmo (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Horta

36 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Horta. The closest is Miradouro de Nossa Senhora da Conceição (2 km); the best-known is Miradouro Do Monte Carneiro (2 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Horta

17 beaches & coast within 100 km of Horta. The closest is Baía da Horta (1 km); the best-known is Farol Do Vale Formoso (21 km). Best time: october to march.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Horta

13 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Horta. The closest is Ilhéu Deitado (9 km). Best time: september to february.

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Forts & heritage near Horta

12 forts & heritage within 100 km of Horta. The closest is The Cedars House (1 km); the best-known is Forte de Santa Cruz da Horta (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Horta

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 6 km on the road.

  1. Start in Horta
  2. 1 km Torre Do Relógio · church, Azores
  3. 1 km Jardim Florêncio Terra · nature spot, Azores
  4. 1 km Igreja de Nossa Senhora Do Carmo · church, Azores
  5. 1 km Fajã Dos Tijolos · nature spot, Azores
  6. 1 km Forte de Santa Cruz da Horta · heritage site, Azores
  7. 1 km Back to Horta

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    Within 15 km of Horta

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Horta by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Wildlife, forests & gardens6491Fajã Dos Tijolos (1 km)
    Churches4766Igreja de Nossa Senhora Do Carmo (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2336Miradouro de Nossa Senhora da Conceição (2 km)
    Beaches & coast1317Baía da Horta (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves813Ilhéu Deitado (9 km)
    Forts & heritage1212The Cedars House (1 km)
    Caves68Gruta Das Torres (15 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs67Port of Horta (1 km)
    Museums55Horta Museum (1 km)
    Other attractions45Sociedade Amor da Pátria (1 km)
    Waterfalls24Salto da Ribeira da Conceição (1 km)
    Parks11Parque Do Poço Das Asas (5 km)
    Treks11PR03FAI Levada (13 km)

    Horta: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Horta?

    Igreja de Nossa Senhora Do Carmo (church, about 1 km), Torre Do Relógio (church, about 1 km), Fajã Dos Tijolos (nature spot, about 1 km), Jardim Florêncio Terra (nature spot, about 1 km), Forte de Santa Cruz da Horta (heritage site, about 1 km), Ermida de Santo António (church, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Horta?

    192 places on Spotwander: 64 wildlife, forests & gardens, 47 churches, 23 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 beaches & coast, 8 rivers, islands & mangroves.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Horta?

    Fajã Dos Tijolos, about 1 km by road; Nature Park of Santa Maria (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Horta?

    Igreja de Nossa Senhora Do Carmo, about 1 km by road; Torre Do Relógio (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Horta?

    Miradouro de Nossa Senhora da Conceição, about 2 km by road; Miradouro Do Monte Carneiro (2 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Horta?

    Start in Horta, visit Torre Do Relógio, then Jardim Florêncio Terra, then Igreja de Nossa Senhora Do Carmo, then Fajã Dos Tijolos, then Forte de Santa Cruz da Horta, and drive back — about 6 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Horta?

    November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Horta

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