Horta
Portugal · AzoresPT
Convent, Church, Museum in Horta, Portugal
The Convent of Carmo is a former-convent situated in the civil parish of Matriz, municipality of Horta in the Portuguese archipelago of the Azores. For several centuries it was one of the several convents that dotted the urban area of the island of Faial, but was damaged during several earthquakes. After the expulsion of the religious orders the convent began a slow decline, and was eventually expropriated by the Portuguese Armed Forces as an administrative post and garrison.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 14,994
- Coordinates
- 38.537, -28.626
- Timezone
- Atlantic/Azores
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of Horta
Part of Azores, Portugal, Horta is a small town. Population figures land around 14,994. Sitting in the northern hemisphere, its seasons follow that pattern. A useful hint when you budget your days. Travel interests covered here include nature, water sports and culture.
Things to do in Horta
Nature in Horta
(4)Our data lists Geological Formations, Islands, Natural Places and Volcanoes as nature options here. Plan them together and you have a full day. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Horta.
Water Sports in Horta
(3)On the water sports side, Horta offers Diving, Sailboats and Scuba Diving. Everything listed here comes from what Horta is actually tagged with. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Culture in Horta
(2)On the culture side, Horta offers Art Galleries and Museums. All of it is drawn from Horta's recorded activities. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Family in Horta
(2)The family shortlist for Horta: Aquariums and Zoo. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Horta. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Horta
Coast and water plans belong in June to September. Off-peak visits still work, thanks to culture and food.
Getting there & around
Reaching Horta is easiest with a car once you are in Azores. Horta runs on Atlantic/Azores time.
Similar destinations
Places near Horta that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Horta known for?
- In Azores, Portugal, Horta stands out for nature, water sports and culture. That mix defines the typical visit to this 14,994-strong destination.
- What can you do in Horta?
- Options in Horta run to Geological Formations, Islands, Natural Places, Volcanoes and Diving — a practical starting point for an itinerary.
- When is the best time to visit Horta?
- Coast and water plans belong in June to September. Off-peak visits still work, thanks to culture and food.
- Where is Horta located?
- You will find Horta in Azores, Portugal. Neighbouring destinations are listed on the matching region and country pages.
More about Horta
Info about Horta, Azores (Portugal)
Horta region is Azores, Horta, located in Portugal (PT).
Horta is also called HOR, Horta, Orta, ao er ta, awrta, hwrth, oleuta, ????, ?????, ?????, ????, ???, ???, latitude is 38.5373700, and its longitude is -28.6261500.
In Horta live 14.994 inhabitants, this location timezone is Atlantic/Azores (Atlantic/Azores_cet).
Some of the activities you can do in Horta are scuba diving, volcanoes, diving, islands, geological formations, aquariums, sailboats, museums, zoo, art galleries, natural places in all Portugal.
More details about Horta in Portugal (PT)
It is the capital of Faial Island.
It's population is 14.994 citizenry, related to 2011 last census. It's postal code is 9900, for this reason, for post delivery from Horta it can be used 9900 code as described.
Horta dimensions are 173 square km., so Horta is ideal for people who like medium-sized cities, definitely a town worth visiting. Here you save money because of their economic rooms costs, and for this reason you could use it as your basecamp in order to visit all Portugal or Horta near things to do.
Its meters above mean sea level, or meters above sea level (MASL), is 0 mt. Because of this it is a perfect travel destination if you and your beloved ones want to watch the sea.
If you're looking for data about this city go to Horta official webpage http://www.cmhorta.pt/ .
Interactive Horta (Portugal) Map and attractions
Interactive map of Horta, Azores Horta Portugal (PT).
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