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Discover the best top things to do in Horta, Portugal including Caldeira, The Marina of Horta, Praia do Porto Pim, Praia do Almoxarife, Miradouro de Nossa Senhora da Conceicao, Centro de Interpretacao do Vulcao dos Capelinhos, Observatorio do Mar dos Acores, Peter Cafe & Scrimshaw Museum, Parque Florestal do Cabouco, Life Fish Station - Porto Pim Aquarium.
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1. Caldeira
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 749 reviews
Reviewed By telemark - Wildhaus, Switzerland
We did the 360 degree crater rim hike in foggy and stormy weather. Pretty narrow path at times, views of the caldeira and the island are unbelievable. The 8 km hike can easily be done in 2 hours. Our family liked it a lot - and next time we want to descend into the crater!
2. The Marina of Horta
3. Praia do Porto Pim
4. Praia do Almoxarife
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 159 reviews
Reviewed By Serenitygardens - Merced, United States
There are several public beaches on Faial Island and all are beautiful. Since the weather is rather mild there are plenty of days to visit the beach and swim or relax on the sand.
5. Miradouro de Nossa Senhora da Conceicao
6. Centro de Interpretacao do Vulcao dos Capelinhos
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 380 reviews
The Capelinhos Volcano Interpretation Centre (CIVC) has an informative, educational and scientific mission, having for that purpose, a set of exhibitions with special emphasis on Capelinhos Volcano eruption and the formation of the archipelago, but also the various kinds of volcanic activity in the world and the history of Azorean lighthouses. It was appointed by the European Museum Forum, for best European museum in 2012. This building was constructed underground, so it wouldn't interfere with the pre-existing landscape, allowing you to fully enjoy this recent volcanic landscape originated by the eruption of 1957/58. In addition to a number of exhibitions, the centre has an auditorium and a temporary exhibition of rock and minerals samples. At the end of the visit, go to the lighthouse where you can appreciate this unique scenery.
Reviewed By viajera1741 - Washington DC, United States
This small interpretive center offers world class exhibits, on the history of the local (and relatively recent) local eruption as well as videos and exhibits that explain volcanic activity and tectonic plates around the world. Right next door is an abandoned lighthouse, semi-buried in ash from a mid-20th century eruption, which you can visit also.
7. Observatorio do Mar dos Acores
8. Peter Cafe & Scrimshaw Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 481 reviews
Reviewed By Akumuk - Paignton, United Kingdom
This is an amazing cafe and museum to visit. The cafe holds a welcome for any visitors and has its own unique and interesting decor. The museum, entered through the cafe, houses a wonderful collection of ivory spanning several centuries. The carvings of the exhibits are exquisite and well worth a visit. The staff are welcoming and very pleased to practice their good English.
9. Parque Florestal do Cabouco
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 8 reviews
10. Life Fish Station - Porto Pim Aquarium
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 70 reviews
The Live Fish Station - Porto Pim Aquarium includes a central tank and two other sets of tanks, with the most common coastal species of the Azores, an exhibition on the Azores Marine Park and a film about the deep sea of the continental shelf contiguous to the archipelago. The Aquarium is housed in a building full of history, since the cod dry through the first whale oil extraction station. Promoting knowledge about the Azorean's sea biodiversity, along with environmental awareness and recovery of sensitive marine animals, are the main tasks that the Faial Nature Park carries out on this unit.
