Madalena – Horta
Ferries to Faial
Madalena – Horta
Ferries to Faial
There are around 4 daily and 26 weekly sailings from Madalena to Horta. This ferry crossing is available with
The earliest Madalena Horta ferry sailings typically depart Madalena at around 08:15. The last ferry usually departs at 20:35.
The average duration of a Madalena Horta ferry is around 28m. The fastest sailings are approximately 25m. Sailing times can vary; durations often differ between ferry operators, type of ship and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There are an average of 4 daily sailings and up to 26 weekly ferry sailings from Madalena to Horta. These sailings are provided by Atlanticoline. Please keep in mind that ferry timetables often increase during the high season.
Madalena Horta ferry prices typically range between $17.83* and $97.53*. The average price is typically $30.7*. The cheapest Madalena Horta ferry prices start from $11.28*. The average price for a foot passenger is $18.18*. The average price for a car is $94.63*.
Pricing will vary depending on the number of passengers, vehicle type, route, and sailing times. Prices exclude service fees.
The distance between Madalena and Horta is approximately 6.2 miles (9.9km) or 5.3 nautical miles.
Foot passengers are allowed on ferries between between Madalena and Horta with Atlanticoline. Please note that the availability of foot passenger services may vary between ferry operators. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for foot passenger ferries.
Currently, you can not bring your pets on ferries from Madalena to Horta.
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| Madalena - Horta Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Portugal | |
| Destination Country | Portugal | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Atlanticoline | |
| Average Price | A$29* | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 4 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 26 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 28m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 25m | |
| First Ferry | 08:15 | |
| Last Ferry | 20:35 | |
| Distance | 5 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
Far off the coast of Portugal, almost forgotten in a remote stretch of the North Atlantic Ocean, are a smattering of volcanic islands that form a small archipelago known as the Azores. Found at the western edge of this archipelago is the island of Faial; a grassy expanse of rugged hills that plunge into the crater of the region’s stratovolcano heart. The vibrant port city of Horta is found around a small bay on Faial’s eastern coast. This proud coastal city and its sprawling marina are a renowned stop for vessels voyaging across the Atlantic. It’s rich seafaring history is depicted by the series of painted murals daubed onto the walls of the promenade, each a tribute to the ships that have come to harbour at the port. Found beyond the crenelated wall looming over the coast are the whitewashed buildings of the suburbs that rise in tiers upon the foothills. Between them run narrow roads and walkways, some with origins stretching back to the city’s humble 16th Century beginnings as a farming community. One of the most striking remnants from this era is the Church of Santa Bárbara, its black and white façade a neat blend of modern and historic architecture. The ferry terminal in Horta is found on a pier at the northern end of the bay. It is a relatively small building with a limited amount of facilities including an open plan waiting hall, free Wi-Fi and a small car-park for visiting passengers. Although only a few main road routes circle the island, the region is no more than 13-miles tip to tip and it only takes half an hour to drive to the port from the most distant district of Capelo. A bus regularly also whisks passengers across the island from a stop outside the tourist information centre, just a 20-minute walk from the harbour-side. A multitude of ferries currently leave from the port throughout the week. Lines hosted by Atlanticoline hop across the warm, crystalline surface of the ocean to most of the islands in the Azores archipelago. These include short trips to Sao Roque, Praia de Vitoria, Vila de Praia and Velas, as well as longer voyages to the more distant destinations of Lajes, Vila do Porto and Ponta Delgada.
