Velas – Horta
Ferry to Faial
Velas – Horta
Ferry to Faial
Atlanticoline provides the ferry from Velas to Horta. Velas Horta ferries cost between £26 and £96, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for Velas Horta ferries.
The first Velas Horta ferry typically departs from Velas at around 07:15. The last ferry usually departs at 22:40.
The Velas Horta ferry trip can take around 2 hours 10 minutes. The fastest sailings are approximately 1 hour 40 minutes with Atlanticoline. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There are 11 weekly sailings from Velas to Horta provided by Atlanticoline. Timetables can change from season to season.
Velas Horta ferry prices typically range between £26* and £96*. The average price is typically £47*. The cheapest Velas Horta ferry prices start from £26*. The average price for a foot passenger is £46*. The average price for a car is £89*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated April 25.
The distance between Velas to Horta is approximately 30.2 miles (48.6km) or 26 nautical miles.
Yes, Atlanticoline ferries allow cars on board ferries between Velas and Horta. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Velas and Horta.
Yes, foot passengers can travel with Atlanticoline ferries between Velas and Horta.
Pets are currently not allowed on board the ferries from Velas to Horta.
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| Velas - Horta Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Portugal | |
| Destination Country | Portugal | |
| No. of Operators | 2 | |
| Operators | Atlanticoline & Atlanticoline Vehicle | |
| Average Price | £37* | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 9 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 2h 8m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 1h 40m | |
| First Ferry | 07:15 | |
| Last Ferry | 22:40 | |
| Distance | 26 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-09-04.
There are around 10,000 people living on the island of Sao Jorge, with many of them resting in the cosy capital of Velas. The quaint town adheres to visitors hoping to bask in the stunning surroundings whilst enjoying a drink at one of the bars, as well as the more adventurous types longing to explore the undulating terrain. The striking landscape is what draws so many to the island; verdant hills afford incredible panoramic vistas of the encompassing water and the quaint boats residing by the harbour. The 10,000 permanent residents of Sao Jorge are a relatively large number for a fairly small island, though there are nearly twice as many cows living amongst the locals. Unsurprisingly, there is a strong cheese industry in Velas – visit one of the cheese-tasting facilities to enjoy the local produce. After sampling a few tasty cheeses, bask in some mesmerising architecture showcased by the Church of Santa Barbara which displays remarkable structures and designs.
The town is very small so it can be covered entirely by foot.
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.
