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Pousada Horta, Forte de Santa Cruz
A charming hotel within a sixteenth century fortress
The Pousada da Horta, Santa Cruz Fort, is a charming hotel that is found in a sixteenth-century fortress: built on the Horta Bay, it was classified in 1947 as a national monument.
The clients of the hotel in Horta can take advantage of the stunning views of the Pico Island or the renowned Marina, where yachts are moored having arrived from all over the world.
The Pousada de Horta was opened in 2004, with its classical décor, offers a regional restaurant with a view of the pool where you can delight in its culinary specialties. For example: crispy crackling over pineapple slices, oven baked tuna loaf, or succulent steak in the style of Faial or Terceira rib-eye.
This hotel in the Açores has 28 modern comfortable rooms, 2 of which are suites. All rooms feature cable LCD TV, mini bar and air conditioning. Most have a balcony with view of the sea.
The Pousada da Horta has an outdoor pool for adults and children with a Jacuzzi, table and parasols. It is the perfect place to celebrate unforgettable events, have business meetings, or merely to relax and experience the natural beauty of the Açores.
The island of Faial will surprise you with its enchanting nature: landscapes of rare beauty where green fields, colourful flowers, and the blue of the sea all mix together alongside the many stunning volcanic craters.
Diving, fishing, and tours on foot, bicycle, or by boat are some of the many activities available on the island and always surrounded by the fascinating landscapes.
At the end of a day of adventure there is nothing better than to relax with all the necessary comforts at the Forte de Santa Cruz Pousada in Horta.
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Activities nearby the Property
Activities
In the Pousada de Horta's restaurant you can enjoy the delicious dishes of the regional cuisine while appreciating a fantastic Portuguese wine.
From the inside a sixteenth century fort the restaurant offers its visitors unique and specialized experiences with the combination of a kitchen of excellence and a personalised service.
The welcoming environment of the restaurant will awaken all your senses.
Specialties:
- Crispy vegetables with Azorean cheese
- Tuna bake
- Roasted duck Azorean style
- Pineapple carpaccio of Açores
- Free Internet access in public areas
- Business Center
- Safe at reception
- Parking
- Newspapers
- Laundry
- Shop
- Pool for children
- Reception 24 hours
- Room service
- Reading room
- Multilingual staff
- Diving
- Whale watching
- Dolphin watching
- Horse ride
- Bike rides
- Walks
- Fishing
- Table games
- Swimming pool
- Games room
