You might be free to visit today, but Fort of Santa Cruz wasn't always so welcoming! Discover the story behind this stronghold and exactly what it was built to defend.

When you've finished exploring this history-filled fortress in Horta, why not make your way to Dive Azores, Porto Pim Beach and Horta Harbour? They're near Fort of Santa Cruz and also popular with many travelers.

Things to do

Picture 10 for Activity Horta, Faial: University based Whale & Dolphin Expedition

Horta, Faial: Research Whale & Dolphin Expedition

$101

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

Happy Cows Buggy Tour

$344

per traveler

From Madalena: Pico Volcanoes and Lakes Guided Day Tour

$102

per adult

Private full day Faial, life on the island

$126

per adult

Full-Day Pico Island Tour from Horta

$193

per adult

Faial Island: Horseback Riding (3 hrs - Experienced Riders)

$113

per adult

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Hotel Horta

$1,920

per person

Sep 25 - Sep 29

found 21 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

San Francisco (SFO) to Horta (HOR)

8.8/10 Excellent! (157 reviews)

PÁTIO Ecolodge

$2,401

per person

Sep 25 - Sep 29

found 21 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

San Francisco (SFO) to Horta (HOR)

8/10 Very Good! (5 reviews)

I was charged to my credit card $289.65 with no receipt to show what I was paying for. I emailed them and they told me it was for consumption. I didn't order any food because they had free breakfast. These people are cheating the clients. Expedia should take them off their website as one of the properties to stay at. If i was cheated how many mote people have they cheated.

Reviewed on Oct 22, 2022