Horta on Faial Island is the usual Port of Entry on the Azores. We tried to go to Flores but the wind switched to Northeast and the Harbormaster kicked all the boats out of the Harbor. So the choice became Horta. Faial as well as all of the islands of the Azores is very clean and orderly. Every house and farm is so well kept that you begin to look for something out of place but is is not there. There are a lot of parks or vistas that allow you to enjoy the countryside. These three pictures show a nice valley that was one of the last valleys on Faial because it doesn't have access to the sea.
The Portuguese began settling the Azores in 1432. The early settlers were from Portugal but later immagrants were from France and Belgum and all over Europe. They all are Portuguese now and the islands are part of Portugal.
The islands of the Azores are very agricultural but they have had to specialize. For example oranges can be grown in Portugal and shipped to the Azores cheaper then they can be grown locally. The main agricultural products are cheese and sausages. Every island has several cheeses. Linguica and Chorizo are my favorite sausages.
Across the road from the viewpoint looks up toward a town that has access to the sea. Again it is very orderly and well kept.
The picture is looking toward Horta and the Port. Serenity. our boat, is tied up behind the far breakwater.
In the clouds you can see the Island of Pico. It is the tallest mountain in Portugal. I climbed it which is the subject of another post.
Below is the western end of
The islands of the Azores are very agricultural but they have had to specialize. For example oranges can be grown in Portugal and shipped to the Azores cheaper then they can be grown locally. The main agricultural products are cheese and sausages. Every island has several cheeses. Linguica and Chorizo are my favorite sausages. 
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