Aquário do Porto Pim
About
Faial visitors find Aquário do Porto Pim - Estação de Peixes Vivos, a local business at Monte da Guia, 9900-124 Horta, Portugal. The name marks it out as a live fish station beside the water at Porto Pim, below the Monte da Guia headland.
First-time visitors meet a small aquarium-style exhibit rather than a large visitor complex, with three photographs on the listing showing the tanks and the setting. A 4.4 out of 5 average from 131 reviews reflects steady approval. Opening hours shift with the season: from nov 01 to mar 31, Tuesday to Friday 10:00-17:00 and Saturday and public holidays 14:00-17:00; from apr 01 to oct 31, Tuesday to Sunday 10:00-17:00; closed jan 01, easter -47 days, easter and dic 25.
Horta lies just along the coast, and the site sits within reach of Capelo, Praia do Norte, Cedros, Caldeira and Feteira. The official page at https://parquesnaturais.azores.gov.pt/pt/parques/3/centro/14 carries the venue's details.
Faial's Portuguese setting brings a mild oceanic climate, green landscapes through the year and most rain in winter, while summer is the driest and warmest season and the sea is warm enough for swimming from June to September. Ferries link islands within the same group, and Porto Santo is reached by ferry or short flight from Madeira. Portuguese is the main language, spoken with distinctive island accents and local words.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aquário do Porto Pim - Estação de Peixes Vivos known for?
Aquário do Porto Pim - Estação de Peixes Vivos is a live fish station operating as an environmental centre on Faial. It is situated at Monte da Guia, with the nearby settlements of Horta, Capelo, and Praia do Norte on the same island.
What should first-time visitors expect at Aquário do Porto Pim - Estação de Peixes Vivos?
First-time visitors to Aquário do Porto Pim - Estação de Peixes Vivos will find a live fish station at Monte da Guia on Faial. The facility operates as an environmental centre, and the nearby places include Horta and Caldeira.
Where is Aquário do Porto Pim - Estação de Peixes Vivos located on Faial?
Aquário do Porto Pim - Estação de Peixes Vivos is located on the island of Faial at Monte da Guia. The nearby town of Horta is on the same island.
Who is Aquário do Porto Pim - Estação de Peixes Vivos best suited to — families, couples or solo visitors?
Aquário do Porto Pim - Estação de Peixes Vivos is a live fish station on Faial, which can be visited by any type of visitor. It is located at Monte da Guia, a short distance from Horta.
Is Aquário do Porto Pim - Estação de Peixes Vivos easy to reach from the main resorts or towns on Faial?
Aquário do Porto Pim - Estação de Peixes Vivos is at Monte da Guia, which is on the island of Faial. The nearest town is Horta, and other places on the island include Feteira and Cedros.
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