Mar Azul
About
In Faial, Mar Azul sits at 9900-361 Rua da Granja 61, 9900-361 Horta, Portugal, on the island. The venue operates as a business in Horta, and its reputation rests on the 4.9 out of 5 average across 199 reviews, a figure that points to a settled and loyal following.
First-time visitors can expect a venue that has earned its standing over time, with the 199 reviews suggesting consistent quality. The website at http://www.azulsingular.pt/ carries the venue's own information for anyone planning a visit. Mar Azul is known for its location in Horta, the island's main town, and the 4.9 rating from 199 reviews reflects how visitors rate it.
Portuguese is the main language, spoken with distinctive island accents and local words. Ferries link islands within the same group, and Porto Santo is reached by ferry or short flight from Madeira, though Faial's connections run through Horta's port.
Sperm whales, dolphins and seabirds such as Cory's shearwater are seen on whale-watching trips from several ports, and Horta is a base for these excursions. Whaling was an important island industry until the 1980s, and its boats and lookout posts are kept in island museums. For a visitor, Mar Azul places them in Horta, with the 4.9 rating from 199 reviews reflecting a venue that has earned its standing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mar Azul known for?
Mar Azul takes its name from the sea that surrounds Faial, an island in the Portuguese group where whaling was an important industry until the 1980s. Its boats and lookout posts are kept in island museums, so the maritime story of Faial remains part of daily life.
What kind of business is Mar Azul?
Mar Azul is a bar, and its online home is http://www.azulsingular.pt/. Faial is part of Portugal's island group, where Portuguese is the main language, spoken with distinctive island accents and local words.
What should first-time visitors expect at Mar Azul?
First-time visitors to Mar Azul can expect a bar on Faial, where Portuguese is the main language, spoken with distinctive island accents and local words. Whale-watching trips from several ports on the island bring sightings of sperm whales, dolphins and seabirds such as Cory's shearwater.
Where is Mar Azul located on Faial?
Mar Azul sits at 9900-361 Rua da Granja 61, 9900-361 Horta, Portugal, on the island of Faial in the Portuguese island group. Horta is the town named in that address, placing the venue on Faial's harbour side.
How do visitors rate Mar Azul?
Mar Azul holds a rating of 4.9 out of 5 from 199 reviews, a strong record for a bar on Faial. That score places it among the well-reviewed spots in the Portuguese island group.
Visitor Reviews
Reviews from IslandSpots members
No reviews yet — be the first to share what this place is really like.
