Regatta Racing
Spectators watch traditional boats race, often in costume, enjoy sea sports.
Sea Week Festival
Semana do Mar
Horta, Portugal
Aug 1 - 10, 2025ConfirmedSource
Each August, the island of Faial celebrates its bond with the ocean during Semana do Mar in the port of Horta. Sailing regattas, open-water swims across the channel to Pico, and kayak races fill the days, alongside concerts and food, in a festival that honors the seafaring and whaling life at the island's heart.
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Where it happens
Av. Almirante Alvaro Ribeiro
Horta, Portugal
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Prepare before you go
Bring swimwear for aquatic events if participating
Respect local boundaries
Follow event marshals for sea sports, respect local interaction
Practical notes
Crowds & timing
Crowd level: high.
Tickets
Free events are available.
MAJOR COMMUNITY & FOLK LIFE
Sea Week Festival
Semana do Mar
Horta, Portugal
Each August, the island of Faial celebrates its bond with the ocean during Semana do Mar in the port of Horta. Sailing regattas, open-water swims across the channel to Pico, and kayak races fill the days, alongside concerts and food, in a festival that honors the seafaring and whaling life at the island's heart.
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Aug 1 - 10, 2025Confirmed dates
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The story behind it
Faial’s economy and culture revolve around the sea; Semana do Mar commemorates this by mixing sports and celebration. Traditional features include hydrangea offerings to arriving yachts (Horta’s custom), Portuguese sea music at concerts, and local cuisine stands. The event also fosters inter-island community ties through the "Triangle Kiosk" showcasing products of Faial, Pico, and São Jorge.
Key moments to know
Regatta Racing
Spectators watch traditional boats race, often in costume, enjoy sea sports.
How to show up well
first-timer tips
Prepare before you go
Bring swimwear for aquatic events if participating
Respect local boundaries
Follow event marshals for sea sports, respect local interaction
Essentials at a glance
Date window
Aug 1 - 10, 2025
Confirmed
City / Area
Horta
Faial Island
Cost
Free public events available
Good for
Families welcome
Very High visitor welcome
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