Portugal — Açores (Mid-Atlantic)

Anchorages in Azores

Nine volcanic islands 900nm west of Lisbon — the world's most important mid-Atlantic waypoint. Horta Marina is the mandatory trans-Atlantic stop. Weather between islands is unpredictable — always be ready to move at short notice. The painted harbour wall tradition at Horta dates back to the 1980s.

Azores Clearance — Three Official Ports

All vessels must clear in/out at one of three official ports

Verified Anchorages — Azores

6 anchorages

Horta Marina (Faial)

Marina de Horta · Horta · Faial Marina

Good
Depth 10–30m•sand•90m alarm
↙ N↙ NW↙ W↙ NE

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Madalena (Pico Island)

Porto de Madalena · Calheta do Nesquim · Pico Marina

Good
Depth 2–4m•sand•50m alarm
↙ N↙ NE↙ E↙ SE

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Ponta Delgada (São Miguel)

Portas do Mar · Marina Pêro de Teive · Ponta Delgada Marina

Good
Depth 3–8m•sand•60m alarm
↙ N↙ NE↙ NW

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Praia Formosa (Santa Maria)

Santa Maria Anchorage · São Lourenço Santa Maria · Vila do Porto

Good
Depth 8–12m•sand•85m alarm
↙ N↙ NW↙ NE

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Lajes das Flores

Flores Anchorage · Lajes Flores · Porto das Flores

Fair
Depth 3–8m•sand•70m alarm
↙ W↙ S↙ SW

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Corvo (Vila do Corvo)

Corvo Anchorage · Porto do Corvo · Vila do Corvo

Fair
Depth 4–10m•sand•65m alarm
↙ N↙ W

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Set Your Anchor Alarm Before You Sleep

Horta (Faial), Ponta Delgada (São Miguel), or Angra do Heroísmo (Terceira). Contact Capitania do Porto on arrival. Horta anchorage fee approximately 50% of marina rate. Marine Parks govern each island group — rules vary by island.:In the Azores, anchorages can become untenable quickly as Atlantic depressions pass. Safety Anchor Alarm monitors your GPS position all night — essential when 900nm from the nearest mainland port.

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