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After so many long days sailing in the Atlantic Ocean, there is a harbor where sailors from all around the world stop and take a few days to check equipment and just relax. Historically the port of Horta has been a meeting point for people with a passion for the sea. Having a passion means sharing experiences, emotions and hopes. This is the spirit, and from that spirit an artistic and picturesque communication tool was created—the paintings of Horta.

There are thousands of paintings through the old and new marine walls, sidewalks, trash bins...everywhere. It's possible to feel that message between colours and words, painted by someone who wants to tell the world about his wonderful experience. The paintings show funny animals, strange gods, unbelievable maps, creatures from dreams, marine monsters and it's impossible to make a complete list. Often we can read the crew's names and their date of departure. Sometimes they have been sailing for years.

Legend says that one who doesn't leave a painting on Horta walls won't reach their destination.

Thank you!

Description
After so many long days sailing in the Atlantic Ocean, there is a harbor where sailors from all around the world stop and take a few days to check equipment and just relax. Historically the port of Horta has been a meeting point for people with a passion for the sea. Having a passion means sharing experiences, emotions and hopes. This is the spirit, and from that spirit an artistic and picturesque communication tool was created—the paintings of Horta.

There are thousands of paintings through the old and new marine walls, sidewalks, trash bins...everywhere. It's possible to feel that message between colours and words, painted by someone who wants to tell the world about his wonderful experience. The paintings show funny animals, strange gods, unbelievable maps, creatures from dreams, marine monsters and it's impossible to make a complete list. Often we can read the crew's names and their date of departure. Sometimes they have been sailing for years.

Legend says that one who doesn't leave a painting on Horta walls won't reach their destination.

Thank you!