Travel Guide Horta
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Horta, "the smallest city in the world", is an almost obligatory place to visit. Capital of Faial, it owes its fame not only to its port, but also to the submarine cable that linked it to Lisbon as early as 1893, making it a world telecommunications center whose reputation has only been obscured by the satellite era. Built on terraces and surrounded by a crown of villas and gardens, Horta owes its name to Josse Van Huerter, the island's first settler. It has been home to some of the world's greatest sailors, from Tabarly and Lamazou to Malinovski and the great aviator Lindbergh. The town is famous for yachtsmen from all over the world.
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